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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, […]
2 events,
Shenandoah Officers Ball
Shenandoah Officers Ball
The American Civil War Roundtable of Australia is proud to present the Shenandoah Officers Ball. This event commemorates the 150th anniversary of the ‘Buccaneers Ball’ held at Craig’s Royal Hotel, Ballarat in honour of visiting officers of the Confederate warship CSS Shenandoah in February 1865. When: Saturday 7 February at Craig’s Royal Hotel, 10 Lydiard […]
3 events,
Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
In this photographic exhibition of remembrance at the Monash Federation Centre (produced by MHHV member Dr Andrew Kilsby/Cooee History & Heritage), World War One Avenues of Honour in the modern Electorate of Chisholm (partly in the former Shire of Mulgrave) are considered.Three were established before the end of World War One and one after the […]
Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours
Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours
Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]
4 events,
Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
In this photographic exhibition of remembrance at the Monash Federation Centre (produced by MHHV member Dr Andrew Kilsby/Cooee History & Heritage), World War One Avenues of Honour in the modern Electorate of Chisholm (partly in the former Shire of Mulgrave) are considered.Three were established before the end of World War One and one after the […]
Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours
Fort Queenscliff Museum School Holiday Tours
Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort. Fort Queenscliff is one of Victoria's most important heritage sites and one of the largest and best preserved forts in the country. Enjoy the rare opportunity to tour a 19th Century Coastal Artillery Fort (operating as an Australian Army Base) with over 150 […]
Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
In this photographic exhibition of remembrance at the Monash Federation Centre (produced by MHHV member Dr Andrew Kilsby/Cooee History & Heritage), World War One Avenues of Honour in the modern Electorate of Chisholm (partly in the former Shire of Mulgrave) are considered.Three were established before the end of World War One and one after the […]
2 events,
Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
Trees to Remember Them By: WWI Avenues of Honour in the Chisholm Electorate.
In this photographic exhibition of remembrance at the Monash Federation Centre (produced by MHHV member Dr Andrew Kilsby/Cooee History & Heritage), World War One Avenues of Honour in the modern Electorate of Chisholm (partly in the former Shire of Mulgrave) are considered.Three were established before the end of World War One and one after the […]
2 events,
The Fighter: Paul Warren
The Fighter: Paul Warren
One month after he arrived in Afghanistan as a soldier in the ADF, an IED exploded, tearing off his right leg. The same explosion instantly killed his mate, Private Ben Ranaudo. Private Paul Warren's life was saved by the quick work of his battalion, who got him a helicopter within 16 minutes for surgery. Paul […]
3 events,
The Silent ANZAC
The Silent ANZAC
Footscray-Yarraville City Band is proud to present a concert to commemorate the ANZAC spirit in the centenary yearof the landing and ANZAC campaign at Gallipoli. The concert will honour the courage and sacrifice of those lost in all conflicts and explores the emotion and despair at the futility of war and the human desire for lasting […]
Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19) – Last days
Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19) – Last days
Through historical photographs and personal stories, this exhibition presents the chronology of the First World War (1914-19) and provides the opportunity to discover the fascinating stories with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians. Find out about the hardships that our men endured and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations – from the […]
2 events,
Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19) – Last days
Australia will be there: Victorians in the First World War (1914-19) – Last days
Through historical photographs and personal stories, this exhibition presents the chronology of the First World War (1914-19) and provides the opportunity to discover the fascinating stories with particular reference to the contribution of Victorians. Find out about the hardships that our men endured and the battles that they fought alongside Allied nations – from the […]