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SUMMARY:Explore Aviation History at the Benalla Aviation Museum
DESCRIPTION:The Benalla Aviation Museum will be welcoming seniors to inspect their collection. Visitors will have the opportunity to see both flying and static historic aircraft along with aviation memorabilia. \nWeather permitting\, you may get to see one or two aircraft in flight. \nTreat yourself to a scrumptious afternoon tea to wrap up your day.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/explore-aviation-history-at-the-benalla-aviation-museum/
LOCATION:Benalla Aviation Museum\, 1 Hangar Lane\, 35 Samaria Road\, Benalla\, Victoria\, 3672\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T092921
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SUMMARY:Taste of Combat - The evolution of military food
DESCRIPTION:As the saying goes\, “An army marches on its stomach.” Yet the essential contributions of those who cook\, research\, and serve food to hundreds of hungry troops often go unrecognised. \n \nTaste of Combat honours the vital work of the Catering Corps and unveils the fascinating science and innovation behind military meals. \nStep into the world of military catering to explore what and how troops have eaten—from the Boer War to Afghanistan. This immersive exhibition brings you personal stories from cooks on submarines to soldiers with field rations\, showcasing the skill and adaptability of Defence chefs. Whether cooking in combat zones or delivering fine dining for diplomats\, these chefs embody resilience and creativity. \nDiscover what First World War soldiers thought of their rations\, hear stories from the most unexpected “field kitchens\,” and find out what’s in a modern-day ration pack.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/taste-of-combat-the-evolution-of-military-food-5/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251002T200000
DTSTAMP:20260916T092921
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SUMMARY:Battle of Fromelles Talk- by Military Historian and Local Author Ross Jackson in Gippsland Sale
DESCRIPTION:The Bond Street Event Centre is excited to invite you to a compelling evening with military historian and local author Ross Jackson who will be delivering a fascinating talk on the Battle of Fromelles during World War I. \n \nOn July 19\, 1916\, the Australian Imperial Force undertook its first major action in France\, launching a frontal assault on the heavily fortified German position known as the Sugar Loaf Salient\, located near the French villages of Flairbeaux and Fromelles. This harrowing battle resulted in an astonishing 5\,553 Australian casualties within just 24 hours\, including over 2\,000 brave servicemen who lost their lives. This remains the highest loss of life for an Australian force in any conflict. Tragically\, the small town of Sale in Gippsland saw eight of its own men lose their lives in this brutal encounter. \nThursday 2nd October 7.00pm \n10 Bond Street Sale\, Gippsland \nComplimentary tea and coffee \nBar Open \n$10 Cover charge \nFor more information contact: \nphone: (03) 5182 8770 \nemail : bondstreeteventcentresale@gmail.com \nWe look forward to seeing you there for October History Month!
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/battle-of-fromelles-talk-by-military-historian-and-local-author-ross-jackson-in-gippsland-sale/
LOCATION:Bond Street Event Centre\, 10 Bond Street\, Sale\, Victoria\, 3850\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251003T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251003T143000
DTSTAMP:20260916T092921
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SUMMARY:Celebrating Dame Vera Lynn and the songs of the 1940s
DESCRIPTION:Come enjoy a social afternoon with a world class performance celebrating the music of the 40s with Dame Vera Lynn followed by a social afternoon tea and the opportunity to access locally set up community stalls. This event aims for a more connected city the community. Proudly supported by Little Pine Tree Productions and Kingston City Council. \nHere’s a sneak peek of the show. \nThis event is accessible for people with all abilities. Doors open at 12:30 pm with the show starting at 13:00 pm and finishing at 14:10 pm. It will be followed by a lovely afternoon tea where you can socialise and connect with senior groups and community stalls.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/celebrating-dame-vera-lynn-and-the-songs-of-the-1940s/
LOCATION:Dingley Village\, 31B Marcus Rd\, Dingley Village\, Victoria\, 3172\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T103000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251004T113000
DTSTAMP:20260916T092921
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SUMMARY:Roman Siegecraft: Fall of Jerusalem 70AD
DESCRIPTION:A Public Lecture by Alexander Muscat \n\n \n\n \nThis lecture explores the dramatic and tragic events of the Roman siege of Jerusalem in 70 AD\, a turning point in Jewish and Roman history. It covers the background of the First Jewish-Roman War\, the leaders and factions on both sides\, the weapons and siege tactics the Romans used\, the internal struggles of the Zealots\, the destruction of the Temple\, and the lasting legacy the siege left on Judaism and the Roman Empire. \n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this lecture. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nAlexander Muscat is the audio-visual coordinator of The Military History Society of NSW. He holds a double degree of a Bachelor of Secondary Education/Bachelor of Arts (Humanities) from Australian Catholic University with a major in History and a minor in Studies of Religion. He is currently employed as a high school teacher in Sydney and has been working for two years. His main interest is in biblical history and the Roman Empire’s occupation of the Middle East. \n\n\n\n\n\nLecture Time & Venue\n\n\nSaturday\, 4 October 2025\, 10:30AM-11:30AM\, Auditorium\, Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\, corner Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets\, Sydney CBD. Admission is free of charge but a donation would be appreciated. For further information call 0419 698 783 or email: president@militaryhistorynsw.com.au. \n\nRSVP\n\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/roman-siegecraft-fall-of-jerusalem-70ad/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251011T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251011T170000
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SUMMARY:Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy\, Victory and Legacy
DESCRIPTION:MHHV is excited to announce that tickets are now on sale for our next conference – Fighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy\, Victory and Legacy – which will be held on 11th October 2025 in Melbourne. \n \n \nJoin an esteemed group of presenters who will be exploring the part Australians played in the closing chapter of the war\, and the impact this had on the 80 years that has followed. \nWhich were the key battles Australians were fighting in? What impact did Australia have on the Allied strategic position? How did returning Australian veterans shape Australian society\, and how did they want the war to be remembered? What role did Australians play in the transition from Japanese occupied South East Asia to the postwar world? How did the experience of the conflict shape the Australian Army\, RAN and RAAF? \nKeynote will be delivered by Emeritus Professor David Horner\, Official Historian and Professor of Australian Defence History\, ANU. \nOther presenters include:\nPhil Craig\, Author of 1945: The Reckoning\nDr Nicole Townsend\, Director of the Second World War Research Group\nTim Gellel\, Head of the Australian Army History Unit\nProfessor John Blaxland\, Professor of International Security & Intelligence Studies\, ANU\nDr Peter Williams\, Author of Japan’s Pacific War \nDownload the complete program here\nThis promises to be a day of fascinating insights into Australian military history. MHHV conferences are open and accessible to everyone\, we welcome anyone with an interest in history to come along and enjoy the presentations. \n  \nFighting to the Finish: Australia in 1945 – Strategy\, Victory\, and Legacy One Day Conference\nDate: 11th October 2025\nLocation: Caulfield RSL\, 4 St Georges Rd\, Elsternwick VIC\nMHHV Members $85.00\nConcessions/Students $95.00\nNon-Members $110.00\nIncludes lunch\, morning and afternoon tea. \nOnline Live Stream – $80.00 \n \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fighting-to-the-finish-australia-in-1945-strategy-victory-and-legacy/
LOCATION:Caulfield RSL\, 4 St Georges Rd\, Elsternwick\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T123000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251015T133000
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SUMMARY:Author Talk with Phil Craig and Christine Helliwell
DESCRIPTION:Join Professor Christine Helliwell and historian Phil Craig in conversation as they discuss their work and raise challenging questions about the final year of the Second World War. \nIn her award-winning book Semut\, Helliwell used a treasure trove of unique interviews to bring to life a dramatic secret Australian operation in Borneo during 1945. It’s a story that blends human heroism\, intense relationships between men and women of very different cultures and a measure of political skullduggery\, as military and colonial agendas appear to clash. \nCraig’s new book 1945 The Reckoning includes the Semut story too\, and places it amid a sometimes provocative “warts and all” analysis of Britain’s behaviour – and Australia’s role in that – during the final months of the war and\, critically\, in the weeks that follow VP Day when new and bitter campaigns erupt in Vietnam and Indonesia. \nHow much should we temper our pride in what Britain and Australia achieved during the Second World War with the confronting reality of what some call “imperial muscle memory” on display that year?  And could it be that Australian victims of the Borneo death march at Sandakan may been saved had priorities in Canberra and London been geared more toward POWs than oil fields? \nDate: Wednesday\, 15 October 2025 \nTime: 12.30 pm – 1.30 pm \nLocation: Theatre\, Australian War Memorial
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/author-talk-with-phil-craig-and-christine-helliwell/
LOCATION:The Australian War Memorial\, Fairbairn Avenue\, Campbell\, ACT\, 2612\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251018T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251018T160000
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SUMMARY:October 2025 Aircraft Showcase
DESCRIPTION:The Temora Aviation Museum’s October Aircraft Showcase will feature a spectacular lineup of servicable aircraft from the RAAF 100 SQN Historic Flight Collection\, including iconic planes such as the Supermarine Spitfire\, Cessna O-2A\, Lockheed Hudson\, Wirraway\, Tiger Moth\, Ryan STM S2\, and many more visiting Warbirds. \nAt Temora\, you’ll get an up-close look at Australia’s aviation heritage as a carefully curated selection of ex-military aircraft takes to the skies. \nGates open at 10:00 am\, with flying displays starting at around 11:30 am. The Aircraft Showcase offers a full day of family-friendly entertainment\, including: \nStunning flying displays showcasing the aircraft’s incredible capabilities\nEngaging commentary and music throughout the event\nGuided tours of the static aircraft collection\nInterviews with pilots and aviation veterans\nA dedicated children’s playground\nA chance to meet the pilots up close\nAccess to the Museum’s three full-motion flight simulators\, available for booking\nOur in house Guardhouse Cafe will be serving food and Barista-style coffee from two locations. You’re welcome to bring your own picnic to enjoy in our shaded seating areas or on the lawn. \nDraft October 2025 Aircraft Showcase* \n10.00am – Gates Open \n10.30am – “Guided Hangar Tour” or “Winging It” Q&A with Guest Speaker \n11.30pm- 2:30pm- Flying Program (all serviceable RAAF 100SQN Historic Flight Collection Aircraft) \n2:30pm- 3:30pm – Flightline Tour (meet and greet with the pilots and engineers) \n4.00pm – Museum Close \n* Subject to change \nThe Temora Aviation Museum does not accept any liability for cancellation or alterations to published display content or programs. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/october-2025-aircraft-showcase/
LOCATION:Temora Aviation Museum\, 1 Tom Moon Avenue\, Temora\, 2666\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T170000
DTSTAMP:20260916T092921
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SUMMARY:Camouflage - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Step into the world of camouflage and uncover its surprising history.\nSee how nature has inspired military disguise—from animal patterns to clever tricks of deception. Explore real camouflage uniforms\, historical objects\, and rotating artworks by well-known artists. Follow the evolution of camouflage from the First World War to today and learn how it reflects changing military strategies\, culture\, and creativity. Uncover the science and artistry behind concealment and deception\, and explore its role in Australian military history. \nWhether you’re a history lover\, artist\, designer\, or simply curious\, this exhibition offers something for everyone—including families and children. Step into a world where nothing is quite as it seems. \nFree entry.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/camouflage-exhibition-4/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T150000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251019T160000
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SUMMARY:Resolute\, The Australian Air War in Burma - Book launch
DESCRIPTION:Journey into a little-known chapter of Australia’s wartime history as the courage and sacrifice of Royal Australian Air Force aircrew in the Burma Campaign are brought to life for the first time. \nClick the Book Cover to learn more or to order your copy.\nMore than 1\,700 RAAF airmen served in the Burma Campaign during the Second World War\, flying missions across some of the most challenging environments of the war. They undertook perilous sorties over ‘the Hump’ into China\, dropped agents into Burma\, Thailand\, Malaya\, and Indo-China\, and conducted bombing raids and ground attacks on targets throughout Southeast Asia. However\, their story remains widely unknown. \nResolute\, the first detailed history of Australia’s air war in Burma\, brings these stories vividly to life. Drawing on years of research\, authors Dr Andrew Kilsby and Dr Daryl Moran—both sons of RAAF veterans—reveal the triumphs\, tragedies\, and human endurance of this forgotten campaign. \nJoin Andrew and Daryl in conversation as they illuminate this overlooked history. After the talk\, share in a light afternoon tea before gathering on the Shrine Forecourt for a moving Last Post Service marking 80 years since the first draft of RAAF men returned from Burma aboard the SS Sontay. \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/resolute-the-australian-air-war-in-burma-book-launch/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251031T193000
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SUMMARY:Author talk – Peter FitzSimons
DESCRIPTION:Bestselling non-fiction writer Peter FitzSimons introduces his latest book\, The Courageous Life of Weary Dunlop. \n \nThe book tells the extraordinary story of this heroic doctor whose courage and leadership were a lifeline for thousands of Australian prisoners-of-war on the infamous Thai-Burma Railway of World War II. \nVenue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/author-talk-peter-fitzsimons/
LOCATION:Shepparton Library\, 41-42 Marungi St\, Shepparton\, Victoria\, 3630\, Australia
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