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SUMMARY:Valour Recognised
DESCRIPTION:Peter Burness\, a Senior Historian at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra\, will discuss bravery in battle\, with a special look at Australians’ experiences in the First World War.  He will also discuss the various honours and awards that have recognised special acts of bravery.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/valour-recognised/
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SUMMARY:Escape and Evasion in Enemy-Occupied Crete 1941-43
DESCRIPTION:Talk by historian Ian Frazer\, former Lecturer at Otago Univesity and co-author of ‘On the run РAnzac escape and evasion in enemy-occupied Crete’.In the Battle of Crete in May 1941\, the 2/7th Australian Infantry Battalion\, fought with much honour\, including a last-ditch stand at ‘42nd Street’ in the final days of the battle.\nFighting in the rear-guard\, they were denied evacuation at the last minute and forced to capitulate. Large numbers went on the run as evaders and escapers. Some managed to escape Crete by themselves; many more were rescued by the British secret services.\nThis story\, which spanned more than two years after May 1941 is not so well-known. It was another outstanding chapter in the history of the Battalion.\nThis talk is a tribute those soldiers and the brave Cretan families who gave them shelter and eventually helped them escape.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/escape-and-evasion-in-enemy-occupied-crete-1941-43/
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SUMMARY:Behind Barbed Wire: POW and Internment Camps in Victoria 1939-45
DESCRIPTION:Tim Whitford and John Gribben take their presentation on the road to visit the community of Shepparton.  During the Second World War thousands of Prisoners of War\, ‘enemy aliens’ and Australians of German\, Japanese and Italian descent found themselves imprisoned inside a huge POW/Internment Camp complex in farmland in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. In the years that followed there were murders\, escapes\, riots and intrigue. There was also much humour\, compassion and demonstrations of the better parts of human nature. John and Tim talk about this little-known aspect of Australian History and shine a searchlight on some of the incredible characters in the drama.\nThursday 20 June – 5.30pm arrival for 6pm start\nLocation: Shepparton RSL
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/behind-barbed-wire-pow-and-internment-camps-in-victoria-1939-45/
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SUMMARY:Carers in Captivity: Australian POW Medical Officers in the Second World War
DESCRIPTION:Dr Rosalind Hearder will reflect on the work of the 106 Australian medical officers in Japanese captivity during the Second World War.Caring for their fellow 22\,000 prisoners\, one-third of whom died in captivity\, this small group of men fought incredible odds to save so many.\nDr Hearder will examine the unique challenges faced by these doctors\, where they did pioneering and ingenious medical work despite having little or no medical supplies\, faced constant conflict with brutal captors and were forced to make decisions that no other group of POWs faced. \nShe will also explore some of the post-war psychological and physical legacies of captivity\, both among the doctors themselves and the wider group of Australian survivors.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/carers-in-captivity-australian-pow-medical-officers-in-the-second-world-war/
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SUMMARY:Close up and Action Stations - Screening
DESCRIPTION:We celebrate the beginning¬† of our 2013 year by having ‘A Special Supper’ and screening¬† one of those superb Royal Navy DVDs’. These were supplied to us by our good friend \,David Mc Fall of the Maritime Model Museum Mona Vale\, and it would be a great pity not¬† to share¬† this treat\, and so we are designating it as a ‘Bring a Friend’ Meeting!!\nNHS Meeting detail for February 2013. \nPresentation Date: \nMonday 25th February 2013 at the MNC South Yarra. \nPart three of the ‘Episodes of the Royal Navy Films’ is entitled: ‘CLOSE UP ACTION STATIONS’. \nIn 1976 HMS Ganges passed for ever into history\, and this episode opens with a brief look back at its parade ground\, playing fields etc. and a ceremonial climbing of the infamous mast\, followed by more parades\, divisions and training routines at COLLINGWOOD and EXCELLENT. The film features rare views of the mine sweepers going about their dangerous tasks; the perils of east coast and channel convoys\, actually seen under attack\, filmed from Fleet and Hunt class destroyers. Of special interest to our members who fought in the ‘Dakar’ operation are the films shot from HMS BARHAM \,as she was heavily engaged and taking in tow the torpedoed RESOLUTION\, together with further coverage taken by an aircraft from ARK ROYAL! There are views of our AUSTRALIA\, plus DEVONSHIRE\, FAULKNOR\,FORSIGHT and ESCAPE. Our HMAS Perth and some of our Scrap iron ‘flotilla ‘are shown\, plus shots of the bombardment of Bardia .We join Admiral Cunningham in the Med; view the first ANZAC troop convoy and have a unique view of Queen Mary in the Indian Ocean during 1940. \nWhat a superb combination\, great fellowship\, fabulous supper\, and good film!! Bring your friend and share a great night at the Melbourne Naval Centre.146 W Toorak Road South Yarra.It is opposite Fawkner Park. Some parking at rear plus Toorak Road! The MNC is open from approx. 1830 to facilitate use of the library. Meeting begins at 1930.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/close-up-and-action-stations-screening/
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SUMMARY:Official opening of the Fear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Opening by CAPT Michael Harris\, RAN\, former CO of Melbourne III.  By invitation to MHHV and RHSV members and descendants of crew.  Guests can view the exhibition; exhibition catalogues for sale.\n \nOfficial opening of the Fear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928 Exhibition at RHSV\, A’Beckett Street\, Melbourne CBD 5.30-6.30 \nOpening by CAPT Michael Harris\, RAN\, former CO of Melbourne III.  By invitation to MHHV and RHSV members and descendants of crew.  Guests can view the exhibition; exhibition catalogues for sale. \nBook Launch: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928: The Forgotten Cruiser\, authored by MHHV member Andrew Kilsby of Cooee History and Heritage and CDR Greg Swinden\, RAN\, of Sea Power Centre РAustralia.  Books available at the launch at special price of $39 for invited guests only. \n7 Р7.45 pm\, Free\, public lecture at RHSV Audtorium\, A’Beckett Street\, by the book authors on ‘HMAS Melbourne in War and Peace 1912-1928’ \nHMAS Melbourne arrived in Port Phillip Bay on 26 March 1913.    It was the prequel to the RAN Fleet entering Sydney Harbour on 4  October 1913.  Led by the battle cruiser HMAS Australia\, Melbourne led the remainder of the Fleet into the harbour for the Fleet review.  Between 3-5 October 2013 there will be an International Fleet Review to commemorate this historic event.  See the Prequel at the Exhibition РFear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne 1913-1928 at the RHSV over 18 February – 1 May2013\, to commemorate 100 years since Australia’s first cruiser arrived in Melbourne. \nFor School Groups\, see Teacher Guide here
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/official-opening-of-the-fear-god-and-honour-the-king-hmas-melbourne-1912-1928-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:Towards Positive Peace
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Paul James as he discusses the complicated nature of Peace through history and in contemporary times.\nWar and peace seem to always occur in serial order with peace trailing behind – and it is not just because of Tolstoy. \nNobody knows how to define peace. The definition of peace is usually only done in the negative. \nPeace is defined as the absence of war. \nThis talk will attempt to develop a positive definition of peace; one that goes a little beyond the usual childhood drawings or symbolic gestures of peace as people holding hands or carrying garlands of flowers. \nIt begins with ancient symbols such as the early Greek and Christian olive branch or the Jewish greeting of shalom. \nFor all their strengths these symbols and greetings have simultaneously become the signs of empty peace. \nComing forward to the present\, the talk will take up the issue of humanitarian intervention\, arguing that to maintain positive peace we are sometimes required to intervene militarily. \nHowever\, given that most contemporary military interventions are done in the name of ‘peace’\, and most are failures\, humanitarian intervention has become a vexatious issue. \nThis too needs redefining.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/towards-positive-peace/
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SUMMARY:Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours - Last Week
DESCRIPTION:Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort.\n \nFort Queenscliff is one of Victoria’s most important heritage sites   and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. \nEnjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery   Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 years of   Australia’s heritage on display. \nTour times: 1.00pm & 3.00pm Sat\, Sun\, School Holidays \nAdditional tour at 11.00am during September and December/January school holidays. \nGroup tours available any time upon request. \nClick here to Download a free Brochure \nClick Here for more information
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fort-queenscliff-museum-school-holiday-tours-last-week/
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SUMMARY:Australia 1942: In the Shadow of War - Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:Edited by Dr Peter Dean and launched by Australia’s Minister for Foreign Affairs\, Senator Bob Carr\nHosted by the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre ANU College of Asia & the Pacific \nPlease come and join Senator Bob Car for the launching of ‘Australia 1942: In the Shadow of War’ at Parliament House\, Canberra. Because of the location\, RSVP’s are essential. Please email: Andrew.Carr@anu.edu.au to reserve a spot. \nIn 1942\, the shadow of modern war reached Australia’s shores for the first time. In this compelling volume\, leading historians explore why 1942 was such a pivotal year in Australia’s history\, and explain how the nation confronted some of its greatest challenges. This broad ranging study covers key issues from political\, economic and home front reform to the establishment of a new partnership with the United States; the role of the Air Force and the Navy; the bombing of Darwin; as well as the battles of Kokoda\, Milne Bay\, the Beachheads and Guadalcanal. Australia 1942 provides a unique and in-depth exploration of the controversy surrounding the potential for invasion. Japanese and Australian historians offer perspectives on Japanese military intentions and strategies towards Australia and the south Pacific. Generously illustrated\, it is essential reading for anyone interested in one of Australia’s most decisive and critical years. \nPeter Dean is a Fellow in the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre as well as a Senior Lecturer at the Australian Command and Staff College. In 2011 he was a Research Associate at the United States Studies Centre (Sydney University) and a Visiting Fellow at the Centre For Australian and New Zealand Studies (Georgetown University\, Washington DC). His major research and teaching interests are in Australian military history and defence studies.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/australia-1942-in-the-shadow-of-war-book-launch/
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SUMMARY:Dress Rehearsals for the First World War
DESCRIPTION:Finding an Australian Military Uniform 1885-1914. Presented by Craig Wilcox.\nPart of the History & The Meaning of Things 2012 Seminar Series on History & Material Culture \nThe Trumpet Calls Image: Norman Lindsay Source: Museum Victoria \nKhaki and slouch hats seem so Australian that it’s hard to wind back the clock to the moment around 1885 when they could seem barbaric and foreign—or\, for that matter to the year 1900\, when they were so much a part of global military reform that the French army considered adopting them. \nIn an illustrated talk\, drawing on photographs and uniforms from Museum Victoria’s collections\, Craig Wilcox will discuss the evolution of the Australian military uniform\, examining what the long and controversial process reveals about Australians and war a century ago. \nFind out how some Australians made a national military uniform out of clothing peddled by British officers. How others insisted that red or blue coats remained the ‘real’ military dress\, and how Irish and Scottish ethnic communities sought to raise their own regiments clothed in emerald green tunics or tartan kilts. \nCraig Wilcox is a Sydney-based freelance historian with a particular interest in Australia’s military history. His experience includes periods working at the Australian War Memorial and as a fellow at the Menzies Centre for Australian Studies in London. He is currently an honorary Associate of the Centre for Historical Research at the National Museum of Australia. His publications include Home Front: Australians in World War I (2012)\, Red Coat Dreaming: how colonial Australia embraced the British army (2009)\, and Australia’s Boer War (2002). \nFree entry. Please book to reserve a seat\nFor email bookings reply to: rsvphumanities@museum.vic.gov.au\nFor phone bookings\, inquiries or other information contact:\nMatthew Churchward\, Senior Curator\, Humanities Department\nPhone: 8341 7253 or 0407 096 586 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting FREE 0407 096 586
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/dress-rehearsals-for-the-first-world-war/
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SUMMARY:Captain Alec Little
DESCRIPTION:MHHV member\, Journalist and author Mike Rosel\, will share stories of the decorated and virtually unknown WWI Royal Navy pilot and former Prahran resident\, Captain Alec Little\, at a talk during Stonnington Libraries Literary Festival.\nPhoenix Park Library\, 30 Rob Roy Road\, Malvern East 3145 Melway Ref: Map 69\, D2 \n  \nBook online on the Library website or call 8290 4000 \nhttp://www.stonnington.vic.gov.au/explore-stonnington/library-services/library-events/
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/captain-alec-little/
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SUMMARY:Avro Lancaster Heavy Bomber
DESCRIPTION:Horsham Sub-Branch RSL in partnership with Horsham and District University of the Third Age-U3A Presents a Free Military History lecture about the Avro Lancaster Heavy Bomber\nGuest speakers\, Documentary\, Presentation of 1/32 scale model of the Lancaster. \nSupper to wind up the Military History year. \nRSL Conference Room \nVisitors Welcome
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/avro-lancaster-heavy-bomber/
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SUMMARY:"Normie" the Musical
DESCRIPTION:Normie is based on the 1960s experiences of Australia’s first\, and twice crowned\, King of Pop\, Normie Rowe.\nIt focuses on Normie’s roller-coaster ride through arguably the most explosive\, creative and tumultuous decade of the 20th Century. \nIt is a musical about the Vietnam War and among original music\, words and lyrics\, Normie Rowe\, an accomplished actor in his own right\,¬†plays the part of Harold Holt. It will run nightly from Friday 23rd Nov (Opening night) to Saturday 1st Dec at 1945hrs with a matinee on Sunday 25th Nov at 1400hrs. \nIt is to be launched at the Geoffrey McComas Theatre\, Scotch College in Hawthorn. \nDetails: – Bookings on line www.osmad.com.au or Phone to book 0395142091 \nIt is on face book – www.facebook.com/osmad.oldscotch \nPrices – Adult $45 Concession $40 Student $30
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/normie-the-musical/
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SUMMARY:The Evolution of Australia’s Security and Intelligence Organisations
DESCRIPTION:Dr John Blaxland\, presented by The Royal United Services Institute of Victoria\nDr John Blaxland writes about military history\, intelligence and  security and Asia-Pacific affairs. He holds a PhD in War Studies and is a  graduate of the Royal Thai Army Command and Staff College (dux of  foreign students) and the Royal Military College\, Duntroon. Dr Blaxland  has been to 37 countries. In addition to English\, he speaks Thai\, and  Spanish. \nHis publications include Strategic Cousins(2006)\, Revisiting Counterinsurgency (2006)\, Information era Manoeuvre (2002)\, Signals (1999) and Organising an Army (1989). His forthcoming book is entitled The Australian Army From Whitlam to Howard. \nPrior to moving to the Strategic and Defence Studies Centre Dr  Blaxland spent nearly 30 years in the Australian Army. In his last  military posting he served as Australia’s Defence Attaché to Thailand  and Burma from 2008-2010. In 2006-7 he was the Chief Staff Officer for  Joint Intelligence Operations (J2)\, at Headquarters Joint Operations  Command\, with responsibility for intelligence support to Australian  military operations world-wide. Prior to that he held a number of  operations and intelligence-related postings including to Australia’s  Defence Intelligence Organisation\, the Defence Signals Directorate and  as Intelligence Officer for the deployment to East Timor with INTERFET  in 1999. He also served with the US Defence Intelligence Agency (DIA) in  Washington\, DC\, deploying on a humanitarian assistance operation with  the US Marine Corps. His earlier career included service as a Signals  Corps troop commander and as an instructor at the Royal Military  College\, Duntroon. \n \nDefence security policy requires you to advise the RUSI Office of  your attendance and the name of all your guests\, either by email to martin.holme@defence.gov.au or phone 9282 5918. These names are provided to Security to issue  Access Passes. If your name is not on the list\, you will experience a  delay in gaining access and thus the lecture. Please remember to bring a  photo ID with you. \nEntrance fee: $5.00
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-evolution-of-australiaaos-security-and-intelligence-organisations/
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SUMMARY:Northern Victorian Arms Collectors Guild Inc Free Annual Show
DESCRIPTION:Northern Victorian Arms Collectors Guild Inc.\nAs an invited guest or a financial member of the Northern Victorian Arms Collectors Guild Inc.\, you are cordially invited to our FREE annual Show\, Tell\, Swap and Sell at our meeting venue\, the Shepparton Pistol Club hall\, New Dookie Rd. Pine Lodge. \nDate: Sun. 28th October 2012 \nTime: 10 a.m.-lp.m.\,- Lunch\,- 2p.m.-4p.m. \nTables: 6’X2′ tables are FREE\, two max. \nFood: B.B.Q. and soft drinks\, tea and coffee \nAre FREE\, if you require alcohol\, it’s B.Y.O. \nRe table requirements. \nRing Geoff Wilson on 03 58219015 \nJohn Harrington on 03 5 82I3I92 \nAlan Nichols on 03 58213220 (0408142733) \nThe location is on Vicroads Country Directory Map 33\, co-ordinates A.5 and 7.5. Also marked on the map are the Male and Female toilet sign. \nR.S.V.P . 7th. October 2012 to \nGeoff Wilson 22 Old Dookie Rd. Shepparton 3630
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/northern-victorian-arms-collectors-guild-inc-free-annual-show/
LOCATION:Shepparton Pistol Club hall\, New Dookie Rd\, Pine Lodge\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Art Show: Conflict and Compassion: Art From Peacekeeping and Active Operations.
DESCRIPTION:Conflict & Compassion brings together Artists and Soldiers alike;  exploring through the medium of art their experiences of operations. This  exhibition is held to coincide with the historic celebrations to commemorate the  cessation of a permanent Army presence at Fort Queenscliff. Thousands of people  from across the region are anticipated to attend the event. \n \nAs the title  suggests\, Conflict & Compassion explores the ADF involvement in active and  peacekeeping operations\, at home and abroad. Throughout Australian military  history there has been a time honoured tradition of soldiers depicting war  through art. This exhibition offers an exciting opportunity for  current and retired Defence Force  soldiers\, sailors and airmen to showcase their personal  experience of recent operations in an exhibition to be held at Fort Queenscliff  on 17 Nov 12. The art may take many forms (painting\, scultpure\,  photographic). Details for entry are contained below. \nIn addition to  works by current serving and retired ADF members\, renowned artists Mr Michael  Grant and George Gittoes will be displaying works that focus on their  experiences of war. Michael Grant has also been requested to a series of  paintings commemorating the departure of the military from Fort  Queenscliff. \nConflict & Compassion offers the Australian public a  rare and insightful glimpse at what life is like for the current generation of  soldiers and how they view and depict the wars they have been involved in. As  soldier-artists you will be continuing the proud Australian tradition of  creating war art. \nI call on you to submit your works. \nMilitary artists: enter here\nEntry form for military artists seeking to submit works is located here.  Please fill out the form and submit to MAJ Thomas. Be sure to read the  conditions of entry prior to submitting. \nConflict  and Compassion Entry Form \nAn overview of the Conditions of Entry are: \n\nEntries close 9 Nov 12\n\n\nSubmit a photo firstof your works (by email) to Major  Thomas to assure entry.\n\n\nArt work will be available for sale. 20% of sale proceeds  will go to Charity.\n\n\nArtworks must meet conditions of entry.\n\n\nPrizes will be on offer.Details coming soon.\n\nSponsors\nSalt Contemporary Art Gallery has Gallery has kindly offered assistance with  Conflict and Compassion. Visit their website or gallery at http://www.salt-art.com.au/ \nAdditional sponsors are being sought for this unique Art Show. Please  contact Major Michael Thomas if you or your organisation is interested in  providing sponsorship to the show. \nAbout the Contributing Professional  Artists\nClick here to find out more information about the two contributing war  artists Mr Michael Grant and George Gittoes. \nMr  Michael Grant (exhibiting artist):http://www.michaelgrant.com.au/About%20page.html \nMr  George Gittoes (exhibiting artist):http://www.gittoes.com/ \nMedia  Release\nA copy of the media release for the day is available here. \nConflict  & Compassion: Media Release  \nContact\nMajor Michael Thomas\nTelephone: 03 52580480\nEmail:Michael.thomas@defence.gov.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/art-show-conflict-and-compassion-art-from-peacekeeping-and-active-operations/
LOCATION:Fort Queenscliff Museum\, King Street\, Queenscliff\, 3225\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Home fires burning: New Zealand’s Vietnam War
DESCRIPTION:New Zealand’s Ministry for Culture and Heritage and the Australian National Vietnam Veterans Museum warmly invite you to the opening of a collaborative exhibition:\nHome Fires Burning: New Zealand’s Vietnam War \nNational Vietnam Veterans Museum \n11.30am\, Sunday 18 November 2012 \n25 Veterans Drive\, Newhaven\, Victoria \nRSVP: president@vietnamvetsmuseum.org \n+61 (03) 59 56 64 00 \nwww.vietnamvetsmuseum.org \nwww.vietnamwar.govt.nz
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/home-fires-burning-new-zealandaos-vietnam-war/
LOCATION:The National Vietnam Veterans Museum\, 25 Veterans drive\, Newhaven\, Australia
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SUMMARY:HMAS Goorangai Commemorative Service
DESCRIPTION:HMAS Goorangai “Lost with all hands” Commemorative Service\nQueenscliff Ocean view Reserve \n11.15am  Marchers fall in King Street \n11.30am Service commences Ocean View Reserve \n12.30pm Lunch RSL Hall King Street (must book) Dress: Medals please \nEmail naval.commemoration.commitee@gmail.com or contact your ship/unit Association to reserve lunch at $20/head
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/hmas-goorangai-commemorative-service/
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SUMMARY:The Battle of Trafalgar (21st Oct.1805)
DESCRIPTION:The Battle of Trafalgar (21st Oct.1805) was the most decisive British Naval Victory of the Napoleonic¬† wars.\nTwenty seven R N Ships of the line\, lead by Vice-Admiral of the White  Viscount Horatio Nelson KB in HMS VICTORY\, defeated 33 French/Spanish  Ships of the line off the south west coast of Spain\, just west of Cape  Trafalgar. The Franco-Spanish fleet lost 22 ships without a single  British ship being lost. \nHaving visited HMS VICTORY seven times over the past 31 years\, I  never cease to be fascinated by this living monument to British  sea-power. We have obtained a DVD from the ‘National Museum of the Royal  Navy’¬† entitled ‘A walk-through tour of HMS VICTORY’ which we would  like to share with you on October 22nd. \nAlso at our meeting we have our AGM and ‘Show and Tell’. The ‘Show  and Tell’ segment¬† gives you 5 minutes or so to show us one of your  Naval treasures and tell your story to like-minded enthusiasts of all  things ‘Naval’. This can be a rather humorous finale to our AGM meeting  each year\, you can imagine some of the comments from the floor! \nJoin us at the Melbourne Naval Centre\, October 22nd 2010.Building is  open from approximately 1830 to give you time in the library\, and our  meeting starts at 1930.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-battle-of-trafalgar-21st-oct-1805/
LOCATION:Melbourne Naval Centre\, (ESU Building) 146W Toorak Road\, South Yarra\, Australia
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UID:8856-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:72nd Melbourne Arms & Militaria Fair
DESCRIPTION:Trade Exhibition ‚Äì New & Collectibles\nAntique & Modern Sporting Arms; Shooting Accessories; Reloading \nEquipment; Rifle Scopes/Optics; Collector’s & Shooter’s Ammunition; \nHunting and Outdoor Clothing/Footware\, Camping Utilities\, \nTanning/Leather Equipment\, Edged Weapons; Custom Knives\, \nHunter Collector & Utility knives; Safes & Security equipment; Militaria; \nMedals; Books; Military prints; Accessories & Related memorabilia\, etc. \n \nFor further information or table bookings contact: \nEmail – blackjck@bigpond.net.au \nJeff and Jill Pannan 03-9848-2233: Mob 0412561243 Fax: 03-9848-3158
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/72nd-melbourne-arms-militaria-fair/
LOCATION:Melbourne Showgrounds\, Epsom Road\, Ascot Vale\, 3032\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928
DESCRIPTION:HMAS Melbourne (I) was Australia’s first light cruiser\, launched at Birkenhead in 1912.  She arrived in Melbourne on 26 March 1913 and took the crest and motto of the City of Melbourne – ‘Gathers Strength as She Goes’.  Melbourne was in service until 1928 when she was returned to England to be scrapped. She had been put together hurriedly during the Anglo-German naval race and was worked hard during her years of service\, seeing hundreds of thousands of miles of cruising in war and peace and innumerable refits during that time. During WWI Melbourne saw service in the islands in 1914 when she captured and destroyed the German radio station at Nauru\, escorted the fleet of the 1st AIF to Colombo\, joined the RN’s West Indies Squadron (based in Jamaica and Bermuda) bottling up German colliers and merchant ships in neutral ports from Brazil to New York as well as searched for German raiders. In July 1916 she was transferred to the North Sea where Melbourne joined the 2nd Light Cruiser Squadron as part of the Grand Fleet and took part in sweeps\, patrols and convoy escort duties until the surrender of the German High Seas Fleet in 1918.\nDuring the 1920s Melbourne served as flagship on several occasions and engaged in a wide range of cruises to the south-east and south west Pacific and New Zealand\, during which time it was responsible\, in a superb demonstration of seamanship and the courage of its crew\, for the rescue of the crew of an American schooner at the height of a hurricane in January 1922.  Melbourne was described as a ‘forgotten cruiser’\, in part because she lived under the shadow of her more famous sister-ship\, HMAS Sydney (I).  But Melbourne gave sterling and steady service to the RAN and the nation. Its battle honours Rabaul 1914 and North Sea 1916-1918 hardly do justice to its work or the work of its crews over the period.  Ten officers and men who served on the Melbourne during WWI – from Australia\, New Zealand\, England and Scotland\, paid the supreme sacrifice. Lest we Forget. \nThe new history of the Melbourne – The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928\, by Andrew Kilsby and CDR Greg Swinden\, will be launched on 26 March 2013 at the official opening of a major commemorative exhibition – Fear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928 Рat the Royal Historical Society of Victoria in Melbourne\, to commemorate the centenary of the arrival of HMAS Melbourne in Port Phillip in 1913. \nAndrew Kilsby\,  from MHHV member Cooee History and Heritage will present the talk Р The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928. \n \nContact MHSA- Vic for further details. \nClick here
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-forgotten-cruiser-hmas-melbourne-1912-1928/
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SUMMARY:Fort Queenscliff Open Day 2012
DESCRIPTION:The Fort Queenscliff Museum Association & Directorate of Soldier Career Management РArmy presents Fort Queenscliff Open Day 2012 \nOpen Day 2012 events include: \nGuided tours of the Fort grounds and the underground Museum \nBayFM (93.5FM) will be broadcasting live from Fort Queenscliff all day \nArt show featuring art by Michael Grant and current service men and women \nFiring of guns and cannons including other Military History re-enactment \nLive music including performances by the Australian Army Band-Melbourne\, The Victoria Police Pipes Band and The Geelong RSL Pipes Band \nDefence & Sponsor displays including Project digger & Armygeddon \nBring a picnic and a rug. Snacks and drinks will be available for purchase \nThe Official Programme for Open Day 2012 will be available here soon
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fort-queenscliff-open-day-2012/
LOCATION:Fort Queenscliff Museum\, King Street\, Queenscliff\, 3225\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Nhill Fly In
DESCRIPTION:Major planning is complete for the Fly In\nto be held on Saturday October 20th at the Nhill aerodrome from 12  noon to 4pm.¬† Main features will be the attendance of¬† a member of the  Roulettes team \,a Mustang\, Wirraway\,¬† Winjeel\, Trojan\, several Tiger  Moths and a number of other aircraft of WWII vintage . Static displays  will include examples of the restoration of our Avro Anson and other  aircraft engines and parts. \nIf you are intending to come you may like to make it a ‘long  weekend’. The Nhill A&P Society Show will be held on Thursday Oct  18th and the following day there will be a number of activities held in  and around the town. Transport and accommodation will be available. \nOn Saturday evening\, after the Fly- In\, an evening meal will be  available for pilots and partners where there will be a special  presentation by Tony Schwerdt who organised the amazing recovery of the  first Australian-built Mustang from the Atomic test site at Emu in the  Great Victoria Desert. Bookings for 80 places are now being taken on a  first come first served basis and bookings will be taken on arrival at  Nhill on the day until all places are filled. Please advise of any  accommodation needs you may require in Nhill. \nYou may like to keep in touch with further developments via our website. www.nhillaviationheritagecentre.com.au \nFor more information contact :john@westprint.com.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/nhill-fly-in/
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SUMMARY:Beyond Glory?
DESCRIPTION:Writing War in the Twentieth Century. ‚ÄúBeyond Glory?‚Äù is the third in a series of lectures presented by Professor Winter exploring the cultural history of the Great War. \nProfessor Winter’s previous lectures have addressed art and film. \nIn ‚ÄúBeyond Glory?‚Äù Professor Winter focuses on the literary responses to the Great War. \n‚ÄúWar is simply too frightful\, too chaotic\, too arbitrary\, too bizarre\, too uncanny\, a set of events and images to enable us to grasp what it is without filters. We have to put them on because\, without them\, we will be blinded by the searing light of war. Literature is one such filter.‚Äù \nProfessor Winter holds the Charles J. Stille Chair in History at Yale University. He is the author of a dozen books and the winner of an Emmy award for his acclaimed television series\, ‘The Great War and the Shaping of the 20th Century’ and is also General Editor of the forthcoming Cambridge history of the Great War. \nProfessor Winter is currently a Visiting Professor in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University. He is also an international adviser on Monash University’s history of Anzac Day project. \nVillage Road Show Theatrette \n(Entrance from La Trobe St) \nState Library of Victoria \nWednesday 22 August 2012 \n5.30 for 6pm start \nFree event. Refreshments provided. \nPlease RSVP by Monday 20th August \nTel: 03 8664 7517 \nEmail: foundation@slv.vic.gov.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/beyond-glory/
LOCATION:State Library of Victoria\, 328 Swanston Street\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:C-47s in South-West Pacific during 1944-45
DESCRIPTION:Neville Rutledge was a navigator/wireless operator with 36 Squadron RAAF.\nHe served in the South-West Pacific during 1944-45 in C-47s\, and will talk about his experiences\, and about the history of the famous Douglas type in which he flew. \nMeetings are held on the fourth Wednesday of the month at RAAF Association\, 24 Camberwell Rd\, Hawthorn East\, in the auditorium. Parking is available under the building – enter from the lane at the south end. \nThe meetings start at 7.30pm Рring the bell if the front door is shut. A number of members meet casually for dinner from 6.00pm at the Tower Hotel opposite the RAAFA. \nVisitors welcome – contact Antony Grage on 0418 170 395.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/c-47s-in-south-west-pacific-during-1944-45/
LOCATION:RAAF Association\, 24 Camberwell Rd\, Hawthorn East\, Australia
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SUMMARY:The last great cavalry charge\, perhaps!
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Dr David Holloway\nVictoria’s 4th Light Horse Regiment had\, after its dismounted turn on Gallipoli\, seen little serious action. \nBy the time of the attack on Beersheba it was champing at the bit for action. \nThe unlikely charge by the 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments armed only with slung rifles and bayonets to hand was\, against all the odds\, very successful and the town fell\, the prelude to the complete rout of the Turkish forces in Palestine.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-last-great-cavalry-charge-perhaps/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Great Year-end Get-together
DESCRIPTION:This is our last get together for the year so come with your partner and friends for a celebration.\nThe RSL’s “Warramunga Restaurant” looks after us extremely well and the food is delicious. \nSpeaker: This year our guests are Captain Katherine Richards RAN\, and her husband\, Colonel Bernard Richards\, who combine two full time careers\, a marriage and a family. Captain Richards will be our Speaker. \nShe is a Marine Engineer Officer and currently our SNO and CO of HMAS CERBERUS. Her previous appointment was as inaugural Director of the Navy’s Landing Helicopter Dock Ship Systems Program Office. Colonel Richards is the former commander of a tank squadron and most recently Project Director of LAND121\, Phase 4. \n  \nOUR GUESTS ARE VERY INTERESTING PEOPLE! COME AND MEET THEM ON THE 26th NOVEMBER! ‘ \nCost: $30 per head for a three course meal\, drinks at bar prices. \nBooking & Payment: Rex Williams & George Bird our Treasurer wait to book you a place so send your cheque/money order\, made out to \n“Naval Historical Society of Australia Victoria Chapter” \nPost to George Bird\, PO Box 2155\, Hampton East 3188. \nIf you wish to pay on the night let George know you are coming to secure your booking. George’s phone: 9555 2074\, or \nEmail: geobird@optusnet.com.au \nGood food\, great fellowship and pre-Christmas cheer followed by an excellent Speaker. \nJoin us\, you are very\, very welcome! \n  \nRSL Car park Рfree but you need to display a ticket on your dashboard\, obtainable from reception. \nThe railway station is very close to the venue.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/great-year-end-get-together/
LOCATION:Waverley RSL\, 161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverley\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Waller and Weary – Two great men fated never to meet
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Pattie Wright\nMany would call these two men heroes and they would be right. Sadly\,only one returned. \nHec Waller was an RAN Captain\, and Weary Dunlop\, a Lieutenant Colonel\, a doctor and POW. \nWhat are the odds that two of Australia’s greatest came from what was then a small town by a river in northwest Victoria? Pattie Wright\, author of The Men of the Line and just published\, Ray Parkin’s Odyssey\, will speak on the history of these two Benalla heroes.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/waller-and-weary-ai-two-great-men-fated-never-to-meet/
LOCATION:Benalla Art Gallery\, Bridge Street\, Benalla\, 3671\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Training the Bodes
DESCRIPTION:Terry Smith tells the little known story of the Australian Army Training Team Vietnam.\n(AATTV) in 1972\, 64 Australians\, who never numbered more than 30 at any one time\, who helped train 27 light infantry battalions of the Cambodian Army\, a total of 13\,600 officers and men\, in Phuoc Tuy Province of South Vietnam between January and November 1972.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/training-the-bodes/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Sir Sidney Smith RN
DESCRIPTION:‘Sir Sidney Smith RN’  a hero from the age of sail in the tradition of ‘HornBlower’\, Cochrane’ etc. \nServing in the American and French revolutionary wars\, he later rose to the rank of admiral. \nNapoleon Bonaparte\, reminiscing later in his life\, said of him: “That man made me miss my destiny”. \n \nThe presentation prepared by CMDR Hugh Jarrett and presented by his friend\, ship-mate and colleague\, LCDR Mackenzie Gregory.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/sir-sidney-smith-rn/
LOCATION:Melbourne Naval Centre\, (ESU Building) 146W Toorak Road\, South Yarra\, Australia
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