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SUMMARY:As Told By The Boys Who Fed Me Apples
DESCRIPTION:Discover the extraordinary true story of Sandy\, the only Australian war horse to return home from the First World War\, in this stirring theatrical performance. \n\nOf the 136\,000 horses sent overseas\, none were allowed to come back\, except Sandy. Belonging to Major General William Throsby Bridges\, his survival was ensured by his master’s dying wish and the devotion of the men who cared for him. \nTold through the voices of those who fed\, rode and tended him\, As Told By The Boys Who Fed Me Apples brings to life Sandy’s epic journey across Gallipoli\, France and Egypt\, and his remarkable return to Australia against all odds. \n\n  \nBlending history and live performance\, this moving play celebrates mateship\, sacrifice and the enduring bond between soldiers and their horses. \nAfter the performance\, join us on the Shrine Forecourt for a moving Last Post Service marking War Animal Remembrance Day. \nBook now(opens in a new window) \n\nEvent Details\nDate:\nSunday 22 February 2026 3:00 pm to 4:10 pm\nLocation:\nAuditorium\,\nPrice:\n$15 – $20\nDetails:\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible.\nPerformance details\nRunning time: 70 minutes\, no interval \nContent Warning: This performance contains sounds of gunfire and explosions\, depictions of violence against animals and portrayals of injuries and wounds. Viewer discretion is advised. \n\n\n“A remarkable and unexpected slice of Australia’s military history\, the show was beautifully staged and stirringly performed. I found myself in tears by the end.” \nBackstreet Brisbane\, 2024\n\n\n“The actors communicate the fear and horrors of the journeys and battles\, and build a real sense of the loving and trusting relationship established between each of the ‘boys’ and their horse. There is so much to highlight from this excellent production—particularly the soundscape\, acting\, and production design/direction. The soundscape is superb; evocative\, and absolutely interwoven with the spoken word and movement.” \nCatherine Lawrence\, Creative Futures\, 2024\nCreative Team\nWriter: R. Johns \nProducer: Lachlan Driscoll \nDirector & Designer: Lachlan Driscoll \nDramaturg: Helen Strube \nMovement Consultant: Sara Jane Aistrope \nCast: Robert Wainwright and Connor Scoble \n\n  \nBook now
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/as-told-by-the-boys-who-fed-me-apples/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260219T170000
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SUMMARY:Camouflage - Exhibition - Last Days
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of camouflage and uncover its surprising history.\nSee how nature has inspired military disguise—from animal patterns to clever tricks of deception. Explore real camouflage uniforms\, historical objects\, and rotating artworks by well-known artists. Follow the evolution of camouflage from the First World War to today and learn how it reflects changing military strategies\, culture\, and creativity. Uncover the science and artistry behind concealment and deception\, and explore its role in Australian military history. \nWhether you’re a history lover\, artist\, designer\, or simply curious\, this exhibition offers something for everyone—including families and children. Step into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. \nFree entry.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/camouflage-exhibition-5/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Shrine of Remembrance":MAILTO:reception@shrine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
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SUMMARY:Code of Silence - How Australian Women Helped Win the War - Speaker: Diana Thorp
DESCRIPTION:The compelling and as-yet-untold story of the Australian women whose secret work helped to end World War II. \n \n \nMany swore they would keep their covert roles hidden\, even from their families. Eighty years later\, their intriguing stories are starting to emerge. \nAs World War II climbed to its crescendo in the Asia-Pacific\, the Australian government called in a new weapon: women. Within this female arsenal was a top-secret group focused on signals intelligence. \nThese young women\, many just teens\, were soon dotted across Australia\, working in discreet locations – from an outback bunker disguised as a farmhouse to a Melbourne apartment block\, from the garage of a Brisbane manor to a Perth girls’ school. As war inched closer to home\, they became our secret weapon\, intercepting enemy messages and passing intelligence between local networks and allies across the globe\, from Bletchley Park to the United States and across the Asia-Pacific. Some information was so sensitive it was burned to ensure its security. Their covert work helped the Allies win the pivotal battles of the Coral Sea and Midway\, and plot the assassination of the Japanese commander behind the Pearl Harbour bombings. \nWhen war ended\, the women rejoiced. Demobilised and reminded of their oaths of secrecy\, they returned to civilian lives. Some followed careers\, others married and raised families. Their service remained hidden – until recently. \nThis is not just an extraordinary war story\, but a coming-of-age tale for the nation and its women. It brings to life a new Anzac\, neither male nor bloodied from battle. It is time to write these remarkable women back into our history\, where they belong. \n \nThe Presenter: Diana Thorp \n \nDiana Thorp has scaled a pyramid\, excavated a Bronze Age palace and been threatened by a deadly war spy. She also wrote a thesis on forgotten women that almost included a sealed section\, all in pursuit of a good story. A journalist\, historian and teacher\, Diana has worked for The Australian\, including its weekend magazine\, and The Times in London. She has studied Australian history\, with a focus on gender\, at Macquarie University\, and ancient Egyptian literature at Monash University. After lecturing in journalism for many years\, her passion for history inspired her to become a teacher\, and she works at a Melbourne girls’ school. Her work appears widely in Australia and beyond\, and her feature article on Australian World War II spy Nancy Wake\, whose wartime story was then little known\, inspired her interest in this covert field. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/code-of-silence-how-australian-women-helped-win-the-war-speaker-diana-thorp/
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:20260215T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T160000
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SUMMARY:Book talk: Survival in Singapore
DESCRIPTION:On a pitch-black night in September 1943\, an Australian commando unit launched a daring raid on Singapore Harbour\, sinking and damaging Japanese ships in what became known as Operation Jaywick. While the mission passed into legend\, it sparked a brutal crackdown by Japan’s military police. \nIn Survival in Singapore\, Tom Trumble uncovers the extraordinary human stories that followed. From a courageous schoolteacher smuggling aid into Changi Prison to a diplomat who endured shipwreck\, the book explores survival against impossible odds and the choices that shaped lives in wartime Singapore. \nAfter the talk\, share in a light afternoon tea before gathering on the Shrine Forecourt for a moving Last Post Service  commemorating the Fall of Singapore. \nCopies of Survival in Singapore will be available for purchase at the event. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nDate:\nSunday 15 February 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nLocation:\nAuditorium\,\nPrice:\n$10\nDetails:\n\n\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/book-talk-survival-in-singapore/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Shrine of Remembrance":MAILTO:reception@shrine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T113000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T130000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
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SUMMARY:The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War memorial
DESCRIPTION:The Trustees of The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial extend an invitation to attend the 22nd Anniversary Service\non Sunday 08 February 2026 at 11:30 am \nWreath/book registration at 11:00 am \nTo be held at The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War memorial\nThe First Military Memorial of National Significance\,\nCnr Wendouree Parade and Carlton Street\, Lake Wendouree \nGuest Speaker:\nHis Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC CVO DSC (Retd) Patron of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial \nMaster of Ceremonies: Bruce Roberts\, WIN TV\nMusic is courtesy of: The Australian Army Band Melbourne\nDress: Business Dress or Service Uniform\nMedals and Decorations: Medals and Decorations can be worn \nWreath Laying: A Wreath can be laid or alternatively a book may be gifted in\nlieu. Books gifted will be donated to local schools. \nRSVP not required
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/14549/
LOCATION:The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War memorial\, Ballarat Botanical Gardens\, 1A Carlton St\, Lake Wendouree\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260207T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260207T113000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
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SUMMARY:Fumbling A Victory
DESCRIPTION:The British Army at Long Island\, New York\, 1776\n\n \n\nA Public Lecture by Robert Muscat\n\n\nThe British withdrawal from Boston in early 1776 sparked numerous celebrations across the northern colonies and in Congress. Many thought it would lead to a new round of negotiations with London to secure more favourable liberties. However\, John Adams and General George Washington were more committed to the cause and began preparations to meet British General Sir William Howe’s next target − New York. Howe\, while regrouping in Halifax\, was in correspondence with Lord Germain\, Secretary of State for America\, on the strategic importance of New York because of its safe and deep harbour\, large Loyalist population\, location as gateway to Canada via the Hudson valley and its mercantile infrastructure. By late August 1776\, Howe amassed an army of 32\,000 men and a flotilla numbering 400 ships with the intent of capturing Long Island and then staging an invasion of New York Island (Manhattan). The battle which ensued was perfectly executed and the British convincingly defeated the American defenders\, but Howe’s reluctance to complete the victory and possibly end the rebellion would be hotly debated from his time up to the present. In the battle’s aftermath\, American General Israel Putnam was prompted to remark “Howe is either our friend or no general.” \n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this lecture. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nRobert Muscat is President of the Military History Society of New South Wales. He holds two masters degrees in Education and is currently the principal of a high school in western Sydney. Robert is a former rifleman in the Australian Army Reserve and has spoken and written about military history in various forums\, including in the Society’s lecture program and magazine\, Reconnaissance. In August 2017 he gave a lecture to the Society on the Saratoga Campaign of the American Revolutionary War which was published as an article in the Autumn 2019 Issue of Reconnaissance. Robert’s last Society lecture was about the Korean War Battle of Maryang-San. \n\n\n\n\n\nLecture Time & Venue\n\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 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\nRSVP\n\n\n\n\nOur Venue – Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\n\n\nThe current venue for The Military History Society of New South Wales lecture program will be the Auditorium at the Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\, 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 will be opening its doors at 10:00AM sharp.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fumbling-a-victory/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260202T170000
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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-6/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
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SUMMARY:HERstory
DESCRIPTION:Remembering Australia’s Military Women \nIn HERstory\, artist Carla Edwards honours the women who have served in Australia’s military forces\, past and present. What began in 2022 as a small portrait project on the NSW Central Coast has grown into a remarkable national undertaking. Travelling more than 120\,000 kilometres across five states and one territory\, Carla has photographed and interviewed over 200 women who have served in war and peace—from trailblazers in the early women’s services to today’s integrated Army\, Navy and Air Force. \nThis exhibition shines a light on women based in Victoria\, sharing their stories of service\, courage and contribution from 1942 to the present day. Through powerful portraits and personal reflections\, HERstory pays tribute to the strength\, resilience and legacy of Australia’s military women—those whose stories have too often gone untold. \nGalleries of Remembrance\nFree entry
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/herstory-3/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Shrine of Remembrance":MAILTO:reception@shrine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260122T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260122T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20260107T103007Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260107T103007Z
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SUMMARY:Kokoda Trek Online Information Session
DESCRIPTION:David Howell owner of Kokoda Historical\, will discuss trekking Kokoda in 2026.\nHey there! Join us for the Kokoda 2026 Online Information Session on Thursday\, January 22\, 2026 at 7:00 PM (Australia/Sydney time). Whether 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.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/kokoda-trek-online-information-session/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251219T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251219T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20250409T101635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T101635Z
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SUMMARY:Camouflage - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of camouflage and uncover its surprising history.\nSee how nature has inspired military disguise—from animal patterns to clever tricks of deception. Explore real camouflage uniforms\, historical objects\, and rotating artworks by well-known artists. Follow the evolution of camouflage from the First World War to today and learn how it reflects changing military strategies\, culture\, and creativity. Uncover the science and artistry behind concealment and deception\, and explore its role in Australian military history. \nWhether you’re a history lover\, artist\, designer\, or simply curious\, this exhibition offers something for everyone—including families and children. Step into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. \nFree entry.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/camouflage-exhibition-6/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Shrine of Remembrance":MAILTO:reception@shrine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251206T103000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
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SUMMARY:Anzac Guerillas in Yugoslavia's Anti-Nazi Resistance
DESCRIPTION:This lecture will discuss a group of Second World War Australian servicemen who performed the bulk of their service in Yugoslavia. \n \n \nCaptured in Greece in 1941\, they escaped in transit to occupied Yugoslavia and became embroiled in the war of resistance against Axis occupation. And later\, in the civil war between the two resistance factions\, the Partisans and the Četniks. Several of these Australians were later recruited as agents of Special Operations Executive (SOE) and\, in the assessment of the speaker\, provided the most accurate intelligence of any Allied sources from that theatre\, save Ultra. \nSpeaker – Edmund Goldrick\nEdmund Goldrick is a historian and bookseller from Canberra. He has lived in the UK\, Germany\, and Slovenia\, and in 2020 was hired as co-author and researcher for Neil Churches’ The Greatest Escape\, an account of the hundred man breakout from Stalag XVIII D. This research led him to uncover the accounts that formed the basis of his recently released book Anzac Guerrillas (Hachette Australia\, 2025). \nLECTURE TIME AND VENUE: 10:30AM Saturday 6 December 2025 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
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/anzac-guerillas-in-yugoslavias-anti-nazi-resistance/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
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LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T042043Z
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SUMMARY:HERstory
DESCRIPTION:Remembering Australia’s Military Women \nIn HERstory\, artist Carla Edwards honours the women who have served in Australia’s military forces\, past and present. What began in 2022 as a small portrait project on the NSW Central Coast has grown into a remarkable national undertaking. Travelling more than 120\,000 kilometres across five states and one territory\, Carla has photographed and interviewed over 200 women who have served in war and peace—from trailblazers in the early women’s services to today’s integrated Army\, Navy and Air Force. \nThis exhibition shines a light on women based in Victoria\, sharing their stories of service\, courage and contribution from 1942 to the present day. Through powerful portraits and personal reflections\, HERstory pays tribute to the strength\, resilience and legacy of Australia’s military women—those whose stories have too often gone untold. \nGalleries of Remembrance\nFree entry
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/herstory-2/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Shrine of Remembrance":MAILTO:reception@shrine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T210000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20251108T023224Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251108T023224Z
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SUMMARY:Kokoda 2026 Online Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Hey there! Join us for the Kokoda 2026 Online Information Session on November 27\, 2025 at 7:00 PM (Australia/Sydney time). Whether 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.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/kokoda-2026-online-information-session/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20250907T054346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250907T054419Z
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SUMMARY:Chief of Army History Conference 2025
DESCRIPTION:Mastering the Army Profession\nAn analysis of how Army has endeavoured to master the profession of arms throughout its history aimed at raising Army’s capability by addressing culture\, ethics\, discipline\, professionalism\, organisational structure and education and training. \nArmy confronts a range of challenges as it prepares itself for the complex strategic environment that it currently faces. To best position Army to meet these challenges\, it needs to ensure that Soldiers at all levels\, from senior leadership to Private\, proactively embrace the mastery of their profession. \nChief of Army History Conference 2025 will analyse how Army has reviewed its profession in the past\, learnt from it and implemented strategies for improvement and development. \nRead a message from Chief of Army Lieutenant General Simon Stuart. \n  \nFind your tickets for in person or online here.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/chief-of-army-history-conference-2025/
LOCATION:Parliament House\, Parliament Drive Canberra\, ACT 2600\, Canberra\, ACT\, 2600\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251117T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251117T140000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
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SUMMARY:Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Annual Luncheon
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to attend the Annual Luncheon at Angliss Restaurant 550 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne at 12-00 pm for 12-30pmDress: Lounge Suit/Jacket and Tie\n(no medals or decorations)\nLadies: Day Dress\nThe cost of this function is $45 per person and includes pre-lunch drinks and table wines \nBook early to avoid disappointment. Bookings close on Monday 10th November 2025\nPlease advise attendance as below either by email or post. \n\nSecretary\, RUSI VIC\, PO Box 393\, Melbourne VIC 3001 \nAny queries contact the office by email: secretary@rusivic.org.au  \nRUSI VIC ANNUAL LUNCHEON – Monday 17th  November\, 2025 \nNAME (Please Print):   …………………………………………………………… \nI WILL BE ACCOMPANIED BY:…………………………………………………….. \nTEL NO:           ……………………………………. \nA Cheque for $       is enclosed/Bank deposit of $         has been made. \nBank details \nBank:                Defence Bank \nAccount Name: Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Inc \nBSB:                833 205 \nA/c Number:      2070 5571. \nIf paying through the bank\, please include your surname. \n  \n  \nPlease advise any dietary requirements.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/royal-united-services-institute-of-victoria-annual-luncheon-4/
LOCATION:William Angliss Institute Restaurant\, 550 Little Lonsdale Street\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251116T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251116T120000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20251026T024546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T024706Z
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SUMMARY:HMAS Goorangai Service
DESCRIPTION:HMAS Goorangai Service \n \n  \nLearn more about HMAS Goorangai by clicking here.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/hmas-goorangai-service/
LOCATION:Ocean view reserve\, Hesse Streets\, Queenscliff\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20250820T034650Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250820T040050Z
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SUMMARY:Borneo – The Last Campaign with Michael Veitch
DESCRIPTION:Wednesday 12 November 2025 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Standard Time) \n \n \nThe presentation \nBorneo – The Last Campaign \nBorneo: The Last Campaign tells the story of Operation OBOE\, the massive\, three-pronged assault on the vast Japanese-held island of Borneo in 1945. It was one of the largest amphibious invasions of the entire war\, and a virtually all-Australian operation. \nOver the final twelve weeks of World War Two\, the 1st Australian Army Corps chased down and fought the remnants of the Japanese army over burning oil fields\, up languid tropical rivers\, along leech-ridden jungle tracks and across endless hills\, valleys and ridges. Far from being the easy ‘mopping-up’ the men had been told to expect\, Borneo turned out to be as savage as anything the Aussies had hitherto encountered in the Pacific\, as the Japanese – despite the inevitability of their defeat – continued fighting with fanaticism\, tenacity and shocking brutality. \nImmensely complex but brilliantly planned\, OBOE called for Australia’s two most famous Infantry Divisions – the 7th and 9th – to storm ashore at three separate landing areas supported by US and Australian naval forces and local Dyak guerrilla fighters. Their objectives were to secure Borneo’s oil facilities and liberate its long-suffering people. \nAlthough now largely forgotten\, as well as mired in the controversy that it had little effect on the overall outcome of the war\, the skill\, bravery and determination showed by the average Australian soldier on Borneo – many of whom were fighting their one and only battle of the war – is beyond question. OBOE involved more than 70\,000 Australian military personnel\, of which over 2000 became casualties\, with nearly 600 killed. It was also where the two final Australian Victoria Crosses of the war were won\, as well as literally dozens of other awards for bravery. \nOBOE was superbly executed\, achieved all of its objectives\, and was the very last sustained Allied action of World War Two. \nDrawing on a myriad of firsthand sources and interviews with the two last surviving veterans\, Borneo: The Last Campaign examines the lead-up\, the landings and the campaign itself in never-before published detail. \n \nThe Presenter: Michael Veitch \nMichael Veitch is well known as an author\, actor and former ABC television and radio presenter. His books include the critically acclaimed accounts of Australian airmen in World War II\, 44 Days\, Heroes of the Skies\, Fly\, Flak\, Barney Greatrex\, Turning Point\, The Battle of the Bismarck Sea and Australia’s Secret Army. He lives in the Yarra Valley\, outside Melbourne. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/borneo-the-last-campaign-with-michael-veitch/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251112T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20251107T044042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251107T044042Z
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SUMMARY:Book Launch: Code of Silence by Diana Thorp
DESCRIPTION:Please join us to launch the publication of Code of Silence: How Australian Women Helped Win the War\, featuring author Diana Thorp in conversation with Professor Clare Wright. \n \nEighty years after the end of World War II\, intriguing stories of the crucial contributions of women on the Australian home front are emerging. \nAs war climbed to a crescendo in the Asia-Pacific\, the Australian government called in a new weapon: women. Within this female arsenal was a group so significant that the women who bravely assumed these roles were sworn to secrecy – a vow that was to outlive the war. \nAs war inched closer to home\, they became a secret weapon\, intercepting enemy messages and passing intelligence between local networks and allies across the globe\, from Bletchley Park to the United States and across the Asia-Pacific. Some information was so sensitive it was burned to ensure its security. \nThey were among the thousands of women\, many still teenagers\, who stepped up to join the army\, the navy and the air force during the war\, taking on unprecedented roles during an international crisis. Victory attained\, they demobilised and returned home. Secret work or not\, their roles have remained largely untold. Until now. \nThis is not just an extraordinary war story\, but a coming-of-age tale for the nation and its women. It is time to write these remarkable women back into our history\, where they belong. \nAbout the author \nDiana Thorp has scaled a pyramid\, excavated a Bronze Age palace and been threatened by a deadly war spy. She also wrote a thesis on forgotten women that almost included a sealed section\, all in pursuit of a good story. A journalist\, historian and teacher\, Diana has worked for The Australian\, including its weekend magazine\, and The Times in London. She has studied Australian history\, with a focus on gender\, at Macquarie University\, and ancient Egyptian literature at Monash University. After lecturing in journalism for many years\, her passion for history inspired her to become a teacher\, and she works at a Melbourne girls’ school. Her work appears widely in Australia and beyond\, and her feature article on Australian World War II spy Nancy Wake\, whose wartime story was then little known\, inspired her interest in this covert field. \nHousekeeping\nRefreshments will be served from 6pm – 6.30pm when the speakers will commence. \nThis event can be attended in-person or online via Zoom. \nAn automated confirmation email is sent to your email address when you book. If this email doesn’t turn up in your inbox please check your Spam or Junk Mail folders. Don’t worry if you cannot find it – there will be a list of names at the door so you will be able to gain entry without your ticket. \nThe RHSV Gallery Downstairs is an accessible venue.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/book-launch-code-of-silence-by-diana-thorp/
LOCATION:Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, 239 A'beckett St\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T190000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20251025T090151Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T090305Z
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SUMMARY:Peter FitzSimons: The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop
DESCRIPTION:Join us this Remembrance Day as bestselling author Peter FitzSimons shares the extraordinary story of a doctor whose courage and leadership became a lifeline for thousands on the infamous Thai–Burma Railway. \nYoung Australian surgeon Edward “Weary” Dunlop was commissioned as a captain in the Australian Army Medical Corps and later sent to Java. At a hospital in Bandoeng\, the Japanese were ready to murder the bedridden when Weary put his body in front of the bayonets. From that moment\, his leadership and selflessness became legend. \nIn the prisoner-of-war camps\, disease\, starvation and relentless forced labour claimed thousands of lives. With little to no medical supplies and under extreme physical pressure\, Weary took risks and beatings to defy the Japanese and keep his men alive. \nIn his new book The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop\, Peter FitzSimons uncovers how this gentle giant’s courageous leadership and calm endurance became a beacon of hope to the POWs under his command. \nCopies of the book will be available for purchase with the opportunity to have them signed by Peter FitzSimons after the talk. \n  \nAbout the author \nPeter FitzSimons AM is Australia’s bestselling non-fiction writer\, and for the past 39 years has also been a journalist and columnist with the Sydney Morning Herald and the Sun Herald. \nHe is the author of a number of highly successful books\, including Breaker Morant\, Burke and Wills\, Monash’s Masterpiece\, Kokoda\, Ned Kelly and Gallipoli\, as well as biographies of such notable Australians as Sir Douglas Mawson\, Nancy Wake and John Eales. His passion is to tell Australian stories\, our own stories: of great men and women\, of stirring events in our history. \nThis event is free for Shrine Friends and volunteers. \nEvent Details\n\nDate: Tuesday 11 November 2025 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm\nLocation: Auditorium \,\nPrice: $15\nDetails: This venue is wheelchair accessible.\n\n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/peter-fitzsimons-the-courageous-life-of-weary-dunlop/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T170000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20251024T085019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T085019Z
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SUMMARY:Pipeclay Club 2025 AGM online only
DESCRIPTION:TAKE NOTICE that a General Meeting of the Association will be held online at 5.00 pm on Tuesday 11th of November 2025. \nAGENDA\n\nAttendance\nApologies\nMinutes of previous meeting\nPresident’s Report – LTCOL M Buckridge\nSecretary’s Report – SBLT S Lake\nTreasurer’s Report – SBLT S Lake\nResolutions\nElections:\n\nPresident\nVice President\nSecretary\nTreasurer\nCommittee (up to 3)\n\n\nOther Appointments:\n\nAccountant\nAuditor\nHonorary Solicitor\nArchivist\nHistorian\nWebmaster / Editor\n\n\nDate of Next Meeting\nClose of Meeting\nOpen Discussion\n\nAGM Documents: \n\nConsent of Nominee Form – to be received by 5pm Friday 7th November 2025\nProxy Form – to be received by 5pm Friday 7th November 2025
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/pipeclay-club-2025-agm-online-only/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251109T163000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251109T180000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033133
CREATED:20250921T120346Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250921T120346Z
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SUMMARY:Commemoration in Concert
DESCRIPTION:Experience an unforgettable evening of music and reflection at the Shrine of Remembrance. \nFeaturing the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra Chorus and the Royal Australian Navy Band\, this special twilight concert honours Remembrance Day through stirring performances of wartime classics and songs of reflection. \nStart your evening with a moving Last Post Service at 4.45pm\, before the music begins at 5pm. Bring your family\, take a seat\, and experience commemoration in a powerful new way. \nEvent details: \n\nThe concert is free and will be held outdoors on the Shrine’s Second World War Memorial Forecourt.\nFree seating is available on a first-come\, first-served basis\nLast Post Service: 4.45pm–5.00pm\nConcert: 5.00pm–5.45pm\nPlease stay tuned to our social media for any updates\, including weather conditions\, that may affect this event.\n\nSunday 9 November 2025 4:45 pm to 5:45 pm \nThis venue is wheelchair accessible. \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/commemoration-in-concert/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251105T150000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033134
CREATED:20251025T073118Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251025T073118Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The Search for Australia’s Second World War Missing
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling webinar revealing the race to locate and recover Australia’s missing service personnel from the Second World War. \nEighty years after the war’s end\, thousands of fallen Australians remain unaccounted for in the Asia–Pacific. In places like Papua New Guinea\, extreme heat is rapidly degrading remains making recovery harder with each passing year. \nIn this webinar\, Officer Commanding Global Investigations with the Army’s Unrecovered War Casualties Unit Major Cameron Clarke will explore the geographical\, environmental and historical factors that make operations in this region especially demanding and how they differ from First World War recoveries. \nFrom dense jungle terrain to the ongoing impact of war on local communities\, learn why each mission demands a specialised approach and how advances in science are helping reconnect families with loved ones lost in battle. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nDate:\nWednesday 5 November 2025 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm\nLocation:\nOnline\,\nDetails:\n\n\nAdmission is free.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/webinar-the-search-for-australias-second-world-war-missing/
LOCATION:Online
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251102T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251102T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033134
CREATED:20241126T063521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241126T063521Z
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SUMMARY:Last days - 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/last-days-taste-of-combat-the-evolution-of-military-food/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T113000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033134
CREATED:20251024T042356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251024T054823Z
UID:14439-1761993000-1761996600@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Guerillas of Tanganyika: WW1 campaign in German East Africa
DESCRIPTION:World War I is considered the first global war\, fought on multiple continents. In 1914 Germany embarked on a number of battles and guerrilla actions across the territory of German East Africa that would continue for the duration of the war. An often-forgotten campaign\, it was fought on limited resources with the aim of diverting troops and materials which would otherwise have been deployed in Europe. This was the only German theatre where the Germans were not beaten and were still fighting at the armistice on 11 November 1918. \nSpeaker – Lieutenant Colonel (retd) Rod Cooke\nRod has an extensive background in leadership and management in the Army\, business and the not-for-profit sector including several positions of CEO. Rod is active in the community and has significant not-for-profit and community experience in board and volunteer roles for over 30 years and is currently on eight boards including Sydney Community Services and Rural Futures. His military experience was gained in 16 years in the Regular Army graduating from the Royal Military College and serving in Armoured Corps\, with postings at 2 Cavalry Regiment\, ¾ Cavalry Regiment and the Armoured Centre. He transferred to the Army Reserve and served a further 21 years including postings at the 1st/15th Royal NSW Lancers\, at HQ 5 Bde\, HQ 2 DIV\, HQ Australian Theatre and HQ JOC. Rod has a long-term interest in military history and hopes to visit all the places Australian troops have served overseas. \nLECTURE TIME AND VENUE: 10:30AM Saturday 1 November 2025 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
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/guerillas-of-tanganyika-ww1-campaign-in-german-east-africa/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251101T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033134
CREATED:20251101T041908Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251101T041908Z
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SUMMARY:HERstory
DESCRIPTION:Remembering Australia’s Military Women \nIn HERstory\, artist Carla Edwards honours the women who have served in Australia’s military forces\, past and present. What began in 2022 as a small portrait project on the NSW Central Coast has grown into a remarkable national undertaking. Travelling more than 120\,000 kilometres across five states and one territory\, Carla has photographed and interviewed over 200 women who have served in war and peace—from trailblazers in the early women’s services to today’s integrated Army\, Navy and Air Force. \nThis exhibition shines a light on women based in Victoria\, sharing their stories of service\, courage and contribution from 1942 to the present day. Through powerful portraits and personal reflections\, HERstory pays tribute to the strength\, resilience and legacy of Australia’s military women—those whose stories have too often gone untold. \nGalleries of Remembrance\nFree entry
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/herstory/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Shrine of Remembrance":MAILTO:reception@shrine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T193000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033134
CREATED:20250922T102212Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250922T102212Z
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SUMMARY:Author talk – Peter FitzSimons
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling non-fiction writer Peter FitzSimons introduces his latest book\, The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop. \n \nThe book tells the extraordinary story of this heroic doctor whose courage and leadership were a lifeline for thousands of Australian prisoners-of-war on the infamous Thai-Burma Railway of World War II. \nVenue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/author-talk-peter-fitzsimons/
LOCATION:Shepparton Library\, 41-42 Marungi St\, Shepparton\, Victoria\, 3630\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T160000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033134
CREATED:20250906T112137Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250906T112137Z
UID:14339-1760886000-1760889600@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Resolute\, The Australian Air War in Burma - Book launch
DESCRIPTION:Journey into a little-known chapter of Australia’s wartime history as the courage and sacrifice of Royal Australian Air Force aircrew in the Burma Campaign are brought to life for the first time. \nClick the Book Cover to learn more or to order your copy.\nMore than 1\,700 RAAF airmen served in the Burma Campaign during the Second World War\, flying missions across some of the most challenging environments of the war. They undertook perilous sorties over ‘the Hump’ into China\, dropped agents into Burma\, Thailand\, Malaya\, and Indo-China\, and conducted bombing raids and ground attacks on targets throughout Southeast Asia. However\, their story remains widely unknown. \nResolute\, the first detailed history of Australia’s air war in Burma\, brings these stories vividly to life. Drawing on years of research\, authors Dr Andrew Kilsby and Dr Daryl Moran—both sons of RAAF veterans—reveal the triumphs\, tragedies\, and human endurance of this forgotten campaign. \nJoin Andrew and Daryl in conversation as they illuminate this overlooked history. After the talk\, share in a light afternoon tea before gathering on the Shrine Forecourt for a moving Last Post Service marking 80 years since the first draft of RAAF men returned from Burma aboard the SS Sontay. \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/resolute-the-australian-air-war-in-burma-book-launch/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033134
CREATED:20250409T101246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250409T101246Z
UID:14092-1760868000-1760893200@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Camouflage - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of camouflage and uncover its surprising history.\nSee how nature has inspired military disguise—from animal patterns to clever tricks of deception. Explore real camouflage uniforms\, historical objects\, and rotating artworks by well-known artists. Follow the evolution of camouflage from the First World War to today and learn how it reflects changing military strategies\, culture\, and creativity. Uncover the science and artistry behind concealment and deception\, and explore its role in Australian military history. \nWhether you’re a history lover\, artist\, designer\, or simply curious\, this exhibition offers something for everyone—including families and children. Step into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. \nFree entry.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/camouflage-exhibition-4/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Shrine of Remembrance":MAILTO:reception@shrine.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251018T160000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033134
CREATED:20241223T041514Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20241223T041514Z
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SUMMARY:October 2025 Aircraft Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Temora Aviation Museum’s October Aircraft Showcase will feature a spectacular lineup of servicable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection\, including iconic planes such as the Supermarine Spitfire\, Cessna O-2A\, Lockheed Hudson\, Wirraway\, Tiger Moth\, Ryan STM S2\, and many more visiting Warbirds. \nAt Temora\, you’ll get an up-close look at Australia’s aviation heritage as a carefully curated selection of ex-military aircraft takes to the skies. \nGates open at 10:00 am\, with flying displays starting at around 11:30 am. The Aircraft Showcase offers a full day of family-friendly entertainment\, including: \nStunning flying displays showcasing the aircraft’s incredible capabilities\nEngaging commentary and music throughout the event\nGuided tours of the static aircraft collection\nInterviews with pilots and aviation veterans\nA dedicated children’s playground\nA chance to meet the pilots up close\nAccess to the Museum’s three full-motion flight simulators\, available for booking\nOur in house Guardhouse Cafe will be serving food and Barista-style coffee from two locations. You’re welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy in our shaded seating areas or on the lawn. \nDraft October 2025 Aircraft Showcase* \n10.00am – Gates Open \n10.30am – “Guided Hangar Tour” or “Winging It” Q&A with Guest Speaker \n11.30pm- 2:30pm- Flying Program (all serviceable RAAF 100SQN Historic Flight Collection Aircraft) \n2:30pm- 3:30pm – Flightline Tour (meet and greet with the pilots and engineers) \n4.00pm – Museum Close \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.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/october-2025-aircraft-showcase/
LOCATION:Temora Aviation Museum\, 1 Tom Moon Avenue\, Temora\, 2666\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T133000
DTSTAMP:20260916T033134
CREATED:20251005T061039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251005T061039Z
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Phil Craig and Christine Helliwell
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Christine Helliwell and historian Phil Craig in conversation as they discuss their work and raise challenging questions about the final year of the Second World War. \nIn her award-winning book Semut\, Helliwell used a treasure trove of unique interviews to bring to life a dramatic secret Australian operation in Borneo during 1945. It’s a story that blends human heroism\, intense relationships between men and women of very different cultures and a measure of political skullduggery\, as military and colonial agendas appear to clash. \nCraig’s new book 1945 The Reckoning includes the Semut story too\, and places it amid a sometimes provocative “warts and all” analysis of Britain’s behaviour – and Australia’s role in that – during the final months of the war and\, critically\, in the weeks that follow VP Day when new and bitter campaigns erupt in Vietnam and Indonesia. \nHow much should we temper our pride in what Britain and Australia achieved during the Second World War with the confronting reality of what some call “imperial muscle memory” on display that year?  And could it be that Australian victims of the Borneo death march at Sandakan may been saved had priorities in Canberra and London been geared more toward POWs than oil fields? \nDate: Wednesday\, 15 October 2025 \nTime: 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm \nLocation: Theatre\, Australian War Memorial
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/author-talk-with-phil-craig-and-christine-helliwell/
LOCATION:The Australian War Memorial\, Fairbairn Avenue\, Campbell\, ACT\, 2612\, Australia
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