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Mud and Blood – WWI play by Meg McNena directed by Alice Bishop – Special Performance
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. The 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, […]
Centenary of the First World War (1914-19) Travelling Exhibition
Through historical photographs and personal stories, this exhibition will present the chronology of the First World War (1914-18). It will provide you with the opportunity to discover the fascinating stories of the 416,809 Australian men, 114,000 of whom were from Victoria, who enlisted, as well as the Australian women who served overseas as nurses.
World War I exhibition – focussing on the individual cost of conflict
The exhibition, running from 4 August 2014 until 8 August 2016, will explore the experience of World War I and its aftermath through the lives of ordinary people. It will focus on the physical and psychological damage caused by the war, and the long-term impacts the of war on our society.
5 events,
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Exhibition: Support from the Sky
Exhibition: Support from the Sky
A photographic story telling exhibition by Susan Gordon-Brown, based on Vietnam veteran stories associated with the Huey helicopter.¬† The companion exhibition to Behind the Wire, scheduled for the Shrine in 2014. Exhibition access included in your Museum entry ticket but gold coin donations are welcome. From 9 am to 5 pm most days , check […]
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Exhibition: Vietnam: The Helicopter War
Exhibition: Vietnam: The Helicopter War
An exhibition of 10 content-rich panels from the Texas Tech University‚Äôs Vietnam Center & Archive , which gives the American perspective on a range of fascinating aspects to their helicopter war in Vietnam.¬† Enhanced with QR Codes (Hint: make sure your mobile phone has the QR code app), the embedded technology in the panels allows […]
5 events,
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Exhibition: Support from the Sky
Exhibition: Support from the Sky
A photographic story telling exhibition by Susan Gordon-Brown, based on Vietnam veteran stories associated with the Huey helicopter.¬† The companion exhibition to Behind the Wire, scheduled for the Shrine in 2014. Exhibition access included in your Museum entry ticket but gold coin donations are welcome. From 9 am to 5 pm most days , check […]
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Exhibition: Vietnam: The Helicopter War
Exhibition: Vietnam: The Helicopter War
An exhibition of 10 content-rich panels from the Texas Tech University‚Äôs Vietnam Center & Archive , which gives the American perspective on a range of fascinating aspects to their helicopter war in Vietnam.¬† Enhanced with QR Codes (Hint: make sure your mobile phone has the QR code app), the embedded technology in the panels allows […]
4 events,
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Chinese ANZACs Exhibition
Chinese ANZACs Exhibition
During the centenary of the Great War, the Chinese Museum endeavours to research and tell the untold stories of Chinese-Australian war contributions both at home and abroad. This exhibition seeks to reignite public and community interest in World War One and to present an alternative, community-centred commemoration of the Great War which cannot be achieved […]
6 events,
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Chinese ANZACs Exhibition
Chinese ANZACs Exhibition
During the centenary of the Great War, the Chinese Museum endeavours to research and tell the untold stories of Chinese-Australian war contributions both at home and abroad. This exhibition seeks to reignite public and community interest in World War One and to present an alternative, community-centred commemoration of the Great War which cannot be achieved […]
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Commemoration of the First Shot of World War I
Commemoration of the First Shot of World War I
Fort Queenscliff is the site where the order was given to fire the first shot in anger by the British Empire of WWI. Artillery at Fort Nepean then fired warning shots at a German merchant ship endeavouring to escape internment. The shot marks the moment that Australia became involved in World War I. Over 61,000 […]
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National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia – Monthly Meeting & Lunch
National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia – Monthly Meeting & Lunch
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. We encourage any Veteran of Malaya, Malaysia to come along and join us for lunch and hopefully then join the Association.
2 events,
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National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia – Monthly Meeting & Lunch
National Malaya & Borneo Veterans Association Australia – Monthly Meeting & Lunch
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. We encourage any Veteran of Malaya, Malaysia to come along and join us for lunch and hopefully then join the Association.
