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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, […]
The Other Face of War: Victorians and the Home Front
The RHSV holds a biannual conference in support of the research and promotion of local and Victorian history. The 2014 Conference will be held in two sessions: Friday evening 8 August & Saturday 9 August The Other Face of War: Victorians and the Home Front The conference will begin on Friday evening with the opening […]
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Centenary of the Monash Militia Camp at Lilydale in February 1914.
Centenary of the Monash Militia Camp at Lilydale in February 1914.
John Monash & 3000 soldiers descended on Lilydale and camped for a week where the Lillydale Lake is today. To mark the Centenary of this event a memorial plaque and storyboard sign will be unveiled at the Lillydale Lake. A plaque will be unveiled by Michael Bennett, great grandson of Sir John Monash. Also on […]
