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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-8/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:Australia’s Unknown Coastal and Anti-Submarine War of WW2 - A Public Lecture by Dr Tom Lewis OAM
DESCRIPTION:n World War II\, there were 1\,993 enemy attacks around Australia.Scores of submarine and ship fights\, and many hundreds of individual enemy air actions\, from Darwin to Hobart\, from Townsville to Melbourne\, which saw thousands of lives lost. Yet Aussies know little of it. \nTwo new works\, from one of Australia’s foremost military historians\, for the first time brings together all of the actions in World War II around the country’s coastline – and reveals an 86-man Japanese submarine sunk off Sydney. \nThe Secret Submarine and Australia’s Coastal War\, both detailed in this 60-minute talk\, will perhaps surprise you but certainly inform you. From mines on South Australia’s coast\, to the sinking of HMAS Sydney\, to air raids across the Top End for two years\, to submarines fought and sometimes forgotten\, this talk touches on them all. \nDr Tom Lewis\, who received his Order of Australia Medal for service to naval history\, will also take questions from the audience after his photo-packed presentation. \n\n\nLecture Time & Venue\n\n\nSaturday\, 6 June 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 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/australias-unknown-coastal-and-anti-submarine-war-of-ww2-a-public-lecture-by-dr-tom-lewis-oam/
LOCATION:ANZAC Memorial – Hyde Park\, 126 Elizabeth St\, Sydney\, NSW\, 2000\, Australia
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SUMMARY:I’ll Walk Beside You Love\, Loss\, the Burma Railway and the Human Spirit - Presented by Peter Mitchell
DESCRIPTION:A vivid portrait of the most desperate chapter in our nation’s history\, I’ll Walk Beside You has been written from never seen before\, letters\, diaries and oral histories and weaves a story of soldiers against a parallel story of love between real life couple Jean and Cal. \n \n \nTold through the perspective of ordinary men drawn into the heart of war\, I’ll Walk Beside You is an ode to heroism\, the unyielding human spirit\, and enduring resilience that shaped Australia’s military history. \nIn February 1942\, with a battalion stranded in Java\, soldiers are uncertain of their fate. Meanwhile\, families in Australia endure the anguish of lost contact. \nAfter a heroic but futile defense of Java\, the Australians surrender and endure years of captivity where they are forced to work on the Burma Railway under savage conditions. Disease\, starvation\, violence and cruel guards claim many lives\, yet courage\, resilience and a distinctly Australian humour persist\, offering moments of humanity amid the horror. Peter deftly personalises the narrative with letters\, diaries\, official documents and newspaper reports to vividly bring these experiences to life. \nRunning alongside the soldiers’ ordeal is a love story between Jean and Cal. Rooted in wartime Melbourne\, Jean waits for Cal\, uncertain whether he is alive. After victory finally comes in 1945 and the survivors return home\, the long-awaited reunion brings both joy and unease. Who have they become in the wake of what they have endured? I’ll Walk Beside You is a masterful narrative portrayal of resilience\, courage and love\, diving into the deeply human experiences of real people through these wartime years. \n \nAbout the Author\nPeter is the author of Under the Same Moon (Big Sky Publishing\, 2025). He is a lawyer by training and was a partner in a major law firm. After leaving the law\, he ran a regional non-profit organisation for many years\, based in Singapore. History is his passion. He has an extensive library (and music collection) and has read widely on the Second World War and other periods of history after growing up listening to his father and his friends regularly talk about their own wartime experiences. He lived in Singapore for twenty years and has travelled and worked extensively throughout Asia\, visiting most of the locations written about in I’ll Walk Beside You. \nAuthors: Peter MitchellRelease Date: 04/May/2026Subject: Military History\, WWII\, BurmaPages: 528Book Type: PaperbackDimensions: 153mm x 230mmISBN: 9781923514645\n“A fascinating\, soul-stirring personal account of wartime love\, loyalty\, courage and sacrifice from a momentous time in history” \nGRANTLEE KIEZA OAM on I’ll Walk Beside You \n“As a contribution to the extensive history of Australia at war\, and as a human story\, it’s a gem” DON WATSON on Under the Same Moon \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/ill-walk-beside-you-love-loss-the-burma-railway-and-the-human-spirit-presented-by-peter-mitchell/
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SUMMARY:Kokoda Online Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the Kokoda 2026 Online Information Session on Thursday\, June 25 \n\n\n\n\nWhether you’re a seasoned hiker or just curious about the iconic Kokoda Track\, this event is perfect for you. Get the latest updates\, tips\, and insights from our experts. \nWe will be discussing\, how to get there\, what to take\, visa requirements\, PNG culture\, along with some wonderful historical anecdotes. This session is designed for anyone who has booked or is thinking trekking Kokoda in 2026. \nAt the end of the session\, we will have a Q&A so you can ask two highly experienced guides about anything to do with Kokoda and PNG in general. \n\n\n\n \n\nMore from Kokoda Historical
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/free-mt-macedon-kokoda-training-walk/
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