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SUMMARY:VIETNAM 30/50 - Thirty Years of War/Fifty Years of Reflection - 1945-2025
DESCRIPTION:The 30 year war in Vietnam\, from 1945-1975\, was brutal and devastating. \n \n \nIt killed and maimed hundreds of thousands of both soldiers and civilians on both sides and destroyed communities across the country. Australia\, as an ally of the US and equally adverse to the spread of communism in South-East Asia\, made its contribution to support the Republic of Vietnam\, opposed by the southern Viet Cong and northern Vietnam People’s Army.  Fifty Years later\, historians and veterans of the conflict reflect on what happened\, why and deal with the consequences of that war. \nThis conference\, Vietnam 30/50\, is MHHV’s 6th biennial two day conference. It brings together veterans\, historians and authors to discuss and present new\, perhaps controversial\, research and findings on the strategies and operations of the Vietnam War\, from the French Indo-China war to 1956 to the withdrawal of the US\, Australia and other allies by 1975. The conference will also examine the impact of the war on the soldiers and families of the Army of the Republic of Vietnam. \nFrom the USA\,  Dr Stephen F. Maxner\, the Director of the Vietnam Centre and Sam Johnson Vietnam Archive\, Texas Tech University\, will present in person\, along with fascinating new insights into Vietnam 30/50 from a range of first class presenters including Major-General (Rtd) Jim Barry AM MBE RFD ED\, Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Mike Buckridge RFD\, Lieutenant-Colonel Murray Duckworth CSM\, Dr Andrew Kilsby\, Dr Thomas Richardson\, Martin James\, MDefStud\, Major-General (Rtd) Mike O’Brien CSC\, Professor Nathalie Huynh Chau Nguyen\, Dr Daryl Moran\, Dinh Nguyen\, Dr Bob Hall\, WO1 Blair Tidey\, Commander (Rtd) Max Speedy DSC RAN\,  Brigadier (Rtd) Kevin O’Brien CSC\, David Phillipson\, Brigadier (Rtd) David Webster AM CSC\, Dr Mia Martin Hobbs\, Craig Tibbitts\, MPhil\, Luke Johnston and Dr Stephen F. Maxner \n \nDownload the full program here.\nSee the Presenters Biographies here. \nDownload and share the conference flyer here \nDates: Saturday 16 May and Sunday 17 May \nLocation: Tobruk House\, 44 Victoria Ave\, Albert Park\, VIC\, 3206 \nTickets: Includes Lunch\, Morning and Afternoon Tea and Coffee \n2 Day MHHV Member Ticket – $150.00 \n2 Day Non-MHHV Member Ticket – $180.00 \n2 Day Concession/Pension Ticket – $150.00 \n1 Day ticket (either Saturday or Sunday) – $100.00 \n2 Day Live stream access – $100 \nA donation from each ticket will be made to the Royal Children’s Hospital on behalf of ‘The Rats of Tobruk Association Neuroscience Fellowship Fund’. \nConference Sponsors
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/vietnam-30-50-thirty-years-of-war-fifty-years-of-reflection-1945-2025/
LOCATION:Tobruk House\, 44 Victoria Ave\, Albert Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260521T170000
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SUMMARY:RAAHC’s Firepower: The Defence of the Australian Continent (1941-1943) - Brisbane Event
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company presents: \nSave the date. \n  \nMore information to come. \nFirepower:Lessons from WWII Seminar Series
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/raahcs-firepower-the-defence-of-the-australian-continent-1941-1943-brisbane-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260526T130000
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SUMMARY:First to Serve and Sacrifice by Dr Daryl Moran
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Moran for an engaging talk exploring the earliest chapters of Caulfield Grammar School’s history and the legacy of its first soldiers. \n \n‘Suddenly\, the Boer opened fire on us from two hills on the left of the road and we knew we had ridden into a trap. We quickly dismounted but were lying out in the open and I was on my back when a bullet hit the ground at the back of my head and threw dirt over my face. That was the closest shave I had.’ \nUndergoing attack by accurate enemy rifle fire was a common experience of the twenty-eight Caulfield and Malvern Grammarians* who served in Australian\, British\, or South African units during the Anglo-Boer War of 1899 – 1902. Fighting as mounted infantry\, they often undertook their 12-month tour of duty on long tedious horse patrols\, sometimes riding at night to attack well defended enemy positions\, manned by crack enemy snipers. \nWith Australia under no threat from Boer forces\, why were Australians involved in this war at all? \nWhat conditions existed in Australian society and their schools that persuaded these Grammarians to enlist? \n‘First to Serve and Sacrifice’ examines the ethos and practice of schools in fostering these ‘Soldiers of the Queen’ and reminds us that these young Australians were willingly prepared to do their duty for God\, Queen\, and Country. Seven Caulfield Grammarians paid with their lives\, while others received serious life-changing wounds. \nThese previously unpublished stories of the service and sacrifice of twenty-eight young Grammarians’\, told in their own words\, deserves to be read by a contemporary audience. \nSigned copies will be available for $25\, with proceeds supporting the Caulfield Grammar School Foundation. \n*(Caulfield and Malvern Grammar Schools merged in the early 1960’s.) \nClick here to Register for free\n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/first-to-serve-and-sacrifice-by-dr-daryl-moran/
LOCATION:Caulfield Grammar School\, 217 Glen Eira Road\, St Kilda East\, Victoria\, 3183\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260602T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
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SUMMARY:Taste of Combat - The evolution of military food
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \n \nTaste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals. \nStep into the world of military catering to explore what and how troops have eaten—from the Boer War to Afghanistan. This immersive exhibition brings you personal stories from cooks on submarines to soldiers with field rations\, showcasing the skill and adaptability of Defence chefs. Whether cooking in combat zones or delivering fine dining for diplomats\, these chefs embody resilience and creativity. \nDiscover what First World War soldiers thought of their rations\, hear stories from the most unexpected “field kitchens\,” and find out what’s in a modern-day ration pack.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/taste-of-combat-the-evolution-of-military-food-8/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260606T113000
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SUMMARY:Australia’s Unknown Coastal and Anti-Submarine War of WW2 - A Public Lecture by Dr Tom Lewis OAM
DESCRIPTION:n World War II\, there were 1\,993 enemy attacks around Australia.Scores of submarine and ship fights\, and many hundreds of individual enemy air actions\, from Darwin to Hobart\, from Townsville to Melbourne\, which saw thousands of lives lost. Yet Aussies know little of it. \nTwo new works\, from one of Australia’s foremost military historians\, for the first time brings together all of the actions in World War II around the country’s coastline – and reveals an 86-man Japanese submarine sunk off Sydney. \nThe Secret Submarine and Australia’s Coastal War\, both detailed in this 60-minute talk\, will perhaps surprise you but certainly inform you. From mines on South Australia’s coast\, to the sinking of HMAS Sydney\, to air raids across the Top End for two years\, to submarines fought and sometimes forgotten\, this talk touches on them all. \nDr Tom Lewis\, who received his Order of Australia Medal for service to naval history\, will also take questions from the audience after his photo-packed presentation. \n\n\nLecture Time & Venue\n\n\nSaturday\, 6 June 2026\, 10:30AM-11:30AM\, Auditorium\, Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\, corner Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets\, Sydney CBD. Admission is free of charge but a donation would be appreciated. For further information call 0419 698 783 or email: president@militaryhistorynsw.com.au. \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/australias-unknown-coastal-and-anti-submarine-war-of-ww2-a-public-lecture-by-dr-tom-lewis-oam/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260610T200000
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SUMMARY:I’ll Walk Beside You Love\, Loss\, the Burma Railway and the Human Spirit - Presented by Peter Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:A vivid portrait of the most desperate chapter in our nation’s history\, I’ll Walk Beside You has been written from never seen before\, letters\, diaries and oral histories and weaves a story of soldiers against a parallel story of love between real life couple Jean and Cal. \n \n \nTold through the perspective of ordinary men drawn into the heart of war\, I’ll Walk Beside You is an ode to heroism\, the unyielding human spirit\, and enduring resilience that shaped Australia’s military history. \nIn February 1942\, with a battalion stranded in Java\, soldiers are uncertain of their fate. Meanwhile\, families in Australia endure the anguish of lost contact. \nAfter a heroic but futile defense of Java\, the Australians surrender and endure years of captivity where they are forced to work on the Burma Railway under savage conditions. Disease\, starvation\, violence and cruel guards claim many lives\, yet courage\, resilience and a distinctly Australian humour persist\, offering moments of humanity amid the horror. Peter deftly personalises the narrative with letters\, diaries\, official documents and newspaper reports to vividly bring these experiences to life. \nRunning alongside the soldiers’ ordeal is a love story between Jean and Cal. Rooted in wartime Melbourne\, Jean waits for Cal\, uncertain whether he is alive. After victory finally comes in 1945 and the survivors return home\, the long-awaited reunion brings both joy and unease. Who have they become in the wake of what they have endured? I’ll Walk Beside You is a masterful narrative portrayal of resilience\, courage and love\, diving into the deeply human experiences of real people through these wartime years. \n \nAbout the Author\nPeter is the author of Under the Same Moon (Big Sky Publishing\, 2025). He is a lawyer by training and was a partner in a major law firm. After leaving the law\, he ran a regional non-profit organisation for many years\, based in Singapore. History is his passion. He has an extensive library (and music collection) and has read widely on the Second World War and other periods of history after growing up listening to his father and his friends regularly talk about their own wartime experiences. He lived in Singapore for twenty years and has travelled and worked extensively throughout Asia\, visiting most of the locations written about in I’ll Walk Beside You. \nAuthors: Peter MitchellRelease Date: 04/May/2026Subject: Military History\, WWII\, BurmaPages: 528Book Type: PaperbackDimensions: 153mm x 230mmISBN: 9781923514645\n“A fascinating\, soul-stirring personal account of wartime love\, loyalty\, courage and sacrifice from a momentous time in history” \nGRANTLEE KIEZA OAM on I’ll Walk Beside You \n“As a contribution to the extensive history of Australia at war\, and as a human story\, it’s a gem” DON WATSON on Under the Same Moon \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/ill-walk-beside-you-love-loss-the-burma-railway-and-the-human-spirit-presented-by-peter-mitchell/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260625T203000
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SUMMARY:Kokoda Online Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Kokoda 2026 Online Information Session on Thursday\, June 25 \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned hiker or just curious about the iconic Kokoda Track\, this event is perfect for you. Get the latest updates\, tips\, and insights from our experts. \nWe will be discussing\, how to get there\, what to take\, visa requirements\, PNG culture\, along with some wonderful historical anecdotes. This session is designed for anyone who has booked or is thinking trekking Kokoda in 2026. \nAt the end of the session\, we will have a Q&A so you can ask two highly experienced guides about anything to do with Kokoda and PNG in general. \n\n\n\n \n\nMore from Kokoda Historical
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/free-mt-macedon-kokoda-training-walk/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260704T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260704T123000
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SUMMARY:General Gordon Bennett’s Controversial Escape from Singapore\, February 1942
DESCRIPTION:FIRST LECTURE STARTING 10:30AM: General Gordon Bennett’s Controversial Escape from Singapore\, February 1942 \n\n \n\nIn February 1942\, Lieutenant General Gordon Bennett controversially handed over command of 8th Division AIF and fled Singapore as it surrendered to the Japanese. He claimed that he escaped to advise Australia on how to fight the Japanese\, but was condemned by many as a deserter who abandoned his troops. The fallout split Australia and sparked significant military and legal scrutiny. This talk will weigh-up the circumstances surrounding General Bennett’s highly disputed departure from the warzone. \nSECOND LECTURE STARTING 11:20AM: The Pleasures of War \nWar is usually discussed through its horrors — death\, injury\, violence\, trauma\, destruction. When people think about human experience in war\, suffering dominates the frame. Yet personal accounts from soldiers\, humanitarians\, journalists\, and many other war workers reveal something rarely acknowledged: war also generates a range of pleasures. This talk investigates the overlooked dimension of pleasure in war and the implications of its exclusion from how we think about war. Drawing on interviews\, poetry and memoirs from war workers across many conflicts\, this talk will explore a range of pleasures absent from discussions around war — job satisfaction\, emotional connection\, meaning\, excitement\, pride\, purpose and much more. \n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this lecture. \n\n\n\n\n\nLecture Time & Venue\n\n\n\n\n\nSaturday\, 4 July 2026\, 10:30AM-12:30PM\, Auditorium\, Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\, corner Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets\, Sydney CBD. Admission is free of charge but a donation would be appreciated. For further information call 0419 698 783 or email: president@militaryhistorynsw.com.au. \n\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speakers\n\n\n\n\n\nDallis Fellows is a member of the Military History Society of New South Wales with a passion for the history of World War II in the South-West Pacific and a longstanding interest in the case of General Bennett\, which she has researched at length. \n\n\nDr Jackie Dent is a journalist\, author and researcher. Her journalism has appeared in a wide range of international and Australian outlets\, including The New York Times\, The Guardian\, Reuters\, The Sydney Morning Herald\, Strewth\, the ABC and others. She has served as a communications advisor and spokesperson for the United Nations in Afghanistan\, Pakistan\, South Sudan and North Ossetia\, and worked for many other development institutions\, government\, and non-profit organisations. Her book The Great Dead Body Teachers (2023) was longlisted for both the Walkley Book Award and the Mark & Evette Moran NIB Literary Award. She was awarded a PhD in International Relations from the University of Sydney for her work in war studies.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/general-gordon-bennetts-controversial-escape-from-singapore-february-1942/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260715T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
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SUMMARY:Spartans & ANZACs - 480 BC · 1941 - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Australia had its own Thermopylae. We’ve just forgotten it. \n15 April 2026 – April 2027\nIn 480 BC\, one of history’s most famous battles was fought in central Greece at the narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae. For three days\, a few thousand Greeks—led by 300 Spartan warriors and their king\, Leonidas I—held back a vast Persian army. Eventually encircled\, the Spartans and their allies were killed. Their stand\, however\, allowed thousands of comrades to escape and fight on\, leaving an enduring example of courage and sacrifice. \nIn April 1941\, on the eve of Anzac Day\, Australian and New Zealand troops returned to this same ground. Outnumbered and under relentless pressure from advancing German forces\, ANZAC units used the rugged terrain of Thermopylae and nearby Brallos Pass to delay the enemy\, enabling thousands of Allied soldiers to withdraw to safety. \nSPARTANS & ANZACS draws a powerful connection between these two defining moments. It reveals how service\, sacrifice and mateship transcend time\, linking ancient warriors with modern soldiers in a shared legacy of courage. \nThis exhibition invites reflection on the enduring values forged in conflict—and how these stories continue to shape the meaning of remembrance today. \nGalleries of Remembrance\nFree entry \nThis exhibition was supported by the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/spartans-anzacs-480-bc-%c2%b7-1941-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260718T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260718T170000
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SUMMARY:Inverleigh RSL Open Day
DESCRIPTION:Inverleigh RSL Open Day supported by Geelong Re-Enactment Group
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/inverleigh-rsl-open-day/
LOCATION:Inverleigh RSL\, 63 High Street\, Inverleigh\, Victoria\, 3321\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260719T160000
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SUMMARY:Book launch - Long Journey Home by Katrina Kittel
DESCRIPTION:The Melbourne book launch for Long Journey Home: The perilous escapes of Anzac POWs from fascists in wartime Italy by Katrina Kittel is taking place on Sunday\, 19 July 2026 at Tobruk House (44 Victoria Ave\, Albert Park). \nThe author will be interviewed by her son. \nVenue Perks: Attendees can also view an exhibition commemorating the 1941 Tobruk siege. \n  \nTo read more about the book’s historical background\, visit the Allen & Unwin product page. \nAvenue Books will be in attendance to sell books. \n  \nBookings for the launch are essential and can be made by emailing RESEARCHPOW@GMAIL.COM. \n$10 ticket (includes afternoon tea) \nAccount name: KATRINA ANNE KITTEL\nAccount number: 537573001\nBSB: 650 000 \nKatrina Kittel is an historian and librarian who currently works in public libraries in the lower Hunter region of New South Wales. For 30 years she was employed in faculty and client service roles at the University of Newcastle\, including student advisory\, research assistant and librarian. She has been researching the stories of Australian and New Zealand POWs in Italy for over a decade\, and was selected for the ACT Writers Hardcopy 2017 program. \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/book-launch-long-journey-home-by-katrina-kittel/
LOCATION:Tobruk House\, 44 Victoria Ave\, Albert Park\, VIC\, 3206\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260720T143000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
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SUMMARY:Creswell Commemorative Lunch
DESCRIPTION:“The Father of the Navy” – Guest Speaker: Captain Andrew Mackinnon CSC\, RAN Rtd. President Naval Historical Society of Australia (Victoria Chapter)\nMaster of Ceremonies Captain Rob Glanvill RAN\, Rtd. \nMonday 20th July 2026 \n2 course lunch with drinks at the bar \nBox Hill RSL Upton Room 12pm \nTo book your place\n$35 per person\nNaval Association of Australia\nBSB 633 000 Account 132655515\n26/28 Nelson Road\, Box Hill \nReference: Your Name\nTo register your attendance and all enquiries ronevans@live.com.au\n0421 361 941 \nProudly sponsored by Australian Naval Foundation Day Organising Committee
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/creswell-commemorative-lunch/
LOCATION:Box Hill RSL\, 26-28 Nelson Rd\, Box Hill\, 3128\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T093000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260726T130000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
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SUMMARY:Open House Melbourne - Drill Hall: A Case Study and Conversation on Heritage Buildings
DESCRIPTION:Standing at the corner of William Street and A’Beckett Street\, opposite Flagstaff Gardens\, the former Army Medical Corps Drill Hall is now home to the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV). \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n  \nArchitect/Designer: George H Hallendal\, Commonwealth Department of Works 1938\nThe building’s layout reflects the Medical Corps’ operational needs and military hierarchies: the other ranks’ mess is in the basement\, the sergeants’ mess on the first floor\, and the officers’ mess at the William Street end\, with views over Flagstaff Gardens. \nThe two large drill halls either side of the main entrance provided space for medical training\, marching\, and physical exercise\, with a mezzanine gallery above for observation. A former armoury below ground now houses part of the RHSV’s archival collection. \nWhat’s On\n\n\nJoin representatives from the RHSV and Lovell Chen to explore the pleasures\, pains and potential of living with heritage buildings. \nTour the Drill Hall in the company of representatives from the RHSV and the architectural\, heritage and conservation practice Lovell Chen. Passing through spaces not normally open to the public\, visitors will learn about the building’s journey from military medicine to public memory\, and understand how the building’s architecture reflected its function\, including how rank and hierarchy shaped the building’s social geography. \nThey will experience the officers’ and sergeants’ messes\, and the underground armoury that now houses the RHSV’s archives. During the tour\, we will also discuss the ongoing conservation requirements\, how the building might be adapted for contemporary needs\, and how the building might remain a resource for the Victorian community. The Drill Hall is both a case study and a conversation waiting to happen. \nTour/event summary information\nSunday 26 July\nTours run 9.30am\, 10.45am + 12pm\nRunning for 60 minutes in groups of 25 \nBookings\nBookings required—$7 booking fee applies\nFirst release tickets: 12pm Wednesday 1 July\nSecond release tickets: 10am Saturday 4 July \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Collaboration With:\n\n\n\nRoyal Historical Society of Victoria \nThe Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV)\, founded in 1909\, is a community-based organisation dedicated to collecting\, researching\, and sharing Victoria’s rich histories. With over 1\,300 members and serving as an umbrella body for more than 350 local historical societies\, the RHSV runs lectures\, seminars\, exhibitions\, and major events including History Month and the Victorian Community History Awards. We use our diverse collection and publications to ignite curiosity and wonder; to inspire debate; to explore and question our histories and how they shape our present and future; and to enrich Victorians’ lives by promoting research\, knowledge\, understanding and enjoyment of our histories to the widest possible audience. \nLovell Chen \n\n\nLovell Chen is an award-winning\, interdisciplinary team of architects\, heritage consultants\, conservation and landscape specialists\, historians and researchers. We bring an unrivalled depth of experience and knowledge to projects across the public and private sectors with work spanning design\, adaptation\, masterplanning\, placemaking\, sustainability and conservation. To ensure the ongoing relevance of heritage places we believe it is essential to critically engage with the past through informed\, sensitive stewardship. Guided by a strong ethical framework\, forensic research\, and a collaborative approach\, we deliver socially responsible\, technically robust and culturally-attuned outcomes of lasting integrity.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/open-house-melbourne-drill-hall-a-case-study-and-conversation-on-heritage-buildings/
LOCATION:Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, 239 A'beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260801T123000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260722T062424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260722T062454Z
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SUMMARY:Lecture Double Feature
DESCRIPTION:Three George Cross Heroines of the WW2 Special Operations Executive & The Australian Cruiser Tank – Sentinel \n\nFIRST LECTURE by Virginia Handel starting 10:30AM: Three George Cross Heroines of the WW2 Special Operations Executive \nThe secret organisation the Special Operations Executive (SOE) was formed by the British Government in 1940 to “coordinate\, inspire\, control and assist the nationals of the oppressed countries who must themselves be the direct participants”. \nThirty-nine women of the SOE did extraordinary things in the course of duty. Three of these women were awarded the highest civilian gallantry honour\, the George Cross. They each displayed extreme courage and sacrifice in non-combatant roles as couriers and wireless operators in enemy occupied France: their names were Violette Szabó\, Odette Hallowes and Noor Inayat Khan. \nThis talk will present the history of the George Cross and the stories of these extraordinary women. \nSECOND LECTURE by Major Paul Handel RFD (retd) starting 11:20AM: The AustralianCruiser Tank – Sentinel \nDuring WW2 the Australian Army was unable to obtain armoured vehicles from the United Kingdom because of losses sustained in France. Factories were engaged at capacity in producing vehicles for the British Army. Australia had already started to build light armoured vehicles\, but tanks had never been manufactured here. \nThe design and manufacture of the Sentinel Tank was thus a great industrial feat; the only time Australia has produced a tank. \nThis presentation will look at the design\, manufacture and service use of the Sentinel Tank. \n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this lecture. \n\n\n\n\n\nLecture Time & Venue\n\n\nSaturday\, 1 August 2026\, 10:30AM-12:30PM\, Auditorium\, Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\, corner Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets\, Sydney CBD. Admission is free of charge but a donation would be appreciated. For further information call 0419 698 783 or email: president@militaryhistorynsw.com.au.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/lecture-double-feature/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260802T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260802T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260201T051302Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260201T051302Z
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SUMMARY:Taste of Combat - The evolution of military food
DESCRIPTION:As 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. \n \nTaste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals. \nStep into the world of military catering to explore what and how troops have eaten—from the Boer War to Afghanistan. This immersive exhibition brings you personal stories from cooks on submarines to soldiers with field rations\, showcasing the skill and adaptability of Defence chefs. Whether cooking in combat zones or delivering fine dining for diplomats\, these chefs embody resilience and creativity. \nDiscover what First World War soldiers thought of their rations\, hear stories from the most unexpected “field kitchens\,” and find out what’s in a modern-day ration pack.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/taste-of-combat-the-evolution-of-military-food-9/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260806T210000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260215T033753Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260322T043508Z
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SUMMARY:RAAHC’s Firepower: Campaign Theatre Adaptation: WWII Lessons for the Pacific Theatre (1941-1944) - Adelaide Event
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company presents: \nSave the date. \n  \nMore information to come. \nFirepower:Lessons from WWII Seminar Series
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/raahcs-firepower-campaign-theatre-adaptation-wwii-lessons-for-the-pacific-theatre-1941-1944-adelaide-event/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260807T111500
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260703T080956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260703T080956Z
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SUMMARY:2026 Monash Commemorative Service
DESCRIPTION:On behalf of James Rosenberg\, Chairman of the Spirit of Australia Foundation\, we are delighted to welcome you to the 2026 Monash Commemorative Service\, held at the Legislative Assembly Chamber\, Parliament House. \n2026 Monash Commemorative Service \nPlease note it is important to arrive early (well before the starting time of 9:45am) to ensure you have time to clear security. Please bring photo identification such as a driver’s licence or passport\, which may be requested on arrival. \nFollowing the service\, we will host a Morning Tea until midday in the Queen’s Hall adjacent to the Legislative Assembly Chamber. \nDate: Friday\, 7th August 2026 \nTime: 9:45am to 11:15am \nVenue: The Legislative Assembly Chamber\, Parliament House\, Spring Street\, Melbourne \nDress Code: Lounge Suit or equivalent \nMedals and Decorations: Large Medals and Decorations are encouraged \nPlease submit your interest to attend this event at the earliest convenience\, as seating is limited. Any accessibility requirements can be emailed to secretary@spiritofaustralia.org.au \nWe look forward to seeing you there\, and thank you for your ongoing support.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/2026-monash-commemorative-service/
LOCATION:The Legislative Assembly Chamber\, Parliament House\, Spring Street\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260814T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260814T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260209T072631Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260209T072723Z
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SUMMARY:Pacific Airshow
DESCRIPTION:Pacific Airshow® Gold Coast is a three-day weekend event featuring heart-pumping aerobatic demonstrations by the world’s finest aviators\, VIP meet and greet events\, social parties\, family fun\, licensed ticket precinct and more! Featuring some of the best civilian performers and military aviators from around the globe\, Pacific Airshow® Gold Coast is the largest Airshow event to ever take place in Australia with more than 270\,000 spectators! \nThis is not just another Airshow\, it’s a global spectacle-scale celebration of mateship\, family\, friends and awe-inspiring feats of aviation meshed with the enticing thrill of sports\, entertainment\, art and technology. \nTaking place over-water this event doesn’t suffer the doldrums of your typical “airshow experience” as we present 4+ hours of non-stop action. When one act finishes\, here comes the next! \nPacific Airshow® Gold Coast is family-friendly and aims to become the must-attend annual event in SE Queensland among residents and visitors alike! \nDon’t believe us? Take a look for yourself. Pacific Airshow Gold Coast
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/pacific-airshow/
LOCATION:Gold Coast\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260815T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260815T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260628T054204Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T063913Z
UID:14970-1786816800-1786824000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Unforgotten: Songs of Australians at war
DESCRIPTION:Join acclaimed Australian musician Fred Smith\, for a reflective evening of music and storytelling\, honouring service and sacrifice. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\nDrawing on his experiences in Bougainville and Afghanistan\, Fred brings to life the human stories of conflict\, connection and memory through the power of live performance. \nWhen: Saturday 15 August 2026 \nWhere: Theatre\, Australian War Memorial \nTime:  \nFoyer doors open at 6 pm \nTheatre doors open at 6.30 pm \nShow starts at 7 pm \nDuration: 2 hours + 30min intermission \nRefreshment will be available for purchase. \nCost: $65 pp + booking and processing fees \nReserved wheelchair accessible seating only available for purchase by contacting the Memorial directly on (02) 6206 9813.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/unforgotten-songs-of-australians-at-war/
LOCATION:The Australian War Memorial\, Fairbairn Avenue\, Campbell\, ACT\, 2612\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T133000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260808T055351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T055533Z
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SUMMARY:AWM Author talk: Code of Silence: How Australian Women helped Win the War - Diana Thorp
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our author talks series in the AWM theatre\, bringing together some of Australia’s leading voices to talk about their new books. \n\n\n\n\nDiana will talk about her book Code of Silence: How Australian Women helped Win the War. She will share her journey tracking down women who joined the Air Force\, Navy and Army during WWII and what inspired her to try to trace these women so many decades after the war ended. \nThese women worked across the country in a variety of fields; some were sworn to secrecy\, some were not\, yet still these women’s stories and their contributions are little known. By weaving these women’s individual stories together\, Diana uncovered an important chapter of our nation and will discuss why it is important that these women and their achievements are remembered. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the author\nDiana Thorp is a journalist and teacher. After working for The Australian and The Weekend Australian\, she taught journalism at university. \nHer passion for history inspired her to become a teacher\, and she now works at a Melbourne girls’ school. Diana studied history\, with a focus on Australian history and on gender\, at Macquarie University\, and studied ancient Egyptian history at Monash University. Her thesis looked at ancient Egyptian literature. \nDiana loves a good story. In writing Code of Silence\, Diana drew on her journalist’s instinct for an engaging story and her passion for unearthing hidden voices in history. \nParking\nFree visitor parking is available in the P1 carpark. \nTaxi\, rideshare\, or private drop offs are located in the underground P1 Visitor Carpark with access via Fairbairn Avenue. \nAccessibility\nWheelchair and Carers seating \nThere is reserved wheelchair accessible seating available in Seats 1\, 2\, 3\, 21\, 22 of Row L with carers seats adjacent.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/awm-author-talk-code-of-silence-how-australian-women-helped-win-the-war-diana-thorp/
LOCATION:The Australian War Memorial\, Fairbairn Avenue\, Campbell\, ACT\, 2612\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260819T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260322T041825Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260614T045920Z
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SUMMARY:Dogs of War - Guardians of the Battlefield: True Stories of Loyalty and Bravery with Nigel Allsopp
DESCRIPTION:These are the stories we rarely hear—the ones that stay with soldiers long after the war is over. \n \n  \n \nFrom the frozen training grounds of Norway to the deserts of Afghanistan\, from the jungles of East Timor to the streets of Ukraine\, these remarkable dogs have served in every climate and conflict. Trained to detect explosives\, track enemies\, protect bases\, and comfort soldiers under fire\, they have saved countless lives while asking for nothing in return. \nThese pages share the real accounts of soldiers and handlers who trusted their lives to a dog — rescue dogs turned warriors\, mascots who became comrades\, and special operations canines who leapt into danger without hesitation. What sets these stories apart is not only the dogs’ loyalty and courage\, but also the unbreakable bonds they forged with their human partners — bonds that endured long after the battle ended. \nDogs of War is a tribute to the courage\, sacrifice\, and unwavering companionship of the four-legged diggers who carried the weight of war alongside those who led them. \n\nAbout the Author \nNigel Allsopp has worked with military and police dogs for over three decades\, both in Australia and internationally. He has spent many months over the last several years in war-torn Ukraine\, training handlers in advanced K9 First aid — continuing his mission to honour the animals who serve beside us. \n  \n  \n  \nRelease Date: 01/Dec/2025Subject: Military History\, Police DogsPages: 334Book Type: PaperbackDimensions: 153mm x 230mmISBN: 9781923144736
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/dogs-of-war-guardians-of-the-battlefield-true-stories-of-loyalty-and-bravery-with-nigel-allsopp/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260830T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260830T160000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260721T093907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260721T093907Z
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SUMMARY:Film Screening: Flowers of Rethymnon
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special screening commemorating the 85th anniversary of the Battle of Crete. \n\n \n\n \nThis drama-documentary tells the remarkable story of Lewis Lind\, a member of the Australian 2/11 Battalion who defended Rethymnon during the 1941 German invasion. Based on Lind’s memoirs\, Flowers of Rethymnon combines interviews\, wartime re-enactments and rare archival footage to explore his experiences of resistance\, captivity\, escape and the extraordinary support offered by the Cretan people. \n\n\nProducer Colin South will share insights into the making of the film ahead of the screening\, which has been remastered to mark its 40th anniversary. Tea and coffee will be available afterwards\, providing an opportunity to continue the conversation. \n\n\nAfter the event\, attendees are invited to observe the Shrine’s weekly Last Post Service on the forecourt. \n\n\nPresented in partnership with the Pancretan Association of Melbourne and the Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne. \nFree for Shrine Friends. Enter your Friends discount code on checkout. \n\nDate: Sunday 30 August 2026 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nLocation: Auditorium\, Shrine of Remembrance\, \,\nPrice: $10\nDetails: This venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/film-screening-flowers-of-rethymnon/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T173000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260902T180000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260705T081122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260707T025652Z
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SUMMARY:Notice of Annual General Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Please take notice that a general meeting of Military History and Heritage Victoria Inc. (hereafter MHHV Inc.) will be held online via Zoom.com at 5.30 pm on Wednesday 2 September 2026. \nDownload AGM documents and Nomination forms here. \nAGENDA \n\nAttendance\nApologies\nMinutes of previous AGM.\nPresident’s Report.\nTreasurer’s Report.\nElections:\n\n\nPresident\,\nVice-President\,\nSecretary\,\nTreasurer\, and\nCommittee Members (5).\n\n\nDate of next meeting.\nClose of meeting.\n\nElection of Office Bearers and Ordinary Committee Members for 2026/27 \nPositions Vacant \nAll positions on the MHHV Inc. Committee are open for election at this year’s AGM via Zoom.com at 5.30 pm on Wednesday 2 September 2026. \nThe office bearer positions are: \n\nPresident\nVice-President\nSecretary\nTreasurer\n\nIn addition\, Five Ordinary Members of Committee are open for election. \nNominations  \nTo be received by the Secretary no later than 5 pm\, Wednesday 26 August 2026 \nIf you wish to be nominated for a position\, please sign and date the nomination form and return to the Secretary by 5 pm\, Wednesday 26 August 2026. The Secretary will ensure your nominations are signed by two members of the Committee if you are not able to obtain nomination signatures yourself. Nominations to be sent to by post to: \nSecretary \nMHHV Inc. \nPO Box 805 \nLeopold VIC 3224 \nOr via email – info@mhhv.org.au (scanned copies or photographs are acceptable) \n(1) Nominations of candidates must be made in writing\, signed by two other financial members and the written consent of the candidate (which may be endorsed on the form of nomination). \n(2) A candidate may nominate for any office and/or as one ordinary member of the committee\, prior to the annual general meeting. So if you are nominating for an office holder position also nominate for an ordinary member of committee if you wish to be considered for committee if your bid for office holder fails. \n(3) If insufficient nominations are received to fill all vacancies on the committee\, the candidates nominated shall be deemed to be elected and further nominations may be received at the AGM. \n(4) If the number of nominations received is equal to the number of vacancies to be filled\, the persons nominated shall be deemed to be elected. If the number of nominations exceeds the number of vacancies to be filled\, a ballot must be held. \n(5) The ballot for the election of officers and ordinary members of the committee may be conducted by mail prior to the AGM\, and including at the AGM in such manner as the committee may direct. Once nominations have been received\, they will be forwarded to the Returning Officer\, Major General Jim Barry\, AM\, MBE\, RFD\, ED (Rtd)\, MHHV Patron. \nIf nominations do not fill all vacancies\, nominations may be taken from the floor at the AGM to fill those vacancies. \n  \nVoting \nVoting can be made by Proxy forms given to a member who will be attending the AGM. \nNote that voting is only required if there is more than one nomination for a position.  Positions where only one candidate has nominated will be elected unopposed. \n  \nVoting in Person \nVoters must be financial members of MHHV Inc. Proxy forms must be produced if used. \n  \n  \nRegister your intention to attend the online AGM via email – info@mhhv.org.au \nJason McGregor \nSecretary and Public Officer \nMHHV Inc.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/notice-of-annual-general-meeting/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260905T113000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260804T101029Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260804T101029Z
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SUMMARY:The Rum Corps: Rulers Of The Colony
DESCRIPTION:The New South Wales Corps was raised to protect and police the people of the infant colony of NSW. \n \nInstead\, they became corrupt traders in rum\, goods\, land and power for twenty years. \nThey defied several Governors culminating in their overthrow of Governor William Bligh and their unlawful seizure of power in the Rum Rebellion of 1808. \nThey established a military dictatorship in NSW with all the elements of any modern dictatorship today. \nOur Vice-President Lieutenant-Colonel Ron Lyons (retd) will talk about this turbulent time in the military history of New South Wales. \nTIME AND VENUE: 10:30AM Saturday 5 September 2026 at The Auditorium\, Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\, Hyde Park South\, corner Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets\, Sydney CBD. \nAdmission is free of charge but a donation would be appreciated. \nFor info call 0419 698 783 or email: president@militaryhistorynsw.com.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-rum-corps-rulers-of-the-colony/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260909T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260823T120752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260823T120752Z
UID:15273-1788978600-1788984000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Secrets of the Anzac Memorial Tour
DESCRIPTION:Your after-hours Secrets of the Anzac Memorial Tour is a rare opportunity to view the spaces of the building after dark and will explore the controversies\, unfinished works and unrealised concepts of the building. This intimate tour will give visitors the opportunity to see the darker side of the Memorial and the stories hidden in its granite walls. \nThe Anzac Memorial is the State’s principal commemorative and interpretive monument dedicated to the service and sacrifice of Australians in armed conflicts. The building itself is one of the preeminent examples of Art Deco architecture in Australia\, but did you know it has never been finished? \nThis is a tour you really will never forget. \nLocation: Lower Ground Level\, Anzac Memorial (After hours entry via the Cascade Walkway on Liverpool Street) \nCost: $15 plus booking fee\, bookings essential.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/secrets-of-the-anzac-memorial-tour/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T120000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260802T082149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260802T082149Z
UID:15056-1789556400-1789560000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Code Breaking by Australia in World War II and the Coastal Watchers
DESCRIPTION:Online via Zoom.\n \nThis is a specific area of Australian and Allied Naval and Military History that until recently was not widely known about\, due to the secrecy oath that the men and many women who were involved were required to sign. Their stories and their extraordinary contribution they made to winning the war finally in the Pacific\, has only relatively recently been revealed in the public domain. \nIn 1942\, General Douglas MacArthur arrived in Australia facing a triumphant Japanese advance. Recognizing that intel information would win or lose the Pacific War\, he immediately ordered the creation of what became known as the Central Bureau. This joint American-Australian signals intelligence organisation became the engine room of Allied strategy in conjunction with the Fleet Radio Unit in Melbourne (FRUMEL). \nMacArthur directly relied on this intelligence to leapfrog enemy strongholds and execute his iconic island-hopping campaign including victories by Australian forces. In addition\, the extraordinary story of Captain Eric Nave RAN\, will be covered\, who was a pioneer in breaking Imperial Japanese Navy codes and laying the groundwork for Allied Naval intelligence during World War II. \nThe presentation also links these backroom cryptographic breakthroughs with the extremely heroic\, frontline reconnaissance of the Coastwatchers and who rescued many Allied service personnel\, including a young U.S. Naval Officer who went on to become President of the United States. Operating deep behind enemy lines\, this perilous network provided the real-time naval and aerial warnings that validated Central Bureau’s intercepts. Together\, these two entities formed an invisible shield that saved Australia and secured Allied naval supremacy in the Pacific. \n  \nPresenter – Nigel Rogers \nNigel Rogers spent most of his career\, some thirty years\, with Citi/Citibank\, the US Global Bank Headquartered in New York. Nigel worked in various senior positions and was based in London\, Zürich\, Switzerland\, and Edinburgh\, and he travelled extensively with work throughout the world. Nigel retired and emigrated from the UK to Perth\, Western Australia\, following his marriage to Dr Heather Rogers in July 2012\, after the loss of his first wife. \nIn retirement\, one of Nigel’s main interests is in Naval and Military History. Nigel was elected President of the Naval Historical Society of Australia – WA Chapter\, in September 2020\, following the retirement of Dr George Carter (RAN Rtd.). Nigel has now stepped down from that role as President of the WA Chapter. \nNigel was the `Resident Historian’ at Capital Community Radio in Perth: https://capitalcommunityradio.com/interviews.html and undertook research to give Naval and Military History talks on the radio\, as well as at meetings of various Societies and Institutions. Nigel is a Knight of Justice and the Almoner of the Order of Saint John of Jerusalem Knights Hospitaller in the WA Priory\, whose main objective is to raise funds for the homeless in Perth\, WA. \nNigel’s interest in Naval History stems from inheriting his father’s collection of Naval History books and hearing his father’s stories about his Royal Navy Service throughout World War II\, that included serving in the Atlantic\, the Mediterranean and on the island of Malta during the Siege in World War II.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/code-breaking-by-australia-in-world-war-ii-and-the-coastal-watchers/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260916T133000
DTSTAMP:20260916T054636
CREATED:20260808T060354Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260808T060354Z
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SUMMARY:AWM Author Talk - 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea - David Allison
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our author talks series in the AWM theatre\, bringing together some of Australia’s leading voices to talk about their new books. \n\n\n\n\nWhen North Korea invaded South Korea in June 1950\, the newly formed 27th British Commonwealth Brigade was among the first United Nations reinforcements sent to the front. \nDrawing on his new book\, 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea – The Fire Brigade\, David Allison explores how soldiers from Britain\, Australia\, New Zealand\, Canada and India became a cohesive fighting force during nine months of demanding operations\, culminating in the Brigade’s critical role in the defence of Kapyong in April 1951. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeet the author\nDavid Allison is a military historian\, lawyer and serving officer in the Australian Army Reserve. He is an Associate Fellow of the Royal Historical Society and the author of Fight Your Way Out – The Siege of Sangshak and 27th British Commonwealth Brigade in Korea – The Fire Brigade. \nHis research explores the military history of Commonwealth forces in Asia from the Second World War to the present. \nParking and access\nFree visitor parking is available in the P1 carpark. \nTaxi\, rideshare\, or private drop offs are located in the underground P1 Visitor Carpark with access via Fairbairn Avenue. \nAccessibility\nWheelchair and Carers seating \nThere is reserved wheelchair accessible seating available in Seats 1\, 2\, 3\, 21\, 22 of Row L with carers seats adjacent.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/awm-author-talk-27th-british-commonwealth-brigade-in-korea-david-allison/
LOCATION:The Australian War Memorial\, Fairbairn Avenue\, Campbell\, ACT\, 2612\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Imperialism and Resistance: Australia's First Wars
DESCRIPTION:From the colonial frontiers of Australia to the South African veldt\, Australia’s first wars were fought across the expanses of the British Empire. \nTickets for in-person and virtual attendance are available\, with 20% off in-person tickets on offer until 31 July \nImperialism and Resistance: Australia’s First Wars is a two-day conference that brings together authors\, historians\, and curators to reflect on the Australian Frontier Wars and Australia’s earliest overseas military commitments to the British Empire. \nSpeakers will explore Australia’s nineteenth-century military history\, with presentations on the Frontier Wars\, the mid-century New Zealand Wars\, and colonial deployments to Sudan\, China\, and the South African (Boer) War. \nBe part of this major event examining the military history of the Australian colonial era. \nVisit Imperialism and Resistance: Australia’s First Wars | Australian War Memorial  for details \n17 – 18 September 2026
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/imperialism-and-resistance-australias-first-wars/
LOCATION:The Australian War Memorial\, Fairbairn Avenue\, Campbell\, ACT\, 2612\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T120000
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SUMMARY:The Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937
DESCRIPTION:he Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937 are among the most misunderstood and misrepresented elements of the interwar naval arms control architecture.  Far from being the short-sighted acts of appeasement they are commonly portrayed to be\, these agreements represented a logical and sensible approach by Britain to resolve the seemingly impossible strategic dilemmas facing the British Empire at that time\, and to shape their environment by directing German naval development in a direction least-threatening to British interests. \nThis presentation will explore the history of the agreements\, starting with the breakdown of the Versailles restrictions following the failure of the 1932 World Disarmament Conference.  It will include the extensive negotiations that took place following the 1935 agreement to convert a brief and ambiguous Exchange of Notes into a practical arrangement\, as well as the protracted negotiations conducted with Germany (and the parallel interdependent talks with the USSR) to reach a compromise that would allow the extension of the 1936 London Naval Treaty provisions to Germany.  Finally\, this presentation will address the progressive deconstruction of the agreements as Europe descended towards World War Two. \nAlong the way\, this presentation will explore a number of other aspects of the agreements\, such as why\, after the ravages wrought by U-boats in World War I\, Great Britain allowed an exception which permitted Germany to build up to parity in submarines\, what these potential enemies hoped to achieve from the agreements\, and how the agreements contained the seeds of their own demise. \n Presenter – \nDr David Chessum served for 23 years as a Weapon Engineering Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy\, including two tours of duty as a Head of Department on Leander class frigates\, and attendance at the Australian Command and Staff College in Canberra.  Since leaving the RNZN David has been employed as a Chartered Professional Engineer in both consulting and Government roles\, with a key focus on naval engineering and system safety. \nIn parallel with his engineering career\, David has compiled a comprehensive academic record\, completing five degrees in a variety of disciplines.  Since 2004\, David has focused on research into the Interwar Naval Arms Control process\, and the interactions between that process and naval strategy\, naval architecture\, and force structure.  This research\, which has included extensive archival research in the United Kingdom\, US\, France\, Australia and New Zealand\, is the foundation of his PhD thesis completed at the University of New South Wales.  His current major project is the transformation of that thesis into a book for publication. \nDavid is Vice-President of the Nepean Naval and Maritime Museum\, and a volunteer tour guide on ex-HMAS Vampire\, and ex-HMAS Onslow at the Australian National Maritime Museum. \nDetail –\nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 14th. October 2026 (Sydney time) Via Zoom\nJoin Here
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-anglo-german-naval-agreements-of-1935-and-1937/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261014T170000
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SUMMARY:RAAHC’s Firepower: Joint Fires in the Littoral: Modern Lethal Effects in Australia’s Military Approaches (1943-1945) - Canberra Event
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company presents: \nSave the date. \n  \nMore information to come. \nFirepower:Lessons from WWII Seminar Series
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/raahcs-firepower-joint-fires-in-the-littoral-modern-lethal-effects-in-australias-military-approaches-1943-1945-canberra-event/
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