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 […]
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long […]
A62 HMAT Wandilla Leaving Port Melbourne with the 3rd Pioneer Battalion
Centenary Commemoration Guest Speakers: Michael Danby MP, Federal Member for Melbourne Ports Tony Smith MP, Federal Member for Casey George Ward ‚Äì Secretary Military Historical Society of Aust (Vic) Contact: […]
Trailblazers and Peacekeepers
Australian and New Zealand doctors have administered anaesthesia in every major conflict since the Boer War. These men and women have, and continue to, provide care in often difficult and […]
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long […]
Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience
The Australian Government and the Australian War Memorial, supported by the Commonwealth Bank and Telstra are proud to be bringing the Spirit of Anzac Centenary Experience to communities across Australia. […]
First drafts of History: Rediscovering Victoria’s war correspondents
From the Boer War to Vietnam and beyond, Australians have long relied on war correspondents to bring home reports from the front lines of conflict.¬†Rediscover Victoria‚Äôs war correspondents including Alan […]
Foxholes of the Mind by Bernard Clancy
Bernard Clancy‚Äôs riveting stage play about PTSD, Foxholes of the Mind, is all set to go on tour in August this year.Tickets go on sale in early July. Foxholes premiered […]
83rd Melbourne Arms & Militaria Fair
Trade Exhibition ‚Äì New & CollectablesAntique & Modern Sporting Arms; Shooting Accessories; Reloading Equipment; Rifle Scopes/Optics; Collector's & Shooter's Ammunition; Hunting and Outdoor Clothing/Footware, Camping Utilities, Tanning/Leather Equipment, Edged Weapons; […]
58th Battalion’s Monument Unveiling
The 58th Battalion Monument will be unveiled¬†by Major General Kevin Cooke You are cordially invited to our most prestigious event Saturday 8th October 2016 Queen's Park, Moonee Ponds: Time 2 […]
Soldier On: WW1 Soldier Settler Stories Photo courtesy of Mary Chandler
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 […]
Soldier On: WW1 Soldier Settler Stories Photo courtesy of Mary Chandler
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 […]