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SUMMARY:Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
DESCRIPTION:Topic: On Life So Full of Promise (new publication) \n \nRoss McMullin is an award-winning biographer and acclaimed storyteller. \nLife So Full of Promise: Further Biographies of Australia’s Lost Generation won the 2024 Age Book of the Year Award and was shortlisted for another national prize\, the Nib Literary Award. \nIt follows Ross’s previous lost generation multi-biography Farewell Dear People\, which won The Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History and the National Cultural Award. \nHis other books include his biography of Pompey Elliott\, which won multiple awards. \nLife So Full of Promise features vivid stories about a popular doctor\, a brilliant cricketer and a potential prime minister. \nYou’ll be entertained\, enlightened and moved as Ross brings these extraordinary yet unknown Australians back to life \nCoffee and Tea from 12.00 pm. Entrance fee: $10
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/royal-united-services-institute-of-victoria-lunchtime-address-11/
LOCATION:ANZAC House\, 4\, Collins St\, Melbourne
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241030T200000
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SUMMARY:Life So Full of Promise: further biographies of Australia’s lost generation.  Speaker: Ross McMullin
DESCRIPTION:Life So Full of Promise\, Ross McMullin’s second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of World War I\, features a collection of interwoven family stories about forgotten Australians who had radiant potential.\n \nThe rich cast of characters includes a popular doctor\, an eminent newspaper editor\, and a potential prime minister. \n  \nA feature of the book is its coverage of cricket and cricketers of the era. It reveals the untold story of a keen all-rounder who was chosen in an Australian team to tour England\, but surprisingly did not go. There is also a superb biography of a brilliant yet practically unknown cricketer whose stunning feat has never been matched. Other prominent characters include the most versatile top-level sportsman Australia has ever known\, and a Test prospect whose violent postwar death shocked the nation. \nLife So Full of Promise recently won The Age Book of the Year Award after being shortlisted for the Nib Literary Award. Its predecessor Farewell Dear People won multiple awards including the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History. \n  \nAbout the presenter \nRoss McMullin is an award-winning historian\, biographer\, and storyteller. Life So Full of Promise is his sequel to Farewell\, Dear People: biographies of Australia’s lost generation\, which won national awards\, including the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History. His biographies include Pompey Elliott\, which also won multiple awards\, and Will Dyson: Australia’s radical genius\, and he assembled Elliott’s extraordinary letters in Pompey Elliott at War: in his own words. His political histories comprise The Light on the Hill and So Monstrous a Travesty: Chris Watson and the world’s first national labour government. During the 1970s he played first-grade district cricket in Melbourne. \n  \nThe book
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/life-so-full-of-promise-further-biographies-of-australias-lost-generation-speaker-ross-mcmullin/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Faces of Peace
DESCRIPTION:Faces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. \n \nEach of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper. \nHidden away in our local communities are everyday heroes that have put their lives on the line to bring peace to communities that weren’t as lucky as ours. \nThis exhibition will make you rethink what a veteran looks like. It will help you discover what a peacekeeper does. It will show you the many different faces of peace. \nDates: 6th April – 24th November 2024 \nWednesday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSaturday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/faces-of-peace-3/
LOCATION:Bendigo Military Museum\, 37-39 Pall Mall\, Bendigo\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241024T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241024T123000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Fashion Week: Curator tour of Trenches to Runway
DESCRIPTION:Uncover the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today in this exclusive guided tour of the Shrine exhibition Trenches to Runway: Military Influences on Modern Fashion. \n \nJoin an expert curator as they unpack the profound impact of military clothing design and wartime conditions on popular fashion. Through treasured pieces and artefacts\, you will discover how wartime led to innovative design solutions and how the fashion industry reinterpreted these styles\, giving them new meaning and expression in civilian life. \nAfter the tour\, enjoy a high tea and Q&A with the curator. \nThere are two tours available. The first tour and tea runs from 11am to 12.30pm\, and the second runs from 2pm to 3.30pm. \nThis event sold out during last year’s festival\, so get in quick to secure your spot! \nThis event is part of Melbourne Fashion Week. \n \n  \n  \n  \nDate: Thursday 24 October 2024 11:00 am to 12:30 pm\nLocation: Shrine of Remembrance\, Melbourne\, 3004\nPrice: $45\nDetails: This venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/melbourne-fashion-week-curator-tour-of-trenches-to-runway/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241019T100000
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SUMMARY:Immortals - Clayton Tremlett
DESCRIPTION: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 silent sentinels for a century. \nTremlett’s meticulous process involved visiting\, documenting\, and researching each monument\, often capturing their likeness at sunrise to harness the purest light. His work results in powerful screen prints that mirror the iconic First World War studio portraits\, allowing you to see these memorials in a new light—both literally and figuratively. \nThe exhibition also sheds new light on August Rietman\, the most prolific Victorian sculptor of Digger statues. A pacifist of Swiss-German heritage\, Rietman’s figures are celebrated as the quintessential Aussie Digger. Tremlett’s research reveals that Rietman’s contributions to these monuments are far more significant than previously thought\, with at least fifteen statues attributed to his craftsmanship. \nImmerse yourself in this fusion of art\, history\, and research\, and witness the faces of our past brought vividly to life. \n  \n5 October 2024 – 13 April 2025
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/immortals-clayton-tremlett/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241019T160000
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SUMMARY:Warbirds Downunder Airshow 2024
DESCRIPTION:The largest Warbirds airshow in the Southern Hemisphere will once again take flight over Temora\, NSW. \n \nThis two-day event is jam-packed with action\, in the air and on the ground\, making for a great weekend for your entire family. \nWhat is Warbirds Downunder? \nWarbirds Downunder event takes place at the Temora Aviation Museum\, NSW. \nThis biennial event brings together the largest gathering of warbirds for a two-day celebration of Australian Aviation history. \nEvent visitors will get an unforgettable\, up close and personal experience of Australian aviation history\, our people and their aircraft. \nTogether with your friends and family\, we invite you to share the exhilaration of these amazing aircraft\, connect with the experiences through personal stories\, and celebrate our country’s history.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/warbirds-downunder-airshow-2024/
LOCATION:Temora Aviation Museum\, 1 Tom Moon Avenue\, Temora\, 2666\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241016T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
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SUMMARY:Immortals artist talk - Clayton Tremlett
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the powerful Immortals exhibition with renowned artist Clayton Tremlett. \n \nOver the past six years\, Tremlett has created a captivating series of portraits that highlight the iconic First World War Digger memorials found in regional communities across Victoria. Drawing inspiration from his conservation work\, he offers a unique and personal perspective on these stoic monuments. \nThrough this talk\, audiences will discover the meticulous process behind the exhibition from the detailed photography to the intricate editing and gain a deeper understanding of the art of memorialisation. \nDate: Wednesday 16 October 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm \nLocation: Shrine of Remembrance\, Melbourne\, 3004 \nPrice: $10Details: \n\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/immortals-artist-talk-clayton-tremlett/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241013T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241013T170000
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SUMMARY:Designing Remembrance - Alternate visions for Victoria's war memorial
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nExplore the entries of the 1921 War Memorial design competition\, each a testament to the social and political tapestry of that time. From grand monuments to humble sanctuaries\, you’ll discover the different visions that once competed for a place in the heart of Victoria. Reflect on the questions that challenged Victorians of yesteryear: should a memorial honour the past or herald the future? Should it be grandiose or modest\, solemn or hopeful? Decide for yourself whether the Shrine of Remembrance was the best choice for the National War Memorial of Victoria. \nOffering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the past\, visitors can examine detailed plans\, conceptual drawings and correspondence\, and eavesdrop on conversations between designers and builders from the 1920s\, gaining insight into the creative process behind the Shrine’s inception. \nAs we celebrate the Shrine’s 90th anniversary\, this exhibition serves as a poignant reflection on the roads not taken. Join us in rediscovering the untold stories behind the designs that paved the way for the enduring legacy of the Shrine of Remembrance. \n13 August 2024 – August 2025
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/designing-remembrance-alternate-visions-for-victorias-war-memorial-2/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241012T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241012T160000
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SUMMARY:Grave Matters: Using Cemeteries as a Research Tool
DESCRIPTION:This full day seminar is co-presented by the Royal Historical Society of Victoria and the Genealogical Society of Victoria. \nDiscover the hidden stories in Victoria’s cemetery records when you join us for this enlightening seminar where leading experts will reveal how cemetery records can be a treasure trove for local and family historians. Learn techniques to deepen your research and unearth fascinating stories about the past. \nExplore the past and enrich your research with insights gleaned from cemeteries. Whether you are a seasoned historian or just starting your journey\, this seminar is an invaluable opportunity to enhance your research skills and connect with a community of history enthusiasts. \nFeatured Speakers\n\nDr. Celestina Sagazio – Historian with expertise in cemetery studies\nDr. Cheryl Griffin – Social Historian\nRod Armstrong – Family History Researcher\nFriends of Cemetery Groups – Insights from passionate cemetery preservationists\nRepresentatives from the GSV and RHSV – Details of our extensive resources\n\nWhat You Will Gain\n\nStrategies for using cemetery records to expand your local and family history knowledge\nTips for interpreting cemetery elements and records\nKnowledge about the resources from the GSV\, RHSV and other sources\nAn opportunity to ask questions\n\nHousekeeping\nWhen you book tickets you will be sent an automatic\, system-generated confirmation email with your tickets embedded. If this can’t be found in your in-box please check your Spam folder or Junk Mail folder as these system-generated emails often go astray. If you can’t find your tickets\, don’t panic\, we always have a list at the door. \nProvided: Light lunch with tea\, coffee\, and water throughout the day \nThe seminar is not available on Zoom nor will it be recorded. \n  \nMembers – This ticket is for members of the RHSV and/or of the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Includes lunch + tea/coffee/water throughout the day – $ 65.00 \nNon-members – This is for members of the public who are neither a member of the RHSV nor of the Genealogical Society of Victoria. Includes lunch + tea/coffee/water throughout the day – $ 85.00 \nRHSV Gallery Downstairs \n239 A’Beckett St\nMelbourne\, Victoria 3000 Australia
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/grave-matters-using-cemeteries-as-a-research-tool/
LOCATION:Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, 239 A'beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241007T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241007T153000
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SUMMARY:Melbourne Athenaeum Library and Archives
DESCRIPTION:Find out why Melbourne’s Athenaeum Library has been delighting folk for almost a century. \nMelbourne’s Athenaeum Library has been here since 1839. \nLearn about its history and about the Library and Archives from Monday 7 October – Saturday 12. \nBookings essential \nStart: 7th October\, 11:00 am\nEnd:12th October\, 3:30 pm\nCost: Free
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/melbourne-athenaeum-library-and-archives/
LOCATION:Melbourne Athenaeum Library\, L1\, 188 Collins St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241001T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20241001T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240622T064036Z
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SUMMARY:Trenches to Runway - Military influences on popular fashion - Last Days
DESCRIPTION:At first glance\, the world of fashion and the gravity of military service may appear distant\, even disparate. Yet\, they share a tapestry of connections that reveal themselves in profound ways. \n\nOur latest exhibition explores the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today.\nTrenches to Runway delves into the profound impact of military clothing design and wartime conditions on popular fashion\, tracing these influences from the 1870s to the present day. Discover how wartime led to innovative design solutions and how the fashion industry reinterpreted these styles\, giving them new meaning and expression in civilian life. \nAs you journey through this unique blend of history and style\, you’ll uncover surprising links between military traditions\, everyday life\, and contemporary pop culture. Our clothing is more than just fabric; it’s a story waiting to be told\, a window into culture\, politics\, and history. \n23 October 2023 – October 2024
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/trenches-to-runway-military-influences-on-popular-fashion-last-days/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240919T203000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
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SUMMARY:Tais\, Culture & Resilience: woven stories from Timor Leste - Exhibition Opening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the grand opening at 6.30 – 8.30pm on Thursday 19 September at Trinity College. \n \nRefreshments will be served in the Bernado Family Atrium. RSVP essential\, click here to register. \nExhibition opening hours\nProfessor Sir Joseph Burke Gallery \n24 September to 10 December 2024\nTuesdays & Thursdays: 10am–4pm \nLevel 1\, Gateway Building\, Trinity College (Enter via Tin Alley)\n100 Royal Parade\nParkville 3052 \nThis year marks the 25th anniversary of Timor-Leste’s vote for independence and the start of the Australian-led UN peace-keeping mission known as InterFET that would be deployed to the country in the wake of widespread destruction and violence by the departing military following the referendum’s outcome. \nIn 2003\, within a year of Timor-Leste gaining formal independence\, a women’s art cooperative called LO’UD was founded by female resistance fighters. The following year\, LO’UD would partner with the Australian volunteer organisation East Timor Women Australia (ETWA)\, which also this year celebrates their 20 years of cooperation with LO’UD. \nDrawing upon traditional weaving rich in stories\, and photography taken on the ground in Timor-Leste over the past fifty years\, Tais\, Culture & Resilience: Woven Stories of Timor-Leste shares an important part of the story of Timor-Leste’s struggles and their drive to maintain culture in the face of adversity. \nLO’UD weavers from the country’s far-eastern municipality of Lautem still work to preserve culture and alleviate poverty by marketing naturally dyed\, hand-woven textiles known as tais. Through the use of specific designs and patterns\, tais are an expression of Timor-Leste’s diverse cultural identity and this important tradition has endured despite successive occupations. \nTrinity College is excited to partner with ETWA to bring together rich stories\, in Tais\, Culture & Resilience: Woven Stories of Timor-Leste. \nSymposium – Saturday 21 September\nAugmenting the exhibition will be a half-day symposium on Saturday\, 21 September\, with keynote speaker Professor Craig Stockings from the University of NSW\, Official InterFET historian. \nStockings is the author of Born of Fire and Ash\, the inaugural volume of the official history of Australian operations in Iraq\, Afghanistan and East Timor\, providing an honest\, challenging and compelling account of the 1999–2000 East Timor crisis and Australia’s response to it. \nAccompanied by a line-up of scholars and expert presenters from the Australian War Memorial\, ETWA\, and the Timor-Leste community themselves\, this symposium is an event not to be missed! \nClick here to register and for further details.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/tais-culture-resilience-woven-stories-from-timor-leste-exhibition-opening/
LOCATION:Professor Sir Joseph Burke Gallery\, 100 Royal Parade - Level 1\, Gateway Building\, Trinity College (Enter via Tin Alley)\, Parkville\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240915T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240915T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
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SUMMARY:Recovering the Past - Last days
DESCRIPTION:This unique photographic exhibition unites two distinct groups of men separated by a century\, connected by conflict and the art of photo montage. \n \nThe first group comprises the men of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) who battled in Flanders during the Great War’s most harrowing encounters. The second group consists of Belgian men engaged in ongoing bomb disposal efforts on those same former battlefields today. \nDrawing inspiration from Australian cultural and artistic figures like photographer Frank Hurley and artist Will Longstaff\, artist Ian Alderman embarks on a philosophical journey exploring the enduring repercussions of human conflict—legacies that persist long after the cessation of gunfire. \nImages are accompanied by poignant quotes sourced from Australia’s Archives\, laying bare the plight of Australia’s war widows\, grieving mothers and traumatised returning soldiers. \n30 March – 29 September 2024
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/recovering-the-past-last-days/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240911T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240911T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
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SUMMARY:Great Courage and Initiative - The Heroic Life of George Ingram VC\, MM. - Speaker: Anthony McAleer OAM
DESCRIPTION:By today’s standards George Mawby Ingram lived a courageous life.  \n \n‘This NCO showed great courage and initiative’. \n\nRecommendation for Military Medal\, March 1917\n\n‘He showed the most splendid qualities of courage and leadership’. \n\nRecommendation for Victoria Cross\, October 1918\n\n \nFrom a country boyhood growing up on the family’s orchards at Bagshot and Seville to his pre-war militia service in the Australian Garrison Artillery and the first year of World War One manning the guns at Rabaul in former German New Guinea. \nA dose of malaria in the Pacific had him sent home and discharged however this didn’t stop him\, five hours later he walked into a recruiting office in Melbourne and enlisted in the AIF. With the 24th Battalion he was sent to Europe and during his first action on the front line\, at Bapaume\, he was awarded the Military Medal. \nOver the next two years he experienced all the horror and heroism of the Western Front with the men who wore the red and white diamond. He survived the killing grounds of Bullecourt\, Ypres\, Flanders\, Passchendaele\, Villers Bretonneux and Mont St Quentin. He saw many good mates sacrificed and lost both his brothers in the war. \nOn October 5th 1918 at Montbrehain\, the AIF’s last battle of the Great War\, his actions led to him being awarded the highest award for gallantry in battle\, the Victoria Cross\, the last Australian to receive one for the First World War. After the war he returned home to a hero’s welcome. \nIn the post-war years he spent time as a soldier settler\, was an original member of the Shrine Guard and served once again in the Second World War with the Royal Australian Engineers. His last decades were spent working for Melbourne’s biggest building contractors E A and Frank Watts Pty Ltd. A tall\, modest man he rarely spoke of his war time experiences although he carried the physical and mental scars of that war for most of his life. \n \nAbout the presenter \nAnthony McAleer OAM has worked for Museums Victoria for the past twenty-three years where he currently manages the dedicated Visitor Engagement Team at the Immigration Museum\, undertaking tours and looking after visiting school groups. \nFor the last thirty-five years he has been involved with numerous community groups\, mainly historical societies and RSL clubs. \nHe has written twenty-four books and edited three\, mainly to do with the history of the Yarra Valley\, including his detailed accounts of the area’s military heritage and the recently published ‘Yarra Valley Vietnam Veterans’. \nHe has also been responsible for the creation of some sixty memorials in the Yarra Valley area\, mainly recognising the district’s military history. \nHis achievements include being awarded Shire of Yarra Ranges ‘Citizen of the Year’ in 1997\, a Casey electorate ‘Special Community Achievement’ award in 2016 and in 2018 receiving a Medal of the Order of Australia for outstanding community service and for achievements in military history.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/great-courage-and-initiative-the-heroic-life-of-george-ingram-vc-mm-speaker-anthony-mcaleer-oam/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Mildura Airshow 2024
DESCRIPTION:The skies will burst into life with awe-inspiring aerobatics by Australia’s top champion pilots\, showcasing their world-class skills. Witness the thrilling sights and sounds of rare World War II Warbirds in action. \nComplementing the aerial spectacle is a vibrant ground festival featuring a delicious array of street food\, fun kids entertainment\, impressive car/motorbike displays and local market stalls. \nBrace yourself for an unforgettable experience that blends high-flying excitement with on-the-ground festivities – there’s something for the whole family!
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/mildura-airshow-2024/
LOCATION:Mildura Airport\, Alan Mathews Dr\, Mildura\, Victoria\, 3500\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240821T063035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240821T063107Z
UID:13594-1725705000-1725710400@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Don’t mention the war! Fighting the French in Syria and Lebanon\, 1941
DESCRIPTION:The Syria-Lebanon theatre of the Second World War has become the great undiscussed warzone. Don’t mention the war! \nIn June 1941 Commonwealth\, Australian and Free French forces invaded Syria\, out of concern that Germany may begin using bases occupied by the Vichy French. \nOperation Exporter is probably one of the most misunderstood and forgotten campaigns of World War II. It was a complicated mixture of strategic imperatives around airfields and oil\, politico-diplomatic manoeuvering\, and improvisation with scarce military resources. \nLieutenant-Colonel Ron Lyons (retired) discusses this often forgotten Second World War campaign. Ron served for many years as an office of the Australian Army Reserve and subsequently as a military historian and battlefield guide. He is also Vice-President of The Military History Society of New South Wales and Vice-President of The Royal United Services Institute for Defence and Strategic Studies New South Wales. \nTIME AND VENUE: 10:30AM Saturday\, 7 September 2024 at The Auditorium\, Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\, Hyde Park South\, corner Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets\, Sydney CBD. Admission is free of charge but a donation would be appreciated. For information call 0419 698 783 or email: president@militaryhistorynsw.com.au \nThe venue for The Military History Society of NSW lecture program is on the corner of Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets\, Sydney CBD. Numerous bus services stop at the location and Museum railway station is only 160 metres away. The venue opens its doors at around 10:00AM.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/dont-mention-the-war-fighting-the-french-in-syria-and-lebanon-1941/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240907T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240720T094608Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T094724Z
UID:13535-1725703200-1725724800@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:The Canberra Bomber Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Aviation Enthusiasts Down Under (AEDU) are pleased to present the Canberra Bomber Symposium. \nTo be held on Saturday 7th September 2024 at the conclusion of the Temora Aviation Museum’s September Aircraft Showcase. \n \nThe Temora Aviation Museum’s September 2024 Aircraft Showcase will feature all serviceable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection at the Temora Aviation Museum\, which includes the Supermarine Spitfire\, Lockheed Hudson\, Wirraway\, Tiger Moth\, Ryan STM S2\, and many more visiting Warbirds. \nWe also have an extra bonus added to this showcase. Aviation Enthusiast Downunder will be hosting “ THE CANBERRA BOMBER SYMPOSIUM” in the display hangar following the conclusion of the days flying.  \n \n\nExperience the Canberra Bomber in the air & on the ground.\nLearn about the history of the GAF Canberra Bomber in service to Australia.\nJoin us with a live panel of ex-serving members discussing their experiences working with the jet.\nChat with the panel members\, Museum staff who maintain the aircraft & serving members who fly the 100 SQN Canberra Bomber.\nVisit the Aviation Enthusiasts Down Under stand\, meet team members & check out the range of Aviation Photography on display.\n\nDraft September 2024 Aircraft Showcase* \n10.00am: Gates Open \n10.30am: Flightline walk \n11.00am: Flying commences \n1.30pm: Flying concludes  \n2.00pm: Canberra Symposium commences in display hanger \n4.00pm: Event concludes \n* Subject to change \nThe Temora Aviation Museum does not accept any liability for cancellation or alterations to published display content or programs. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times. \nAircraft Showcase promises to deliver a full day of entertainment for all generations\, including: \n\nFlying displays demonstrating the aircraft’s capabilities\nInformative commentary and music\nGuided tour of static exhibition\nInterviews with pilots and veterans\nChildren’s playground\nPilot meet and greet\n\nOur Mess Hall serves freshly cooked food and a selection of cold refreshments and Food vendors will be available on the day. Barista coffee is also available and you are also welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy in our shaded seating or grassed areas.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-canberra-bomber-symposium/
LOCATION:Temora Aviation Museum\, 1 Tom Moon Avenue\, Temora\, 2666\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240904T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240904T180000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240714T060446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240807T074826Z
UID:13518-1725469200-1725472800@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Military History & Heritage Victoria Inc. Annual General Meeting 2024
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 5.00 pm on Wednesday 4 September 2024. \n \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\n  \nDownload the Nomination and Proxy form here.\nJason McGregor \nSecretary and Public Officer \nMHHV Inc. \n  \nTo register your attendance\, please email Jason via info@mhhv.org.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/military-history-heritage-victoria-inc-annual-general-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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ORGANIZER;CN="Military History and Heritage Victoria":MAILTO:info@mhhv.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240824T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240622T054019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T054209Z
UID:13400-1724497200-1724511600@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Faces of Peace
DESCRIPTION:Faces of Peace showcases the stories of 30 local peacekeepers from regional Australia that have dedicated their lives to promoting peace in vastly different parts of the world. \n \nEach of their stories provides a unique window into what it means to be a peackeeper. \nHidden away in our local communities are everyday heroes that have put their lives on the line to bring peace to communities that weren’t as lucky as ours. \nThis exhibition will make you rethink what a veteran looks like. It will help you discover what a peacekeeper does. It will show you the many different faces of peace. \nDates: 6th April – 24th November 2024 \nWednesday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSaturday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm\nSunday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/faces-of-peace-2/
LOCATION:Bendigo Military Museum\, 37-39 Pall Mall\, Bendigo\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240823T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240823T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240622T064211Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T064236Z
UID:13427-1724407200-1724432400@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Trenches to Runway - Military influences on popular fashion
DESCRIPTION:At first glance\, the world of fashion and the gravity of military service may appear distant\, even disparate. Yet\, they share a tapestry of connections that reveal themselves in profound ways. \n\nOur latest exhibition explores the rich connections between the uniforms that once graced the battlefield and the iconic fashion staples we embrace today.\nTrenches to Runway delves into the profound impact of military clothing design and wartime conditions on popular fashion\, tracing these influences from the 1870s to the present day. Discover how wartime led to innovative design solutions and how the fashion industry reinterpreted these styles\, giving them new meaning and expression in civilian life. \nAs you journey through this unique blend of history and style\, you’ll uncover surprising links between military traditions\, everyday life\, and contemporary pop culture. Our clothing is more than just fabric; it’s a story waiting to be told\, a window into culture\, politics\, and history. \n23 October 2023 – October 2024
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/trenches-to-runway-military-influences-on-popular-fashion-2/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240822T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240822T110000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240720T092702Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T092702Z
UID:13531-1724320800-1724324400@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Newspapers for Family History
DESCRIPTION:In this special National Family History Month webinar\, learn how to navigate the Library’s extensive newspaper collection to research your family history. \n \nWhether you’re looking to debunk a family urban legend or find out if that aunt really cracked a world record\, our librarians will teach you the tips and tricks you need to uncover your family story. \nBook your spot now. \n\n\n\nDate\n\n\n\n22 August 2024\, 10:00am–11:00am\n\n\n\n\n\nCost\nFree\n\n\nBookings\nBookings required\n\n\nLocation\nOnline\n\n\n\nRegister here
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/newspapers-for-family-history/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240818T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240804T054609Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240804T054609Z
UID:13590-1723978800-1723982400@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Vietnam Veterans' Day Commemoration
DESCRIPTION:A wreath laying to honour all those who served in the Vietnam War.\nThis service commemorates all those who served in the Vietnam War on the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan. \nOn this day in 1966\, in a rubber plantation near the village of Long Tan\, Australian soldiers fought one of their fiercest battles of the Vietnam War. The battle saw D Company\, 6th Battalion\, Royal Australian Regiment\, face an enemy force of over 2\,000. Heavily outnumbered\, D Company held fast for four hours\, supported by accurate artillery fire from Nui Dat\, before reinforcements arrived. The battle saw 18 killed\, and was the largest loss of life on a single day for the Australians. \nIn 1969\, D Company returned to Long Tan to erect a memorial cross and commemorate the battle. Over time\, this day became synonymous with all those who served and died in the Vietnam War. In 1987\, then Prime Minister Bob Hawke made this official\, announcing that Long Tan Day would now be known as Vietnam Veterans’ Day. \nWe continue to honour the service and sacrifice of all Vietnam veterans on this day. Approximately 60\,000 Australians served in the Vietnam War. Of these\, 3\,000 were wounded\, and 521 were killed. \nThis service is organised by the Victorian branch of the Vietnam Veterans Association. All are welcome to attend and join in remembering our Vietnam Veterans. \nShrine Representative\nShrine Governor Commander Priya Chandra RAN \n  \nEvent Details\nDate:\nSunday\, 18 August 2024 11:00 am to 12:00 pm\nLocation:\nSecond World War Forecourt\, Shrine of Remembrance \, Birdwood Avenue\, Mebourne\, VIC 3001\nDetails:\nAdmission is free.\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/vietnam-veterans-day-commemoration/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240815T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240815T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240622T062143Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T062529Z
UID:13409-1723716000-1723741200@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Recovering the Past
DESCRIPTION:This unique photographic exhibition unites two distinct groups of men separated by a century\, connected by conflict and the art of photo montage. \n \nThe first group comprises the men of the Australian Imperial Force (AIF) who battled in Flanders during the Great War’s most harrowing encounters. The second group consists of Belgian men engaged in ongoing bomb disposal efforts on those same former battlefields today. \nDrawing inspiration from Australian cultural and artistic figures like photographer Frank Hurley and artist Will Longstaff\, artist Ian Alderman embarks on a philosophical journey exploring the enduring repercussions of human conflict—legacies that persist long after the cessation of gunfire. \nImages are accompanied by poignant quotes sourced from Australia’s Archives\, laying bare the plight of Australia’s war widows\, grieving mothers and traumatised returning soldiers. \n30 March – 29 September 2024
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/recovering-the-past/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240813T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240813T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240622T064951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240622T064951Z
UID:13429-1723543200-1723568400@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Designing Remembrance - Alternate visions for Victoria's war memorial
DESCRIPTION: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. \n \nExplore the entries of the 1921 War Memorial design competition\, each a testament to the social and political tapestry of that time. From grand monuments to humble sanctuaries\, you’ll discover the different visions that once competed for a place in the heart of Victoria. Reflect on the questions that challenged Victorians of yesteryear: should a memorial honour the past or herald the future? Should it be grandiose or modest\, solemn or hopeful? Decide for yourself whether the Shrine of Remembrance was the best choice for the National War Memorial of Victoria. \nOffering a behind-the-scenes glimpse into the past\, visitors can examine detailed plans\, conceptual drawings and correspondence\, and eavesdrop on conversations between designers and builders from the 1920s\, gaining insight into the creative process behind the Shrine’s inception. \nAs we celebrate the Shrine’s 90th anniversary\, this exhibition serves as a poignant reflection on the roads not taken. Join us in rediscovering the untold stories behind the designs that paved the way for the enduring legacy of the Shrine of Remembrance. \n13 August 2024 – August 2025
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/designing-remembrance-alternate-visions-for-victorias-war-memorial/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T130000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240811T140000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240723T052727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240723T052727Z
UID:13555-1723381200-1723384800@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Commemoration of 110 years since the 4th Light Horse Regiment was first formed
DESCRIPTION:4th Light Horse Regiment Memorial Association Including 4th Light Horse Regiment Association 1914 – 1919 \n \nIn conjunction with the 4/19 Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment Association Inc. \nSunday 11th August 2024 1.00pm for 1.30pm start \nAt the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance\, we will be holding an afternoon to commemorate 110 years since the 4th Light Horse Regiment was first formed\, at Broadmeadows\, as the Divisional Cavalry for the First Australian Imperial Forces\, WW1. \nSpeakers will be:\nMrs Susan Meyer (President\, 4th LHRMA and Gen. Sir Harry Chauvel Foundation Ambassador) to welcome attendees and introductions. \nDr David Holloway\, OAM\, who will provide a brief overview of the 4LHR\, his own friendships with the old boys and his historical work to document the Regiment and its descendant units. \nHon. Murray Thompson\, OAM The 4LHR ‘Endure and Fight’ the Regiment’s well-chosen motto. Murray will present an overview of the 4LHR 1914 – 1919. \nHon. Dr. Sharman Stone ‘The 4LHR on the Western Front’. Sharman will give an overview of the 4th Light Horse Regiment as it was engaged 1916-1918\, including the Bawden family stories. \nMr Lindsay Burke\, Vice President 4/19 Prince of Wales LHR Association. Lindsay will speak on the historic links between the current 4/19 POW LH Regiment Association and the 4th Light Horse Regiment of WW1. \nMr Peter McWilliam\, Secretary 4th LHRMA with closing comments and thanks \nTo end the afternoon’s activities:\nMrs Brenda Mansfield to recite The Ode\, then Mr John Mansfield\, Vice President and our official Bugler for ‘The Last Post’ followed by one minute silence and “The Rouse”. \nLIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE\, at $10 p.p. \nFor bookings\, please use this TRY-Booking LINK: https://www.trybooking.com/CTCWI\nOr contact Mrs Susan Meyer 0426 202 119 fourlighthorse@gmail.com for assistance \n  \n4th Light Horse Regiment Memorial Association\nIncluding 4th Light Horse Regiment Association 1914 – 1919\nemail: fourlighthorse@gmail.com\nPatron: Dr David Holloway OAM – President: Susan Meyer\nESTABLISHED 1919. RECOGNISED AS THE OLDEST MILITARY ASSOCIATION IN AUSTRALIA
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/commemoration-of-110-years-since-the-4th-light-horse-regiment-was-first-formed/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240810T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240810T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240720T101004Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240720T101059Z
UID:13544-1723287600-1723291200@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial Commemorative Service – Lemnos Square
DESCRIPTION:Annual Commemorative Event at Lemnos Square. \n \n  \nWe have had many services over the years since the official unveiling in 2015. Many dignitaries from here and abroad have visited our Memorial and paid their respects\, including the former Chief of the Hellenic National Defence General Staff\, General Konstantinos Floros. He was present when then Councillor Bernadene Voss\, as the Mayor of the City of Port Phillip\, announced the formal naming of the Reserve on which our Memorial is located\, “Lemnos Square”. \nThis bronze Memorial\, of a nurse protecting a weary soldier\, was sculpted by renowned artist Peter Corlett OAM. It recognizes the important role of the Greek island of Lemnos in Australia’s ANZAC story and is dedicated to the Australian nurses and soldiers who served there during the Gallipoli Campaign in 1915; to the 148 Australian soldiers who remain buried there; and to the local community who supported them. \nOur 2024 Commemorative Service at Lemnos Square will include an address\, a wreath-laying ceremony\, the national anthems of Greece and Australia and the reciting of the Ode. \nThis year’s address will delivered by Captain Ryan Curtis\, a descendent of Warrant Officer Archibald Monk of the 3rd Australian General Hospital who served on Lemnos during the Gallipoli campaign. \nYou can also purchase a copy of ‘Lemnos Gallipoli Revealed’ or ‘Grecian Adventure’ – both authored by Jim Claven – which you will be able to collect at the conclusion of the commemorative service and then gift to a school or organisation to continue educating the wider community about the Hellenic connection to the Anzac story. \n  \nPlease email me at lee.tarlamis@hotmail.com to advise of your attendance by Monday 5 August 2024 \nYours sincerely \nLee Tarlamis OAM MP\nPresident \nLemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/lemnos-gallipoli-memorial-commemorative-service-lemnos-square/
LOCATION:Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial\, Foote St\, Albert Park\, Victoria\, 3206\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T094500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240808T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240712T043615Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T043615Z
UID:13503-1723110300-1723118400@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:2024 Monash Commemorative Service
DESCRIPTION:Mr. James Rosenberg\, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation\, invites you to the annual General Sir John Monash Commemorative Service\, to be held Thursday 8th August 2024\, at 9.45 am. \n \nFollowing the service\, we will host a Morning Tea from 11:15am to Midday. This is a wonderful opportunity to reflect\, connect\, and honour Sir John Monash’s enduring legacy in the heart of Melbourne. \nDress Code: Lounge Suit or equivalent\nMedals and Decorations: Large Medals and Decorations are encouraged
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/2024-monash-commemorative-service/
LOCATION:The Legislative Assembly Chamber\, Parliament House\, Spring Street\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240803T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240803T123000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240712T035951Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240712T035951Z
UID:13500-1722681000-1722688200@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:The Miracle of D-Day\, 6 June 1944
DESCRIPTION:A Public Lecture by Noel Phelan. \n \n\nThis year we commemorate the 80th anniversary of D-Day\, the Allied landings in Normandy on 6 June 1944. Operation Overlord was the greatest amphibious assault in history\, a crucial turning point of World War II\, and a miracle of planning\, logistics\, coordination and supply. In this detailed lecture\, Noel Phelan will cover:\n⇨ decisions by Churchill\, Roosevelt and Stalin\n⇨ strategies by both Eisenhower and Rommel\n⇨ complex and detailed planning involving hundreds of thousands of men and their equipment\n⇨ myriad of German defences\n⇨ deception and confusion of the Germans involving Patton\n⇨ clever design of much military equipment\n⇨ construction of an artificial harbour\n⇨ scuttling of 70 ships to form a breakwater\n⇨ towing and sinking of 210 Phoenix caissons to also form a breakwater\n⇨ logistics to land the men and their equipment\n⇨ aerial support of 1\,000 heavy bombers and fighters\n⇨ naval support of 28 battleships and 56 destroyers\n⇨ industrial might of America to build 1\,700 Liberty ships and masses of other military equipment \n\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\, 3 August 2024\, 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\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\n\n\n\nNoel Phelan’s first career was as a science and mathematics teacher. He then moved into IT with IBM as a systems engineer and spent 25 years in various technical and management positions. \nHe has been a volunteer guide at the Maritime Museum for over 15 years. Noel was the team leader of the speakers for many years. \nNoel is a Past President of the Northbridge Rotary club. He spent many years as sailing captain of his sailing club. He also spent several years with Marine Rescue and the Rural Fire Service. \nNoel is also a volunteer at the Naval Historical Society where he has developed three Navy harbour cruises. He has also organised a speaker’s program for the Navy Historical Society where the presentations are delivered by Zoom to the 500 members around Australia. \nHe fulfilled a boyhood dream to fly a WW II fighter by flying a SPITFIRE at The Imperial War Museum at Duxford in the UK recently. \n\n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-miracle-of-d-day-6-june-1944/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240728T223000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240729T003000
DTSTAMP:20260917T020725
CREATED:20240701T054451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240701T054451Z
UID:13490-1722205800-1722213000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Australian Olympians during the First World War.
DESCRIPTION:During the Summer Olympics\, the Sir John Monash Centre invites you to attend a presentation on Sunday 28 July 2024\, dedicated to the history of Australian Olympic athletes who served in the First World War. \n \n \nIn Australia during the First World War\, a major campaign to enlist sportsmen was fuelled by the strong belief that playing sport developed specific skills and qualities that young men could use on the battlefield. \nAs a result\, in the early months of the war\, thousands of Australians who had excelled in sports enlisted. \nDuring this seminar given by local historian\, Sylvestre Bresson\, you will discover the story of several Australian Olympians whose defining qualities of courage and tenacity were put to the test during the First World War. \nThe presentation will be given free of charge and in French on Sunday 28 July 2024 from 2.30pm. Book your place now! \nDuring this conference in French you will discover the story of several Australian Olympians whose courage and tenacity were put to the test during the First World War. \nPresented by: Sylvestre Bresson\, WW1 battlefield historian. \nPlaces are free of charge and limited.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/australian-olympians-during-the-first-world-war/
LOCATION:The Sir John Monash Centre\, Route de Villers Bretonneux\, 80800 Fouilloy\, Somme\, France
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240719T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240719T180000
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SUMMARY:Sectarian Riot? Coverup?
DESCRIPTION:The literature of the Battle of Fromelles 1916 \n \nSpeaker: Major General (Ret’d) Michael O’Brien CSC\, MDA\, BSc (Mil) \nAustralia’s disastrous Battle of Fromelles has generated a large volume of literature over the last 100 years. It has caused a riotous assembly in Bendigo and accusations of a coverup. Mike will review the writings from his intimate experience with the twenty-first century re-burial and identification of Australia’s lost soldiers from this battle.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/sectarian-riot-coverup/
LOCATION:Tonic House\, 386 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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