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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,
Breaker Morant
In South Africa during the Second Boer War Australian Army lieutenants Harry ‚ÄúBreaker‚Äù Morant Peter Handcock and George Witten stand accused of the murders of six Boer prisoners and the assassination of a German missionary. British Commander-in-Chief Lord Kitchener is determined to see the men found guilty, which he can then use as a bargaining […]
3 events,
Lunch with Bryan Dawe, A Satirist’s Journey
Lunch with Bryan Dawe, A Satirist’s Journey
The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is proud to present Lunch with Bryan Dawe, A Satirist‚Äôs Journey, on Friday 5 August 2016 starting at 12 noon. Bryan Dawe is one of Australia‚Äôs finest political satirists. He has enjoyed a long career on radio; television, film and the speakers‚Äô circuit. On television he is best known for […]
4 events,
Lunch with Bryan Dawe, A Satirist’s Journey
Lunch with Bryan Dawe, A Satirist’s Journey
The National Vietnam Veterans Museum is proud to present Lunch with Bryan Dawe, A Satirist‚Äôs Journey, on Friday 5 August 2016 starting at 12 noon. Bryan Dawe is one of Australia‚Äôs finest political satirists. He has enjoyed a long career on radio; television, film and the speakers‚Äô circuit. On television he is best known for […]
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long Tan. Australia felt the heat of the Cold War and the throes of a youth revolution, in the year the first baby boomers came of […]
3 events,
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long Tan. Australia felt the heat of the Cold War and the throes of a youth revolution, in the year the first baby boomers came of […]
3 events,
Back to Museum Day
Back to Museum Day
50th Anniversary Battle of Long TanVietnam Veterans and their families are invited to take part in this commemorative day. Formalities in the morning with guest speaker followed by an afternoon of great entertainment.
4 events,
Back to Museum Day
Back to Museum Day
50th Anniversary Battle of Long TanVietnam Veterans and their families are invited to take part in this commemorative day. Formalities in the morning with guest speaker followed by an afternoon of great entertainment.
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long Tan. Australia felt the heat of the Cold War and the throes of a youth revolution, in the year the first baby boomers came of […]
3 events,
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 – The year that changed the world
1966 was the year that Australia sent a Task Force to Vietnam, the year the first National Servicemen served in the war, and the year of the battle of Long Tan. Australia felt the heat of the Cold War and the throes of a youth revolution, in the year the first baby boomers came of […]