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Local historian Anthony McAleer is an expert on the military heritage of our area. He is the author of the three-volume series "The Shire of Lillydale and its Military Heritage" as well as the recently published "The Last Light Horseman: the story of Trooper Joe Clark". Join us for an insight into a very important […]

Brian Burton speaking to the Rotary Club of Knox. Rotary Club members and any other guests who may like to hear Brian speaking on the "North African Campaign." The venue is the Knox Club, corner of Boronia Road and Stud Road, Wantirna South, 12.30 for 12.45 pm. Any enquiries may be directed to Peter Headlam […]

Guest Speaker Dr Ross McMullin, author of the biography of Pompey Elliott. The Anzac Dinner will be held on Monday April 15, with Guest Speaker Dr Ross McMullin, author of the biography of Pompey Elliott. This is a formal event with Dress is either Mess Dress, Black Tie or Lounge Suit. The event to be […]

Join Neil Smith from Mostly Unsung to discuss Australia's Military Heritage.For more information contact Karen Seckold at Wyndham Library Services on 97489333.

Prequel to the International Fleet Review: HMAS Melbourne (I) 1912-1928 by Andrew Kilsby

In his despatch¬† to the Secretary of the Admiralty dated July 1st 1915 , VADM John de Robeck R N said of the Anzac troops, 'The Australian and New Zealand Army Corps in this their 1st battle, set a standard as high as that of any army in History, and one of which their country […]

The plucky bravery of the ANZACs is one of our great national stories ‚Äì it plays into our idea of who we are. But why is one of the touchstones of our identity based on a historic defeat? Some are sick of the mantras of ANZAC and mateship, while others believe worship of soldiers is […]

Remembrance Box Presented by: Jodie Smith, Shrine Education Officer Admission: Free, gold coin donation welcome To commemorate the 90th anniversary of the Wangaratta cenotaph the Shrine of Remembrance will present a talk on Australian Military History and the concept of Remembrance in our communities. With a specific focus on the First World War, we will […]

"Still photographs are the most powerful weapon in the world. People believe them; but photographs do lie, even without manipulation." - Eddie Adams In 1968, photojournalist Eddie Adams captured the most iconic image of the Vietnam War: a point-blank execution of a Vietcong prisoner on a Saigon street. The photo epitomised the horror of war […]

Marilyn Lake grew up in Tasmania, where she completed her undergraduate and Master's degrees in History. Marilyn moved to Melbourne in 1976 and enrolled in a PhD degree in History at Monash University. Marilyn subsequently held academic positions at Monash University, The University of Melbourne and La Trobe University, where she also served as Associate […]

It is now nearly 100 years since the landing and hundreds of books, movies and documentaries have failed to grasp the significance of the ANZAC achievement. Instead, the mythology has clouded the real story. Gallipoli From Above: The Untold Story will change the way Australians think about Gallipoli forever. This one-hour documentary overturns many of […]

Part 4 is entitled 'Colour Camera at sea WW2'. This one hour program features rare coloured footage ,all taken between 1939/1942. Some of the highlights include:: the 1st battle Squadron with the 3rd Destroyer Flotilla in the Mediterranean, and also the 3rd flotilla experiencing very heavy conditions in northern waters; the Narvik operation including HMS […]