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Carl Sarelius QBD Books (https://www.qbd.com.au/) is proud to recognise our Australian Defence Force and veteran community with an exclusive in-store offer this October. From 12–18 October, current Defence Force personnel and veterans can enjoy 15% off their total purchase, with no minimum spend, at QBD Books stores across Australia. To redeem, simply present your current Defence Force … Read more
The final seminar of the Firepower: Lessons from World War II Seminar Series will be held at the ADFA Auditorium on Wed 14.Oct commencing at 1700h. The 2026 Firepower Seminar Series is convened by the RAAHC and aims to raise awareness of the importance of timely preparation for, and contemplation of the potential prospects of … Read more
Shown below are significant events for Australian artillery for the month of August. Anniversary Date Year Occurence 155 1.Aug 1871 The New South Wales Artillery is raised as a component of the first NSW Permanent Force. 100 1.Aug 1926 Australia’s first anti-aircraft battery was raised as part of the Australian Garrison Artillery. The 1st Anti-Aircraft … Read more
Shown below are significant events for the month of July. Anniversary Date Year Occurence 124 1.July 1902 The Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria Regiments of Royal Australian Artillery amalgamated with the Permanent Artilleries of South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania to form he Royal Australian Artillery Regiment. Its strength was 43 officers and 922 … Read more
Shown below are significant events for the month of June. Anniversary Date Year Occurence 111 June 1915 Throughout the month the batteries at Helles continued to support a number of abortive attacks. For example, in support of an attack between 11 am and 9. 30 pm on 4 June the 2nd Battery fired 884 rounds. … Read more
Until April 2027, the Shrine of Rememberance, Melbourne, is hosting a moving exhibition linked by location. The exhibition reflects on the Battle of Thermopylae in 480 BC, between Spartan/Greek forces and the Persian army, and the desperate rear-guard action by ANZAC troops in April 1941 against the German forces on the same ground. This exhibition … Read more
Shown below are significant events for the month of May. Anniversary Date Year Occurence 156 1870 In May 1870, the British Government announces it would shortly be withdrawing all Imperial troops from Australia. The last British troops departed in September 1870. As the Sydney Morning Herald commented at the time, it was ‘Australia’s first step … Read more