Episodes of the Royal Navy-episode 5- ‘Tragedy and Triumph’
Part 5 of the series, is entitled 'Tragedy and Triumph' and features the sinkings of the carrier, HMS GLORIOUS and of the German Battleship SCHARNHORST. GLORIOUS detached herself from the fleet operating off Norway in June 1940 to sail independently in company with the destroyers ARDENT and ACASTA for Scapa Flow. The 3 ships were […]
Battleship at War
In this American film, Monte Markham covers the development of Battle ships and their effectiveness, from the 15th century to the 1990's. This is a different but balanced take on this fascinating subject. It complements the excellent ABC series 'Battleships' which we enjoyed a couple of years ago. This film covers initial clash between the […]
Military Historical Society of Australia – AGM
Military Historical Society of Australia - Victorian Branch Monthly Meeting.
Fort Queenscliff – Trivia Night
A Fort Queenscliff Museum Association ‚ÄúFriends of the Fort‚Äù social function, in the form of a ‚ÄúTrivia‚Äù night. To be held Queenscliff-Point Lonsdale R.S.L. on Friday 19th July 2013 at 7pm for 7.30pm start. Dress: Smart Casual¬†¬†¬†¬† Price: $15.00 per head¬†¬† Drinks: Bar prices¬†¬† Catering: Light Supper You are invited to organise a table (of […]
Anzac memories revisited: family history and Australian war remembrance
As we approach the centenary of the Gallipoli landings, this discussion will explore the ways in which Australian families remember and celebrate the Anzac story. Chaired by Dr Ruth Morgan (Monash University) and featuring Professor Alistair Thomson (Monash University) and Dr Bart Ziino (Deakin University). Village Roadshow Theatrette (SLV) Entry 3, La Trobe S 239 […]
Regional Lecture Mildura
Dr David Holloway, author of Endure and Fight: A History of the 4th Light Horse Regiment, will follow the regiment across all three major fronts involving Australian troops in the First World War: from Melbourne to Gallipoli, to the Western Front and Palestine. This story is replete with tales of individual soldiers, many from Mildura […]
RHSV Lecture: Treenet – Avenues of Honour research project
Avenues of Honour research project: An invitation to become involved in an innovative pilot project The arboreal Avenue of Honour has been an enduring and highly popular form of public commemoration of military service in Australia. The earliest recorded Avenues of Honour were created in response to Australia‚Äôs participation in the Boer War, but the […]
Honouring The Memory Of Our War Heroes
Victorians are invited to become involved in an innovative pilot project - The Avenues of Honour 1915-2015 - honouring the memory of more than 102,000 Australians who died in the service of their country David Lawry and Dr Darren Peacock will be presenting at the Royal Historical Society of Victoria on Tuesday 16 April, discussing […]
PROV Open Day
On Saturday the 20th of April we are opening our doors to take you behind the scenes to show you the treats and treasures of Public Record Office Victoria as part of our 40th anniversary celebrations. The Open Day will have something for everyone with a special exhibition, a range of talks and information sessions […]
The Queen, God Bless Her!
Captain Martin Holme, late of the 'Royal Highland Fusiliers‚Äô, 'Princess Margaret's own Glasgow and Ayrshire Regiment.' Lt Col Winston Churchill commanded the 6th Battalion, Royal Scottish Fusiliers in 1915 on the western front. Sir Winston Churchill was later to remark, many years later;" Although an Englishman, it was in Scotland I found the best three […]
Brighton General Cemetery – ANZAC Walk
On this Walk visit the graves of young men who fought in the bloody battles of 1914-1918. The memorials to be visited include Sir John Monash, Gunner Herbert Bradshaw and Russian Private Samuel Ettingrove. We honour them by telling their stories. Cost $10.00 Meet: at the office, enter via North Rd Bookings: Lois 9558 4248, […]
WWI: Love & Sorrow
One of the world's most destructive conflicts recalled through the experiences of eight people. A mother awaiting the return of her son. Brothers from Tyers River fighting on the Western Front. A Jewish German soldier on the other side. The stories of World War I soldiers and their families remain profoundly affecting. Over 100,000 Victorians […]