Calendar of Events

Shenandoah Officers Ball

The American Civil War Roundtable of Australia is proud to present the Shenandoah Officers Ball. This event commemorates the 150th anniversary of the ‚ÄòBuccaneers Ball‚Äô held at Craig‚Äôs Royal Hotel, […]

Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.

Monash Federation Centre 3 Atherton Road Oakleigh 3166, Australia

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 […]

Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours

Fort Queenscliff Museum King Street, Queenscliff, Australia

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 […]

Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.

Monash Federation Centre 3 Atherton Road Oakleigh 3166, Australia

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 […]

The Fighter: Paul Warren

One month after he arrived in Afghanistan as a soldier in the ADF, an IED exploded, tearing off his right leg. The same explosion instantly killed his mate, Private Ben […]

The Silent ANZAC

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 […]

Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19) – Last days

Frankston Arts Centre Cnr Of Davey St & Young St, Frankston, Australia

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 […]

Conscription in Australia

ABC Radio

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 […]

Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours

Fort Queenscliff Museum King Street, Queenscliff, Australia

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 […]

The Second Battle of Krithia 100 Years On

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 […]

Melbourne Military Officers Ball

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, […]

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