The series of insightful and in-depth military history presentations by noted speakers. The presentations are held at The Royal Historical Society, 239 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne. The doors are open from 6.30PM for a 7PM start.
During COVID-19 restrictions speakers may present online rather than at a gathering.
The Speaker Program 2021.
• Wednesday 10 November 2021 – Leadership in Crisis: Blamey at War.’ – Speaker: Brent Taylor
It is necessary that all audience members pre-book their ticket so that we can organise the appropriate online facility.
Seminar Speaker Program Logistics. The MHHV seminar speaker series will run between 7.00 – 8.00 pm.
Doors open at 6.30PM
The Royal Historical Society, 239 A’Beckett Street, Melbourne.
During COVID-19 restrictions speakers may present online rather than at a gathering.
Strict Social Distancing Regulations apply.
Please enter via 362 William St.
Due to limited street parking you may wish to arrive via train or tram.
The RHSV venue is a short 3 minute walk from Flagstaff train or tram station
(Left into Williams Street then right into A’Beckett Street with the RHSV on the near right)
Closest available parking centres are Wilsons parking 191 A’Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Kim Lim Parking 162A A’Beckett St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Queen Victoria Market Parking – 182 Franklin St, Melbourne VIC 3004
Entry & Catering. The seminar speaker series will attract an entry fee $10 for MHHV members, veterans, concession card holders and students while all other guests will be $15 to cover the costs of providing food, tea & coffee or beverage and hall use. Drinks at Bar prices.
For more information on the MHHV Speaker series please contact:
MHHV Secretary: Jason McGregor on 0419 256 681 or email info@mhhv.org.au
Speaker Series Coordinator: Brent Taylor on email info@mhhv.org.au
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