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BATTLING ON
April 11 @ 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm

VAFHO Presents “BATTLING ON”
Saturday 11 th April 2026, 1- 4pm
Victorian Archives Centre – 99 Shiel St, North Melbourne
PROV Reading Room will be open for research l0am- 4:30pm
Guest Speakers
Lt Col Neil Smith AM Retd:
Making the most of your Ancestors Military History
Dr Tanja Luckins
Women and ANZAC Day 1916
Dr J Allan Mawdsley OAM
A formidable Man: John Springthorpe
Springthorpe, a prominent physician, bitterly critisized the treatment of WWI
shell shock victims and advocated for those afflicted with what’s now known as PTSD.
This event will be LIVE STREAMED for those who cannot attend in person and
will remain available for viewing for 30 days.
Tickets include the livestream link.
Tickets – $25
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First 20 Bookings will be given a Behind the Scenes tour of PROV at 12noon