‘Born of Fire and Ash: Australian operations in response to the East Timor crisis 1999-2000’ Volume 1: Official History of Australian Peacekeeping Operations in East Timor – Speaker: Craig Stockings
Online via ZoomThe first volume in the landmark Official History of Australian Operations in Iraq, Afghanistan and East Timor, Born of Fire and Ash is an honest, challenging and compelling account of the 1999–2000 East Timor crisis and Australia’s response to it. Thursday 1 June 2023 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) The presentation Australia’s involvement in East […]
2023 DRA Luncheon
RACV City Club 501 Bourke Street, Melbourne, AustraliaOriginally celebrating Victoria’s Third Division 1916 – 1991, this lunch continues to be a unique opportunity for past and present Reservists to keep in touch with old friends. Date: Wednesday 7 June 2023 Time: 12 noon for 12:30 pm Pre-lunch drinks (at own cost) will be available from 12.00 noon on the second floor ante-room, with the […]
Tours De Force – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaSince the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]
Naval Warfare Officers Association Melbourne Lunch
William Angliss Institute Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, AustraliaGuest speaker Commodore Peter Scott, CSC RAN Rtd. The enduring characteristics and value of Australian Submarines - a personal perspective. Members and guests of all RAN veterans organisations in Victoria are invited When Wednesday 14th June 2023; 12 midday Where Angliss Restaurant, William Angliss Institute, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne Price $40 per person for […]
Eaten by Moths Defending the Defence Reserves 1970-2020 – Speaker: Andrew Kilsby
Online via ZoomWednesday 12 July 2023 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) The presentation Part-time service with the militia and then reserves has been a long and honourable tradition in Australia, often closely connecting local communities with the defence of Australia itself. The evolution of the Army, Navy and Air Force Reserves has seen a huge number […]
Defending with Pride – Exhibition – Last Week
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaThis special exhibition is the first of its kind for an Australian war memorial. It reveals the history of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer (LGBTQ+) people in service. Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and queer people have been proudly defending Australia through their military service since the formation of the armed forces. Today, anyone identifying […]
Tours De Force – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaSince the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]
Last days – Tours De Force – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaSince the Vietnam War, Australian entertainers have performed for troops on the front line in war and peacekeeping operations. Their talent and celebrity have lifted spirits and brought a slice of home to service personnel abroad. Forces Entertainment is the special military unit that fosters relationships between the Australian Defence Force and the entertainment industry. […]
Dookie Military Vehicle Rally 2023
Mary Street, Dookie, Victoria 65 Mary Street, Dookie, Victoria, AustraliaThe Military History Group invite you to their 14th Annual Dookie Military Vehicle Rally