Calendar of Events

The 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 […]

members 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 […]

A 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 […]

The 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 […]

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 […]

Revolvers 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.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 […]

European 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 […]

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 […]