Author talk – Peter FitzSimons
Shepparton Library 41-42 Marungi St, Shepparton, Victoria, AustraliaBestselling non-fiction writer Peter FitzSimons introduces his latest book, The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop. The book tells the extraordinary story of this heroic doctor whose courage and leadership were […]
HERstory
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaRemembering Australia’s Military Women In HERstory, artist Carla Edwards honours the women who have served in Australia’s military forces, past and present. What began in 2022 as a small portrait project […]
Guerillas of Tanganyika: WW1 campaign in German East Africa
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaWorld War I is considered the first global war, fought on multiple continents. In 1914 Germany embarked on a number of battles and guerrilla actions across the territory of German […]
Last days – Taste of Combat – The evolution of military food
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaAs the saying goes, “An army marches on its stomach.” Yet the essential contributions of those who cook, research, and serve food to hundreds of hungry troops often go unrecognised. […]
Webinar: The Search for Australia’s Second World War Missing
OnlineJoin us for a compelling webinar revealing the race to locate and recover Australia’s missing service personnel from the Second World War. Eighty years after the war’s end, thousands of […]
Commemoration in Concert
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaExperience an unforgettable evening of music and reflection at the Shrine of Remembrance. Featuring the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus and the Royal Australian Navy Band, this special twilight concert honours […]
Pipeclay Club 2025 AGM online only
Online via ZoomTAKE NOTICE that a General Meeting of the Association will be held online at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 11th of November 2025. AGENDA Attendance Apologies Minutes of previous meeting President’s Report – LTCOL […]
Peter FitzSimons: The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, AustraliaJoin us this Remembrance Day as bestselling author Peter FitzSimons shares the extraordinary story of a doctor whose courage and leadership became a lifeline for thousands on the infamous Thai–Burma […]
Book Launch: Code of Silence by Diana Thorp
Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A'beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaPlease join us to launch the publication of Code of Silence: How Australian Women Helped Win the War, featuring author Diana Thorp in conversation with Professor Clare Wright. Eighty years […]
Borneo – The Last Campaign with Michael Veitch
Online via ZoomWednesday 12 November 2025 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) The presentation Borneo – The Last Campaign Borneo: The Last Campaign tells the story of Operation OBOE, the massive, three-pronged assault […]
HMAS Goorangai Service
Ocean view reserve Hesse Streets, Queenscliff, AustraliaHMAS Goorangai Service Learn more about HMAS Goorangai by clicking here.
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Annual Luncheon
William Angliss Institute Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, AustraliaYou are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon at Angliss Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne at 12-00 pm for 12-30pmDress: Lounge Suit/Jacket and Tie (no medals or decorations) […]