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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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UID:8843-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
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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UID:8846-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
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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UID:8842-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
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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UID:8839-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
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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UID:8836-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
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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UID:8837-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS MELBOURNE (I)
DESCRIPTION:The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS MELBOURNE (I)  Australia’s first light cruiser arrived in Melbourne in March 1913.\n \nServing until 1928\, it received the battle honours of Rabaul 1914 and North Sea 1916-1918. \nMELBOURNE  was a work horse of the RAN\, somewhat overshadowed by its sister ship SYDNEY but won accolades for the hazardous rescue at the height of a gale of the crew of sinking schooner HELEN B STERLING in 1922. \nThe presentation will be by Andrew Kilsby\, who along with  co-author CDR Greg Swinden RAN\, is writing a new history of the MELBOURNE to be launched at its centenary commemorative exhibition in March 2013.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-forgotten-cruiser-hmas-melbourne-i/
LOCATION:Melbourne Naval Centre\, (ESU Building) 146W Toorak Road\, South Yarra\, Australia
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UID:8833-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Battle of Fromelles
DESCRIPTION:Much has been written\, particularly in recent years\, about the costly attack at Fromelles on 19 July 1916.\nMuch has been written\, particularly in recent years\, about the costly attack at Fromelles on 19 July 1916. If some have called it the forgotten battle\, an epithet which was never really merited\, they can hardly do so now. This talk will therefore not retell the story of what happened at Fromelles on that July evening. It will instead analyse various facets of the planning and execution of the attack\, and set them within the context of the tactical doctrine that guided the operations of the British Expeditionary Force at the time. Having to take into account the hard lessons of the Somme offensive\, which had been launched on 1 July\, this doctrine was constantly evolving. Was the Fromelles attack carried out in conformity with it or was the attack a doctrinal aberration?\nFor more information on Peter and his publications\, please visit: http://www.awm.gov.au/research/mhs/pedersen.asp \n>>Click here to book
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/battle-of-fromelles/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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UID:8834-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Negotiating veterans heritage in the lead up to the centenary of World War One
DESCRIPTION:Deakin University Cultural Heritage Seminar by Dr Marina Larsson\nThe Centenary of World War One (2014-18) will be a significant¬†international event. Known as the ‘Anzac Centenary’ in Australia\, this¬†anniversary will see a renewed focus on preserving the heritage of war and¬†telling the histories of this era. Dr Marina Larsson will present a¬†discussion of war-related heritage in Victoria and the issues related to¬†its identification\, preservation and interpretation. What will the role of¬†heritage professionals be? What kinds of histories will find a voice? \nDr Larsson is an award-winning historian who has lectured at La¬†Trobe and Monash Universities. She currently works as Senior Policy¬†Officer\, Veterans Heritage in the Veterans Unit\, Department of Planning and¬†Community Development. Her book Shattered Anzacs: Living with the Scars of¬†War (2009) was shortlisted for the NSW Premier’s Award for Australian¬†History and the Asher Literary Award. In 2008 Marina received the¬†Australian Historical Association Serle award for the Best Postgraduate¬†Thesis in Australian History and in 2011 she released Anzac Legacies:¬†Australians and the Aftermath of War co-edited with Martin Crotty. Marina’s¬†research interests include the history of disability\, repatriation\, family¬†caregiving\, and public representations of war. \nWhen: Wednesday 27 June\, 5.30pm start. ¬†Tea and coffee available from 5.15pm \nWhere: Deakin City Centre Campus\, L3\, 550 Bourke Street\, Melbourne \nFree entry \nRSVP to¬†steven.cooke@deakin.edu.au \nor  \nt: 03 9244 6827 \nFor information about Deakin’s Cultural Heritage Seminar Series\, please see: \nhttp://www.deakin.edu.au/arts-ed/chcap/seminars/index.php
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/negotiating-veterans-heritage-in-the-lead-up-to-the-centenary-of-world-war-one/
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UID:8835-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Endure and Fight : a detailed history of the 4th Light Horse Regiment\, AIF\, 1914-19 Gallipoli\, Sinai and Palestine\, France and Belgium
DESCRIPTION:Military History group meeting this friday at Croydon library¬†at 2pm. \nOur guest speaker will be MHHV Member David Holloway who has written an excellent book on the 4th Light Horse called “Endure and Fight : a detailed history of the 4th Light Horse Regiment\, AIF\, 1914-19 Gallipoli\, Sinai and Palestine\, France and Belgium”. \nHe will also have copies of his book for sale for those who may be interested. \nCroydon Library\n5 Civic Square\,\nCroydon. 3136\nVictoria.\nAustralia. \n—————————————–\nEastern Regional Libraries Corporation.\nRear 511\, Burwood Highway.\nWantirna South 3152\nPhone (03) 9298 8444\nFax (03) 9298 8424\nhttp://www.erl.vic.gov.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/endure-and-fight-a-detailed-history-of-the-4th-light-horse-regiment-aif-1914-19-gallipoli-sinai-and-palestine-france-and-belgium/
LOCATION:Croydon Library\, 5 Civic Square\, Croydon\, 3136\, Australia
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CREATED:20190302T020450Z
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UID:8829-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Victoria Day
DESCRIPTION:The Victorian Colonial Infantry will form a guard of honour during the event commemorating the Foundation day of Victoria.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/victoria-day/
LOCATION:The Melbourne Town Hall\, Collins St & Swanston Street Walk\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Defence at Nepean by Barrie Follows\, AM - Book Launch
DESCRIPTION:The book will be launched by Stuart Hughes\, manager of the Point Nepean National Park. \nBarrie Follows will then speak followed by Dr Bob Marmion who will talk on Victorian Defences 1803-1945. \nSigned copies of the book will be available for purchase at $20 each.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/defence-at-nepean-by-barrie-follows-am-book-launch/
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UID:8831-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:70th anniversary of Kokoda fundraising lunch
DESCRIPTION:39th Australian Infantry Battalion Association (1941-43) Inc.\n70th Anniversary of Kokoda fundraising lunch \nThursday 26th July 2012 noon for 12:30 \nRACV Club\, level 17\, 501 Bourke street\, Melbourne \nGuest speaker: Lieutenant General David Morrison AO Chief of the Army \nIn the presence of Kokoda diggers \nTickets $125 per person. Tables of 10: $1250 \n(ww2 veterans and one carer $75 each person) \n39th battalion slogging up the kokoda track\, 1942\nBooking information on the 39th battalion website www.39battalion.org or contact Mary Holloway meh@iinet.net.au mob 0407552 891
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/70th-anniversary-of-kokoda-fundraising-lunch/
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UID:8832-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Australian Tempsford Veterans and Relatives (ATVARA) Commemorative Ceremony
DESCRIPTION:An inaugural Commemoration Service at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance.\nAn inaugural Commemoration Service is planned for Saturday 14th July 2102 at 1400hrs for 1430 hrs\, at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance\, to remember the service and sacrifice of the RAAF (and other allied Air Forces) who served in the secret “Special Duties” (SD) Squadrons based at RAF Tempsford\, in Bedfordshire UK\, during WWII. \nMany people still are unaware of the existence and contribution to the war effort of these two secret\, √©lite and multinational RAF SD Squadrons\, No. 138 and No. 161\, based at RAF Tempsford (also later joined by two USAAF “Carpetbagger” Squadrons). This Shrine Commemoration has developed from a Submission to the original “Anzac Centenary Commission” of the DVA\, back in August 2010. \nFor those wishing to read further background to this\, go to www.anzaccentenary.gov.au \, click on “Submissions”\, then on “Submissions during August 2010” and scroll down to No. 47 \nThis is an open and cordial invitation to all members of the MHHV Victoria (and any other interested MHSA members interstate?) to attend this Ceremony. It will last for 30 minutes and two actual surviving No. 138 (SD) Sqn. veterans will speak during the Ceremony. Commemorative wreaths will be laid by¬†an RAAF PAF Representative and by attending family descendants (most from interstate) of some of the lost RAAF and RAF airmen who flew in one of these two SD Squadrons. \nA short informal gathering in the nearby Observatory Cafe will occur afterwards. \nAny interested member is asked to contact Dr John Williamson AM (WGCDR RAAF Res. [Ret.] ) on 03 9598 8921 or 0412 644 296 or\njaws_w@bigpond.com.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/australian-tempsford-veterans-and-relatives-atvara-commemorative-ceremony/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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CREATED:20190302T020449Z
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UID:8828-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:El Alamein Memorial Shooting Match 1942-2012
DESCRIPTION:A memorial rifle match using classic .303-inch service rifles from the WWII era\,\nbetween members of the Victorian Rifle Association and the Military Rifles Club of the SSAA\, for the El Alamein Trophy. \n \nDeliberate\, Rapid and Volley firing serials. \nSpectators welcome.  Contact Nick O’Brien – email obrienns@optusnet.com.au or phone 0438 309 855
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/el-alamein-memorial-shooting-match-1942-2012/
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UID:8824-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Sailors\, Ships and Imperial Defence: The early Australian Naval Forces to 1922 One Day Conference at the RHSV
DESCRIPTION:MHHV and the Royal Historical Society of Victoria will hold a one day conference at the RHSV on Saturday 27 April 2013\, between 9 am and 4.30 pm:\nThe conference will be opened by Vice Admiral Ray Griggs\, AO CSC RAN \, Chief of Navy (TBC) and the keynote speaker will be Dr David Stevens\, Director Strategic and Historical Studies\, Sea Power Centre\, Canberra. \n  \nFrom settlement in 1788 to 1859\, Australia depended on units detached from the Royal Navy based in Sydney to provide Naval defence. The Australian colonial navies\, led mostly by the Victorian Navy\, established the beginnings of an Australian naval tradition\, including active service in New Zealand and China. \nAustralia became a federation in 1901 and the ex-colonial personnel and materiel from the new States were transferred to the Commonwealth Department of Defence. The initial naval force consisted of 14 naval vessels and 239 career navy men. \nAt an Imperial Conference held in 1909\, a decision was made to establish the Australian Fleet Unit. \nAt the outbreak of WWI in 1914\, the Australian Fleet comprised a battle cruiser\, six light cruisers\, six destroyers\, two submarines and numerous support and ancillary craft. The ships and men of the RAN operated as an integral part of the RN and served in all operational areas. \nWith the cessation of hostilities in 1918\, a world-wide period of naval retrenchment began; disarmament conferences culminated in the Washington Treaty of 1922. \nThis conference investigates key aspects of the early Australian naval forces.  It looks at the pre-Federation colonial navies\, politics which led to the formation of the RAN\, recruitment and service conditions of sailors in early CNF and RAN warships\, explores the role of the RAN as part of the RN and its contribution to Imperial Defence in both war and peace\, early aviation and submarine components and the impact of the 1922 Washington Naval Treaty. \nThis fully catered conference is limited to 60 delegates.  Delegates will have the opportunity to take lunch at the MHHV-RHSV commemorative exhibition Fear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928\, an exclusive and last\, opportunity to do so before the exhibition ends on 1 May 2013.   This conference will appeal to Naval veterans\, historians and those who want to learn more about Australia’s early Naval history. \nClick here to download the full Conference Programme 12 November 2012 \nThe conference is supported by the Sea Power Centre\, Canberra and Big Sky Publishing. \n \n  \n \nTo Register and pay online for the Conference\, click here\nTo download a registration form and pay by cheque\, click here \n  \nTo learn more about the Exhibition Fear God and Honour the King\, click here  \n\n \n  \nThis is a Military History and Heritage Week event – to learn more about MHH Week\, click here \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.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/sailors-ships-and-imperial-defence-the-early-australian-naval-forces-to-1922-one-day-conference-at-the-rhsv/
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UID:8818-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Fear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne (1912-1928) Exhibition at the RHSV
DESCRIPTION:MHHV and its supporter\, the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV)\, will hold a major Exhibition at the RHSV \n\n \n  \nThe Exhibition is to commemorate the centenary of the arrival of Australia’s first light cruiser\, HMAS Melbourne\, in Port Phillip Bay\, on 26 March 1913\, as part of the new Royal Australian Navy.  HMAS Melbourne took the crest of the City of Melbourne and its credo ‘Gather Strength as She Goes’. \nThe Melbourne\, a 5\,600 ton ship with eight 6-inch guns\, served  the RAN from its commissioning in England in 1912 until its  decommissioning\, also in England in 1928.  She saw war service in the  operations against the German colonies in the SW Pacific in 1914\,  escorted the 1st AIF fleet from Albany\, WA; saw service with  the West Indies Squadron in 1915-1916; then served with the North Sea  Fleet in 1916-1918. In 1922 the Melbourne was involved in a dramatic  rescue of the crew of an American schooner in the Tasman Sea\, at the  height of a hurricane. \nThese events and other cruises of the Melbourne will be  highlighted with artefacts of the ship and crew memorabilia drawn from  the Australian War Memorial\, the Australian National Maritime Museum\,  Museum Victoria\, Monash University\, the Museum of HMAS Cerberus\, and  from individual donations. \n \nThe official opening of the Exhibition will be held at the RHSV on 26  March 2013 at 6 pm\, open to MHHV and RHSV members and descendants of  the crew of HMAS Melbourne.  The opening will see the launch of a new history of the Melbourne – The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928\, by historians Andrew Kilsby and Commander Greg Swinden\, RAN.\nFollowing the official opening\, a free public lecture will be held on  the subject of the Exhibition on 26 March 2013 at 7 pm at the RHSV\,  presented by the authors of the history. \nIndependent curator Cooee History and Heritage has been appointed to produce the exhibition pro bono with support from MHHV\, RHSV and Deakin University volunteers.\nThe Exhibition is sponsored by the Port of Melbourne Corporation\, Navy Health\, and the Melbourne Naval Centre. \nEntry is free to MHHV and RHSV members and Port of Melbourne Corporation employees\, otherwise entry is by donation of $5 per head. \n \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/fear-god-and-honour-the-king-hmas-melbourne-1912-1928-exhibition-at-the-rhsv/
LOCATION:The Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, 239 A’Beckett Street\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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UID:8821-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Seminar: Wartime ‘Census’: The University of Melbourne Social Survey (1941-1943)
DESCRIPTION:The University of Melbourne Social Survey was Australia’s largest non-government survey falling between the two official Government censuses of 1933 and 1946.\nConceived and led by University of Melbourne economist Wilfred Prest\, the survey interviewed a sample consisting of 7300 households occupying 6500 addresses in more than 20 suburbs across Melbourne. Not only did the survey fill a gap in the census\, it served as a model for research intended to inform social and economic policy. The records of the survey preserved in the University of Melbourne Archives provide an insight into the history of social surveys as well as a detailed picture of living conditions in wartime Melbourne. Subsequent researchers have found the survey to be of enormous use and interest for historical and social study of the period. Hear University of Melbourne scholars and archivists discuss the survey and its afterlife in research at the University of Melbourne.\nSpeakers:\nAssociate Professor John Lack\, Principal Fellow\, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies\, The University of Melbourne: ‘Discovering\, Sampling\, Coding and Sharing the 1941-43 Social Survey of Melbourne’ \nProfessor Kate Darian-Smith\, School of Historical and Philosophical Studies\, The University of Melbourne: ‘The Prest Social Survey\, Melbourne Households and the Second World War’ \nDr Caitlin Stone\, Senior Project Archivist\, eScholarship Research Centre\, The University of Melbourne: ‘The “Social Survey” in 2012: Presenting the data to today’s researchers’.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/seminar-wartime-aocensusao-the-university-of-melbourne-social-survey-1941-1943/
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UID:8814-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Indigenous Australians at War touring exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Indigenous Australians have served Australia in all major conflicts from the Boer War to the present. The armed services would provide a first experience of equal opportunity\, although sadly not an enduring one. In this exhibition the Shrine celebrates the courage\, tenacity and resourcefulness of Indigenous Australians in the armed forces. The exhibition uncovers the individual and family stories of service and sacrifice of the First Australians.\n\nIf you are interested in finding out more information about hosting this exhibition at your venue\, please contact Jean McAuslan\, Manager Exhibitions and Collections. \nWhen: 18 January – 25 February 2013 \nWhere: Bendigo: La Trobe University – Phyllis Palmer Gallery
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/indigenous-australians-at-war-touring-exhibition/
LOCATION:Phyllis Palmer Gallery La Trobe University\, Sharon St\, Bendigo\, Australia
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UID:8815-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:It Wasn’t a Holiday Camp! Contrasting views of Italian wartime internment in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Part of the History & The Meaning of Things 2012 Seminar Series on History & Material Culture.\nOn 10th June 1940\, Fascist Italy declared war on Britain. The following day authorities began rounding up thousands of Italian men across Australian capital cities and regional towns. There were approximately 33\,000 Italian-born migrants in Australia at the time. \nOf an estimated 5\,000 Italians interned\, approximately 300 were from Victoria\, almost 1\,000 came from New South Wales\, 2\,700 from Queensland\, about 200 from South Australia\, and more than 1\,200 originated from Western Australia. This talk will present an overview of the contrasting life and times of Italian internees in two internment camps: Tatura in Victoria and Loveday in South Australia. Daily life in both camps could not have been more diverse. While Tatura was primarily used for interned families\, Loveday was a male-only camp with over 4\,000 inmates from many nations. While life at Loveday was modelled on prison routine\, Tatura was run more like a military hostel. Part of the presentation examines how material culture and eyewitness accounts can inform new ways of re-interpreting the official histories of these camps. \nMia Spizzica\, University of Melbourne \nPart of the History & The Meaning of Things\n2012 Seminar Series on History & Material Culture \nDiscovery Centre\, Lower Ground Floor\,\nMelbourne Museum\, Carlton Gardens\nWednesday 13 June 2012\, 1pm–2pm. \nFree entry\, bookings essential\nFor RSVP and information contact:\nMatthew Churchward\nSenior Curator\nHistory & Technology Department\nPhone 8341 7253 / 0407 096 586\nEmail mchurch@museum.vic.gov.au \nMia Spizzica has worked as a teacher of History\, Languages\, Social Studies and English as a Second Language. In the 1990s\, she taught at the University of Siena\, Italy\, later lecturing at RMIT University. She holds a Master of Education and Master in Counselling and is now studying as a PhD candidate in History at the University of Melbourne. Her research focuses on the lived experiences of Italian migrants in Australia during the 1930s and 1940s. The project concentrates on Italian migrants who were interned in Australia from 1940 onwards. One of those internees was her grandfather\, Antonino\, who migrated to Australia in 1927.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/it-wasnaot-a-holiday-camp-contrasting-views-of-italian-wartime-internment-in-australia/
LOCATION:Melbourne Museum\, 11 Nicholson Street\, Carlton Gardens\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Researching your military ancestors
DESCRIPTION:Andrew Kilsby is a professional historian completing his PhD at the ADFA@UNSW. \nHis books include Lions of the Day (2008)\, The Bisley Boys (2009) and  fallen leaves (2010).  His history of the rifle club movement Р The Riflemen: Australia’s Forgotten Reserves Рis expected to be published in 2012. \nAndrew is currently engaged on two corporate centenary histories and has begun research for a history (We gather strength as we go) of HMAS Melbourne (I)\, Australia’s first light cruiser\, and a history of  the 1919 AIF sports control board (Playing the Game). A Duntroon graduate\, Andrew has worked  in Australia and Asia with Defence\, Foreign Affairs and Trade and in the public relations industry before becoming a professional historian. \nHis history consultancy\, Cooee History and Heritage – www.cooeehistory.com Рwas established in 2009.  Andrew will provide a talk on Researching your military ancestors. \nWhere\, when \nthe Emerald Library \nTuesday 19th June 7pm – 9 pm \nContact details: \nJudy Cousins \nTeam Leader\, Emerald \nCasey-Cardinia Library Corporation \nEmail: judy.cousins@cclc.vic.gov.au \nPh: 5968 3925 \nFax: 59684628 \nPost: 400B Belgrave-Gembrook Road\, Emerald
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/researching-your-military-ancestors/
LOCATION:Emerald Library\, 400 Belgrave-Gembrook Road\, Emerald VIC\, 3782\, Australia
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UID:8817-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:The National Vietnam Memorial Museum Activities Open Day
DESCRIPTION:An open day at the National Vietnam Memorial Museum for members and the public with a great array of events and activities for everybody\, for families or veterans alike. \n \nTo learn more about the one day conference Choppers: Helicopters and the Vietnam War on Saturday 20 April at the NVVM\, click here \nTo learn more about the Museum dinner on Saturday evening 20 April at the NVVM\, click here \n\n \n  \nFor speakers and delegates and their partners and families who expect to be on Phillip Island for the Choppers: Helicopters and the Vietnam War weekend of activities\, an accommodation package has been created with   the superb Silverwater Resort nearby if you wish to avail of it.  Click here to book accommodation for 19 and/or 20 April 2013 in one\, two or three   bedroom villas.   Use the promotional code VETS2013 to obtain the great   rates available for this weekend – just enter the promotional code  into  the box and the special rates will come up. \n \nIf you do not have internet access to this link\, please call   Meg Forsyth at Silverwater Resort who will be able to book you at the   discounted rate when you give the promotional code. \nTel: 03 5671 9384. \nPlease book early to avoid disappointment as rates will go up as the resort fills for that weekend. \n\n \nThis is a Military History and Heritage Week event – to learn more about MHH Week\, click here
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-national-vietnam-memorial-museum-activities-open-day/
LOCATION:The National Vietnam Veterans Museum\, 25 Veterans drive\, Newhaven\, Australia
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UID:8811-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:‘Quiet Lion’ – the story of ‘Weary’ Dunlop
DESCRIPTION:Horsham Sub-Branch RSL and U3A present a series of Military History programs. \nHorsham RSL / Horsham U3A commenced monthly Military History sessions on Wednesday 24 May 2009 and these are now held on the fourth Wednesday of each month in the Horsham RSL Conference Room commencing at 7-30pm. \nThe sessions are available to all RSL / U3A members and the general public free of charge.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/aoquiet-lionao-ai-the-story-of-aowearyao-dunlop/
LOCATION:Horsham RSL\, 36 McLachlan St\, Horsham\, 3402\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the Past Exhibition - Last Days
DESCRIPTION:Recognising the service and sacrifice of men and women from the Wimmera District of Victoria.  Some of the features of the Exhibition will be local men who served on Gallipoli\, the ANZAC Cyclist Battalion\, The Australian Flying Corps\,The Gallipoli Submarine the AE2\, The Light Horse and the Western Front.\nDuring the Exhibition there will be three evening presentations Songs of WW1 with local artists together with students reading letters etc sent home from WW1\, Presentation of the Light Horse history and actions WW1. Finally presentation of Gallipoli and the battle fields of the Western Front all open to the general public. \nFor more details\, contact Maj J.R Amos RFD ED on 5382 2677 or  jasjoamos@outlook.com
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/spirit-of-the-past-exhibition-last-days/
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SUMMARY:Pipeclay Club lunch - 134th Year Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:The Pipeclay Club was founded on the 16th May 1881 at a meeting held at the Earl of Zetland Hotel. Join us at the RACV Club for lunch on Friday 15th May 2015 to celebrate 134 years since the Club was originally formed.\nLunch includes a 2 course meal.  Drinks at menu prices.  Guests are welcome. \nNoon for 12:30 pm\, guests may depart from 2 pm. \nCome and celebrate the Club’s 134th birthday with fellow members\, friends and guests. \nPrice: $52.50 per person. \nLog in and complete our¬†Bookings Form or call¬†Member Events at the RACV Club on +61 3 9944 8876¬†before Friday 8th May.¬† Members should be aware that a full cancellation fee will apply if they cancel after Monday 11th May.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/pipeclay-club-lunch-134th-year-luncheon/
LOCATION:RACV City Club\, 501 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Australia
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SUMMARY:A History of the Royal Australian Navy\, Volume 1
DESCRIPTION:A Navy Video produced by our Navy Video Unit\, Sydney in 2008 – a navy does not drop from the clouds. It is a miraculous and delicate instrument\, a creation of nerves as well as steel\, united with blood as well as rivets; it is in many ways the greatest expression of a nation’s genius. Sir Louis Hamilton\, Chief of Australian Naval Staff. 1945\nDetail: The History of the Royal Australian Navy is an extraordinary story of drama\, politics\, courage\, triumph and tragedy. Paralleling the Australian national experience\, it spans the years since European settlement in 1788\, through Federation and World Wars\, through social and geopolitical upheaval\, through technological revolution…. through to the present day Australia and the role of the modern fleet. \nWe will view the first two episodes of this excellent series: Episode 1 Traces the genesis of the Australian Navy through colonial days up to the beginning of WW I\, and Episode 2 covers our involvement in the World conflict. We operated in the North Sea\, Mediterranean\, Pacific\, the Far East and Indian Oceans. Our Australian ships and men fight alongside the R N and our allied counterparts\, recording both thrilling victories and tragic losses.  In the crucible of total and catastrophic war our Australian Sailors\, like the ANZACs ashore\, forge what will become a unique and defining national consciousness. With the centenary of ANZAC to the fore-front of our consciousness on April 27th\, it will complement our celebrations as we view this excellent video\, for it depicts the splendid achievements of the Navy in WWI.  First in—Last out at ANZAC\, is a very proud boast!!! The Silent Service did it’s job in WWI and did it extremely well\, thus ensuring the final victory in 1918.  Victory wasn’t possible without the tremendous sacrifices of the Army and the Flying Corps\, but the ultimate aim of control of the seas was essential to achieving the defeat of our enemies in both wars! \nJoin us at the Melbourne Naval centre\, Melbourne Naval Centre\, 146W Toorak Road South Yarra. Melways 2LE4-opposite Fawkner Park in the ESU Building. \nPlease note our new starting time of 6 Pm when we enjoy our pre meeting supper. There is a $5 charge to defray costs: The library will be open from 5 PM
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/a-history-of-the-royal-australian-navy-volume-1/
LOCATION:Melbourne Naval Centre\, (ESU Building) 146W Toorak Road\, South Yarra\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Victorian Collections Training Workshop - Upper Yarra Community House
DESCRIPTION:Victorian Collections is a new free\, easy to use\, online cataloguing system that is available to collecting organisations throughout Victoria\, including RSLs and military heritage groups.\nOver the coming months workshops for volunteers to learn this cataloguing system will be held across Victoria Рin Melbourne\, Sale\, Bright\, Port Fairy\, Warrnambool\, St Arnaud and Mt Helen. \nVictorian Collections is a free\, easy to use\, online cataloguing system that is available to all types of collecting organisations throughout Victoria. \nThe Victorian Collections cataloguing workshop is a complete day of training from 10am Р4pm. There is a morning of basic collection management training and after lunch each attendee will photograph and catalogue an item from their organisation’s collection using the Victorian Collections system. Each organisation should aim to send at least 2 or 3 people to the training. This will spread the load of cataloguing\, distribute the experience and make cataloguing an easier and more pleasant experience. \nPlease bring a collection item for each person attending the training session. \nTraining is provided by Peta Knott\, Project Manager for Victorian Collections\, MA (Vic) \nMorning tea and lunch will be provided. Please advise of any dietary requirements when booking. \nWorkshops are free however places are strictly limited. \nIn return for this free training\, your organisation is requested to complete cataloguing of 20 items on the Victorian Collections system within 6 months of your training session. \nFor additional dates and locations\, click here
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/victorian-collections-training-workshop-upper-yarra-community-house/
LOCATION:Upper Yarra Community House\, 2463 Warburton Highway\, Yarra Junction\, 3158\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Spirit of the Past Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Recognising the service and sacrifice of men and women from the Wimmera District of Victoria.  Some of the features of the Exhibition will be local men who served on Gallipoli\, the ANZAC Cyclist Battalion\, The Australian Flying Corps\,The Gallipoli Submarine the AE2\, The Light Horse and the Western Front.\nDuring the Exhibition there will be three evening presentations Songs of WW1 with local artists together with students reading letters etc sent home from WW1\, Presentation of the Light Horse history and actions WW1. Finally presentation of Gallipoli and the battle fields of the Western Front all open to the general public. \nFor more details\, contact Maj J.R Amos RFD ED on 5382 2677 or  jasjoamos@outlook.com
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/spirit-of-the-past-exhibition/
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SUMMARY:Memorial in tribute to James Drummond Burns
DESCRIPTION:A lilydale soldier and author of the famous First World War poem – “The bugles of England”\nTo be unveiled by Dr Mark Johnston\, Head of History – Scotch College
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/memorial-in-tribute-to-james-drummond-burns/
LOCATION:Lilydale War Memorial\, Main St\, Lilydale\, 3140\, Australia
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UID:8797-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19) - Last days
DESCRIPTION:Through 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 the contribution of Victorians.\nFind out about the hardships that our men endured and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations – from the landings at Gallipoli to the battles in Palestine\, Passchendaele and Fromelles. \nAway from the frontline\, discover the experiences of the people in Victoria\, their contribution to the war effort and growing social divisions which climaxed in the bitterly contested\, and unsuccessful\, conscription referenda in 1916 and 1917.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/australia-will-be-there-victorians-in-the-first-world-war-1914-19-last-days-2/
LOCATION:Yarra Ranges Regional Museum\, Australia
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