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SUMMARY:Last days - Toys\, Tales & Tenacity - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:11 August 2023 to July 2024 \nFrom cherished toy soldiers and adventure comics to immersive cadet training and captivating computer games\, children have long engaged in war-like activities that ignite their imagination and spirit. \n \n  \nThrough these games\, stories\, and activities\, they navigate a world that can often seem senseless\, finding meaning and understanding within the chaos. \nThis first-of-its-kind exhibition at the Shrine of Remembrance delves into the experiences of children during war\, shedding light on their unique perspectives and the profound impact war has had on their upbringing. \nWhile war may have been an indirect experience for many Victorian children\, we also recognise those whose lives were directly affected. Some children faced separation from loved ones\, endured hardships and sacrifices\, or bore witness to the uncertainty and anxiety that war brings. Their stories are integral to understanding the lasting impact war can have on the formative years of childhood. \nJoin us for an immersive and thought-provoking journey as we explore the intertwined stories of war\, childhood\, and the enduring spirit of youth in the face of adversity. Discover the remarkable resilience\, patriotism\, and imagination of children throughout history\, and gain a deeper understanding of the profound impact war has had on Australian culture. \nThis exhibition is supported by the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/last-days-toys-tales-tenacity-exhibition/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Book Launch - Kokoda Legend-Captain Sam Templeton by David Howell
DESCRIPTION:Keynote Speaker-Historian Carl Johnson author of Mud Over Blood-Stories of the 39th Battalion-1941-1943. \nClick here to order your copy\nIf you have trekked Kokoda\, then the campsite of Templeton’s Crossing will be familiar. Discover the story of the man behind the name. \nCaptain Sam Templeton was the first Australian Officer to be captured by the Japanese in the Kokoda Campaign. After being interrogated by his captors he was executed on the battlefield. \nTempleton had predicted his fate\, telling a platoon commander\, if ‘he went into action\, he wouldn’t come back’. Having resigned himself to his destiny\, Templeton misled his captors on the numerical strength of the Australian forces waiting in Kokoda and Port Moresby. \nDid Templeton’s misinformation slow the initial push by the Yokoyama Advance Force into the Owen Stanley Range\, allowing the Australian Imperial Force to join the fight earlier? Did Templeton create doubt in the mind of the commander of the South Seas Force\, influencing an operational change for the attack on Port Moresby? A quiet and often aloof character\, Templeton’s name and actions became synonymous with Kokoda. Originally from Belfast\, Templeton is reputed to have helped quash the Irish rebellion\, served in submarines with the Royal Navy during the First World War and to have fought with the International Brigade in the Spanish Civil War. \nKokoda Legend goes beyond the myth to discover the real contribution Captain Sam Templeton made to stopping the Japanese advance over the Owen Stanley Range in 1942. \nAuthor David Howell will be signing copies of Kokoda Legend which will also be available to purchase. \nWhen: Wednesday 3 July 2024\, 6 for 630pm\nWhere: East Malvern RSL\, Stanley Grose Dr\, Malvern East VIC 3145.\nCost: Free (finger food & open bar will be provided to guests on the night)\nRSVP: info@kokodahistorical.com.au or 0405 007 700
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/book-launch-kokoda-legend-captain-sam-templeton-by-david-howell/
LOCATION:East Malvern RSL\, Stanley Grose Dr\,\, Malvern East\, Victoria\, 3145\, Australia
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SUMMARY:An Australian Country Town at War: Armidale 1914-1918
DESCRIPTION:Australian society of the early 20th Century had many potential fault lines. But upon the outbreak of war in August 1914\, most of these disappeared from sight\, as much of the nation threw its support behind the war effort.  \n \nThis was to be the case in Armidale in northern NSW. Yet\, by 1918\, this rural township would be deeply and bitterly divided. The divisions latent in most societies had emerged\, often in unpleasant ways\, based upon religion\, race\, class and status. \nNevertheless\, despite the fixation of certain academics to find evidence of Australians becoming disillusioned and opposed to their country’s involvement in the war\, there is absolutely no evidence of the people of Armidale being so inclined. Even though the majority voted “No” in the two referenda which sought to conscript young men for overseas military service\, paradoxically there was a determination to see the defeat of Germany and its Allies. And complementing this was the pride the whole community took in the exploits of its AIF volunteers. That is why\, subsequently\, the people of Armidale constructed a war memorial\, out of pride for their AIF volunteers who fought overseas\, initially at Gallipoli but mostly in France and Belgium. \nClick here to download the flyer for this lecture. \n\nAbout the Presenter\n\n\nDR DAVID MARTIN FMHSNSW is a Fellow of the Military History Society of NSW. He holds a doctorate in history from the University of New England and his interest in military history is wide ranging. He is the author of Germany 1918-1945\, Oxford (2001). Over the years he has written a substantial number of articles and reviews of books\, covering the period from the 1588 Spanish Armada up until Australia’s involvement in East Timor. He grew up in Armidale and has had a life-long interest in the community’s World War I experience\, beginning as a child when attending an Anzac Day dawn service at the local war memorial. \n  \n\n\nOur Venue – Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\n\n\nThe current venue for The Military History Society of New South Wales lecture program will be the Auditorium at the Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\, corner of Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets\, Sydney CBD. Numerous bus services stop at the location and Museum railway station is only 160 metres away. The venue will be opening its doors at 10:30AM sharp.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/an-australian-country-town-at-war-armidale-1914-1918/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Killer Bees the story of the Australian Independent Companies and Commandos 1942-1945 - Dr. Gregory Blake
DESCRIPTION:In the heart of wartime jungles\, ‘The Killer Bees’\, Australia’s elite soldiers\, redefined warfare\, shaping history in unconventional ways. \n  \n\nIn the throes of World War II\, Australia’s Independent Companies and Commandos forged a daring path to victory. Comprising an extraordinary breed of soldiers\, they redefined warfare with their unique\, unconventional approach. At odds with traditional military norms\, these exceptional units carved their own style and set their own rules. \nAustralia’s jungle Commandos\, the Killer Bees where a special breed\, tough\, resilient\, sharp and deadly. Venturing deep into the jungles of Timor\, New Guinea\, and Bougainville\, they mastered tactics and procedures entirely their own\, becoming unrivalled jungle warfare experts. Their audacious spirit and skills played a pivotal role in Australia’s critical military campaigns from 1942 to 1945\, safeguarding the nation during a period of existential threat. \nThe Killer Bees unravels the heroic journeys of these exceptional soldiers and their units as they waged a relentless war against Japan. In a time when Australia’s very existence hung in the balance\, the Independent Companies and Commandos emerged as unsung heroes\, crafting a legacy of valour\, innovation\, and tenacity. \n \nAbout the presenter\nDr. Gregory Blake is a retired History teacher. He has been interested in military history since his earliest years and has over time written numerous articles related to military events throughout history. \nHe has an MA and PhD in history from UNSW Canberra (ADFA) the subject of the PhD being the Australian Independent Companies and Commandos 1940-1945. \nHe has had four military history books published. Killer Bees the story of the Australian Independent Companies and Commandos 1942-1945 is his fifth military history book. \nGreg is an accomplished illustrator and has illustrated for magazines and books. He was at one time both a Trooper and an Officer with 4/19th PWLH in the Australian Army Reserve. Greg now lives in Bendigo\, Victoria \nThe Book: Out 03/07/2024 \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/killer-bees-the-story-of-the-australian-independent-companies-and-commandos-1942-1945-dr-gregory-blake/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:The Lost Diggers of Fromelles screening
DESCRIPTION:Join us for this compelling documentary that uncovers a thrilling detective trail across Australia and Europe as experts connect families with the fallen of Fromelles. \n \nAlmost 2000 Australian soldiers were killed in action or died of wounds at the Battle of Fromelles in July 1916. Over 90 years later\, 250 of these men were discovered in a mass burial site. \nThey were later disinterred and examined before reburial at Pheasant Wood Cemetery in Fromelles. Once unknown soldiers\, 180 of these men have now been identified by name through DNA technology\, forensic science and historical data. \nThe Lost Diggers of Fromelles uncovers just a few of these stories and offers a behind-the-scenes glimpse into how the soldiers were discovered and then connected to descendants. \nFollowing the screening\, we invite guests to attend the afternoon service commemorating the service and sacrifice of those who fought in the Battle of Fromelles. An optional\, paid lunch will be available between the screening and the service. This lunch must be pre-booked and is not available for purchase on the day. \nWarning: The Lost Diggers of Fromelles contains graphic scenes and imagery that some viewers may find distressing. This documentary is not suitable for children. \n  \n  \nDetails: \n\nAdmission is free.\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-lost-diggers-of-fromelles-screening/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Sectarian Riot? Coverup?
DESCRIPTION:The literature of the Battle of Fromelles 1916 \n \nSpeaker: Major General (Ret’d) Michael O’Brien CSC\, MDA\, BSc (Mil) \nAustralia’s disastrous Battle of Fromelles has generated a large volume of literature over the last 100 years. It has caused a riotous assembly in Bendigo and accusations of a coverup. Mike will review the writings from his intimate experience with the twenty-first century re-burial and identification of Australia’s lost soldiers from this battle.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/sectarian-riot-coverup/
LOCATION:Tonic House\, 386 Flinders Lane\, Melbourne\, Victoria\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20240728T223000
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SUMMARY:Australian Olympians during the First World War.
DESCRIPTION:During the Summer Olympics\, the Sir John Monash Centre invites you to attend a presentation on Sunday 28 July 2024\, dedicated to the history of Australian Olympic athletes who served in the First World War. \n \n \nIn Australia during the First World War\, a major campaign to enlist sportsmen was fuelled by the strong belief that playing sport developed specific skills and qualities that young men could use on the battlefield. \nAs a result\, in the early months of the war\, thousands of Australians who had excelled in sports enlisted. \nDuring this seminar given by local historian\, Sylvestre Bresson\, you will discover the story of several Australian Olympians whose defining qualities of courage and tenacity were put to the test during the First World War. \nThe presentation will be given free of charge and in French on Sunday 28 July 2024 from 2.30pm. Book your place now! \nDuring this conference in French you will discover the story of several Australian Olympians whose courage and tenacity were put to the test during the First World War. \nPresented by: Sylvestre Bresson\, WW1 battlefield historian. \nPlaces are free of charge and limited.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/australian-olympians-during-the-first-world-war/
LOCATION:The Sir John Monash Centre\, Route de Villers Bretonneux\, 80800 Fouilloy\, Somme\, France
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