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SUMMARY:The Lost Diggers of Fromelles screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this compelling documentary that uncovers a thrilling detective trail across Australia and Europe as experts connect families with the fallen of Fromelles. \n \nAlmost 2000 Australian soldiers were killed in action or died of wounds at the Battle of Fromelles in July 1916. Over 90 years later\, 250 of these men were discovered in a mass burial site. \nThey were later disinterred and examined before reburial at Pheasant Wood Cemetery in Fromelles. Once unknown soldiers\, 180 of these men have now been identified by name through DNA technology\, forensic science and historical data. \nThe Lost Diggers of Fromelles uncovers just a few of these stories and offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the soldiers were discovered and then connected to descendants. \nFollowing the screening\, we invite guests to attend the afternoon service commemorating the service and sacrifice of those who fought in the Battle of Fromelles. An optional\, paid lunch will be available between the screening and the service. This lunch must be pre-booked and is not available for purchase on the day. \nWarning: The Lost Diggers of Fromelles contains graphic scenes and imagery that some viewers may find distressing. This documentary is not suitable for children. \n  \n  \nDetails: \n\nAdmission is free.\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-lost-diggers-of-fromelles-screening/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240717T200000
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SUMMARY:Killer Bees the story of the Australian Independent Companies and Commandos 1942-1945 - Dr. Gregory Blake
DESCRIPTION:In the heart of wartime jungles\, ‘The Killer Bees’\, Australia’s elite soldiers\, redefined warfare\, shaping history in unconventional ways. \n  \n\nIn the throes of World War II\, Australia’s Independent Companies and Commandos forged a daring path to victory. Comprising an extraordinary breed of soldiers\, they redefined warfare with their unique\, unconventional approach. At odds with traditional military norms\, these exceptional units carved their own style and set their own rules. \nAustralia’s jungle Commandos\, the Killer Bees where a special breed\, tough\, resilient\, sharp and deadly. Venturing deep into the jungles of Timor\, New Guinea\, and Bougainville\, they mastered tactics and procedures entirely their own\, becoming unrivalled jungle warfare experts. Their audacious spirit and skills played a pivotal role in Australia’s critical military campaigns from 1942 to 1945\, safeguarding the nation during a period of existential threat. \nThe Killer Bees unravels the heroic journeys of these exceptional soldiers and their units as they waged a relentless war against Japan. In a time when Australia’s very existence hung in the balance\, the Independent Companies and Commandos emerged as unsung heroes\, crafting a legacy of valour\, innovation\, and tenacity. \n \nAbout the presenter\nDr. Gregory Blake is a retired History teacher. He has been interested in military history since his earliest years and has over time written numerous articles related to military events throughout history. \nHe has an MA and PhD in history from UNSW Canberra (ADFA) the subject of the PhD being the Australian Independent Companies and Commandos 1940-1945. \nHe has had four military history books published. Killer Bees the story of the Australian Independent Companies and Commandos 1942-1945 is his fifth military history book. \nGreg is an accomplished illustrator and has illustrated for magazines and books. He was at one time both a Trooper and an Officer with 4/19th PWLH in the Australian Army Reserve. Greg now lives in Bendigo\, Victoria \nThe Book: Out 03/07/2024 \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/killer-bees-the-story-of-the-australian-independent-companies-and-commandos-1942-1945-dr-gregory-blake/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:An Australian Country Town at War: Armidale 1914-1918
DESCRIPTION:Australian society of the early 20th Century had many potential fault lines. But upon the outbreak of war in August 1914\, most of these disappeared from sight\, as much of the nation threw its support behind the war effort.  \n \nThis was to be the case in Armidale in northern NSW. Yet\, by 1918\, this rural township would be deeply and bitterly divided. The divisions latent in most societies had emerged\, often in unpleasant ways\, based upon religion\, race\, class and status. \nNevertheless\, despite the fixation of certain academics to find evidence of Australians becoming disillusioned and opposed to their country’s involvement in the war\, there is absolutely no evidence of the people of Armidale being so inclined. Even though the majority voted “No” in the two referenda which sought to conscript young men for overseas military service\, paradoxically there was a determination to see the defeat of Germany and its Allies. And complementing this was the pride the whole community took in the exploits of its AIF volunteers. That is why\, subsequently\, the people of Armidale constructed a war memorial\, out of pride for their AIF volunteers who fought overseas\, initially at Gallipoli but mostly in France and Belgium. \nClick here to download the flyer for this lecture. \n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\nDR DAVID MARTIN FMHSNSW is a Fellow of the Military History Society of NSW. He holds a doctorate in history from the University of New England and his interest in military history is wide ranging. He is the author of Germany 1918-1945\, Oxford (2001). Over the years he has written a substantial number of articles and reviews of books\, covering the period from the 1588 Spanish Armada up until Australia’s involvement in East Timor. He grew up in Armidale and has had a life-long interest in the community’s World War I experience\, beginning as a child when attending an Anzac Day dawn service at the local war memorial. \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 10:30AM sharp.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/an-australian-country-town-at-war-armidale-1914-1918/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T060000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240703T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Book Launch - Kokoda Legend-Captain Sam Templeton by David Howell
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker-Historian Carl Johnson author of Mud Over Blood-Stories of the 39th Battalion-1941-1943. \nClick here to order your copy\nIf you have trekked Kokoda\, then the campsite of Templeton’s Crossing will be familiar. Discover the story of the man behind the name. \nCaptain Sam Templeton was the first Australian Officer to be captured by the Japanese in the Kokoda Campaign. After being interrogated by his captors he was executed on the battlefield. \nTempleton had predicted his fate\, telling a platoon commander\, if ‘he went into action\, he wouldn’t come back’. Having resigned himself to his destiny\, Templeton misled his captors on the numerical strength of the Australian forces waiting in Kokoda and Port Moresby. \nDid Templeton’s misinformation slow the initial push by the Yokoyama Advance Force into the Owen Stanley Range\, allowing the Australian Imperial Force to join the fight earlier? Did Templeton create doubt in the mind of the commander of the South Seas Force\, influencing an operational change for the attack on Port Moresby? A quiet and often aloof character\, Templeton’s name and actions became synonymous with Kokoda. Originally from Belfast\, Templeton is reputed to have helped quash the Irish rebellion\, served in submarines with the Royal Navy during the First World War and to have fought with the International Brigade in the Spanish Civil War. \nKokoda Legend goes beyond the myth to discover the real contribution Captain Sam Templeton made to stopping the Japanese advance over the Owen Stanley Range in 1942. \nAuthor David Howell will be signing copies of Kokoda Legend which will also be available to purchase. \nWhen: Wednesday 3 July 2024\, 6 for 630pm\nWhere: East Malvern RSL\, Stanley Grose Dr\, Malvern East VIC 3145.\nCost: Free (finger food & open bar will be provided to guests on the night)\nRSVP: info@kokodahistorical.com.au or 0405 007 700
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/book-launch-kokoda-legend-captain-sam-templeton-by-david-howell/
LOCATION:East Malvern RSL\, Stanley Grose Dr\,\, Malvern East\, Victoria\, 3145\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240701T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240701T170000
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SUMMARY:Last days - Toys\, Tales & Tenacity - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:11 August 2023 to July 2024 \nFrom cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games\, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit. \n \n  \nThrough these games\, stories\, and activities\, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless\, finding meaning and understanding within the chaos. \nThis first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance delves into the experiences of children during war\, shedding light on their unique perspectives and the profound impact war has had on their upbringing. \nWhile war may have been an indirect experience for many Victorian children\, we also recognise those whose lives were directly affected. Some children faced separation from loved ones\, endured hardships and sacrifices\, or bore witness to the uncertainty and anxiety that war brings. Their stories are integral to understanding the lasting impact war can have on the formative years of childhood. \nJoin us for an immersive and thought-provoking journey as we explore the intertwined stories of war\, childhood\, and the enduring spirit of youth in the face of adversity. Discover the remarkable resilience\, patriotism\, and imagination of children throughout history\, and gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact war has had on Australian culture. \nThis exhibition is supported by the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/last-days-toys-tales-tenacity-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240629T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240629T170000
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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-2/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240629T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240629T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:The Value of Local History – Into the Future 2024 Conference
DESCRIPTION:The Association of Eastern Historical Societies presents – The Value of Local History – Into the Future 2024 Conference\n \n \nSaturday 29 June 2024\n9am-5pm\nLilydale Lakeside Conference Centre\n1 Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale \nSpeakers include: \n\nBryan Kalms- Keynote\nRichard Broome\nAnthony McAleer\nRosalie Trioli\nJanice Newton\nJohn Peterson\nGraeme Davison\nVal Polley\nPatrick Ferry – NAA\nDavid Taylor – PROV\nKitty Owens – Yarra Ranges Regional Museum\nChristine Barker Byrnes/Chris Byrnes – Malmsbury Historical Society\nJackie Fraser – Victorian Collections\n\n  \n  \nFor more information: associationofeasternhistorical@gmail.com \nTo book tickets: https://www.trybooking.com/CQJSC 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-value-of-local-history-into-the-future-2024-conference/
LOCATION:Lilydale Lakeside Conference Centre\, 1 Jarlo Drive\, Lilydale\,\, Victoria\, 3140\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240624T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240624T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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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/
LOCATION:Bendigo Military Museum\, 37-39 Pall Mall\, Bendigo\, Victoria\, 3550\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240623T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240623T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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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/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240601T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Toys\, Tales & Tenacity - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:11 August 2023 to July 2024 \nFrom cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games\, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit. \n \n  \nThrough these games\, stories\, and activities\, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless\, finding meaning and understanding within the chaos. \nThis first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance delves into the experiences of children during war\, shedding light on their unique perspectives and the profound impact war has had on their upbringing. \nWhile war may have been an indirect experience for many Victorian children\, we also recognise those whose lives were directly affected. Some children faced separation from loved ones\, endured hardships and sacrifices\, or bore witness to the uncertainty and anxiety that war brings. Their stories are integral to understanding the lasting impact war can have on the formative years of childhood. \nJoin us for an immersive and thought-provoking journey as we explore the intertwined stories of war\, childhood\, and the enduring spirit of youth in the face of adversity. Discover the remarkable resilience\, patriotism\, and imagination of children throughout history\, and gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact war has had on Australian culture. \nThis exhibition is supported by the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/toys-tales-tenacity-exhibition-9/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240530T130000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
DESCRIPTION:The ADF Reserves Strategic Review – the perspective of the Defence Reserves Association . \nRoyal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address\nThursday 30th May 2024 at 1200 for 1230\nANZAC House\, 4 Collins St\, Melbourne \nBrig Mike Annett\, CSC – National President\, Defence Reserves Association. \nTopic: The ADF Reserves Strategic Review – the perspective of the Defence Reserves Associatio . \nMichael Annett graduated from Royal Military College in 1983 and had a number of appointments in RAAC. He has been a UN Observer in Iran\, and also Deputy Commander JTF 636\, responsible for the security of the Commonwealth Games Melbourne 2006\, after which he left the Regular Army and transferred to the Reserve. While working as CEO of RSL Victoria\, he also attended CDSS and was promoted Brigadier in 2013\, assuming command of 4 Bde. \nResuming full time military service in May 2015\, Michael deployed to Afghanistan as the Australian Task Group Commander from July 2015 to March 2016. Upon his return from Afghanistan Michael returned to his role with the Victorian RSL. He also took up the position Director General Reserves – Army\, a part time appointment within Army HQ. In January 2019 Michael moved to the position of Assistant Commander of 2nd Division. \nMichael moved in October 2019 to a contracted role with the Department of Veteran Affairs where he contributed to the establishment of six new Veteran and Family Wellbeing Hubs nationally followed by working in support of the Joint Transition Authority within Defence\, focused on updating the Defence Transition Manual to reflect best practice in managing and improving transition outcomes for ADF members and their families. Michael is undertaking further project work for Defence as a Reserve senior officer within Joint Capability Group and in a private capacity provides strategic consultancy services with a focus on policy development and sustainable service delivery planning.Michael is the Deputy Chair of the Melbourne Cricket Club’s Military Veteran Group\, is a member of the Victorian Council of the Royal United Services Institute\, and in January 2023 was elected as the National President of the Defence Reserves Association. He is also a Legatee and Vice President of Melbourne Legacy. \n  \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-10/
LOCATION:ANZAC House\, 4\, Collins St\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240526T130000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:A Boer War Day Commemoration Service Shrine of Remembrance
DESCRIPTION:On Sunday 26 May will be our fourteenth annual Boer War Day Commemoration Service at the Melbourne Shrine of Remembrance. This year we will be Commemorating the 122nd Anniversary Signing of the Peace Treaty of Vereeniging on 31 May 1902\, officially ending the Boer War\, MHHV Committee Member Dr Daryl Moran\, will deliver the Commemoration address\, Victoria and the Scottish Horse. \n \nThis annual event will honour the service of 23\,000 Australian’s and more than 6\,500 New Zealand soldiers and nurses and the sacrifice of 1\,000 Australian’s and more than 230 New Zealander’s\, killed in action\, died of wounds\, in accidents\, or from disease. The march will step off from the bottom of the steps to the lower end of the Shrine forecourt at 11.50 am\, the Service will commence at 12 noon at the Eternal Flame. The ceremony will conclude at 1pm followed by refreshments in the gardens between the flags and Birdwood Avenue.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/a-boer-war-day-commemoration-service-shrine-of-remembrance/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240515T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:From Books and Blackboards to Battlefields- Victoria’s State School Teacher-Soldiers in the Great War - Speaker: Rosalie Triolo
DESCRIPTION:All of us have memories of our schooldays\, but few Victorians have paused to contemplate the experiences of Victoria’s male State school teachers\, mainly ‘primary’ but with some from the beginnings of State ‘secondary’ and ‘technical’ education\, who served in the Great War. \n \n \nThis presentation explores experiences common to those teachers as enlistees\, as educated tourists\, as trainers of soldiers\, as men at the front\, as members of an Education Department community\, and as teachers and ‘students of life’ while overseas. \nIt further explores how\, compared to Australia’s enlistment overall\, Victoria’s eligible-aged State school teachers were more likely to enlist than Australia’s non-teachers\, more likely to enlist early than late-war\, more likely to become officers and non-commissioned officers\, more likely to receive military honours\, decorations and other awards and\, tragically\, slightly more likely to die. \nMany of the experiences would hold true for Victoria’s independent school teachers\, but this presentation draws on a variety of examples from State school communities Victoria-wide\, some stories being humorous and remarkable in coincidence\, others being wholly tragic\, and many from schools\, even whole towns\, that no longer exist. \nScan or click this QR code to book your ticket.\nAbout the presenter \nRosalie Triolo is an adjunct senior lecturer at Monash University who writes and presents widely in History education\, history of Australian education\, Australian history generally\, and on WWI. For 25 years\, she helped facilitate the development of specialist teachers of History for Australian and overseas schools before retiring from Monash at the end of 2021. She is a Fellow and currently the Vice-President of the Royal Historical Society of Victoria\, as well as Chair of its Historical Societies Support Committee. She has served voluntarily on the RHSV Council since 2014 and is one of two delegates to the Federation of Australian Historical Societies (2020- ). She is a past President of the History Teachers’ Association of Victoria (6 years)\, a past Board member (further 24 years) and a Life Member\, being the longest-serving contributor to the HTAV community in each of those roles. She is currently Victoria’s representative on the Council of the Australian National Museum of Education (2015- ); and was the History Teachers’ Association of Australia delegate to the Australian Historical Association (2010-20). \nRosalie has published general public as well as scholarly works and teacher/tutor professional learning and classroom resources for tertiary\, secondary and primary education audiences\, including for the Department of Veterans’ Affairs education and commemoration branches. Her MEd by research of ‘State Schooling and Civic and Citizenship Ideals in Victoria\, 1872-1910’ was the precursor to her award-winning doctoral thesis\, ‘”Our Schools and the War”: Victoria’s Education Department and the Great War\, 1914-18’ which became the book of similar title ‘Commended’ in the Victorian Community History Awards\, 2012. For the above and voluntarily contributing to Shrine of Remembrance lectures and education programs since its undercroft was developed\, she was awarded in the 2015 Anzac Centenary year the Shrine of Remembrance Medal for Outstanding Contribution to Community Understandings of Victorian Service and Sacrifice in Wars and Peace-Keeping.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/from-books-and-blackboards-to-battlefields-victorias-state-school-teacher-soldiers-in-the-great-war-speaker-rosalie-triolo/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T184500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T220000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Melbourne University Rifles Association Annual Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Guest of Honour and Speaker – Keith Wolahan MP\, Federal Member for Menzies\, MUR graduate/MURA Member \nAll former and serving members of the Melbourne University Regiment\, their partners and guests and any other friends of the Regiment are most welcome to attend this dinner. \nTimings: 6:45 pm for 7:15 pm.\nCost: $130\nDress: Mess Dress/Black Tie/Lounge Suit or equivalent – Miniatures\nRSVP by Friday 26 April 2024 \nOnline Booking and Payment:\nFor any further queries regarding the above please contact the Honorary Secretary\, David Maddison on 0417 320 186 or email secretary@mura.com.au \n\nKeith Wolahan was elected as the Federal Member for Menzies in 2022. He delivered his first speech to parliament on 5 September 2022. \nHe was born in Dublin in 1977 and migrated with his family to Melbourne in 1988. \nIn 1993 his family proudly became Australian citizens and soon after\, Keith was elected school captain of Ringwood Secondary College. His part-time job was at Eastland McDonald’s. Keith was educated at the University of Melbourne (Politics and Economics) and Monash University (Law with Honours)\, where he was awarded the Sir Charles Lowe Prize for Best Advocate. He later completed a Masters of International Relations at the University of Cambridge. \nAfter graduating in 2005\, Keith worked as a lawyer with national commercial firm Mallesons Stephen Jaques\, before becoming a barrister in 2010. At the Bar he specialised in commercial and consumer trials. \nKeith also served in the Australian Army\, completing part-time officer training at MUR and Duntroon\, reaching the rank of Captain. He qualified as a commando\, serving several periods of full-time service within Special Operations Command\, including one tour of Timor-Leste (2007) and three combat tours in Afghanistan (2008\, 2009/10\, 2014). \nIn the 2011 Australia Day Honours\, he was decorated with a Commendation for Distinguished Service for performance of duty in action as a platoon commander. \n  \nRefund policy\nMURA recognises that attendees availability may change due to circumstances beyond their control.\nUp to the RSVP date\, 26 April 2024\, refunds are available less costs (Trybooking charges)\nAfter that date\, we will have locked numbers to University House and completed table lists.\nUnless there are exceptional circumstances refunds can only be made if a replacement guest can be obtained.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/melbourne-university-rifles-association-annual-dinner/
LOCATION:University House\, 112 Professors Walk\, university of Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3052\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240504T123000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Battle for Beersheba & The Ottoman III Corps - presented by Professor Mesut Uyar
DESCRIPTION:Although the centenary passed years ago\, public interest in the Beersheba Battle (31 October 1917) is high in Australia. \n \nNew titles appear frequently\, and library shelves are moaning under the weight of them. But most of these works are just repeating well-established discourses and focus on the Australian Light Horse at the expense of others. More British Territorial soldiers fought in the battle than Australian Light horsemen and they did most of the killing and dying. It is no wonder that the Ottomans are mostly absent from this story telling if even the British are denied their rightful place. In most modern accounts\, Ottoman troops have been described as passive defenders\, only reacting to Australian actions and nothing more. \nThis lecture is an attempt to tell and describe what happened ‘on the other side of the hill’ and answer some of the resilient questions by putting the battle into the context of the Palestine Campaign and WW1 as a whole. The Beersheba Battle was part of a series of battles fought on a secondary front of a global war. The Australians fought as a part of British Imperial Forces. In addition to Australians and New Zealanders there were soldiers from the British Isles\, India\, Egypt (labourers) and even Pacific and Caribbean islands. The Ottoman units were composed of not only Turks but also Arabs\, Kurds\, Circassians\, Albanians and other nationalities. \nBecause WW1 was a giant struggle between two alliances\, the Germans and Austro-Hungarians\, though in small numbers\, played roles. The French wanted to take part but for imperialistic reasons the British tried to minimise their contribution. This was not a battle between two nations\, Australians against Turks\, but between two large multinational empires which were\, at the same time\, members of great alliances. \nLECTURE TIME AND VENUE: 10:30AM Saturday 4 May 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. \nFor information call 0419 698 783 or email: president@militaryhistorynsw.com.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/battle-for-beersheba-the-ottoman-iii-corps-presented-by-professor-mesut-uyar/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240501T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Toys\, Tales & Tenacity - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:11 August 2023 to July 2024 \nFrom cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games\, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit. \n \n  \nThrough these games\, stories\, and activities\, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless\, finding meaning and understanding within the chaos. \nThis first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance delves into the experiences of children during war\, shedding light on their unique perspectives and the profound impact war has had on their upbringing. \nWhile war may have been an indirect experience for many Victorian children\, we also recognise those whose lives were directly affected. Some children faced separation from loved ones\, endured hardships and sacrifices\, or bore witness to the uncertainty and anxiety that war brings. Their stories are integral to understanding the lasting impact war can have on the formative years of childhood. \nJoin us for an immersive and thought-provoking journey as we explore the intertwined stories of war\, childhood\, and the enduring spirit of youth in the face of adversity. Discover the remarkable resilience\, patriotism\, and imagination of children throughout history\, and gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact war has had on Australian culture. \nThis exhibition is supported by the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/toys-tales-tenacity-exhibition-8/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240425T133000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240425T153000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Pipeclay Club - 2024 ANZAC Day Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The Defence Reserve Strategic Review – a perspective. \nAfter the ANZAC Day March\, the Pipeclay Club invite members and guests to come together to mark this solemn day of remembrance. Special guest speaker Brigadier Michael Annett CSC will speak about the Reserve Strategic Review. \nAbout the Topic: \nAs a consequence of the Defence Strategic Review which reported publicly in April 2023\, Defence has been tasked to conduct a very comprehensive and far-reaching strategic review of Defence Reserves in Australia to consider reserves and reserve service [i.e. the pattern of reserve service as much as the people themselves] as part of National Defence in the light of current strategic circumstances. \nWe are faced with a deteriorating security environment overall. Hence\, one of the driving forces behind the DSR is the loss of the 10-years’ warning-of-conflict period that had featured so heavily in our thinking up until this point. \nIn light of these changing circumstances\, the Review is to investigate innovative ways to adapt the current structure\, shape\, conditions of service\, and role of the Reserves to determine how the Defence Reserves can best complement the total defence workforce and can provide an expansion base and follow-on forces in time of crisis. \nThe review is to investigate innovative ways to adapt the current structure\, shape\, conditions of service\, and role of the Reserves to determine how the Reserves can best complement the total defence workforce and provide an expansion base and follow-on forces in time of crisis. \nAbout our Speaker: Brigadier Michael Annett CSC \nBrigadier Michael Annett CSC\nMichael was born on 1st March 1962 in Western Victoria and after completing his secondary education at Hamilton High School he entered the Royal Military College in 1980\, graduating in 1983. His initial appointment in 1985 was as a Troop Leader in 1st Armoured Regiment. 1987 – 1989 saw him as a Squadron 2IC in 2nd Cavalry Regiment. He also served as Officer Commanding A Squadron\, 8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles in 1993/4 and the Commanding Officer of 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment in Victoria in 2000/2001. \nIn 1988/89 Michael served as a UN Military Observer on the ceasefire line between Iran and Iraq and he has participated in exchanges with British and New Zealand armoured units and with the US Army. \nHe held a number of training and staff appointments including Senior Instructor Tactics at the School of Armour\, Commanding Officer and Chief Instructor of Warrant Officer and NCO Wing at the Land Warfare Centre Canungra and Chief of Staff\, Headquarters 2nd Division\, in 2003/4. \nMichael Annett is a graduate of the Australian Army Command and Staff College which he attended in 1995 and from which he was awarded a Diploma in Management Studies. As a graduate of the University of New South Wales he was awarded a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in History in 1984\, and from Deakin University he was awarded a Masters Degree in International Relations in 1999. He is also a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors. \nColonel Annett’s final appointment in the Regular Army was as Deputy Commander Joint Task Force 636\, responsible for planning and delivering ADF support to the 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games\, in March 2006. \nMichael left the Regular Army to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the Victorian Branch of the RSL in May 2006\, the state’s major veteran support organisation and a large commercial hospitality and aged care facilitation enterprise. In 2007 Michael resumed his soldiering as a Reservist. He attended the Centre for Defence and Strategic Studies as a part-time student in Canberra in 2012 and was awarded a Graduate Certificate in Strategic Studies. Michael was promoted to Brigadier on 1st January 2013 to assume command of 4th Brigade in 2013. \nResuming full time military service in May 2015\, Michael deployed to Afghanistan as the Australian Task Group Commander from July 2015 to March 2016. \nUpon his return from Afghanistan Michael returned to his role with the Victorian RSL. He also took up the position Director General Reserves – Army\, a part time appointment within Army HQ. In January 2019 Michael moved to the position of Assistant Commander of 2nd Division. \nMichael moved from his position as Chief Executive Officer of RSL Victoria in October 2019 to a contracted role with the Department of Veteran Affairs where he contributed to the establishment of six new Veteran and Family Wellbeing Hubs nationally. The success of this project is now being followed up by using the model for a significantly expanded Commonwealth funded network facilitated through DVA. In May 2021\, Michael commenced a project role working in support of the Joint Transition Authority within Defence\, initially focused on updating the Defence Transition Manual to reflect best practice in managing and improving transition outcomes for ADF members and their families. With the Manual now adopted Michael is undertaking further project work for Defence as a Reserve senior officer within Joint Capability Group and in a private capacity provides strategic consultancy services with a focus on policy development and sustainable service delivery planning. \nMichael was awarded a Conspicuous Service Cross (CSC) in the 2007 Australia Day Honours List and received a Commendation for Distinguished Service for his role in Afghanistan in the 2017 Queens Birthday Honours List. He was appointed an Honorary Aide de Camp to the Governor-General and since March 2021 has been the Honorary Colonel of 4th/19th Prince of Wales’s Light Horse Regiment and is Patron of the Regimental Association. Michael is the Deputy Chair of the Melbourne Cricket Club’s Military Veteran Group\, is a member of the Victorian Council of the Royal United Services Institute\, and in January 2023 was elected as the National President of the Defence Reserves Association. He is also a Legatee and Vice President of Melbourne Legacy. \nMichael Annett and his wife Helen have a son\, William and a daughter\, Victoria. Michael is a keen horse rider and runner and he and Helen enjoy bushwalking and their amateur farming activities on their small property in Western Victoria. \nDress: Uniform or Men – Lounge suit / Jacket and Tie\, and Ladies – Day Dress and medals. \nCost: $65 per person\, includes 2 course luncheon. \nBeverages: Beverages are available at the cash bar. \nBookings: Bookings are necessary and guests are very welcome. You do not have to be an RACV Club Member to book. \nRSVP: When bookings use the link below: \nCLICK HERE TO BOOK VIA RACV CLUB WEBSITE \nPlease advise any dietary requirements or special needs.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/pipeclay-club-2024-anzac-day-lunch/
LOCATION:RACV City Club\, 501 Bourke Street\, Melbourne\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240418T133000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
DESCRIPTION:The RAAF – Post Force Structure Review.\n \n \nAir Commodore Joe Medved\nDirector General\, Defence Aviation Safety Authority \n\nTopic: The RAAF – Post Force Structure Review. \n\nAir Commodore Medved joined the Royal Australian Air Force in 1992 and graduated from the Australian Defence Force Academy as an Aeronautical Engineering Officer. In his career\, AIRCDRE Medved has held aviation engineering\, technical and program management positions in Defence operational\, sustainment\, acquisition and aviation safety regulatory organisations. He has broad technical experience spanning maintenance\, design\, type certification\, and aviation safety regulations supporting Defence fixed and rotary wing aviation capabilities. \nAir Commodore Medved is an experienced aviation safety professional and was appointed as the Director General Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) in December 2020. The DASA is responsible for providing an independent investigatory capability and aviation safety regulatory functions for Defence.\nAir Commodore Medved holds an undergraduate degree in Aeronautical Engineering and post graduate degrees in Aircraft Vehicle Design\, Aerospace Engineering and Business Management. He is a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors and is a Fellow with Engineers Australia. \n\nCoffee and Tea from 12.00 pm. Entrance fee: $10 \nPlease note that the speaker in April has requested no recording and that the Chatham house rule will apply. So there will be no video of the talk. If you want to hear it\, you have to be there.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/royal-united-services-institute-of-victoria-lunchtime-address-9/
LOCATION:ANZAC House\, 4\, Collins St\, Melbourne
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240413T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240413T160000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Nhill Airshow 2024
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the next spectacular \n \nFeaturing Paul Bennet Sky Aces with their amazing aerobatics …and much more. \nThere will be something for everyone at the 2024 Airshow. \nIn addition to the airside program there will be lots of displays related to the theme of aviation\, heritage and community: \n\n\nPacific Belles\nMilitary Vehicles\nVintage and classic cars\nchildren’s activities\nand much more……
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/nhill-airshow-2024/
LOCATION:Nhill Aviation Heritage Centre\, 221 Propodollah Road\, Nhill\, Victoria\, 3418\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240413T083000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240414T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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LAST-MODIFIED:20240411T020407Z
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SUMMARY:Game of Dominoes: Australia’s Security and the Cold War 1947-1991
DESCRIPTION:MHHV 5th Biennial Two-Day Conference – 13 & 14 APRIL 2024 \n \n \nThis conference will examine the Cold War period (1947-1991)\, its impact on Australia’s defence and security posture and Australia’s contribution to the Western alliance during this time.  Australia’s involvement in Asia in particular\, arising from its part in the ANZUS treaty of 1951 and in SEATO from 1954 will be examined – its role in the Malayan Emergency\, the Korean War\, konfrontasi and the Vietnam War all within the context of potential nuclear war. Australia’s Army\, Navy\, and Air Force were all engaged in this struggle\, partly against the Soviet Union but mostly against revolutionary movements in Asia supported by Communist China. Australia’s counter-intelligence operations within Australia will also be examined. \nWhat was Australia’s security position in 1947 and how did this lead to ANZUS? How did domestic politics play out in the larger anti-communist context? What drove the establishment of SEATO? Why did Australia join the UN forces in Korea? What was the Far Eastern Strategic Reserve? What were the priorities for a non-nuclear army training under a nuclear threat? How did Australia’s signals intelligence contribute? How successful was ASIO in combatting the NKVD/KGB in Australia? Why did Menzies establish ASIS in 1952?  How did Army\, Air Force and Navy respond to the new paradigms?  Was Australia’s involvement in the Vietnam War important and what were the outcomes? Was the Peace Movement a communist front? How did the Soviet-CCP split affect Australia’s security? Did nuclear tests in Australia strengthen Australian defence? Did the fall of the Berlin Wall change Australia’s  security posture? Has the Cold War really ended? \n(Chair) Professor Craig Stockings\, UNSW and Official Historian\, of Australian Operations in Iraq and Afghanistan\, and Australian Peacekeeping Operations in East Timor. \n(Key Note Speaker) Professor Peter Edwards\, AM Official Historian and general editor: The Official History of Australia’s Involvement in Southeast Asian Conflicts 1948–1975 \nThe keynote address will offer an overview of Australia’s Cold War\, discussing the ways in which the Cold War intersected with the tension between the two traditional poles of Australian foreign policy – the desire for a close alliance with one or more global powers to maintain a stable international order\, and the search for regional relationships that would more enable Australia to chart a more independent course. The address will reflect on the degree of success that Australian governments achieved in managing those demands and will also comment on the areas of Australia’s Cold War that have been extensively studied and those that are only now receiving appropriate attention. \nConference Dinner speaker: Major General Greg Garde\, AO RFD:  Reflections on the Cold War – with the BAOR and the US Army Red Force in Nevada \n(Convenors) Dr Andrew Kilsby and David Mitchelhill-Green \nSee the Conference Program here\n\nSpeaker Abstracts and bios will be released by 1 February 2024. \n  \nTickets: (includes all conference sessions\, lunch\, morning\, and afternoon tea):  \n\nFull Price – MHHV Member: $175\nFull Price – Non-MHHV Members: $195.\nFull price – University student or Non-MHHV Member Concession Card Holder): $185\nOne day ticket (only) all comers: $100\n\nDinner: Saturday 13 April 6.30pm to 9.30pm\n \n\nConference 3 course dinner (drinks not included)\nMHHV Members $50\nNon-Members $60\n\n  \n Register for the conference here \nRegister for the Conference Dinner here\n  \nRegistrations for conference and dinner close Tuesday 9th April at 5PM \n  \n  \n  \nContact: \nPlease address all queries to coldwar@mhhv.org.au \n  \n  \nConference Sponsors: \n \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/game-of-dominoes-australias-security-and-the-cold-war-1947-1991/
LOCATION:Waverley RSL Sub-Branch Inc\, 161 Coleman Parade\, Glen Waverly\, Victoria\, 3150\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240406T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240406T113000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
CREATED:20240319T093129Z
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SUMMARY:Beyond the 'Kantai Kessen' - Japan's Fateful Defeat in the Southwest Pacific
DESCRIPTION:In the ‘Kantai Kessen’ (decisive naval battle doctrine) the Japanese navy would win a war by fighting and winning a single\, decisive naval action.\nAt the beginning of May 1942 Japan prepared to commence a fresh wave of offensive actions in the Southwest Pacific with the ultimate aims of strategically isolating Australia and America while seeking to finally neutralise the US Pacific Fleet through the destruction of its aircraft-carrier arm. Within a year the ambitions of the Japanese Naval Staff lay in ruins\, and the ultimate fate of Japan itself was effectively sealed. \nThis presentation seeks to illustrate the core weakness of the Japanese military machine\, namely its wholesale commitment to offensive warfare\, which was exposed and deflated by the Allies in the course of the New Guinea and Solomons campaigns following the disastrous reversal of fortunes for the Imperial Japanese Navy at Midway in early June 1942. Over-ambitious strategic planning\, fractious inter-service relations between the Japanese Army and Navy\, the lack of proper logistics and supply infrastructure\, and weaknesses in the buildup of air and naval forces are identified as the core reasons why any contemplated operations against Australia other than bombing and submarine warfare were eventually untenable\, and made the defence of Japan’s Pacific island shield similarly impossible. It is the narrative of a nation that like Germany made the fatal mistake of assuming that cheap victories alone were sufficient to ensure ultimate triumph over the western powers and the Soviet Union without recourse to the planning and preparation required for the emergence of a total war environment. \nLECTURE TIME AND VENUE: 10:30AM Saturday 6 April 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 \n  \nSpeaker – Angus Britts Angus Britts is an Australian historian who resides in Sydney. He graduated with a postgraduate Research Masters from the University of Sydney and his major area of historical interest is British imperial naval defense and the Singapore strategy. Angus’s books on this theme include Neglected Skies: The Demise of British Naval Power in the Far East 1922–42 (2017) which covers a wide period of history that takes the British Navy from the heights of its might to the point of near decay at a critical time\, A Ceaseless Watch: Australia’s Third Party Naval Defense 1919–1942 (2021) which illustrates how Australia confronted the need to base its post–World War I defense planning around the security provided by a major naval power\, and Ikara: Australia’s Cold War Wonder Weapon (2021)\, for the Naval Historical Society of Australia\, which sets the scene for the development of the Ikara missile via a description of anti-submarine warfare during the Second World War and the evolving Cold War situation with Russian submarine developments.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/beyond-the-kantai-kessen-japans-fateful-defeat-in-the-southwest-pacific/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240401T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240401T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Toys\, Tales & Tenacity - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:11 August 2023 to July 2024 \nFrom cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games\, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit. \n \n  \nThrough these games\, stories\, and activities\, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless\, finding meaning and understanding within the chaos. \nThis first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance delves into the experiences of children during war\, shedding light on their unique perspectives and the profound impact war has had on their upbringing. \nWhile war may have been an indirect experience for many Victorian children\, we also recognise those whose lives were directly affected. Some children faced separation from loved ones\, endured hardships and sacrifices\, or bore witness to the uncertainty and anxiety that war brings. Their stories are integral to understanding the lasting impact war can have on the formative years of childhood. \nJoin us for an immersive and thought-provoking journey as we explore the intertwined stories of war\, childhood\, and the enduring spirit of youth in the face of adversity. Discover the remarkable resilience\, patriotism\, and imagination of children throughout history\, and gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact war has had on Australian culture. \nThis exhibition is supported by the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/toys-tales-tenacity-exhibition-7/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240319T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240319T150000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Commemoration of the Centenary of the Visit of the British Special Service Squadron to Melbourne 1924.
DESCRIPTION:In March 1924 a fleet of Royal Navy ships visited Australia as part of a world-wide goodwill cruise. \nBritish Fleet met by Couta boats from the Queenscliff Fishing Fleet as it enters Port Phillip Heads at dawn during the visit to Australia. [National Library of Australia]\nThe largest and fastest battleship in the world (HMS Hood) was accompanied by HMS Repulse and four light cruisers. \nMelbourne\, then the nation’s capital\, hosted the fleet from 17th – 24th March. \nThe visit was a sensation with over 500\,000 visitors to the ships\, an RAAF flyover\, ceremonial marches\, dinners\, dances and fireworks. \nMelbourne Maritime Heritage Network together with the Royal United Services Institute of Victoria will commemorate this centenary by a free talk and exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance at 2 pm on Tuesday 19th March 2024. \nThe speaker will be Major General (Retd) Michael O’Brien. \nAll are welcome. \nProudly supported by:
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/commemoration-of-the-centenary-of-the-visit-of-the-british-special-service-squadron-to-melbourne-1924/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T123000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
CREATED:20240201T034340Z
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SUMMARY:Presentation on Women in War mural\, Violet Town - Dr Kirsty Harris
DESCRIPTION:To commemorate International Women’s Day\, one of Australia’s leading women-in-war historians\, Dr Kirsty Harris\, will give a presentation on the history behind Violet Town’s new impressive Women in War mural. \n \nThe talk will occur from 11.30 am on Saturday\, March 2 at the Community Complex in Cowslip St\, Violet Town. Morning tea will be served from 11.00 am followed by the presentation. \nErected by the Violet Town RSL Sub Branch\, the mostly black and white mural represents women who served in or supported Australia’s defence forces in time of war. \nDr Harris highlighted that International Women’s Day was the ideal time to reflect on those women who had supported or fought for their country. \n“The common refrain that women replaced men so that they could fight is long gone with female members of the military now commanding ships and flying planes\,” she said. \n“But it is important that we understand the work their forebears did\, and the role they played in creating a permanent place for women in Australia’s military and workforce.” \nThe mural\, painted by recognised mural and silo artist Tim Bowtell\, tells the story of local women connected to Violet Town and district who served\, but set in a national context. It is 17 metres long and nearly 2 metres high. \nWhile there are about 20 local women who have been identified serving in the Australian Army\, Navy\, and Airforce or on the home front\, they served only in World War I and World War II. \nFrom this starting point\, the project team created a mural to represent those who served across the spectrum – from the Anglo-Boer War to the present as well as those who helped on the home front. \n \nThe mural features portraits of both local military women and women at work on the land\, the stage and in factories. \nThe Community Complex is opposite the Ellen Frances – Violet Town Hotel/Motel. \nFor catering purposes\, RSVP by 27 February 2024 to the Violet Town RSL at president@violettownrsl.org.au \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/presentation-on-women-in-war-mural-violet-town-dr-kirsty-harris/
LOCATION:Community Complex\, 35 Cowslip St\, Violet Town\, Victoria\, 3669\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240302T113000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Operation Oboe: Australian Amphibious Landings in Borneo\, May-July 1945
DESCRIPTION:A Public Lecture by Major (retd) Paul Handel\, RFD \nIn May 1945 the Australian Army launched three major amphibious assaults in Borneo. The operations were collectively known as “Oboe” and comprised the individual landings on Tarakan\, Brunei and Balikpapan. These operations were considered to be the most efficient and well planned conducted by the Australian Army. \nBorneo is surrounded by a number of waters – the South China Sea\, the Indian Ocean and others between Borneo and New Guinea. It is a volcanic island which has a rocky coastline with some beach areas. The centre of the island is mountainous. This means that farming is difficult\, so oil wells and rubber plantations are the main product of the island. \nBorneo before the Second World War was used by the Dutch for oil production and the British for the production of rubber. The Japanese invasion in 1942 was to their much needed of oil to be used in the mobility of their forces. \nBorneo was home to British and Dutch colonial persons\, as well as a Chinese population. Indigenous people had their origins in Indonesia\, then known as the Netherlands East Indies\, and from Malaya. \nThe landings in Tarakan\, Brunei and Balikpapan\, made little or no contribution to the defeat of Japan. The island had been bypassed in the planning of the Supreme Commander\, South West Pacific Area – General Douglas MacArther – whose eyes were fixed upon the liberation of The Philippines and the subsequent invasion of the Japanese mainland. \nThis presentation will look at the amphibious landings and subsequent land operations in Borneo. \nAbout the Presenter\n \nPaul Handel studied mechanical engineering after leaving school and worked for Email Ltd at Waterloo and Botany in the 1970s. He then joined a German Engineering company\, based in North Sydney\, in 1980. He was involved with large steelworks and open cut mining projects until 2000\, when the company’s operations ceased. In 2004 he joined a division of his former company as the Production and Logistics Manager for the manufacture of overhead travelling cranes\, retiring in 2016. \nHe joined the Citizen Military Forces in 1970\, and was commissioned in 1972 into the Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers (RAEME). A series of postings followed\, including five years as the OC of the LAD/TSS of 1/15 Royal NSW Lancers. Promoted to Major in 1981\, he served on HQ 2 Division Plans Team\, before being posted as OC 103 Field Workshop. Attendance at the Reserve Command Staff College (Senior Course) in 1987 was followed by a posting to the HQ 2nd Division Electrical and Mechanical Engineers. \nIn the middle of 1986\, he was appointed as the RAAC Tank Museum’s Honorary Research Officer. At the end of 1989 he was posted as Research Officer Royal Australian Armoured Corps (RAAC) Tank Museum\, and in February 1999 was transferred to the Army History Unit\, and became the Museum Manger of the RAAC Museum\, later Australian Army Tank Museum\, a position he held until August 2012. \nIn September 2016\, he returned to Army Reserve service and undertook a project for Army History Unit involving the sectioning of a Leopard Tank. This project was undertaken by the RAN Fleet Support Unit (SE) at Garden Island in Sydney. The sectioned tank is now an exhibit at the Tank Museum\, Puckapunyal. \nHe is a volunteer at the Australian Army Museum of Military Engineering and the Australian Army Tank Museum. \nHe is the author of three books on Australian armoured history – Fifty Years of the RAAC 1948 to 1998; Dust\, Sand and Jungle – A History of Australian Armour 1927 to 1948; and The Vital Factor – The History of the 2/6th Australian Armoured Regiment 1941 to 1945.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/operation-oboe-australian-amphibious-landings-in-borneo-may-july-1945/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240301T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240301T170000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:Toys\, Tales & Tenacity - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:11 August 2023 to July 2024 \nFrom cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games\, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit. \n \n  \nThrough these games\, stories\, and activities\, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless\, finding meaning and understanding within the chaos. \nThis first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance delves into the experiences of children during war\, shedding light on their unique perspectives and the profound impact war has had on their upbringing. \nWhile war may have been an indirect experience for many Victorian children\, we also recognise those whose lives were directly affected. Some children faced separation from loved ones\, endured hardships and sacrifices\, or bore witness to the uncertainty and anxiety that war brings. Their stories are integral to understanding the lasting impact war can have on the formative years of childhood. \nJoin us for an immersive and thought-provoking journey as we explore the intertwined stories of war\, childhood\, and the enduring spirit of youth in the face of adversity. Discover the remarkable resilience\, patriotism\, and imagination of children throughout history\, and gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact war has had on Australian culture. \nThis exhibition is supported by the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/toys-tales-tenacity-exhibition-6/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240229T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240229T133000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
CREATED:20240205T074555Z
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SUMMARY:Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address
DESCRIPTION:The Army – Post Force Structure Review. \n \nMajor General Jason Blain\, DSC\, AM\, CSC\nHead\, Land Systems \, Capability Acquisition and Sustainment Group \nTopic: The Army – Post Force Structure Review. \nMajor General Jason Blain was born in Mossman\, north Queensland\, and completed his schooling in Ingham. After attaining a Bachelor of Arts\, he attended the Royal Military College Duntroon\, graduating into the Royal Australian Infantry Corps in 1991. During his more than 30 years’ service\, he has served in an extensive range of command appointments. As an Infantry officer he has commanded at all levels within the Royal Australian Regiment (RAR) and was the Commanding Officer of the 6th Battalion RAR from 2008 to 2009. \nHe was the Commander of the 7th Combat Brigade in Brisbane\, one of Army’s three combat brigades\, from 2020 to 2021. On promotion to Major General in 2022 he was appointed the Head of Armoured Vehicles. In December 2023 the Division was merged into the Land Systems Division and Major General Blain was appointed as the Head of Land Systems. \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-8/
LOCATION:ANZAC House\, 4\, Collins St\, Melbourne
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ORGANIZER;CN="RUSIV":MAILTO:secretary@rusivic.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240225T164500
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240225T171500
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
CREATED:20240201T093658Z
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SUMMARY:War Animal Last Post Service
DESCRIPTION:Take part in a very special Last Post Service commemorating the invaluable contributions of animals in war. \n \n \nFrom transport\, messengers\, protectors\, mascots and support animals to cherished pets\, animals have played a vital role in every Australian conflict. A variety of service animals and their handlers will be in attendance to mark War Animal Day\, and the service will conclude with the release of homing pigeons. \nYou and your (leashed) furry friends are invited to pay your respects at this special event. \nSunday 25 February\, 4.45pm–5.15pm\nSecond World War Memorial Forecourt\nFree\, no bookings required \nThis venue is wheelchair accessible. \nThis event is child-friendly. \nIn recognition of War Animal Day (24 February)\, this service will pay tribute to the remarkable deeds and sacrifices of animals in times of war. \nThroughout history\, animals have served as indispensable assets in various roles\, including transport\, messengers\, protectors\, mascots\, support animals\, and cherished pets. Their vital contributions have left an indelible mark on every conflict involving Australians. \nA variety of service animals and their handlers will be in attendance\, and the service will conclude with the release of homing pigeons. \nVisitors and their (leashed) four-legged friends are welcome to join us \n  \nShrine Representative: \nShrine Governor Mohammed Abdur Rahman \n  \nSee also From Whiskers to Wings
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/war-animal-last-post-service/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240221T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240221T120000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
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SUMMARY:From Whiskers to Wings
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the incredible animal mascots of the First World War in this webinar hosted by the Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation President and author of Anzac Mascots\, Nigel Allsopp. \nFrom cats and dogs to birds and donkeys\, many Australian units adopted animal mascots during the First World War to keep soldiers’ spirits high and provide a temporary link to home. \n \nIn this webinar\, hear from Australian War Animal Memorial Organisation President and author of Anzac Mascots Nigel Allsopp as he unpacks the stories behind these extraordinary animals. From how these animals were selected and why\, to what happened after the war\, join us for an exploration of these remarkable stories that honour the four-legged and feathered heroes who left an indelible mark on the annals of war. \nThis webinar serves as a prelude to the National Day for War Animals on February 24 and a poignant Last Post Service dedicated to honouring the invaluable role of animals in defence on February 25. Click here for more details about the Last Post Service
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/from-whiskers-to-wings/
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:20240221T070000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240221T200000
DTSTAMP:20260917T052518
CREATED:20231114T050456Z
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SUMMARY:Operation Kingfisher - Speaker Gary Followill
DESCRIPTION:The cancelled rescue mission that sacrificed Sandakan POWs to the Death Marches. \nWednesday 21 February 2024 7:00PM-8:00PM (Australian Eastern Daylight Time) \n \n \nThe chain of events that led to the death of over 2\,500 Prisoners of War – one of Australia’s worst wartime tragedies – the cancellation of the rescue mission Operation Kingfisher.\nFinally\, the true story of why the Sandakan POWs of World War II were not rescued despite a fully planned and resourced operation – including men\, aircraft and naval vessels – all equipped to carry out the rescue mission. \nThere have been several published theories on Operation Kingfisher which explore if the plan really existed\, why it was cancelled and who was to blame for its cancellation. For the first time\, Operation Kingfisher analyses the effects government policy and the relationships of Churchill\, Roosevelt and Curtin had on the mission and its final outcome. \nUsing recently released archival documents\, the author uncovers the mistakes made by Allied governments and special forces in Borneo that triggered the Death Marches Number 2 and Number 3. It reveals the mistaken intelligence which caused the cancellation of the rescue mission of the POWs at the Sandakan POW camp – a decision that ultimately resulted in their deaths. \nThe author discloses the actual chain of events that led to the tragic sacrifice of all but six survivors of the Sandakan POW camp. \n \n  \n  \nAbout the presenter\nGary Followill is a successful business owner of an international agricultural import/export company\, turned military historian and writer. \nHe has a lifelong interest in history and\, in 2010\, commenced a Master of Art degree in Military History at the Australian Defence Force Academy in Canberra. Operation Kingfisher follows years of research at archives in Australia\, Great Britain\, and the United States of America. \nGary uses previously unseen and recently released archival files to find the real story of the cancellation of the Sandakan POW rescue mission – Operation Kingfisher. \nHis findings are completely different from previous theories on the reason over 2\,500 POWs lost their lives on the Death Marches. The key to his findings was a file contained in the UK Archives and released in 2016 – the information within gave him the ‘smoking gun’ to confirm his theory. \n  \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \nTo purchase the book\, scan this QR code. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/operation-kingfisher-speaker-gary-followill/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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