Calendar of Events

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, […]

Mark the National Day for War Animals with this intriguing webinar on the remarkable contributions of pigeons during conflict. Join Nigel Allsopp, President of the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation and author of Anzac Mascots, as he delves into the extraordinary stories of these unsung heroes. From their crucial roles in wartime communication to their […]

Submarine Cables – a hidden weakness? With Samuel Bashfield. Samuel Bashfield is an Australian expert on Indo-Pacific security and defence policy. Sam speaks and publishes on national security and defence issues in leading international disciplinary journals and influential media outlets. In his current role as Research Fellow in Defence at the University of Melbourne’s Australia […]

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 […]

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 […]