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SUMMARY:The Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937
DESCRIPTION:he Anglo-German Naval Agreements of 1935 and 1937 are among the most misunderstood and misrepresented elements of the interwar naval arms control architecture.  Far from being the short-sighted acts of appeasement they are commonly portrayed to be\, these agreements represented a logical and sensible approach by Britain to resolve the seemingly impossible strategic dilemmas facing the British Empire at that time\, and to shape their environment by directing German naval development in a direction least-threatening to British interests. \nThis presentation will explore the history of the agreements\, starting with the breakdown of the Versailles restrictions following the failure of the 1932 World Disarmament Conference.  It will include the extensive negotiations that took place following the 1935 agreement to convert a brief and ambiguous Exchange of Notes into a practical arrangement\, as well as the protracted negotiations conducted with Germany (and the parallel interdependent talks with the USSR) to reach a compromise that would allow the extension of the 1936 London Naval Treaty provisions to Germany.  Finally\, this presentation will address the progressive deconstruction of the agreements as Europe descended towards World War Two. \nAlong the way\, this presentation will explore a number of other aspects of the agreements\, such as why\, after the ravages wrought by U-boats in World War I\, Great Britain allowed an exception which permitted Germany to build up to parity in submarines\, what these potential enemies hoped to achieve from the agreements\, and how the agreements contained the seeds of their own demise. \n Presenter – \nDr David Chessum served for 23 years as a Weapon Engineering Officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy\, including two tours of duty as a Head of Department on Leander class frigates\, and attendance at the Australian Command and Staff College in Canberra.  Since leaving the RNZN David has been employed as a Chartered Professional Engineer in both consulting and Government roles\, with a key focus on naval engineering and system safety. \nIn parallel with his engineering career\, David has compiled a comprehensive academic record\, completing five degrees in a variety of disciplines.  Since 2004\, David has focused on research into the Interwar Naval Arms Control process\, and the interactions between that process and naval strategy\, naval architecture\, and force structure.  This research\, which has included extensive archival research in the United Kingdom\, US\, France\, Australia and New Zealand\, is the foundation of his PhD thesis completed at the University of New South Wales.  His current major project is the transformation of that thesis into a book for publication. \nDavid is Vice-President of the Nepean Naval and Maritime Museum\, and a volunteer tour guide on ex-HMAS Vampire\, and ex-HMAS Onslow at the Australian National Maritime Museum. \nDetail –\nDate and Time:1100\, Wednesday 14th. October 2026 (Sydney time) Via Zoom\nJoin Here
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/the-anglo-german-naval-agreements-of-1935-and-1937/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:RAAHC’s Firepower: Joint Fires in the Littoral: Modern Lethal Effects in Australia’s Military Approaches (1943-1945) - Canberra Event
DESCRIPTION:The Royal Australian Artillery Historical Company presents: \nSave the date. \n  \nMore information to come. \nFirepower:Lessons from WWII Seminar Series
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/raahcs-firepower-joint-fires-in-the-littoral-modern-lethal-effects-in-australias-military-approaches-1943-1945-canberra-event/
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SUMMARY:Survival in Singapore - With Tom trumble
DESCRIPTION:Survival in Singapore is a gripping account of an untold story of Japanese-occupied Singapore\, and a testament of courage\, sacrifice and the resilience of the human spirit. \n \n \nOn a pitch-black night in September 1943\, a daring Australian commando unit launches a covert raid on Singapore Harbour\, sinking and damaging numerous Japanese ships. Operation Jaywick – an epic mission that passed into Australia’s national legend – sets in motion a brutal crackdown by Japan’s dreaded military police\, the Kempei Tai. \nTasked with finding the culprits of the attack\, Major Sumida Haruzo intensifies his hunt for the saboteurs\, weaving a deadly web that ensnares dozens of British internees in Changi Jail and countless Chinese Singaporeans. Among those swept up in the aftermath are Elizabeth Choy\, a courageous schoolteacher who risks her life to smuggle aid into Changi Prison\, and Robert Heatlie Scott\, a senior diplomat and propagandist who miraculously survived the sinking of a ship and two days drifting on a dinghy in the open sea only to be recaptured by the Japanese. \nIncarcerated in hellish conditions where the lines between fact and fiction blur\, and where victims are forced to turn on each other to survive\, Elizabeth and Robert must confront starvation\, disease and brutal torture. The fate of countless innocent lives hinges on their will to resist unimaginable agonies\, maintain their tenuous grasp on reality and hold to the truth even if it costs them their lives. \n \nAbout the Author\n \nTom Trumble has worked in journalism\, policy development and book retailing. He graduated with honours in history\, and has also studied music and journalism. He is the author of Unholy Pilgrims (2011) and Rescue at 2100 Hours (2013)\, both published by Penguin. He lives in Melbourne. \n 
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/survival-in-singapore-with-tom-trumble/
LOCATION:Online via Zoom
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SUMMARY:Spartans & ANZACs - 480 BC · 1941 - Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:Australia had its own Thermopylae. We’ve just forgotten it. \n15 April 2026 – April 2027\nIn 480 BC\, one of history’s most famous battles was fought in central Greece at the narrow coastal pass of Thermopylae. For three days\, a few thousand Greeks—led by 300 Spartan warriors and their king\, Leonidas I—held back a vast Persian army. Eventually encircled\, the Spartans and their allies were killed. Their stand\, however\, allowed thousands of comrades to escape and fight on\, leaving an enduring example of courage and sacrifice. \nIn April 1941\, on the eve of Anzac Day\, Australian and New Zealand troops returned to this same ground. Outnumbered and under relentless pressure from advancing German forces\, ANZAC units used the rugged terrain of Thermopylae and nearby Brallos Pass to delay the enemy\, enabling thousands of Allied soldiers to withdraw to safety. \nSPARTANS & ANZACS draws a powerful connection between these two defining moments. It reveals how service\, sacrifice and mateship transcend time\, linking ancient warriors with modern soldiers in a shared legacy of courage. \nThis exhibition invites reflection on the enduring values forged in conflict—and how these stories continue to shape the meaning of remembrance today. \nGalleries of Remembrance\nFree entry \nThis exhibition was supported by the Victorian Government and the Victorian Veterans Council.
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/spartans-anzacs-480-bc-%c2%b7-1941-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:The Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Avenue\, Melbourne\, 3000\, Australia
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20261018T140000
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SUMMARY:Celebrating 35 Years of Preserving Polish Heritage in Australia
DESCRIPTION:Celebrating 35 years of recording Polish Culture and Achievements for future generations\, through documents\, photographs\, artifacts and multimedia. \nIn conjunction with the Polish Community Council of Australia\, the President and Committee of the Polish Museum and Archives in Australia Inc. cordially invite you to celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Polish Museum and Archives in Australia. \nJoin us as we celebrate thirty-five years of preserving\, documenting and sharing the rich history and cultural heritage of the Polish community in Australia. \nPolish Museum and Archives in Australia (PMAA)\, a trusted source of information on Polish Australian community\, established in 1991\, provides information\, support and links for academics and community in general. PMAA sees itself as more than just a storage of documents\, books and images – PMAA has a broader role as being a collective memory of past generations and plays an important role of passing on this legacy to future generations. \nThis special anniversary will honour the vision of our founders and recognise the dedication of the volunteers\, members\, donors and supporters whose commitment has enabled the Museum and Archives to safeguard our community’s heritage for future generations. Together\, we will celebrate our achievements while looking ahead to the continued\ngrowth of the Museum and Archives and its vital role in preserving the story of Polish Australians. \nThe celebration will include:\n• Musical performances\n• A special exhibition showcasing highlights from the Museum and Archives collection\n• A fundraising silent auction in support of the Polish Museum and Archives in Australia\n• A celebratory meal\n• Fellowship with members and friends of the Polish Australian community \nSunday\, 18 October 2026\n2:00 pm\nPolish Club Albion\n19 Carrington Drive\, Albion\, Victoria \nTickets: $40 per person\nPurchase online: https://www.trybooking.com/DOMKH\nby 11 October 2026. \nWe would be delighted by your presence as we celebrate this important milestone and look forward to welcoming you to a memorable afternoon and evening of history\, culture and community. \nContact: Maria Peszek – E: polishmuseumarchivesaustralia@gmail.com\nM: 0409 335 789
URL:https://www.mhhv.org.au/event/celebrating-35-years-of-preserving-polish-heritage-in-australia/
LOCATION:Polish Club\, 19 Carrington Drive\, Albion\, Victoria\, 3020\, Australia
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