Anzac Naval Commemorative Ball
'Victory' Room, Etihad Stadium 740 Bourke Street, Docklands, VIC, AustraliaThe Victorian Naval family are commemorating the 'Centenary of ANZAC' by having a 'Ball'. The Naval Commemorative Ball is being held at the Etihad Stadium , in the 'Victory' Room. The stadium is situated in Melbourne's Docklands and the Ball will take place on Saturday 17th October 2015. The theme of the celebrations is 'NAVY […]
Annual General Meeting – Antique & Historical Arms Collectors Guild
Eley Park Community Centre 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, AustraliaAnnual General Meeting - Antique & Historical Arms Collectors Guild.A supper will be served. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUILD FOR THE START TIME. The Guild holds monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month at Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, Melbourne (Melways ref: 61-H5). We warmly welcome, and encourage, all prospective […]
Buy and Sell night, books, parts, bits and Pieces (firearms excepted)
Eley Park Community Centre 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, Australiamembers who are licensed dealers and have the necessary Dealer's Display Permit for the venue are allowed to sell firearms. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUILD FOR THE START TIME. The Guild holds monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month at Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, Melbourne (Melways ref: 61-H5). We […]
Machine guns – A talk by Jeff Pannan
Eley Park Community Centre 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, AustraliaA talk by Jeff Panna on the subject of machine guns.A supper will be served. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUILD FOR THE START TIME. The Guild holds monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month at Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, Melbourne (Melways ref: 61-H5). We warmly welcome, and encourage, all […]
3rd Cobby Oration – Lieutenant-General Stanley Savige
Monash Federation Centre 3 Atherton Road Oakleigh 3166, AustraliaThe MHSA (Vic) is pleased to present the third in the Cobby Oration series of public presentations. Named after Australian WWI flying ace Wing Commander Arthur ‚ÄòHarry‚Äô Cobby, DFC**, the 2012 presentation will commemorate the service and leadership of one of Victoria‚Äôs greatest fighting generals of WWI. The speaker will be Mr David Grierson, former […]
Trauma, Memory and madness: Experiences in Post-WWI Australia
Join war historian Jen Hawksley from the University of Wollongong to discuss aspects of her research into Australian parents who were institutionalised after losing their son(s) during the First World War and returned soldiers who were treated in hospitals for shell shock and other war-related psychological conditions. Jen will conceptualise an unprecedented national trauma at […]
European Sporting Rifles
Eley Park Community Centre 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, AustraliaEuropean sporting rifles of any type.This is Major Noel Hall Award night. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUILD FOR THE START TIME. The Guild holds monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month at Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, Melbourne (Melways ref: 61-H5). We warmly welcome, and encourage, all prospective members to […]
Revolvers and multi-shot firearms
Eley Park Community Centre 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, AustraliaRevolvers and multi-shot firearms.This is Major Noel Hall Award night. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUILD FOR THE START TIME. The Guild holds monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month at Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, Melbourne (Melways ref: 61-H5). We warmly welcome, and encourage, all prospective members to come along […]
Flintlocks
Eley Park Community Centre 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, AustraliaFlintlocks.This is Major Noel Hall Award night. PLEASE CONTACT THE GUILD FOR THE START TIME. The Guild holds monthly meetings on the last Monday of the month at Eley Park Community Centre, 87 Eley Road, Blackburn South, Melbourne (Melways ref: 61-H5). We warmly welcome, and encourage, all prospective members to come along to one of […]
Anzac Day Dawn Service and March
ANZAC Day marks the anniversary of the first major action by Australian and New Zealand troops in the Great War when, at dawn on April 25 1915, they landed on the beaches at Gallipoli in the Dardanelles Strait. Here they fought troops of the Ottoman Empire alongside British, French and Indian allies. Today ANZAC Day […]
Honouring ANZAC: In Conversation
Ocean Grove Library Presidents Avenue, Ocean Grove, AustraliaMedals and Military History: From Research to Restoration.Don Gerling is an ex-serving member of the military and an honorary Kosac. Join Don in conversation to discuss military history, restoration and research, and enjoy a wonderful display of military medals. All ages. Bookings: Online www.grlc.vic.gov.au/events In person at any branch, or phone 5272 6010
RACV Club lunch – Peter FitzSimmons in conjunction with the release of his new book Gallipoli
RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, AustraliaIn conjunction with the release of his new book, Gallipoli, award-winning Australian journalist and prolific author, Peter FitzSimons will provide insight into the disastrous Gallipoli campaign and spell out the steps that led Australian and New Zealand soldiers to utter devastation. Following the event, Peter will sign copies of his new book. Group bookings of […]