Dates of Historical Significance – June
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 … Read more
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Spartans and ANZACs
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 … Read more
25Pdr at Monash Barracks
25 Pounder gun at Monash Barracks (the Dandenong Multi-User Depot). Location: – Dandenong MUD Item Images Inscription and Additional Notes The Dandenong Multi-User depot (now Monash Barracks), was opened as … Read more
Photos from Eddie Evans
Eddie shared some photos from his early days in the regiment (in the early 1970s).
Newsletter #22 Published
Good afternoon Victorian gunners, friends and associates. We have just published newsletter #22. As always, all newsletters and older Cascabels can be found on the Cascabel page.
2025 RAA Luncheon
The RAA Luncheon is on again and all members are invited to attend. WHEN: Wednesday, 5th March 2025 TIME: 1200 for 1230 hours WHERE: Highett RSL, 1 Station St.Highett 3190. … Read more
2/10 Bty – M2A2 Salute Course/DET CMD Course (18 Jan 25 – 19 Jan 25)
Despite the sweltering conditions, the heat could not deter us from all aspects of this course! From learning how to move the guns, bringing them in and out of action, … Read more
2/10 Bty – FPAT Weekend (1-2 Feb 25)
The battery training weekend held on the 1st and 2nd of February focused on a setting the battery up for the year. One of the key components was getting force … Read more
2/10 Bty – Australia Day Gun Salute 2025 (VIC) (26 Jan 25)
The forecourt stretched out, stark and orderly, with four weathered M2A2 howitzers standing in a commanding line facing Melbourne’s skyline. Behind them, the stairs to the Shrine loomed, a backdrop … Read more
2/10 Bty – Albert Jacka Catafalque Party 2025 (19 Jan 25)
This article was written by GNR A Lim who participated in the annual Albert Jacka Catafalque party to commemorate the death anniversary of the first WW1 Victoria Cross recipient. This … Read more