Calendar of Events

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 […]

Medals 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

In 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 […]

Now approaching it‚Äôs centenary, the Gallipoli campaign, commemorated each year on Anzac Day, reverberates with importance as a symbol of what it truly means to be Australian. However, the facts of the battle ‚Äì which was minor against the scale of the First World War and cost less than a sixth of the Australian deaths […]

The Shift Theatre presents The Girls in Grey by Carolyn Bock and Helen Hopkins The Girls in Grey is a powerful play for all Australians, young and old, that brings to dramatic life the story of Australian Army Nurses during the Great War. Elsie Grace and Alice leave our shores in 1914 determined to prove […]

Moving and powerful symbols of Anzac remembrance will be illuminated by projections on the bluestone facade of NGV International on St Kilda Road in the week leading up to ANZAC Day. The powerful reminder of the events on Anzac Day will be shown through the use of iconic Anzac and Gallipoli paintings and photographs. Projection […]

Lest We Forget Major General Jim Barry AM MBE RFD ED (Retd)Our annual Anzac Day luncheon will be held at the RACV Club, 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne at 1 pm for 1.30 pm on Saturday 25th April 2015. After the march, gather at the RACV City Club for a buffet of carved roast meats, seasonal […]

The enduring fascination with Gallipoli is explored in this exclusive exhibition which presents some 100 items recovered from the Joint Historical and Archaeological Survey of the Gallipoli battlefield (2010 ‚Äì 14) supported by the Australian, New Zealand and Turkish governments. Historical and geographical context is provided by maps and engravings on loan from the University […]

See history come to life as the events of World War One are illustrated through storytelling and performance. On the morning of 25 April 1915, allied troops came ashore at Gallipoli in an attempt to seize the peninsula. Mistakenly landing a mile from their target location, by evening over 2000 Australians had been killed or […]

An opportunity to hear Michael Challinger, author of The Anzacs in Arkhangel, speak about his experiences whilst travelling through Russia gathering research for his historical account of our Australian diggers. It is the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia 1918-19. Many of us are unaware that as World War One was coming […]

The WW1 Centenary Exhibition coming only to Melbourne Museum, opens in April 2015 to commemorate the Centenary of the First World War. This is the most historical and significant exhibition from IWM to ever leave Great Britain and visit our shores. 10am to 5pm 7 days a week, with entry to the last session closing […]

Skin Of Our Teeth Productions presents two plays dedicated to a hundred years of memory, by award winning playwrights, Janet Brown and Christine Davey Sandy - by Janet Brown The Thing With Feathers - by Christine Davey Venue - Shenton Theatre cnr Ryrie and Garden Streets Geelong April 22, 23, 24, 25 at 8pm (And […]