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Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
The Army – Post Force Structure Review. Major General Jason Blain, DSC, AM, CSC Head, Land Systems , Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group Topic: The Army – Post Force Structure Review. Major General Jason Blain was born in Mossman, north Queensland, and completed his schooling in Ingham. After attaining a Bachelor of Arts, he attended […]
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Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition
Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition
11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit. Through these games, stories, and activities, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless, finding meaning and understanding within […]
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Operation Oboe: Australian Amphibious Landings in Borneo, May-July 1945
Operation Oboe: Australian Amphibious Landings in Borneo, May-July 1945
A Public Lecture by Major (retd) Paul Handel, RFD In May 1945 the Australian Army launched three major amphibious assaults in Borneo. The operations were collectively known as “Oboe” and comprised the individual landings on Tarakan, Brunei and Balikpapan. These operations were considered to be the most efficient and well planned conducted by the Australian […]
Presentation on Women in War mural, Violet Town – Dr Kirsty Harris
Presentation on Women in War mural, Violet Town – Dr Kirsty Harris
To commemorate International Women’s Day, one of Australia’s leading women-in-war historians, Dr Kirsty Harris, will give a presentation on the history behind Violet Town’s new impressive Women in War mural. The talk will occur from 11.30 am on Saturday, March 2 at the Community Complex in Cowslip St, Violet Town. Morning tea will be served […]
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Commemoration of the Centenary of the Visit of the British Special Service Squadron to Melbourne 1924.
Commemoration of the Centenary of the Visit of the British Special Service Squadron to Melbourne 1924.
In March 1924 a fleet of Royal Navy ships visited Australia as part of a world-wide goodwill cruise. British Fleet met by Couta boats from the Queenscliff Fishing Fleet as it enters Port Phillip Heads at dawn during the visit to Australia. The largest and fastest battleship in the world (HMS Hood) was accompanied […]