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SUMMARY:Living Memory: Guided Tour of the Shrine Gardens
DESCRIPTION:Step into history with this captivating guided tour of the Shrine Reserve. \nOver 90 minutes\, an expert guide will reveal the deep ties between this iconic green space and the Second World War\, marking 80 years since its end in 2025. \nYou’ll uncover the stories behind significant plantings\, delve into the architectural features that shape the Reserve\, and gain fresh insights into one of Melbourne’s most significant cultural landmarks. After the tour\, relax over morning tea with your guide as you soak in the surrounds. \nPerfect for history buffs\, cultural explorers and green thumbs alike\, this tour offers a unique opportunity to see the Shrine Reserve in a whole new light. \nImportant information to read before you book: \n\nThe tour will run for 90 minutes.\nThe morning tea is included in the ticket price and will be served on your return from the tour.\nThe starting point of the tour is the Shrine Visitor Centre.\nA moderate level of fitness is required for this tour. It involves walking on both paved and grassed areas with some small inclines. Covered and comfortable walking shoes are recommended.\nCome prepared with a hat\, sunscreen and water in hot weather.\nIn the event of extreme weather\, you will be contacted by the Shrine with alternative arrangements.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/living-memory-guided-tour-of-the-shrine-gardens/
LOCATION:Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Ave\, Melbourne\, 3001
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Book launch: Resolute\, The Australian Air War in Burma
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. \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\, battled Japanese bombers and fighters and conducted anti-submarine patrols\, long range reconnaissance\, bombing raids and ground attacks on targets throughout Southeast Asia. \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 with Peter Meehan OAM as they uncover this overlooked history. After the talk\, share in a light afternoon tea before gathering on the Shrine Forecourt for a moving Last Post Service(opens in a new window) marking 80 years since the first draft of RAAF men returned from Burma aboard the SS Sontay.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/book-launch-resolute-the-australian-air-war-in-burma/
LOCATION:Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Ave\, Melbourne\, 3001
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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SUMMARY:Designs of Deception: Camouflage\, Culture and Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Camouflage isn’t just for the battlefield. It’s a design language that adapts\, disrupts and blends across environments. \nJoin a dynamic panel chaired by ABC Radio National’s Big Ideas host Natasha Mitchell as we explore how camouflage has evolved from a tool of deception to a symbol of innovation\, identity and resistance. \nDiscover how cutting-edge developments in textile technology are driving both military and fashion industries to create garments that interact with their environments. Hear how researchers\, designers and creative practitioners alike use camouflage to challenge conventions\, inspire invention and subvert the boundaries of fashion. \nThis program is presented in collaboration with the RMIT University School of Fashion and Textiles and is part of the Melbourne Fashion Week program.
URL:https://historymonth.org.au/event/designs-of-deception-camouflage-culture-and-innovation/
LOCATION:Shrine of Remembrance\, Birdwood Ave\, Melbourne\, 3001
CATEGORIES:Melbourne
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