Calendar of Events

Footscray-Yarraville City Band is proud to present a concert to commemorate the ANZAC spirit in the centenary yearof the landing and ANZAC campaign at Gallipoli. The concert will honour the courage and sacrifice of those lost in all conflicts and explores the emotion and despair¬†at the futility of war and the human desire for lasting […]

Through historical photographs and personal stories, this exhibition presents the chronology of the First World War (1914-19) and provides the opportunity to discover the fascinating stories with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians. Find out about the hardships that our men endured and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations ‚Äì from the […]

Compulsory military training for young men began not long after Federation in Australia and various systems operated on and off throughout much of the twentieth century. Although such schemes were usually politically popular, people were always divided on the issue of conscripts fighting in wars outside Australia‚Äôs shores. This was especially true between 1965 and […]

Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]

Christopher Wray will discuss the events of the critical afternoon of 8 May 1915, when Sir James McCay, Commander of the 2nd (Victorian) Brigade took part in the final attempt to reach and break through the Turkish lines at the village of Krithia. Christopher will speak about this devastating battle 4 miles north of Cape […]

2015 marks the 100th anniversary of the ANZAC landings at Gallipoli. This year's Ball will coincide with the Centenary of the battles of Lone Pine and The Nek. Date: Saturday, 8 August 2015 Time: 7pm to midnight (with after party till 3am) Venue: Sofitel on Collins, 25 Collins St Dress: Winter Mess Dress or Black […]

The 31st State RSL Annual Remembrance Service will be conducted at the Springvale War Cemetery, situated within the grounds of the Springvale Botanical Cemetery on Sunday 8th November 2015, commencing at 2.30pm. We would like to see this Service once again be one of our very special commemorative occasions.¬† This year marks the 97th year […]

In this photographic exhibition of remembrance at the Monash Federation Centre (produced by MHHV member Dr Andrew Kilsby/Cooee History & Heritage), World War One Avenues of Honour in the modern Electorate of Chisholm (partly in the former Shire of Mulgrave) are considered.Three were established before the end of World War One and one after the […]

Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]

Planting of an ‚ÄòAleppo‚Äô Pine to commemorate the Centenary of the end of the Battle of Lone Pine after which four men of Pompey Elliott‚Äôs 7th Battalion, including Ballarat‚Äôs William Dunstan, were awarded the Victoria Cross. Followed by the unveiling of a plaque commemorating the Centenary of the raising of 18th Company Australia Army Service […]

The Australian Intercultural Society (AIS) and Deakin University would like you and your friends/colleagues to attend a presentation on ‚ÄúGallipoli 1915 - Remembering 1915 Offensive : Questions and Commemoration‚Äù. Registration is required: http://anzac2015.eventbrite.com.au. There are parking options available. To commemorate the ANZAC Centenary, AIS and Deakin University are hosting a lecture and photography exhibition to […]

Here is a rare opportunity to hear from an internationally renowned scholar about arguably the most important battle of the Gallipoli campaign from the Ottoman perspective. The Ottoman Defence against the Anzac Landing: 25 April 1915 places us one step closer towards better understanding the events of this fateful day. The landing at Gallipoli on […]

A century ago all Australians knew the name of Albert Jacka VC. His daring action at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli, won him the first Australian Victoria Cross of the Great War and the adoration of a young country. Jacka was a natural-born soldier - intelligent, athletic and utterly fearless. A true Aussie rebel, Jacka stood up […]

A new exhibition about the Victorian soldier settler experience opens at Old Treasury Building in November. Soldier On: WW1 Soldier Settler Stories features records from the state archives of Public Record Office Victoria revealing previously untold stories of the Victorian soldier settler experience. The exhibition will take viewers through the establishment of the World War […]

An exhibition about the Victorian soldier settler experience opens at Old Treasury Building in November. Soldier On: WW1 Soldier Settler Stories features records from the state archives of Public Record Office Victoria revealing previously untold stories of the Victorian soldier settler experience. The exhibition will take viewers through the establishment of the World War 1 […]

Stan Watson was among the first ashore at Gallipoli on 25 April 1915, and survived the battle, fear and disease to build the pier at Anzac Cove from which so many men later escaped. He faced what seemed like an impossible mission: to get every man out alive. Join Joshua Funder, the great grandson of […]

Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]

Piano concert celebrating 70 years since the end of World War Two with piano, music and songs of the time. Pianist Deborah Jackson with guest pianists, singers and flute. Contact Details: Deborah Jackson Ph: 9569 9178 Email: dcjackson@bigpond.com

Royal United Service Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address Thursday 10th September 12.30 pm: Defence Plaza Melbourne, 661 Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000 The August Offensive at Gallipoli: an Ottoman Perspective Here is a rare opportunity to hear from an internationally renowned scholar about arguably the most important battle of the Gallipoli campaign from a Turkish perspective. […]

A century ago all Australians knew the name of Albert Jacka VC. His daring action at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli, won him the first Australian Victoria Cross of the Great War and the adoration of a young country. Jacka was a natural-born soldier - intelligent, athletic and utterly fearless. A true Aussie rebel, Jacka stood up […]

FREE Photographic Exhibition by Vedat AcikalinIn 1990 Turkish/Australian photojournalist, Vedat Acikalin, attended the 75th Anniversary of the famous Gallipoli landing in Turkey. This exhibition is about the commemoration of that significant and emotional anniversary for Australians, New Zealanders and the Turks, and a significant commemoration exhibition in this Anzac centenary year, 2015. Aciklalin‚Äôs powerful images […]

Discover the tricks to marketing your museum, gallery¬†or organisation. The session, facilitated by Jareen¬†Summerhill, Senior Manager, Brand and Audience at¬†Museum Victoria, will be packed with practical tips and¬†strategies to build and expand your audiences. The¬†Museum Victoria team will also be sharing their recent¬†insights on people's motivations for visiting museums. ¬ª Learn new tools and ideas […]

One hundred years ago Australia suffered its first casualties of World War 1. Not on a remote Turkish peninsula, but much closer to home in what was then called German New Guinea. Australia‚Äôs naval commanders were deeply worried by German cruisers north of Australia, but the capture of German wireless telegraph stations remained a priority […]