Calendar of Events

The President, Assoc. Prof. Doug Lording (’64), requests the pleasure of your company. Guest Speaker: Dr Mark Johnston BA (Hons) Dip Ed UTas MA PHD Melb, Head of History Scotch College Venue: Boykett Room, Cardinal Pavilion Date: Wednesday 7th August Price: $50.00 RSVP: Thursday 1st August Dress: Lounge Suit   Enquiries: Rebecca Mortimer E: rebecca.mortimer@scotch.vic.edu.au […]

Mr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to attend the 2019 Monash Commemorative Service to be held in The Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne on Friday 9th August 2019, 10.30 am to 11.45 am. Morning tea from 10 am Dress: Lounge Suit or equivalent, Large Medals and […]

Mr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to a Luncheon, following the annual General Sir John Monash Commemorative Service, to be held in The No. 35 Restaurant, on the 35th floor of the Sofitel Hotel, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne, on Friday 9th August 2019, at 12.30pm for 1.00pm. A two […]

Mr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to attend the 2019 Monash Commemorative Service to be held in The Legislative Assembly Chamber, Parliament House, Spring Street, Melbourne on Friday 9th August 2019, 10.30 am to 11.45 am. Morning tea from 10 am Dress: Lounge Suit or equivalent, Large Medals and […]

Mr. James Rosenberg, Chairman of The Spirit of Australia Foundation, invites you to a Luncheon, following the annual General Sir John Monash Commemorative Service, to be held in The No. 35 Restaurant, on the 35th floor of the Sofitel Hotel, 25 Collins Street, Melbourne, on Friday 9th August 2019, at 12.30pm for 1.00pm. A two […]

There have been several events at the Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial since the unveiling nearly four years ago. Last year's Commemorative Service and wreath-laying ceremony, was very well attended. Since the unveiling, there have been a number of visits by dignitaries including, His Excellency the Former Australian Ambassador to Greece, the Former and current Greek Ambassadors […]

On the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, this very special lunch honours those who served in Vietnam, the longest wartime conflict in Australia’s history.   Guest of honour Ross Smith was a lieutenant colonel in the war and a former Member of Parliament in Victoria. Always a day of great camaraderie and […]

On the 53rd anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, this very special lunch honours those who served in Vietnam, the longest wartime conflict in Australia’s history.   Guest of honour Ross Smith was a lieutenant colonel in the war and a former Member of Parliament in Victoria. Always a day of great camaraderie and […]

The Polish Museum and Archives in Australia and The Rats of Tobruk Association, invites you to the opening of the exhibiton "Destination Australia - Post WW II Odysseys of Polish Soldiers ." On Saturday, 17 August 2019, 2 pm at Tobruk House, 44 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park, VIC 3206 The exhibition will be formally opened […]

An invitation is extended to Vietnam Veterans & younger Veterans of Iraq, Afghanistan, East Timor, Somalia, First Responders, National Servicemen, Borough Councillors & Staff, Residents - together with all their Families, Visitors & Friends to join us in a March & Service of Mateship, Unity & Remembrance – Lead by Victoria Police Mounted, Schools Flag […]

Over 18,000 Australians fought in the Korean War (1950–53) a conflict which claimed three million lives, including those of 339 Australians. The clash between North and South Korea remains unresolved to this day. This exhibition explains the war’s origins, why Australia became involved, why neither side could win, and why the war still matters today.

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address Thursday 29 August 2019 at 1200 for 1230 ANZAC House , 4 Collins St, Melbourne Professor Greg Barton TOPIC : ISLAMIC STATE Greg Barton is Professor of Global Islamic Politics at the Alfred Deakin Institute. Greg has been active for the past thirty years in inter-faith dialogue […]

Over 18,000 Australians fought in the Korean War (1950–53) a conflict which claimed three million lives, including those of 339 Australians. The clash between North and South Korea remains unresolved to this day. This exhibition explains the war’s origins, why Australia became involved, why neither side could win, and why the war still matters today.

Royal United Services Institute of Victoria Lunchtime Address Thursday 29 August 2019 at 1200 for 1230 ANZAC House , 4 Collins St, Melbourne Professor Greg Barton TOPIC : ISLAMIC STATE Greg Barton is Professor of Global Islamic Politics at the Alfred Deakin Institute. Greg has been active for the past thirty years in inter-faith dialogue […]

Our Guest Speaker this Friday August 30 is Phil Garland. His last talk to us was on the Charge of the Light Brigade, and he amazed us with some of his display items and his very personal connection to the Crimean War. This Friday his topic will be: Pre-Federation Colonial Arms Again we can expect […]