BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//MHHV - ECPv6.2.2.1//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:MHHV X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au X-WR-CALDESC:Events for MHHV REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:19700101T100000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180109T210000 DTSTAMP:20261011T031202 CREATED:20190302T030409Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T030409Z UID:9567-36000-1515531600@www.mhhv.org.au SUMMARY:Mud and Blood - WWI play by Meg McNena directed by Alice Bishop - Special Performance DESCRIPTION:Mud and Blood\, Meg McNena’s compelling 80-minute\, six-actor play\, is about distinguished Australian general\, Harold ‘Pompey’ Elliott\, who led the Essendon Rifles and took most of them to WWI. \n \nThe tenacity of Australian men and women is shown in battle and at home. Timing in 2018 with Anzac and Armistice centenaries adds impact. Set 1914-1921\, it shows how Pompey Elliott and a soldier’s mother deal with his vow to look after ‘his boys’ in war as if they were his own. This vow\, driving the play’s drama\, was made at a farewell to troops a century ago at Essendon Town Hall\, now the Clocktower Centre\, where Mud and Blood will be centre-stage on Fri 31 August. Women’s efforts and struggles are also pivotal . Please share in your networks and newsletter this opportunity to see a story about local heroes by a Moonee Ponds writer. \nA brilliant cast and skilled production team is powerfully directed by Alice Bishop\, who has been nominated for a Green Room Award for best director. Writer and producer\, Meg McNena\, has an Amnesty International Award and others for writing; this is her sixth play staged. Darren Mort\, a lawyer like Pompey\,plays his complex character masterfully. Humour and songs intone the era. \nMud and Blood‚Äôs Melbourne premiere is at the Clocktower Centre\, Moonee Ponds at 12 noon on Friday 31 August with a Q&A and talk by Ross McMullin\, awarded historian\, biographer and author of two books on Pompey Elliott (included in the matinee price) and opening night is 8pm 31 August. \nElliott trained youth in the Essendon Rifles militia; three units of his 7th Battalion came from the Northern suburbs and one from the Western suburbs; they trained at Broadmeadows and went with him to Gallipoli\, Lone Pine\, Fromelles and trenches of The Somme\, where Elliott turned the outcome of WWI in the Allies favour. Pompey inspires as husband\, father\, brother\, friend\, leader\, veteran and senator – the soldier before and after war; the stalwart wife keeps the family going; the cost for Pompey in making this heartfelt but impossible promise and returning to unveil honour boards and memorials. \nWe want to share this significant history of world-changing times for the newly declared nation of Australia and to increase awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. \nHere is the vox pop from our successful preview in Charlton\, where Pompey was born. \nClick here for more information URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/mud-and-blood-wwi-play-by-meg-mcnena-directed-by-alice-bishop-special-performance/ LOCATION:Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140208T203000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140209T033000 DTSTAMP:20261011T031202 CREATED:20190302T020923Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T020923Z UID:9135-1391891400-1391916600@www.mhhv.org.au SUMMARY:The First Fateful Shot: Port Phillip Bay\, August 1914 DESCRIPTION:Shortly after midday the gunners at Fort Nepean lined up the German merchant steamer ‚Äì the SS Pfalz – as it bolted towards the heads and fired the first shot in a terrible war that would last four long years and scar the world. \n \nHow was Australia placed at this moment in history? What were the views of the people and the government of the day? Was our military prepared or equipped for what lay ahead? These and many other questions will be posed and answered at this unique conference event. \n \nHosted by the historic Fort Queenscliff Museum\, The First Fateful Shot: Port Phillip Bay\, August 1914 will examine the lead-up to the outbreak of World War I from the Australian perspective\, and the events of 1914 including the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force landing at Rabaul and the islands of the Bismarck Archipelago. \nA tremendous range of speakers has been gathered for this unique conference event including Dr David Day\, Dr Janice Croggon and Dr Dale Blair. The full conference program is available here. \nThe conference will be followed by the Fort Queenscliff Museum‚Äôs annual Friends of the Fort Black Tie Dinner. A full three course meal featuring a special guest speaker. Click here for all the details. \nTo book your ticket for the conference click here‚Ķ (Seating is limited\, don‚Äôt miss out) Or here to pay by Cheque or Bank Deposit \nMHHV Member : $55.00 \nGeneral admission : $75.00 \nConcession : $45.00 \nWhy not enjoy a night in beautiful Queenscliff with a special conference deal at the Vue Grand Hotel (mention the conference for a discount) or click here for more great accommodation ideas‚Ķ \nProudly supported by: URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-first-fateful-shot-port-phillip-bay-august-1914/ LOCATION:Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140209T053000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140209T093000 DTSTAMP:20261011T031202 CREATED:20190302T020922Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T020922Z UID:9134-1391923800-1391938200@www.mhhv.org.au SUMMARY:Friends of the Fort Annual Black Tie Dinner DESCRIPTION:The Fort Queenscliff Museum Annual Black Tie Dinner is to be held at the Queenscliff & Point Lonsdale R.S.L on Saturday 2nd August 2014 at 6.30pm for 7pm. \nThis annual fundraising dinner includes a three course meal and special guest speaker. This night is open to everyone. Come along with your friends and learn about Fort Queenscliff. \n \nDress: Black Tie or Mess dress \n(With Miniatures) \nCost of Three Course Dinner: $75.00 \nDrinks: at R.S.L. bar prices \nTo book your seats online via Trybooking click here‚Ķ \nTo make your booking by cheque or bank deposit click here to download the form and follow the instructions. \nWhy not make a day of it in Queenscliff and join MHHV members at ‚ÄúThe First Fateful Shot: Port Phillip Bay\, August 1914‚Äù conference? Click here for more details‚Ķ \nVisit the Vue Grand Hotel for an accommodation and breakfast deal or click here for more great accommodation ideas‚Ķ URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/friends-of-the-fort-annual-black-tie-dinner/ LOCATION:Victoria END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140209T230000 DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140210T010000 DTSTAMP:20261011T031202 CREATED:20190302T020915Z LAST-MODIFIED:20190302T020915Z UID:9126-1391986800-1391994000@www.mhhv.org.au SUMMARY:National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia - Monthly Meeting & Lunch DESCRIPTION:The National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia Monthly meetings are held at the Batman Hotel in Spencer Street the first Tuesday of the month (except in December) followed by Lunch.\nWe encourage any Veteran of Malaya\, Malaysia to come along and join us for lunch and hopefully then join the Association. URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/national-malaya-borneo-veterans-association-australia-monthly-meeting-lunch-4/ LOCATION:Victoria END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR