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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, […]
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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 […]
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Piano & Music of 1939-1945
Piano & Music of 1939-1945
Piano concert celebrating 70 years since the end of World War Two with piano, music and songs of the time. Pianist Deborah Jackson with guest pianists, singers and flute. Contact Details: Deborah Jackson Ph: 9569 9178 Email: dcjackson@bigpond.com
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The August Offensive at Gallipoli: an Ottoman Perspective
The August Offensive at Gallipoli: an Ottoman Perspective
Royal United Service Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address Thursday 10th September 12.30 pm: Defence Plaza Melbourne, 661 Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000 The August Offensive at Gallipoli: an Ottoman Perspective Here is a rare opportunity to hear from an internationally renowned scholar about arguably the most important battle of the Gallipoli campaign from a Turkish perspective. […]
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The August Offensive at Gallipoli: an Ottoman Perspective
The August Offensive at Gallipoli: an Ottoman Perspective
Royal United Service Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address Thursday 10th September 12.30 pm: Defence Plaza Melbourne, 661 Bourke St, Melbourne, 3000 The August Offensive at Gallipoli: an Ottoman Perspective Here is a rare opportunity to hear from an internationally renowned scholar about arguably the most important battle of the Gallipoli campaign from a Turkish perspective. […]
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Jacka Vc Legend Of Gallipoli
Jacka Vc Legend Of Gallipoli
A century ago all Australians knew the name of Albert Jacka VC. His daring action at Courtney's Post, Gallipoli, won him the first Australian Victoria Cross of the Great War and the adoration of a young country. Jacka was a natural-born soldier - intelligent, athletic and utterly fearless. A true Aussie rebel, Jacka stood up […]
Gallipoli Then and Now: Bonds Forged by War, Vedat Acikalin
Gallipoli Then and Now: Bonds Forged by War, Vedat Acikalin
FREE Photographic Exhibition by Vedat AcikalinIn 1990 Turkish/Australian photojournalist, Vedat Acikalin, attended the 75th Anniversary of the famous Gallipoli landing in Turkey. This exhibition is about the commemoration of that significant and emotional anniversary for Australians, New Zealanders and the Turks, and a significant commemoration exhibition in this Anzac centenary year, 2015. Aciklalin’s powerful images […]
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Gallipoli Then and Now: Bonds Forged by War, Vedat Acikalin
Gallipoli Then and Now: Bonds Forged by War, Vedat Acikalin
FREE Photographic Exhibition by Vedat AcikalinIn 1990 Turkish/Australian photojournalist, Vedat Acikalin, attended the 75th Anniversary of the famous Gallipoli landing in Turkey. This exhibition is about the commemoration of that significant and emotional anniversary for Australians, New Zealanders and the Turks, and a significant commemoration exhibition in this Anzac centenary year, 2015. Aciklalin’s powerful images […]
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A Rough Guide to Marketing
A Rough Guide to Marketing
Discover the tricks to marketing your museum, gallery or organisation. The session, facilitated by Jareen Summerhill, Senior Manager, Brand and Audience at Museum Victoria, will be packed with practical tips and strategies to build and expand your audiences. The Museum Victoria team will also be sharing their recent insights on people's motivations for visiting museums. » Learn new tools and ideas […]