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UID:8939-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:The Shire of Lillydale and it's Military Heritage
DESCRIPTION:Local historian Anthony McAleer is an expert on the military heritage of our area.\nHe is the author of the three-volume series “The Shire of Lillydale and its Military Heritage” as well as the recently published “The Last Light Horseman: the story of Trooper Joe Clark”. \nJoin us for an insight into a very important part of our history. \nFree event.\nBookings 9294 3120 or www.yourlibrary.com.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-shire-of-lillydale-and-its-military-heritage/
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UID:8940-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:ANZAC Day Lunch
DESCRIPTION:After the ANZAC Day March\, the Pipeclay Club invite members and guests to come together to mark this solemn day of remembrance.Guest of honour\, award-winning historian and biographer Dr Ross McMullin\, will deliver a keynote address. Dr McMullin has researched and written extensively about Australia’s involvement in World War I. \nCost: $45 per person\, includes buffet lunch. Beverages at bar prices. \nBook: Call 03 9944 8876 or email memberevents@racv.com.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/anzac-day-lunch/
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UID:8937-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Chat with Commodore Robert Richards RAN (Retd)
DESCRIPTION:Bob Richards joined the Navy as a junior recruit in January 1973\, and he was selected as an Officer Candidate during his early days at HMAS LEEUWIN.On December 6th 2006 he was Promoted to Commodore and assumed duties as Director General Logistics Assurance in the Joint Logistics Group. Chief of Navy also appointed him Head of the Supply Community .January 2009 saw him assume his final appointment as Director General of Maritime Support in the Defence Materiel Organisation.\nBob will fill us in on his interesting and varied career in the 39 years  between 1973 and 2012 when he transferred to  the Reserve in February. He served on numerous ships over the years and  many operational deployments .In between times her married Ann and has settled amongst us in Victoria .We first got to know Bob well when he was C O of HMAS CERBERUS\, and SNO Vic. \nhttp://www.navyhistory.org.au/march-event/
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/chat-with-commodore-robert-richards-ran-retd/
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CREATED:20190302T020600Z
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UID:8927-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Unknown Warrior: The search for Australia’s Greatest Ace
DESCRIPTION:Melbourne author Mike Rosel speaks on his book Unknown Warrior: The  search for Australia’s Greatest Ace (Captain Alec Little\, 47 victories  in the Great War).\nJournalist and author\, Mike Rosel shares stories of the decorated and  virtually unknown WWI Royal Air Force pilot and former Prahran resident  Captain Alec Little . \n(Fellow Members are welcome to talk to Mike on 0407 824 784 re possible attendance).
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/unknown-warrior-the-search-for-australiaaos-greatest-ace-2/
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UID:8930-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:The Girls in Grey - Morning & Evening Shows
DESCRIPTION:The Shift Theatre presents The Girls in Grey by Carolyn Bock and Helen Hopkins\nThe Girls in Grey is a powerful play for all Australians\,   young and old\, that brings to dramatic life the story of Australian Army   Nurses during the Great War. Elsie Grace and Alice leave our   shores in 1914 determined to prove their worth and find adventure.    Spanning Egypt\, Lemnos Island and the Western Front\, they experience a   time in our history that irrevocably changes the world.  Commended by   historians for its authenticity\, this inspirational play brings the   voices of the nurses into the world of theatre and sweeps the audience   into a vivid and candid retelling of life on active service. \n \nThe Shift Theatre proudly bring you their new work – The Girls in Grey. \nWith the centenary of The Great War on our doorstep\, this powerful   story commemorates the service of the nurses who served during World War   I. \nIn a story developed from eyewitness accounts\, The Girls in Grey   brings the voices of three Australian Army Nurses to life in a vivid and   candid retelling of life on active service. Leaving our shores in  1914\,  Elsie Grace and Alice set out to prove their worth and find  adventure.  Spanning Egypt\, \nLemnos Island and then the Western Front\, their courage\, endurance   and love rally against the tragedy of a war that irrevocably changes the   world. \nAcclaimed by historians and featuring a fine ensemble cast\, The Girls   in Grey is an important and accessible new play that reaches across  the  generations uniting young and old in a compelling fusion of theatre  and  history. \nThe Girls in Grey was shortlisted for the National Play Festival and on the 2012 VCE Drama curriculum. \n10.30AM Bookings: 5722 8105 or www.wangarattapac.com.au \n7.30PM Bookings: 5722 8105 or www.wangarattapac.com.au \n \nSometimes it gets like that \nLike thousands of them \nCalling you at once \nOf course you do your best \nWorst are first \nAnd sometimes everything goes quiet \nAnd we all listen \nAnd we wait \nFor that drone \nThat whistling \nAnd then the thud \nAnd you wonder where it fell \nAnd who it got
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-girls-in-grey-morning-evening-shows/
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CREATED:20190302T020557Z
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UID:8925-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:70 Years after the Battle\, The Wau-Salaumua Campaign of 1943.
DESCRIPTION:Military Historical Society of Australia РVictorian Branch Monthly Meeting.\nThe Wau-Salaumua Campaign followed on from the battle for Wau at the start of 1943. After defeating the Japanese attack on Wau\, the Australians made ready to advance. The Japanese retreated two-thirds of the way back across the mountains\, but were determined to hold a line there. The battles fought in 1943 by the Allied forces 70 years ago are worth remembering. Reg Yates has recently returned from walking the Balck Cat Track and visiting the surrounding area with relatives of veterans that fought and died in the campaign. Reg with the aid of both period and current images\, will articulate the history as it was then and as it is remembered now. \nGuest Speaker Bio: \nReg Yates is an experienced trek leader\, having completed over 44 Kokoda treks since 1984\, including one with ADF soldiers on adventurous training and seven with Sydney-based High Schools. He served for 36 years as a paramedic with Melbourne Ambulance Service and has 30 years Army Reserve service\, mostly as an Infantry Captain in training.\nReg has walked all WWII routes in PNG including the Bulldog-Wau Army Road\, the Wau-Salamaua Tracks\, the Saruwaged Crossing from Peter Ryan’s\, “Fear Drive My Feet”\, Shaggy Ridge\, Rabaul-Tol Plantation plus the Hindenburg Wall section of Karius & Champion’s 1928 Fly River to Sepik River Crossing. \nHe has rubber-rafted the Watut River with soldiers\, paddled a dugout canoe 360 km down the Sepik River\, walked up Mt Wilhelm and written a demi-official ADF handout on Adventurous Training in PNG.Reg brings a wealth of knowledge to Kokoda Historical and will continue to deliver a high level of service to all our future trekkers! \nWhen: Thursday \nWhere: Oakleigh-Carnegie RSL Drummond St Oakleigh
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/70-years-after-the-battle-the-wau-salaumua-campaign-of-1943/
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CREATED:20190302T020554Z
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UID:8920-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Monash: The outsider who ended a war
DESCRIPTION:Sir John Monash GCMG\, KCB\, VD was a great Australian. In terms of importance to Australian history\, he is head and shoulders above the pack for his achievements in defeating tyranny and fighting for democracy.\nHe was also a man who used education to turn his natural talent into ability\, allowing him to realise his daring ambitions and benefit society. \nJoin us as alumnus and renowned author Roland Perry shares the remarkable life and achievements of the man after whom Monash University was named. \nProfessor Perry‚Äôs interest in Sir John began at a young age and led him to write the bestselling biography Monash: The Outsider Who Won a War based on Monash‚Äôs vast diary and letter archive. \nThe event will include live musical performances arranged and composed by Professor Mary Finsterer of the Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music. There will also be readings of Sir John Monash‚Äôs letters by Dr Felix Nobis (PhD 2012). \nAlumni Speaker Series\nWednesday\, 27 February 2013\nThe Edge\, Federation Square\, Cnr Flinders and Swanston Sts\, Melbourne\n6pm for 6.30-7.30pm presentation \nRegister now \nLight refreshments provided before and after the event. \nCopies of Monash: The Outsider Who Won a War will be available for purchase at the event. ¬†Professor Perry will also be available to sign books following the presentation. \n  \nAbout our guest speaker \nMelbourne-based writer and author\, Professor Roland Perry OAM (BEc 1973) began his writing career as a journalist at The Age in Melbourne in 1969. \nHe spent five years in the UK making documentaries before releasing his first novel ‚Äì international bestseller Program for a Puppet – in 1979. \nHe has written 26 books to date including Sir Donald Bradman’s biography The Don. His other books include¬†Blood is a Stranger\, The Australian Lighthorse\, Pacific 360\, and¬†Hidden Power. Monash: The Outsider Who Won a War was released in 2004.  \nThe recipient of many awards\, Professor Perry received the Medal of the Order of Australia ‚Äòfor service to literature as an author‚Äô in June 2011.In October of the same year he was made a Fellow of Monash University. \nIn late 2012 the University appointed him Writer-in-Residence in the Faculty of Arts.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/monash-the-outsider-who-ended-a-war/
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UID:8921-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Military Bag Piping and Field stripping .303's
DESCRIPTION:Military Historical Society of Australia – Victorian Branch Monthly Meeting.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/military-bag-piping-and-field-stripping-303s/
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UID:8922-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Military Historical Society of Australia - Victorian Branch Monthly Meeting.
DESCRIPTION:Military Historical Society of Australia – Victorian Branch Monthly Meeting.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/military-historical-society-of-australia-victorian-branch-monthly-meeting/
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SUMMARY:Fear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne (1912-1928) Exhibition at the RHSV - Last Days
DESCRIPTION:MHHV and its supporter\, the Royal Historical Society of Victoria (RHSV)\, will hold a major Exhibition at the RHSV \n\n \n  \nThe Exhibition is to commemorate the centenary of the arrival of Australia’s first light cruiser\, HMAS Melbourne\, in Port Phillip Bay\, on 26 March 1913\, as part of the new Royal Australian Navy.  HMAS Melbourne took the crest of the City of Melbourne and its credo ‘Gather Strength as She Goes’. \nThe Melbourne\, a 5\,600 ton ship with eight 6-inch guns\, served  the RAN from its commissioning in England in 1912 until its  decommissioning\, also in England in 1928.  She saw war service in the  operations against the German colonies in the SW Pacific in 1914\,  escorted the 1st AIF fleet from Albany\, WA; saw service with  the West Indies Squadron in 1915-1916; then served with the North Sea  Fleet in 1916-1918. In 1922 the Melbourne was involved in a dramatic  rescue of the crew of an American schooner in the Tasman Sea\, at the  height of a hurricane. \nThese events and other cruises of the Melbourne will be  highlighted with artefacts of the ship and crew memorabilia drawn from  the Australian War Memorial\, the Australian National Maritime Museum\,  Museum Victoria\, Monash University\, the Museum of HMAS Cerberus\, and  from individual donations. \n \nThe official opening of the Exhibition will be held at the RHSV on 26  March 2013 at 6 pm\, open to MHHV and RHSV members and descendants of  the crew of HMAS Melbourne.  The opening will see the launch of a new history of the Melbourne – The Forgotten Cruiser: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928\, by historians Andrew Kilsby and Commander Greg Swinden\, RAN.\nFollowing the official opening\, a free public lecture will be held on  the subject of the Exhibition on 26 March 2013 at 7 pm at the RHSV\,  presented by the authors of the history. \nIndependent curator Cooee History and Heritage has been appointed to produce the exhibition pro bono with support from MHHV\, RHSV and Deakin University volunteers.\nThe Exhibition is sponsored by the Port of Melbourne Corporation\, Navy Health\, and the Melbourne Naval Centre. \nEntry is free to MHHV and RHSV members and Port of Melbourne Corporation employees\, otherwise entry is by donation of $5 per head. \n \nHMAS Melbourne arrived in Port Phillip Bay on 26 March 1913.    It was the prequel to the RAN Fleet entering Sydney Harbour on 4  October 1913.  Led by the battle cruiser HMAS Australia\, Melbourne led the remainder of the Fleet into the harbour for the Fleet review.  Between 3-5 October 2013 there will be an International Fleet Review to commemorate this historic event.  See the Prequel at the Exhibition РFear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne 1913-1928 at the RHSV over 18 February – 1 May2013\, to commemorate 100 years since Australia’s first cruiser arrived in Melbourne. \nFor School Groups\, see Teacher Guide here
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fear-god-and-honour-the-king-hmas-melbourne-1912-1928-exhibition-at-the-rhsv-last-days/
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UID:8909-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Cornerstone of the Nation: Wilsons Promontory's role during World War ll - Last Days
DESCRIPTION:Called the ‘Cornerstone of the Continent’ by George Bass when he discovered the area in 1798\, this    exhibition highlights the importance of Wilsons Promontory within the    nation’s security during WW ll and its role in the training of  selected   soldiers for guerrilla warfare.\nFoster & District Museum \nOld Post Office main street Foster 3960 (next to lnformation centre\, Stockyard Gallery & Library) \nwww.promcountryhistory.org.au email: enquiries@promcountryhistory.org.au for Open days & Times. \n21st February to 30th August 2013
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/cornerstone-of-the-nation-wilsons-promontorys-role-during-world-war-ll-last-days/
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UID:8912-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Debt of Honour Photographic Exhibition - Bruce Butler - Last Days
DESCRIPTION:Reflects the debt of honour owed by Australia to the Timorese people. In   1942 two of Australia’s first Commando units who trained at Wilsons   Promontory fought a guerrilla war against the Japanese in former   Portuguese East Timor. The Commandos only survived through the support   of the Timorese people who provided food and shelter\, warned of   approaching danger and assisted with escapes after ambushes.\nAs a member of the Friends of East Timor group\, Bruce Butler has   created this exhibition to show the Australian people the debt owed to   both Australian soldiers and the East Timorese people whos supported   them during world War II \nStockyard gallery \nwww.stockyardgallery.org.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/debt-of-honour-photographic-exhibition-bruce-butler-last-days/
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CREATED:20190302T020544Z
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UID:8908-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Cornerstone of the Nation: Wilsons Promontory's role during World War ll - Last Week
DESCRIPTION:Called the ‘Cornerstone of the Continent’ by George Bass when he discovered the area in 1798\, this    exhibition highlights the importance of Wilsons Promontory within the    nation’s security during WW ll and its role in the training of  selected   soldiers for guerrilla warfare.\nFoster & District Museum \nOld Post Office main street Foster 3960 (next to lnformation centre\, Stockyard Gallery & Library) \nwww.promcountryhistory.org.au email: enquiries@promcountryhistory.org.au for Open days & Times. \n21st February to 30th August 2013
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/cornerstone-of-the-nation-wilsons-promontorys-role-during-world-war-ll-last-week/
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UID:8901-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Debt of Honour Photographic Exhibition - Bruce Butler
DESCRIPTION:Reflects the debt of honour owed by Australia to the Timorese people. In  1942 two of Australia’s first Commando units who trained at Wilsons  Promontory fought a guerrilla war against the Japanese in former  Portuguese East Timor. The Commandos only survived through the support  of the Timorese people who provided food and shelter\, warned of  approaching danger and assisted with escapes after ambushes.\nAs a member of the Friends of East Timor group\, Bruce Butler has  created this exhibition to show the Australian people the debt owed to  both Australian soldiers and the East Timorese people whos supported  them during world War II \nStockyard gallery \nwww.stockyardgallery.org.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/debt-of-honour-photographic-exhibition-bruce-butler/
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CREATED:20190302T020538Z
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UID:8896-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Unknown Warrior: The Search for Australia’s Greatest Ace - Mike Rosel
DESCRIPTION:Journalist and author\, Mike Rosel shares stories of the decorated and virtually unknown WWI Royal Air Force pilot and former Prahran resident Captain Alec Little.\nRotary Club of Mont Albert & Surrey Hills \nMeeting Venue:\nBox Hill Institute – Nelson Campus\,\nRoom G32\, Ground Floor\,\nNelson Road\, Box Hill 3128 (Melway 47 C8)\nMeeting Date and Time: Tuesdays at 6:45 for 7:00pm.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/unknown-warrior-the-search-for-australiaaos-greatest-ace-mike-rosel/
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UID:8897-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Cornerstone of the Nation: Wilsons Promontory's role during World War ll
DESCRIPTION:Called the ‘Cornerstone of the Continent’ by George Bass when he discovered the area in 1798\, this    exhibition highlights the importance of Wilsons Promontory within the    nation’s security during WW ll and its role in the training of  selected   soldiers for guerrilla warfare.\nFoster & District Museum \nOld Post Office main street Foster 3960 (next to lnformation centre\, Stockyard Gallery & Library) \nwww.promcountryhistory.org.au email: enquiries@promcountryhistory.org.au for Open days & Times. \n21st February to 30th August 2013
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/cornerstone-of-the-nation-wilsons-promontorys-role-during-world-war-ll/
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CREATED:20190302T020535Z
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UID:8894-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Preparing displays and exhibitions - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This workshop will get participants to think about developing engaging exhibitions in venues such as RSLs\, local historical societies\, small museums and libraries.\n• How can we develop displays with interesting stories behind them?\n• How should we decide what is exhibited and what stays in storage?\n• What is the safest way to display material without damaging it? \nFind out more about applying for this workshop (PDF 1.5 MB) or (Word 1.5 MB). \nWant to know more? \nPlease contact:\nMarina Larsson\, Veterans Unit\, Department of Planning and Community Development\nTelephone: 9208 3879 Email: marina.larsson@dpcd.vic.gov.au\nWeb: www.veterans.vic.gov.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/preparing-displays-and-exhibitions-workshop/
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UID:8895-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Introduction to Victorian Collections - Workshop
DESCRIPTION:This is an introductory hands-on workshop for twelve participants using computers to learn Victorian Collections.\nThis is the free\, easy-to-use online cataloguing system especially created for small museums and collecting organisations. This training day is for organisations who have already decided to use this system to catalogue their collections. \nIt is expected that you will consult with Victorian Collections staff prior to applying for this workshop to determine the appropriateness of this cataloguing system for your organisation’s needs. Please contact Meredith Blake or Belinda Ensor on 8341 7135. See http://victoriancollections.net.au/ Priority for this workshop will be given to organisations which are not currently using Victorian Collections. If you are already using Victorian Collections\, but need a refresher\, you may apply to attend this workshop. If you have already done the introductory course and would like more advanced training you can request this and we will hold it on another day. \nFind out more about applying for this workshop (PDF 1.5 MB) or (Word 1.5 MB). \nWant to know more? \nPlease contact:\nMarina Larsson\, Veterans Unit\, Department of Planning and Community Development\nTelephone: 9208 3879 Email: marina.larsson@dpcd.vic.gov.au\nWeb: www.veterans.vic.gov.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/introduction-to-victorian-collections-workshop/
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CREATED:20190302T020534Z
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UID:8892-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:Victorian Navy Talk
DESCRIPTION:John Rogers of MHHV member Friends of the Cerberus will give a presentation on the Victorian Navy.\nJohn Rogers of MHHV member Friends of the Cerberus will give a presentation on the Victorian Navy \nRSVP to Adrian Roads
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/victorian-navy-talk/
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UID:8893-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:MAJ GEN Harold ‘Pompey’ Elliott Day
DESCRIPTION:The Anniversary of Pompey’s 135th Birthday\n \nMAJ GEN Harold ‘Pompey’ Elliott Day \nThe Anniversary of Pompey’s 135th Birthday\, 19th June 2103 at the Ballarat Ranger Military Museum \n(Ranger Barracks\, Corner Sturt St & Ring Rd\, Ballarat. Enter via Ring Rd gate) \n  \n  \n  \nMaj Gen Harold Edward Elliott CB\, CMG\, DSO\, DCM\, VD: \nStudent at Ballarat College 1895–97 \nDux of Ballarat College 1897 \nLieutenant Colonel\, Commanding Officer\, 7th Battalion AIF at Gallipoli. \nBrigadier General\, General Officer Commanding 15th Brigade AIF 1916-18 \nMajor General\, Commander 15th Brigade\, 3rd Division (Militia) 1926-27 \nSenator for Victoria\, 1919-31 \n  \n  \nSpecial Guest from 1 pm will be Ross McMullin\, author of the biography ‘Pompey’ Elliott. \n  \nMorning and Afternoon Tea will be available
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/maj-gen-harold-aopompeyao-elliott-day/
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CREATED:20190302T020531Z
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UID:8887-36000-36000@www.mhhv.org.au
SUMMARY:The Western Front in Belgium: An Aerial Perspective
DESCRIPTION:The Western Flanders region of the Western Front is indelibly linked with Australians at war and Anzac. Ghent based Belgian researchers\, Birger Stichelbaut and Jean Bourgeois will talk about the application of large numbers of historical aerial photographs in Great War conflict archaeology.  Their research is based on the interpretation and mapping of more than 20\,000 unique aerial photographs originating from collections all over the world including Australia.  The presentation will provide visual introduction to Great War aerial photography and conflict archaeology in Belgium.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-western-front-in-belgium-an-aerial-perspective/
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SUMMARY:Survival at Sea
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Catherine McCullagh\nOn Friday 14 May 1943\, while the east coast of Australia lay in the darkness of the wartime blackout\, a brightly lit vessel cruised north\, a floating beacon against the blackened sea. The 2/3rd Australian Hospital Ship Centaur was 40 miles east of Brisbane\, heading for New Guinea to take on casualties at Port Moresby. She carried a total of 332 passengers—76 crew and 256 medical staff\, including 12 nurses. The Centaur was ablaze with floodlights which clearly showed the traditional red crosses of a hospital ship painted on her hull\, deck and funnel. There was no doubt as to the nature of the target when\, at 4.10 a.m. on the morning of 14 May\, a torpedo hit the Centaur just forward of amidships. She sank in less than four minutes taking with her all but 63 of the ship’s passengers and crew. It would be 36 gruelling hours before the survivors were plucked from amidst the floating wreckage by a passing American warship. Ellen Savage\, the only surviving nurse\, would later be awarded the George Medal for her role in rallying the passengers over the long hours of darkness. The sinking of the Centaur would likewise become a rallying point in the bloody battle against the Japanese aggressor being fought in the jungles and swamps to Australia’s north.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/survival-at-sea/
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SUMMARY:Behind The Wire: Images and Stories of Vietnam Veterans
DESCRIPTION:Many of us know Vietnam Veterans as kind people in caravans\, the nice man at the bowling club or as ‘grandpa’. But for almost four decades it has been a tough journey home. Now\, many former service men finally feel comfortable enough about their service in this controversial war to share their stories through the medium of photography and conversation with professional photographer Susan Gordon-Brown. For many of the veterans\, the process of being photographed and of telling their story was an act of catharsis. Join us as Susan speaks about the journey made by these remarkable Australians and some of the scars\, both physical and mental\, which these men still carry.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/behind-the-wire-images-and-stories-of-vietnam-veterans/
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SUMMARY:A Unique Regiment - Regional Lecture: Warrnambool
DESCRIPTION:Dr David Holloway\, author of Endure and Fight\, an History of the 4th Light Horse Regiment\, will speak about the regiment\, unique in the AIF as the only unit to fight on each of the three major fronts involving Australian troops.\nIn describing how this came about\, Dr Holloway follows the regiment from Melbourne to Gallipoli\, it being divided thereafter so that two squadrons went to the Western Front whilst the reinforced remainder served through much of the Palestine campaign\, notably at Beersheba and the fall of Damascus. \nThe story is replete with tales of individual soldiers\, many of whom came from Warrnambool and the surrounding district and who will be mentioned during the talk. \nA Unique Regiment\nThursday 18 April – 5.30pm arrival for 6pm start\nDr David Holloway\nRegional Lecture: Warrnambool\, location TBC
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/a-unique-regiment-regional-lecture-warrnambool/
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SUMMARY:Valour Recognised
DESCRIPTION:Peter Burness\, a Senior Historian at the Australian War Memorial\, Canberra\, will discuss bravery in battle\, with a special look at Australians’ experiences in the First World War.  He will also discuss the various honours and awards that have recognised special acts of bravery.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/valour-recognised/
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SUMMARY:Escape and Evasion in Enemy-Occupied Crete 1941-43
DESCRIPTION:Talk by historian Ian Frazer\, former Lecturer at Otago Univesity and co-author of ‘On the run РAnzac escape and evasion in enemy-occupied Crete’.In the Battle of Crete in May 1941\, the 2/7th Australian Infantry Battalion\, fought with much honour\, including a last-ditch stand at ‘42nd Street’ in the final days of the battle.\nFighting in the rear-guard\, they were denied evacuation at the last minute and forced to capitulate. Large numbers went on the run as evaders and escapers. Some managed to escape Crete by themselves; many more were rescued by the British secret services.\nThis story\, which spanned more than two years after May 1941 is not so well-known. It was another outstanding chapter in the history of the Battalion.\nThis talk is a tribute those soldiers and the brave Cretan families who gave them shelter and eventually helped them escape.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/escape-and-evasion-in-enemy-occupied-crete-1941-43/
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SUMMARY:Behind Barbed Wire: POW and Internment Camps in Victoria 1939-45
DESCRIPTION:Tim Whitford and John Gribben take their presentation on the road to visit the community of Shepparton.  During the Second World War thousands of Prisoners of War\, ‘enemy aliens’ and Australians of German\, Japanese and Italian descent found themselves imprisoned inside a huge POW/Internment Camp complex in farmland in Victoria’s Goulburn Valley. In the years that followed there were murders\, escapes\, riots and intrigue. There was also much humour\, compassion and demonstrations of the better parts of human nature. John and Tim talk about this little-known aspect of Australian History and shine a searchlight on some of the incredible characters in the drama.\nThursday 20 June – 5.30pm arrival for 6pm start\nLocation: Shepparton RSL
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/behind-barbed-wire-pow-and-internment-camps-in-victoria-1939-45/
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SUMMARY:Carers in Captivity: Australian POW Medical Officers in the Second World War
DESCRIPTION:Dr Rosalind Hearder will reflect on the work of the 106 Australian medical officers in Japanese captivity during the Second World War.Caring for their fellow 22\,000 prisoners\, one-third of whom died in captivity\, this small group of men fought incredible odds to save so many.\nDr Hearder will examine the unique challenges faced by these doctors\, where they did pioneering and ingenious medical work despite having little or no medical supplies\, faced constant conflict with brutal captors and were forced to make decisions that no other group of POWs faced. \nShe will also explore some of the post-war psychological and physical legacies of captivity\, both among the doctors themselves and the wider group of Australian survivors.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/carers-in-captivity-australian-pow-medical-officers-in-the-second-world-war/
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SUMMARY:Close up and Action Stations - Screening
DESCRIPTION:We celebrate the beginning¬† of our 2013 year by having ‘A Special Supper’ and screening¬† one of those superb Royal Navy DVDs’. These were supplied to us by our good friend \,David Mc Fall of the Maritime Model Museum Mona Vale\, and it would be a great pity not¬† to share¬† this treat\, and so we are designating it as a ‘Bring a Friend’ Meeting!!\nNHS Meeting detail for February 2013. \nPresentation Date: \nMonday 25th February 2013 at the MNC South Yarra. \nPart three of the ‘Episodes of the Royal Navy Films’ is entitled: ‘CLOSE UP ACTION STATIONS’. \nIn 1976 HMS Ganges passed for ever into history\, and this episode opens with a brief look back at its parade ground\, playing fields etc. and a ceremonial climbing of the infamous mast\, followed by more parades\, divisions and training routines at COLLINGWOOD and EXCELLENT. The film features rare views of the mine sweepers going about their dangerous tasks; the perils of east coast and channel convoys\, actually seen under attack\, filmed from Fleet and Hunt class destroyers. Of special interest to our members who fought in the ‘Dakar’ operation are the films shot from HMS BARHAM \,as she was heavily engaged and taking in tow the torpedoed RESOLUTION\, together with further coverage taken by an aircraft from ARK ROYAL! There are views of our AUSTRALIA\, plus DEVONSHIRE\, FAULKNOR\,FORSIGHT and ESCAPE. Our HMAS Perth and some of our Scrap iron ‘flotilla ‘are shown\, plus shots of the bombardment of Bardia .We join Admiral Cunningham in the Med; view the first ANZAC troop convoy and have a unique view of Queen Mary in the Indian Ocean during 1940. \nWhat a superb combination\, great fellowship\, fabulous supper\, and good film!! Bring your friend and share a great night at the Melbourne Naval Centre.146 W Toorak Road South Yarra.It is opposite Fawkner Park. Some parking at rear plus Toorak Road! The MNC is open from approx. 1830 to facilitate use of the library. Meeting begins at 1930.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/close-up-and-action-stations-screening/
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SUMMARY:Official opening of the Fear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928 Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Opening by CAPT Michael Harris\, RAN\, former CO of Melbourne III.  By invitation to MHHV and RHSV members and descendants of crew.  Guests can view the exhibition; exhibition catalogues for sale.\n \nOfficial opening of the Fear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928 Exhibition at RHSV\, A’Beckett Street\, Melbourne CBD 5.30-6.30 \nOpening by CAPT Michael Harris\, RAN\, former CO of Melbourne III.  By invitation to MHHV and RHSV members and descendants of crew.  Guests can view the exhibition; exhibition catalogues for sale. \nBook Launch: HMAS Melbourne 1912-1928: The Forgotten Cruiser\, authored by MHHV member Andrew Kilsby of Cooee History and Heritage and CDR Greg Swinden\, RAN\, of Sea Power Centre РAustralia.  Books available at the launch at special price of $39 for invited guests only. \n7 Р7.45 pm\, Free\, public lecture at RHSV Audtorium\, A’Beckett Street\, by the book authors on ‘HMAS Melbourne in War and Peace 1912-1928’ \nHMAS Melbourne arrived in Port Phillip Bay on 26 March 1913.    It was the prequel to the RAN Fleet entering Sydney Harbour on 4  October 1913.  Led by the battle cruiser HMAS Australia\, Melbourne led the remainder of the Fleet into the harbour for the Fleet review.  Between 3-5 October 2013 there will be an International Fleet Review to commemorate this historic event.  See the Prequel at the Exhibition РFear God and Honour the King: HMAS Melbourne 1913-1928 at the RHSV over 18 February – 1 May2013\, to commemorate 100 years since Australia’s first cruiser arrived in Melbourne. \nFor School Groups\, see Teacher Guide here
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/official-opening-of-the-fear-god-and-honour-the-king-hmas-melbourne-1912-1928-exhibition/
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