Events
The Sir John Monash Centre regularly invites our partners to present their sites and the Australian history connected to them during workshops and presentations.
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Temporary exhibition: The Australian Army from Gallipoli to the Western Front
When Britain entered the First World War in August 1914, Australia quickly launched an appeal for volunteers. They formed the Australian Imperial Force (AIF), which was incorporated into the newly formed Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) in Egypt. Little did they know they would leave a lasting mark on Australian and New Zealand military history on 25 April 1915 at Gallipoli – a day still remembered to this day as Anzac Day.
This exhibition explores the formation of the Australian Imperial Force, the challenges of the Gallipoli campaign and evacuation, the restructuring of the AIF and its transfer to the Western Front, where new turmoil began.
The Sir John Monash Centre exhibition guides you through their journey, providing background and insights into what Australian soldiers experienced before reaching the Western Front. Visitors will not only learn about these events but also handle replica items carried by Australian soldiers in 1915 and 1916.
The exhibition will be open from June 2026 through to February 2027.
A story that shaped a nation.
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