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Australian Olympians during the First World War.
Australian Olympians during the First World War.
During the Summer Olympics, the Sir John Monash Centre invites you to attend a presentation on Sunday 28 July 2024, dedicated to the history of Australian Olympic athletes who served in the First World War. In Australia during the First World War, a major campaign to enlist sportsmen was fuelled by the strong belief that […]
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The Miracle of D-Day, 6 June 1944
The Miracle of D-Day, 6 June 1944
A Public Lecture by Noel Phelan. This year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day, the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944. Operation Overlord was the greatest amphibious assault in history, a crucial turning point of World War II, and a miracle of planning, logistics, coordination and supply. In this detailed lecture, Noel […]
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2024 Monash Commemorative Service
2024 Monash Commemorative Service
Mr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to the annual General Sir John Monash Commemorative Service, to be held Thursday 8th August 2024, at 9.45 am. Following the service, we will host a Morning Tea from 11:15am to Midday. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect, connect, and honour Sir […]
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Designing Remembrance – Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial
Designing Remembrance – Alternate visions for Victoria’s war memorial
Step back into history and witness a lively debate of the 1920s come to life. Our latest exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, offering a nostalgic experience that, for the first time, delves into the forgotten designs for Victoria's War Memorial. Explore the entries of the 1921 War Memorial design competition, […]
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Recovering the Past
Recovering the Past
This unique photographic exhibition unites two distinct groups of men separated by a century, connected by conflict and the art of photo montage. The first group comprises the men of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) who battled in Flanders during the Great War's most harrowing encounters. The second group consists of Belgian men engaged in […]
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Trenches to Runway – Military influences on popular fashion
Trenches to Runway – Military influences on popular fashion
At first glance, the world of fashion and the gravity of military service may appear distant, even disparate. Yet, they share a tapestry of connections that reveal themselves in profound ways. Our latest exhibition explores the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today. Trenches […]
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Faces of Peace
Faces of Peace
Faces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. Each of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper. Hidden away in our local communities are everyday heroes that have […]