Beyond Glory?
State Library of Victoria 328 Swanston Street, Melbourne, AustraliaWriting War in the Twentieth Century. ‚ÄúBeyond Glory?‚Äù is the third in a series of lectures presented by Professor Winter exploring the cultural history of the Great War. Professor Winter's previous lectures have addressed art and film. In ‚ÄúBeyond Glory?‚Äù Professor Winter focuses on the literary responses to the Great War. ‚ÄúWar is simply too […]
Nhill Fly In
Major planning is complete for the Fly In to be held on Saturday October 20th at the Nhill aerodrome from 12 noon to 4pm.¬† Main features will be the attendance of¬† a member of the Roulettes team ,a Mustang, Wirraway,¬† Winjeel, Trojan, several Tiger Moths and a number of other aircraft of WWII vintage . […]
Fort Queenscliff Open Day 2012
Fort Queenscliff Museum King Street, Queenscliff, AustraliaThe Fort Queenscliff Museum Association¬†&¬†Directorate of Soldier Career Management - Army¬†presents¬†Fort Queenscliff Open Day 2012Open Day 2012 events include: Guided tours of the Fort grounds and the underground Museum BayFM (93.5FM) will be broadcasting live from Fort Queenscliff all day Art show featuring art by Michael Grant and current service men and women Firing of […]
The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928
HMAS Melbourne (I) was Australia‚Äôs first light cruiser, launched at Birkenhead in 1912.¬† She arrived in Melbourne on 26 March 1913 and took the crest and motto of the City of Melbourne ‚Äì ‚ÄòGathers Strength as She Goes‚Äô. ¬†Melbourne was in service until 1928 when she was returned to England to be scrapped. She had […]
72nd Melbourne Arms & Militaria Fair
Melbourne Showgrounds Epsom Road, Ascot Vale, AustraliaTrade Exhibition ‚Äì New & Collectibles Antique & Modern Sporting Arms; Shooting Accessories; Reloading Equipment; Rifle Scopes/Optics; Collector's & Shooter's Ammunition; Hunting and Outdoor Clothing/Footware, Camping Utilities, Tanning/Leather Equipment, Edged Weapons; Custom Knives, Hunter Collector & Utility knives; Safes & Security equipment; Militaria; Medals; Books; Military prints; Accessories & Related memorabilia, etc. For further information […]
The Battle of Trafalgar (21st Oct.1805)
Melbourne Naval Centre (ESU Building) 146W Toorak Road, South Yarra, AustraliaThe Battle of Trafalgar (21st Oct.1805) was the most decisive British Naval Victory of the Napoleonic¬† wars. Twenty seven R N Ships of the line, lead by Vice-Admiral of the White Viscount Horatio Nelson KB in HMS VICTORY, defeated 33 French/Spanish Ships of the line off the south west coast of Spain, just west of […]
HMAS Goorangai Commemorative Service
HMAS Goorangai “Lost with all hands” Commemorative Service Queenscliff Ocean view Reserve 11.15am  Marchers fall in King Street 11.30am Service commences Ocean View Reserve 12.30pm Lunch RSL Hall King Street (must book) Dress: Medals please Email naval.commemoration.commitee@gmail.com or contact your ship/unit Association to reserve lunch at $20/head
Home fires burning: New Zealand’s Vietnam War
The National Vietnam Veterans Museum 25 Veterans drive, Newhaven, AustraliaNew Zealand’s Ministry for Culture and Heritage and the Australian National Vietnam Veterans Museum warmly invite you to the opening of a collaborative exhibition: Home Fires Burning: New Zealand’s Vietnam War National Vietnam Veterans Museum 11.30am, Sunday 18 November 2012 25 Veterans Drive, Newhaven, Victoria RSVP: president@vietnamvetsmuseum.org +61 (03) 59 56 64 00 www.vietnamvetsmuseum.org www.vietnamwar.govt.nz
Art Show: Conflict and Compassion: Art From Peacekeeping and Active Operations.
Fort Queenscliff Museum King Street, Queenscliff, AustraliaConflict & Compassion brings together Artists and Soldiers alike; exploring through the medium of art their experiences of operations. This exhibition is held to coincide with the historic celebrations to commemorate the cessation of a permanent Army presence at Fort Queenscliff. Thousands of people from across the region are anticipated to attend the event. As […]
Northern Victorian Arms Collectors Guild Inc Free Annual Show
Shepparton Pistol Club hall New Dookie Rd, Pine Lodge, AustraliaNorthern Victorian Arms Collectors Guild Inc. As an invited guest or a financial member of the Northern Victorian Arms Collectors Guild Inc., you are cordially invited to our FREE annual Show, Tell, Swap and Sell at our meeting venue, the Shepparton Pistol Club hall, New Dookie Rd. Pine Lodge. Date: Sun. 28th October 2012 Time: […]
The Evolution of Australia’s Security and Intelligence Organisations
Dr John Blaxland, presented by The Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Dr John Blaxland writes about military history, intelligence and security and Asia-Pacific affairs. He holds a PhD in War Studies and is a graduate of the Royal Thai Army Command and Staff College (dux of foreign students) and the Royal Military College, Duntroon. […]
“Normie” the Musical
Normie is based on the 1960s experiences of Australia's first, and twice crowned, King of Pop, Normie Rowe. It focuses on Normie's roller-coaster ride through arguably the most explosive, creative and tumultuous decade of the 20th Century. It is a musical about the Vietnam War and among original music, words and lyrics, Normie Rowe, an […]