Calendar of Events

Monday 10th to Sunday 16th March 2025 The theme will be; Year of the Mack and Unimog As always, the event is open to all ex-military vehicles but our theme for 2025 is to encourage owners of Mack and Unimog military vehicles to come along. The entry form can be opened on the link below, […]

Uncover a forgotten battle off Australia’s shores. Join Dr Tom Lewis as he talks about his new book about a battle between Australia & Japan Release Date: 10/Mar/2025 Subject: Military History, WWII Pages: 440 Book Type: Paperback Dimensions: 230mm x 153mm ISBN: 9781923300064 Uncover a forgotten battle off Australia’s shores. Join Dr Tom Lewis as […]

Experience a special three-course menu created by Peter Rowland inspired by the Shrine’s new exhibition, 'Taste of Combat: The Evolution of Military Food’, which uncovers the stories of feeding troops on the front line. Taking reference from military catering, prepare for a meal where military ingenuity meets culinary flair. Between bites, hear gripping tales from […]

Explore the intriguing world of wartime intelligence and uncover the extraordinary career of Professor A.D (Dale) Trendall (1909–1995) – classical scholar, cryptographer, and art historian. Dale Trendall, a contemporary of the five English spies at Cambridge University in the 1930s, moved to the University of Sydney before the Second World War. During the war, he […]

Discover a compelling exploration of history and memory through the eyes of Central Victorian artist Clayton Tremlett in our latest exhibition. After more than six years of dedicated research, Tremlett presents a comparative portrait study of sixty-six First World War Digger memorials, offering a unique opportunity to connect with the faces that have stood as […]

The German panzer generals of the Second World War have been the subject of great historical interest. Much has been written about their campaigns and military decision making, however we know much less about the men themselves – their private thoughts, personal relationships, and ability to cope with the pressures of command. This presentation is […]

An exciting contest showcasing the mounted military skills of old such as tent pegging, skill-at-arms and stand-to-horse will get spectators’ blood racing when the 8th Light Horse Indi Upper Murray hosts the Lt Col Leslie Maygar Memorial Trophy at Walwa on Sunday, April 6th. As well as the equestrian competitors, members of the 9th/14th Prince […]

It’s on again! HMAS Cerberus, or the Cradle of the Navy, will be open to the public on Sunday 6 April 2025 showcasing the great job they do in educating and training the next generation of Navy’s officers and sailors. There will be lots to see and do, with most schools open and offering special […]

Join multi-awarding-winning author Stephen Dando-Collins as he uncovers the fascinating story behind two iconic Second World War photographs in his new book The Buna Shots. On Christmas Day 1942, New Zealand combat photographer George Silk photographed a “fuzzy wuzzy angel” helping a wounded Digger along a track in New Guinea. It later became regarded as one […]

The Temora Aviation Museum’s April Aircraft Showcase will feature a spectacular lineup of servicable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection, including iconic planes such as the Supermarine Spitfire, Cessna O-2A, Lockheed Hudson, Wirraway, Tiger Moth, Ryan STM S2, and many more visiting Warbirds. At Temora, you’ll get an up-close look at Australia’s […]

Step back into history and witness a lively debate of the 1920s come to life. Our latest exhibition commemorates the 90th anniversary of the Shrine of Remembrance, offering a nostalgic experience that, for the first time, delves into the forgotten designs for Victoria's War Memorial. Explore the entries of the 1921 War Memorial design competition, […]

On 1st October 1839, the newly appointed Superintendent of the Port Phillip District, Charles La Trobe, came ashore in Melbourne for the first time. He was greeted by William Lonsdale, who had been sent to the district as de facto superintendent, and Police Magistrate in late 1836. Lonsdale, a recently retired officer of the 4th […]