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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:19700101T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20180109T210000
DTSTAMP:20261010T235634
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SUMMARY:Mud and Blood - WWI play by Meg McNena directed by Alice Bishop - Special Performance
DESCRIPTION:Mud and Blood\, Meg McNena’s compelling 80-minute\, six-actor play\, is about distinguished Australian general\, Harold ‘Pompey’ Elliott\, who led the Essendon Rifles and took most of them to WWI. \n \nThe tenacity of Australian men and women is shown in battle and at home. Timing in 2018 with Anzac and Armistice centenaries adds impact. Set 1914-1921\, it shows how Pompey Elliott and a soldier’s mother deal with his vow to look after ‘his boys’ in war as if they were his own. This vow\, driving the play’s drama\, was made at a farewell to troops a century ago at Essendon Town Hall\, now the Clocktower Centre\, where Mud and Blood will be centre-stage on Fri 31 August. Women’s efforts and struggles are also pivotal . Please share in your networks and newsletter this opportunity to see a story about local heroes by a Moonee Ponds writer. \nA brilliant cast and skilled production team is powerfully directed by Alice Bishop\, who has been nominated for a Green Room Award for best director. Writer and producer\, Meg McNena\, has an Amnesty International Award and others for writing; this is her sixth play staged. Darren Mort\, a lawyer like Pompey\,plays his complex character masterfully. Humour and songs intone the era. \nMud and Blood‚Äôs Melbourne premiere is at the Clocktower Centre\, Moonee Ponds at 12 noon on Friday 31 August with a Q&A and talk by Ross McMullin\, awarded historian\, biographer and author of two books on Pompey Elliott (included in the matinee price) and opening night is 8pm 31 August. \nElliott trained youth in the Essendon Rifles militia; three units of his 7th Battalion came from the Northern suburbs and one from the Western suburbs; they trained at Broadmeadows and went with him to Gallipoli\, Lone Pine\, Fromelles and trenches of The Somme\, where Elliott turned the outcome of WWI in the Allies favour. Pompey inspires as husband\, father\, brother\, friend\, leader\, veteran and senator – the soldier before and after war; the stalwart wife keeps the family going; the cost for Pompey in making this heartfelt but impossible promise and returning to unveil honour boards and memorials. \nWe want to share this significant history of world-changing times for the newly declared nation of Australia and to increase awareness of post-traumatic stress disorder. \nHere is the vox pop from our successful preview in Charlton\, where Pompey was born. \nClick here for more information
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/mud-and-blood-wwi-play-by-meg-mcnena-directed-by-alice-bishop-special-performance/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140103T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140204T030000
DTSTAMP:20261010T235634
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SUMMARY:Centenary of Military Aviation Air Show 2014
DESCRIPTION:The Centenary of Military Aviation 2014 Air Show is proudly presented by the Royal Australian Air Force at RAAF Williams\, Point Cook\, Victoria over the weekend of 1st and 2nd March 2014.\nPoint Cook is the birthplace of military aviation in Australia and the oldest continually operating military airfield in the world. \nEncompassing a spectacular Air Show with air displays and ground displays\, the Centenary of Military Aviation is a national event celebrating 100 years of military aviation in Australia. \nGates are open from 8am to 4pm. Flying displays will be held from 10am to 3:30pm. \nThe flying program is the same for both days of the Air Show. \n\n \nEntry is by pre-paid ticketing which will be available from December 2013. Please refer back to this website for further details in the coming weeks. \nThe event highlights the significant advances in military aircraft during the past 100 years. \nOn display for the first time at Centenary of Military Aviation Air Show 2014 will be a newly built replica of a Bristol BoxKite aeroplane. The Bristol BoxKite was the first military aircraft flown in Australia at RAAF Point Cook\, on 1 March 1914. No original Bristol BoxKite aircraft survive today. Three reproductions were built for the making of the film ‘Those magnificent men in their flying machines’. One is on display at the Bristol City Museum and Art Gallery\, another is on display at the Shuttleworth Collection in Bedfordshire (where it is still flown during flying displays)\, and the third one is on display at the Museum of Australian Army Flying in Queensland. \nParliamentary Secretary to the Minister for Defence\, The Hon Darren Chester MP\, and Deputy Chief of Air Force\, Air Vice-Marshal Leo Davies CSC\, launched the Centenary of Military Aviation Air Show. \nParliamentary Secretary Chester said the Air Show will commemorate a significant moment in Australia’s military aviation history. \n“The first of March 2014 will be the 100th anniversary of the first military flight in Australia when Lieutenant Eric Harrison\, originally from Castlemaine and an aviation instructor with the Central Flying School\, took off in a Bristol Boxkite here at the spiritual home of the Air Force\, Point Cook. \n“This air show will provide a wonderful opportunity for Australians to see the evolution in technology and capability of military aviation in this country\,” he said. \nOn display for the first time at the Air Show will be a newly built replica of a Bristol Boxkite aeroplane. No original Boxkite aircraft exist today. The Boxkite replica\, built at the RAAF Museum at Point Cook\, recently completed a program of flight testing when the aircraft was successfully flown on 11 September\, 2013. \nDeputy Chief of Air Force\, Air Vice-Marshal Davies\, said the Air Force was proud to host the Centenary of Military Aviation Air Show. \n“The air show is an opportunity to demonstrate the professionalism and aviation capabilities of today’s Defence Force. \n“We have chosen the theme of Tradition\, Innovation and Evolution for the event to reinforce the extraordinary journey of military aviation from hand built aircraft like the Boxkite to the complex and powerful military aircraft of today\,” Air Vice-Marshal Davies said. \nThe Centenary of Military Aviation Air Show will be held 1–2 March 2014 at the home of military aviation\, RAAF Williams\, Point Cook\, Victoria\, and will be a spectacular event featuring static and flying displays by historic and contemporary aircraft. \nTickets for the air show are now on sale. Details about the air show\, including prices and how to purchase tickets are available at: www.airforce.gov.au/airshows. \nMedia contact:\nMs Kate Kennedy\, Regional Manager Public Affairs Vic/Tas (03) 9282 5255
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/centenary-of-military-aviation-air-show-2014/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140204T233000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140205T013000
DTSTAMP:20261010T235634
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SUMMARY:Heroes Before Gallipoli
DESCRIPTION:2014 will mark the centenary of the capture of the German wireless station at Bita Paka in Rabaul on 11 September 1914 by the Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force (ANMEF)\, commanded by Colonel William Holmes DSO.\nWar between Britain and Germany was declared on 4 August and a few days later a telegram was sent by the British Secretary of State for Colonies to the Australian Governor-General\, asking that German wireless stations be seized at Yap (in the Caroline Islands)\, at Nauru(in the south west Pacific Ocean) and at Rabaul (in Papua New Guinea). New Zealand forces were asked to seize the German wireless station at Samoa. \nAn expeditionary force of 1\,500 men was raised\, known as the ANMEF\, comprising a 1\,023 man army battalion\, two machine gun sections\, a signals section and an Army Medical Corps detachment. Naval Reservists came from Queensland\, New South Wales\, Victoria and South Australia; the soldiers came from New South Wales. \nThis important but little known part of the First World War (1914-18) will be explored by the Shrine’s David Howell. David\, best known for his attention to the Kokoda Track Campaign\, has been involved with battlefield tours & treks in Papua New Guinea for over ten years. David will be joined by his fellow trek leader Reg Yates who has been exploring the battlefields of PNG for nearly 30 years and recently uncovered the original foundations of German wireless station at Rabaul. \nJoin David & Reg as they explore the story of our heroes before Gallipoli. \nPresenter: David Howell \nDate: Wednesday 2 April\, 12.30pm start \nCost: FREE\, gold coin donation welcome
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/heroes-before-gallipoli/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140208T203000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140209T033000
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SUMMARY:The First Fateful Shot: Port Phillip Bay\, August 1914
DESCRIPTION:Shortly after midday the gunners at Fort Nepean lined up the German  merchant steamer – the SS Pfalz Рas it bolted towards the heads and  fired the first shot in a terrible war that would last four long years  and scar the world. \n \nHow  was Australia placed at this moment in history? What were the views of  the people and the government of the day? Was our military prepared or  equipped for what lay ahead? These and many other questions will be  posed and answered at this unique conference event. \n \nHosted by the historic Fort Queenscliff Museum\, The First Fateful  Shot: Port Phillip Bay\, August 1914 will examine the lead-up to the  outbreak of World War I from the Australian perspective\, and the events  of 1914 including the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force  landing at Rabaul and the islands of the Bismarck Archipelago. \nA tremendous range of speakers has been gathered for this unique  conference event including Dr David Day\, Dr Janice Croggon and Dr Dale  Blair. The full conference program is available here. \nThe conference will be followed by the Fort Queenscliff Museum’s  annual Friends of the Fort Black Tie Dinner. A full three course meal  featuring a special guest speaker. Click here for all the details. \nTo book your ticket for the conference click here… (Seating is limited\, don’t miss out) Or here to pay by Cheque or Bank Deposit \nMHHV Member : $55.00 \nGeneral admission : $75.00 \nConcession : $45.00 \nWhy not enjoy a night in beautiful Queenscliff with a special conference deal at the Vue Grand Hotel (mention the conference for a discount) or click here for more great accommodation ideas… \nProudly supported by:
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-first-fateful-shot-port-phillip-bay-august-1914/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140209T053000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140209T093000
DTSTAMP:20261010T235634
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SUMMARY:Friends of the Fort Annual Black Tie Dinner
DESCRIPTION:The Fort Queenscliff Museum Annual Black Tie Dinner is to be held at the Queenscliff & Point Lonsdale R.S.L on Saturday 2nd August 2014 at 6.30pm for 7pm. \nThis annual fundraising dinner includes a three course meal and special guest speaker. This night is open to everyone. Come along with your friends and learn about Fort Queenscliff. \n \nDress: Black Tie or Mess dress \n(With Miniatures) \nCost of Three Course Dinner: $75.00 \nDrinks: at R.S.L. bar prices \nTo book your seats online via Trybooking click here… \nTo make your booking by cheque or bank deposit click here to download the form and follow the instructions. \nWhy not make a day of it in Queenscliff and join MHHV members at “The First Fateful Shot: Port Phillip Bay\, August 1914” conference? Click here for more details… \nVisit the Vue Grand Hotel for an accommodation and breakfast deal or click here for more great accommodation ideas…
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/friends-of-the-fort-annual-black-tie-dinner/
LOCATION:Victoria
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140209T230000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20140210T010000
DTSTAMP:20261010T235634
CREATED:20190302T020915Z
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SUMMARY:National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia - Monthly Meeting & Lunch
DESCRIPTION:The National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia Monthly meetings are held at the Batman Hotel in Spencer Street the first Tuesday of the month (except in December) followed by Lunch.\nWe encourage any Veteran of Malaya\, Malaysia to come along and join us for lunch and hopefully then join the Association.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/national-malaya-borneo-veterans-association-australia-monthly-meeting-lunch-4/
LOCATION:Victoria
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