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Mud and Blood – WWI play by Meg McNena directed by Alice Bishop – Special Performance
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. The […]
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, AustraliaThrough 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 RadioCompulsory 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, AustraliaEnjoy 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, […]
31st State RSL Annual Remembrance Service
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 […]
Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
Monash Federation Centre 3 Atherton Road Oakleigh 3166, AustraliaIn 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, AustraliaEnjoy 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 […]
Planting of an ‘Aleppo’ Pine
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 […]
