Military History & Heritage Victoria
Military history and heritage is an important part of Australia’s national story. MHHV Inc. aims to encourage interest in Australian and especially Victorian military history and heritage in all of its forms; to develop and engage in activities related to its research, preservation, promotion, education and commemoration. MHHV also aims to promote the interests of its member organisations in the community at large and to promote communication and cooperation within the military history and heritage community.
What’s Coming Up
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06Oct, 2021
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MHHV AGM 2021
October 6 @ 6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
The Military History & Heritage Victoria Annual General Meeting will be held online, via Zoom, on 6 October 2021.
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03Dec, 2021
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The Bloody Beachheads: The Battles of Gona, Buna and Sanananda Sydney, One Day Conference
Great Southern Hotel, 717 George StDecember 3 @ 9:00 am - 5:00 pm
As the battle for Guadalcanal dragged on the Japanese advance on the Kokoda Track culminated and they were ordered to ‘advance to the rear’.
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12Nov, 2022
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The Bloody Beachheads: The Battles of Gona, Buna and Sanananda – One Day Conference
Keilor East RSL, 12-22 Hoffmans RdNovember 12, 2022 @ 8:30 am - 4:30 pm
As the battle for Guadalcanal dragged on the Japanese advance on the Kokoda Track culminated and they were ordered to ‘advance to the rear’.
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