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SUMMARY:Who won the Battle of Beersheba\, 1917?
DESCRIPTION:The Military History Society of NSW presents “Who won the Battle of Beersheba\, 1917? British Infantry did most of the killing and dying. \nThe Beersheba Battle of 31 October 1917 is generally known as a marvellous victory of the Australian Light Horse. For many years\, the anniversary of the victory have been commemorated with popular ceremonies in Australia and Israel. Enthusiasts proudly reenact the great charge of the light horsemen. However\, most Australians are not aware that three British infantry divisions (53rd\, 60th and 74th\, as well as a brigade from the 10th (Irish) Division) took part in the battle. Not only were the British more numerous than the Australian Light Horse\, but they also launched their attack first\, crashing the Ottoman main defence and providing an opportunity for the Australians to unleash their mounted manoeuvre. This talk is about the long-forgotten role of the British infantry at Beersheba\, who did most of the killing and dying. \nLECTURE TIME AND VENUE: 10:30AM Saturday 7 March 2026 at The Auditorium\, Anzac Memorial Hyde Park\, Hyde Park South\, corner Elizabeth and Liverpool Streets\, Sydney CBD. Admission is free of charge but a donation would be appreciated. For information call 0419 698 783 or email: president@militaryhistorynsw.com.au \nSpeaker – Professor Mesut Uyar\nProfessor Mesut Uyar is a military historian and war studies expert. He is a graduate of the Turkish Military Academy (1991). He got an MA in politics and a PhD in international relations at Istanbul University. During his military career he served as a platoon leader and company and battalion commander in various infantry units\, completing several tours as a United Nations military observer in Georgia and as a staff officer in Afghanistan and Bosnia. He served as an associate professor at the Turkish Military Academy for ten years and the University of New South Wales for five years. He is currently professor of international relations at Antalya Bilim University in Turkey. He is the author or co-author of The Ottoman Army and the First World War (Routledge\, 2022); The Phaseline Attila: The Amphibious Campaign for Cyprus\, 1974 (Marine Corps University Press\, 2020); The Ottoman Defence against the Anzac Landing: 25 April 1915 (Australian Army History Unit Campaign Series\, 2015); A Military History of the Ottomans: From Osman to Atatürk (Praeger\, 2009); and numerous articles and book chapters. His book about the Gaza Battles will be published by the Australian Army History Unit soon. \nOur Venue\nThe venue for The Military History Society of NSW lecture program is the Auditorium on the lower level of 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 opens its doors at around 10:00AM.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/who-won-the-battle-of-beersheba-1917/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:RAAHC's Firepower: Lessons from WWII - Melbourne Event
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company presents: \nImagery: Defence Image Gallery and the Australian War Memorial\nFirepower: From Lavarack to the Levant to the Littoral Lessons from World War II \nDownload the event flyer here to share with your Friends\, Colleagues and Associations.\nHistory Seminar 1: Australia’s ‘Road to War’ \nPreparedness and Mobilisation c. 1936-1941 \n  \nWednesday 19th March\, 2026 – 5.00pm-9.00pm \nCaulfield RSL\, 4 St Georges Rd\, Elsternwick VIC 3185 \nThis is a catered event with a tailored beverage package and hors d’oeuvres included. \nRegister @ Firepower:Lessons from WWII Seminar Series\n  \nSeminar Event: Australia’s ‘Road to War’ (5-7pm) \nRoad to War \nPresenter 1 Dr Mark Bailey Strategic Context in the lead up to WWII.  \n\nHow well postured industrially was Australia at the War’s outbreak in Sep 1939?\nWhat war materiel manufacturing capability had Australia developed in the War’s lead-up?\nHow well had the Commonwealth Government managed its strategic narrative for War before 1939?\n\n  \nPresenter 2 Dr Peter Layton Campaign consequences \n\nWhat were Australia’s military preparedness and force expansion actions during the lead-up to War?\nWhat developments in Australia’s firepower capability and force structure commenced pre-War?\nHow did Australia’s performance in national mobilisation affect its military firepower capability?\n\n  \nPanel Discussion: What the lessons might be for today’s military and political decision-makers \n  \nNetworking Event: Australia’s ‘Road to War’ (7.30-9pm) \nKeynote Address: Hon Angus Taylor MP\, Leader of the Opposition and Federal Member for Hume \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/raahcs-firepower-lessons-from-wwii-melbourne-event/
LOCATION:Caulfield RSL\, 4 St Georges Rd\, Elsternwick\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260321T090000
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SUMMARY:AI and Family History: Unlocking the Past with Technology
DESCRIPTION:Join Family History Connections for our Annual Seminar\, a wonderful day event.\n\n \nMeet our keynote speaker\, Blaine Bettinger\, Ph.D.\, J.D.\, who is a professional genealogist specialising in DNA evidence and the use of artificial intelligence for genealogical research. He is the author of the long-running blog The Genetic Genealogist\, and frequently gives presentations and webinars to educate others about the use of DNA and artificial intelligence. During the seminar he will discuss the latest in ethical issues associated with Generative AI.Meet Andrew Redfern in person. He is an engaging and experienced presenter with a background in education\, technology and theatre.\nDuring the seminar\, he will share insights into how artificial intelligence is affecting genealogy. \nJoining Blaine and Andrew will be Dr Buddhi Jayatilleke\, who will provide an accessible AI entrée for those who may be anxious about using AI. \nDr Merrin Evergreen will also share her experiences of the practical application of AI to family history research. \nCome and learn how AI can help you in your research\, whether you are just entering the AI landscape or are an experienced researcher using AI. This event promises to be both informative and inspiring for anyone interested in the future of family history research. There will be something for everyone. \nNote that participants can attend in person or remotely and will have access to the presentations for a month after the Seminar. \nThank you to our sponsor Gould Genealogy & History \n\n  \n\nDate\nSaturday 21 March 2026 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (UTC+11) \n\n\nLocation – Also available via zoom\n Get directions\n\n\nPMI Victorian History Library\n39 St Edmonds Road\, PRAHRAN VIC 3181 \n(03) 9877 3789\ninfo@familyhistoryconnections.org.au
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/ai-and-family-history-unlocking-the-past-with-technology/
LOCATION:PMI Victorian History Library\, 39 St Edmonds Road\, Prahran\, Victoria\, 3181\, Australia
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SUMMARY:New Feller Master: Beyond the Trenches - Australia's Neglected WW1 Story. Presented by Michael Piggott
DESCRIPTION:Deep into the shadows of empire acclaimed archivist Michael Piggott AM unearths a crucial yet overlooked story: the Australian Naval and Military Expeditionary Force (ANMEF) and its occupation of German New Guinea. \n \n \nIn 1914\, this small force\, supported by the Navy\, swiftly captured German New Guinea. Days later\, a chilling proclamation in Pidgin declared Australia the ‘New Feller Master’ to hundreds of thousands of New Guineans\, marking the start of a de facto colonial administration that would last until 1921. \nNew Feller Master traces the entire occupation and its century-long aftermath\, revealing the intertwined military\, colonial\, and racial complexities of this neglected episode. Drawing on vivid primary sources\, Piggott exposes looting\, reprisals\, and the controversial assault on Reverend William Cox – an incident that tested official responses to misconduct and reflected broader colonial practices. \nIn tracing moments of routine and rupture – from boredom and looting to conflicting casualty counts and vivid personal stories – Piggott reveals the attitudes and actions of Australians convinced their deeds mattered\, and how these would echo for generations. \nPrepare to challenge what you think you know about Australia’s past and confront a legacy that still resonates today. \nNew Feller Master brings this neglected corner of history back into the light\, inviting readers to confront the silences\, the myths\, and the uncomfortable truths about Australia’s first steps as a colonial occupier. \n‘Turns the spotlight from the trenches to the tropics — a fascinating\, unsettling account of the moment Australia became a colonial power.’ \n‘Michael Piggott brings the skills of an archivist and the heart of a storyteller to this extraordinary history of conquest and conscience.’ \n \nAbout the Author \nMichael Piggott\, AM is an archivist\, writer and reviewer specialising in Australian military\, cultural and curatorial history. \nFormerly with national and tertiary cultural institutions including the Australian War Memorial\, he brings a critical lens to an underexplored episode in Australia’s military\, colonial and racial past. \nNew Feller Master reflects years of commissioned and independent scholarship focused on archives and the contingency and politics of memory. \n  \n  \nRelease Date: 02/Feb/2026Subject: Military History\, WWI New GuineaPages: 384Book Type: PaperbackDimensions: 153mm x 230mmISBN: 9781923514201
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/new-feller-master-beyond-the-battlefields-of-australias-first-world-war-presented-by-michael-piggott/
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260328T090000
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SUMMARY:Warbirds over Scone
DESCRIPTION:Experience the biggest display of warbirds and historic aircraft in the Southern Hemisphere – March 28-29\, 2026! \nWARBIRDS \nAEROBATICS \nAMUSEMENT RIDES \nAVIATION MUSEUM \nSKYDIVING \nSTREET FOOD \nLOCAL MARKETS \nDISPLAY CARS \nADVENTURE FLIGHTS \nHELICOPTER RIDES
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/warbirds-over-scone/
LOCATION:Scone Airport\, Bunnan Rd\, Scone\, NSW\, 2337\, Australia
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