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SUMMARY:HERstory
DESCRIPTION:Remembering Australia’s Military Women \nIn HERstory\, artist Carla Edwards honours the women who have served in Australia’s military forces\, past and present. What began in 2022 as a small portrait project on the NSW Central Coast has grown into a remarkable national undertaking. Travelling more than 120\,000 kilometres across five states and one territory\, Carla has photographed and interviewed over 200 women who have served in war and peace—from trailblazers in the early women’s services to today’s integrated Army\, Navy and Air Force. \nThis exhibition shines a light on women based in Victoria\, sharing their stories of service\, courage and contribution from 1942 to the present day. Through powerful portraits and personal reflections\, HERstory pays tribute to the strength\, resilience and legacy of Australia’s military women—those whose stories have too often gone untold. \nGalleries of Remembrance\nFree entry
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/herstory-3/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260202T100000
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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-6/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260207T103000
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SUMMARY:Fumbling A Victory
DESCRIPTION:The British Army at Long Island\, New York\, 1776\n\n \n\nA Public Lecture by Robert Muscat\n\n\nThe British withdrawal from Boston in early 1776 sparked numerous celebrations across the northern colonies and in Congress. Many thought it would lead to a new round of negotiations with London to secure more favourable liberties. However\, John Adams and General George Washington were more committed to the cause and began preparations to meet British General Sir William Howe’s next target − New York. Howe\, while regrouping in Halifax\, was in correspondence with Lord Germain\, Secretary of State for America\, on the strategic importance of New York because of its safe and deep harbour\, large Loyalist population\, location as gateway to Canada via the Hudson valley and its mercantile infrastructure. By late August 1776\, Howe amassed an army of 32\,000 men and a flotilla numbering 400 ships with the intent of capturing Long Island and then staging an invasion of New York Island (Manhattan). The battle which ensued was perfectly executed and the British convincingly defeated the American defenders\, but Howe’s reluctance to complete the victory and possibly end the rebellion would be hotly debated from his time up to the present. In the battle’s aftermath\, American General Israel Putnam was prompted to remark “Howe is either our friend or no general.” \n\n\nClick here to download the flyer for this lecture. \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Speaker\n\n\nRobert Muscat is President of the Military History Society of New South Wales. He holds two masters degrees in Education and is currently the principal of a high school in western Sydney. Robert is a former rifleman in the Australian Army Reserve and has spoken and written about military history in various forums\, including in the Society’s lecture program and magazine\, Reconnaissance. In August 2017 he gave a lecture to the Society on the Saratoga Campaign of the American Revolutionary War which was published as an article in the Autumn 2019 Issue of Reconnaissance. Robert’s last Society lecture was about the Korean War Battle of Maryang-San. \n\n\n\n\n\nLecture Time & Venue\n\n\nSaturday\, 7 February 2026\, 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 10:00AM sharp.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/fumbling-a-victory/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260208T113000
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SUMMARY:The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War memorial
DESCRIPTION:The Trustees of The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial extend an invitation to attend the 22nd Anniversary Service\non Sunday 08 February 2026 at 11:30 am \nWreath/book registration at 11:00 am \nTo be held at The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War memorial\nThe First Military Memorial of National Significance\,\nCnr Wendouree Parade and Carlton Street\, Lake Wendouree \nGuest Speaker:\nHis Excellency General the Honourable David John Hurley AC CVO DSC (Retd) Patron of the Australian Ex-Prisoners of War Memorial \nMaster of Ceremonies: Bruce Roberts\, WIN TV\nMusic is courtesy of: The Australian Army Band Melbourne\nDress: Business Dress or Service Uniform\nMedals and Decorations: Medals and Decorations can be worn \nWreath Laying: A Wreath can be laid or alternatively a book may be gifted in\nlieu. Books gifted will be donated to local schools. \nRSVP not required
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/14549/
LOCATION:The Australian Ex-Prisoners of War memorial\, Ballarat Botanical Gardens\, 1A Carlton St\, Lake Wendouree\, Victoria\, 3350\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260215T150000
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SUMMARY:Book talk: Survival in Singapore
DESCRIPTION:On a pitch-black night in September 1943\, an Australian commando unit launched a daring raid on Singapore Harbour\, sinking and damaging Japanese ships in what became known as Operation Jaywick. While the mission passed into legend\, it sparked a brutal crackdown by Japan’s military police. \nIn Survival in Singapore\, Tom Trumble uncovers the extraordinary human stories that followed. From a courageous schoolteacher smuggling aid into Changi Prison to a diplomat who endured shipwreck\, the book explores survival against impossible odds and the choices that shaped lives in wartime Singapore. \nAfter the talk\, share in a light afternoon tea before gathering on the Shrine Forecourt for a moving Last Post Service  commemorating the Fall of Singapore. \nCopies of Survival in Singapore will be available for purchase at the event. \n  \nEvent Details\n\nDate:\nSunday 15 February 2026 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm\nLocation:\nAuditorium\,\nPrice:\n$10\nDetails:\n\n\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/book-talk-survival-in-singapore/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T070000
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SUMMARY:Code of Silence - How Australian Women Helped Win the War - Speaker: Diana Thorp
DESCRIPTION:The compelling and as-yet-untold story of the Australian women whose secret work helped to end World War II. \n \n \nMany swore they would keep their covert roles hidden\, even from their families. Eighty years later\, their intriguing stories are starting to emerge. \nAs World War II climbed to its crescendo in the Asia-Pacific\, the Australian government called in a new weapon: women. Within this female arsenal was a top-secret group focused on signals intelligence. \nThese young women\, many just teens\, were soon dotted across Australia\, working in discreet locations – from an outback bunker disguised as a farmhouse to a Melbourne apartment block\, from the garage of a Brisbane manor to a Perth girls’ school. As war inched closer to home\, they became our secret weapon\, intercepting enemy messages and passing intelligence between local networks and allies across the globe\, from Bletchley Park to the United States and across the Asia-Pacific. Some information was so sensitive it was burned to ensure its security. Their covert work helped the Allies win the pivotal battles of the Coral Sea and Midway\, and plot the assassination of the Japanese commander behind the Pearl Harbour bombings. \nWhen war ended\, the women rejoiced. Demobilised and reminded of their oaths of secrecy\, they returned to civilian lives. Some followed careers\, others married and raised families. Their service remained hidden – until recently. \nThis is not just an extraordinary war story\, but a coming-of-age tale for the nation and its women. It brings to life a new Anzac\, neither male nor bloodied from battle. It is time to write these remarkable women back into our history\, where they belong. \n \nThe Presenter: Diana Thorp \n \nDiana Thorp has scaled a pyramid\, excavated a Bronze Age palace and been threatened by a deadly war spy. She also wrote a thesis on forgotten women that almost included a sealed section\, all in pursuit of a good story. A journalist\, historian and teacher\, Diana has worked for The Australian\, including its weekend magazine\, and The Times in London. She has studied Australian history\, with a focus on gender\, at Macquarie University\, and ancient Egyptian literature at Monash University. After lecturing in journalism for many years\, her passion for history inspired her to become a teacher\, and she works at a Melbourne girls’ school. Her work appears widely in Australia and beyond\, and her feature article on Australian World War II spy Nancy Wake\, whose wartime story was then little known\, inspired her interest in this covert field. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/code-of-silence-how-australian-women-helped-win-the-war-speaker-diana-thorp/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Camouflage - Exhibition - Last Days
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-5/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260222T150000
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SUMMARY:As Told By The Boys Who Fed Me Apples
DESCRIPTION:Discover the extraordinary true story of Sandy\, the only Australian war horse to return home from the First World War\, in this stirring theatrical performance. \n\nOf the 136\,000 horses sent overseas\, none were allowed to come back\, except Sandy. Belonging to Major General William Throsby Bridges\, his survival was ensured by his master’s dying wish and the devotion of the men who cared for him. \nTold through the voices of those who fed\, rode and tended him\, As Told By The Boys Who Fed Me Apples brings to life Sandy’s epic journey across Gallipoli\, France and Egypt\, and his remarkable return to Australia against all odds. \n\n  \nBlending history and live performance\, this moving play celebrates mateship\, sacrifice and the enduring bond between soldiers and their horses. \nAfter the performance\, join us on the Shrine Forecourt for a moving Last Post Service marking War Animal Remembrance Day. \nBook now(opens in a new window) \n\nEvent Details\nDate:\nSunday 22 February 2026 3:00 pm to 4:10 pm\nLocation:\nAuditorium\,\nPrice:\n$15 – $20\nDetails:\nThis venue is wheelchair accessible.\nPerformance details\nRunning time: 70 minutes\, no interval \nContent Warning: This performance contains sounds of gunfire and explosions\, depictions of violence against animals and portrayals of injuries and wounds. Viewer discretion is advised. \n\n\n“A remarkable and unexpected slice of Australia’s military history\, the show was beautifully staged and stirringly performed. I found myself in tears by the end.” \nBackstreet Brisbane\, 2024\n\n\n“The actors communicate the fear and horrors of the journeys and battles\, and build a real sense of the loving and trusting relationship established between each of the ‘boys’ and their horse. There is so much to highlight from this excellent production—particularly the soundscape\, acting\, and production design/direction. The soundscape is superb; evocative\, and absolutely interwoven with the spoken word and movement.” \nCatherine Lawrence\, Creative Futures\, 2024\nCreative Team\nWriter: R. Johns \nProducer: Lachlan Driscoll \nDirector & Designer: Lachlan Driscoll \nDramaturg: Helen Strube \nMovement Consultant: Sara Jane Aistrope \nCast: Robert Wainwright and Connor Scoble \n\n  \nBook now
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/as-told-by-the-boys-who-fed-me-apples/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260227T230000
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SUMMARY:'Highland Chieftains': The Officers of The Black Watch
DESCRIPTION:Join Dr Ruadhan Scrivener-Anderson as he looks at selection\, socialisation and the development of group identity within The Black Watch in the lead-up to the First World War. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\nBetween 1902 and 1918\, over 2\,000 commissioned officers served in The Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)\, with 25 battalions formed for service during the First World War (1914-18). By the time of the Armistice in November 1918\, more than 8\,000 members of the regiment had lost their lives. \nIn this talk\, Dr Ruadhan Scrivener-Anderson will examine why certain individuals were chosen to lead Scotland’s soldiers in both peacetime and wartime\, focusing on their social status\, national identity and experiences of soldiering and leadership. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the speaker\nDr Ruadhán Scrivener-Anderson is a historian of late 19th- and early 20th-century Scotland. His PhD thesis focused on the commissioned officers of The Black Watch from around 1902 to 1918\, examining selection\, social status and national identity. He is currently undertaking research on the relationship between Victorian and Edwardian Scottish landed elites and the Army. \nHe is a member of staff in the University Collections Department (Archival Collections) and a tutor in the School of History at the University of St Andrews.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/highland-chieftains-the-officers-of-the-black-watch/
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