May 14, 2015
ACYPI Melbourne warmly invites friends and colleagues to the first mixer event for 2015, which will be a very special occasion to be hosted at the Chinese Museum later this month. Members will have the chance to meet other like-minded, China-focussed young professionals, with a special addition this time around to also view the temporary Chinese […]
April 29, 2015
Victorians commemorated ANZAC Day in many ways. Visit the image gallery to see some of the local services that took place around the state. ANZAC Day 2015 – Image Gallery
April 29, 2015
The 98-strong Victorian contingent of the 2015 Gallipoli Dawn Service tour has arrived back in Melbourne, exhausted from their whirlwind tour, but excited to share their stories. A special thank you to Anaconda, supplier of our participant’s outdoor apparel, for keeping everyone warm whilst away. Learn more about their journey
April 23, 2015
April 22, 2015
An estimated 6,700 students from around Victoria attended Legacy’s 84th ANZAC Commemoration Ceremony for Students on 23 April at the Shrine of Remembrance. The Governor of Victoria, the Hon Alex Chernov AC, QC addressed the students: “You, the students here today, are the nation’s bright future and soon it will be your role to keep […]
April 21, 2015
‘Bells of Peace’ was presented in Mt Evelyn and Belgrave on the 18th and 20th April by the Dandenong Ranges Music Council. Over 600 local residents and schoolchildren gathered to dedicate to the men and women of World War One a musical and theatrical event that encapsulated their desire and service. A song for the […]
April 17, 2015
April 16, 2015
FORGOTTEN VOICES, HIDDEN HISTORIES Visit the website where you can discover the University of Melbourne’s Anzac heritage, including in-depth articles on various topics relating to World War One and photos from the era. Visit the website
April 15, 2015
John Williamson shares the story of his uncle Murvyn Henry Sturgess. Murvyn was one of seven children of a Chinchilla (Queensland) father and his wife. As a child, Murvyn developed a keen interest in photography. At the age of 16 years, someone in the Chinchilla community gave Murvyn a white feather! His older brother Jack […]
April 14, 2015
Lilydale’s first Anzac, stretcher bearer Ralph Goode, has been honoured with a mural created by Lilydale High School students. Students from Years 7-12 created a mural in the shape of the rising sun, covering Mr Goode’s journey from Egypt to Gallipoli and the Western Front. Read more
