September 2010
at The Shrine
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2/9/2010
- 3/9/2010
Albert Jacka VC, Friday 3 September 12:30pm
At Courtney’s Post on the Turkish Gallipoli Peninsula in May 1915 Albert Jacka was awarded the Victoria Cross for bravery. Albert Jacka’s VC is currently on display at the Shrine as part of the exhibition This Company of Brave Men: the Gallipoli VCs.
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4/9/2010
- 5/9/2010
Children's Storytelling, Sunday 5 September 2:00pm
Come to the Shrine to take part in this interactive storytelling session.
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4/9/2010
- 5/9/2010
Family Military History and Medals Roadshow, Sunday 5 September 2:00pm - 4:00pm
Receive advice on how to access information about your own family military history. Experts will be available to give advice on medals and awards, military records and preservation of objects.
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9/9/2010
- 10/9/2010
Surviving Captivity in the Pacific War, Friday 10 September 12:30pm
More than 22,000 Australians were taken captive by the Japanese in 1941-42 in Singapore, Ambon, Rabaul, Timor, and Java. The publication of the POW diary kept by Bob Christie of the 2/29th Battalion AIF will be launched following this presentation.
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26/9/2010
- 27/9/2010
Military Discipline and the Larrikin Digger, Monday 27 September 12:30pm
Stories of larrikinism have become synonymous with the Australian digger. Unruly Australians were often the recipients of strict military discipline and pushed the boundaries of law to its limits.
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