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Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit. Through these games, stories, and activities, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless, finding meaning and understanding within […]
Yarrawonga Family History Expo
Yarrawonga College P-12 8 Gilmore St,, Yarrawonga, Victoria, AustraliaVictorian Association of Family History Organisations in conjunction with Yarrawonga Family History Group is holding a Family History Expo on Saturday, 14th October in Yarrawonga (History Month!). The theme is DNA. If your historical society or family history group would like to take part in the expo as an exhibitor then contact Gina (gina.annand5@gmail.com) before […]
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The Chipilly Six – Speaker – Lucas Jordan
Online via ZoomThe Chipilly Six were extraordinary men in extraordinary times. Lucas Jordan reveals a wider story of Australia’s Great War veterans as they battled a nation forgetting, a bitter Depression, another World War and beyond. On 9 August 1918, on high ground overlooking the Somme River, an entire British Army Corps is held up […]
Book Launch – The Yachties – Australian Volunteers in the Royal Navy 1940-45 by Janet Roberts Billett
Adams Auditorium, ADFA Northcott Dr,, Campbell, ACT, AustraliaVice Admiral Peter Jones AO DSC (Ret’d), President of the Australian Naval Institute will officially launch The Yachties. Read more about "The Yachties" by clicking here.
Saving Lieutenant Kennedy: The heroic story of the Australian who helped rescue JFK
old Quad, The University of Melbourne Parkville, Victoria, Victoria, AustraliaJoin the Robert Menzies Institute as we host former treasurer of Australia Peter Costello for the launch of Brett Mason's new book Saving Lieutenant Kennedy: The heroic story of the Australian who helped rescue JFK on Tuesday 31 October 2023 5:30pm - 7:00pm (formalities commence at 6:00pm). About The Book On a moonless night in […]
Toys, Tales & Tenacity – Exhibition
The Shrine of Remembrance Birdwood Avenue, Melbourne, Australia11 August 2023 to July 2024 From cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit. Through these games, stories, and activities, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless, finding meaning and understanding within […]
Frederick Whirlpool V.C.
ANZAC Memorial - Hyde Park 126 Elizabeth St, Sydney, NSW, AustraliaEminent military historian Lieutenant-Colonel Rowan Tracey LLB BA (retd) will speak on the life of Irish-born Frederick Whirlpool, including his actions in the face of enemy fire at the Battle of Jhansi (1858) during the Indian Mutiny that led belatedly to his Victoria Cross for extreme gallantry and saving the lives of colleagues. Whirlpool was […]
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Defenders of the Queen: Imperial and Colonial Defence 1850 – 1901 – One Day Conference
Waverley RSL Sub-Branch Inc 161 Coleman Parade, Glen Waverly, Victoria, AustraliaRegistrations open NOW! The period of the British colonies in Australia and especially during the reign of Queen Victoria (1837-1901), saw British Army regiment garrisons until 1870 and a Royal Navy station which remained through to 1911. In the meantime, coastal fortifications were built at key points on the Australian coastline to defend the colonies […]
Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference
International Convention Centre Sydney 14 Darling Dr, Sydney, New South Wales, AustraliaWelcome to the 13th Royal Australian Navy Indo-Pacific Sea Power Conference, held in conjunction with the biennial Indo Pacific 2023 International Maritime Exposition. Together these events underpin the largest maritime event of their kind in the Southern Hemisphere. They are an opportunity for industry, government, defence and academia to come together to showcase the outstanding […]
Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Annual Luncheon
William Angliss TAFE restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, AustraliaYou are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon at Angliss Restaurant, 550 Little Lonsdale Street, Melbourne, at 12-00pm for 12-30pm. Monday 13th November, 2023 Dress: Lounge Suit/Jacket and Tie (no medals or decorations) Ladies: Day Dress The cost of this function is $45 per person and includes pre-lunch drinks and table wines Book early […]
Pipeclay 2023 AGM
Online via ZoomTAKE NOTICE that a General Meeting of the Association will be held online at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 14th of November 2023. AGENDA Attendance Apologies Minutes of previous meeting President’s Report – LTCOL M Buckridge Secretary’s Report – SBLT S Lake Treasurer’s Report – SBLT S Lake Resolutions Elections: President Vice President Secretary Treasurer Committee (3) Other Appointments: Accountant Auditor […]
Life So Full of Promise with Ross McMullin
Royal Historical Society of Victoria 239 A'beckett St, Melbourne, Victoria, AustraliaAn event with Ross McMullin is always much anticipated. Ross is an award-winning historian and biographer, a renowned storyteller, an entertaining speaker, and a longstanding RHSV member. His multi-biography Farewell, Dear People was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History, and in his new sequel Life So Full of Promise, Ross has again combined […]
