Shrine of Remembrance

Shrine of Remembrance
Shrine of Remembrance

Talks and lectures are held at the Shrine of Remembrance and selected offsite venues. Speakers include academics, historians, authors, veterans and other experts who present on a range of topics relating to Australian military history. As well as being available online and as a podcast, talks and lectures are open to the general public. Details of upcoming speakers can be found on the Shrine website.

  1. Shrine Stories: The Saddle

    11 MAY

    Shrine Stories: The Saddle

    Discover the unlikely, and at times almost unbelievable story behind a horse saddle on display in the Shrine's Galleries of Remembrance. Former Warrant Officer Leon Dimmack joins us to uncover the tale and how the saddle went from almost being thrown in the trash to an invaluable treasure.

    22 min
  2. Hide and Seek: The History of Camouflage

    18 APR

    Hide and Seek: The History of Camouflage

    Uncover the world of camouflage with author and academic Professor Ann Elias. Explore the artists, creatives, and naturalists who shaped camouflage techniques during conflict, the challenges they faced, and how their creative contributions influenced the Australian military. From face paint to full scale deception, you’ll discover there’s more to camouflage than meets they eye.

    33 min
  3. Shrine Stories: The Lotus Shoes

    13 APR

    Shrine Stories: The Lotus Shoes

    These detailed, intricate shoes may look beautiful, but they have a horrific history.  In this episode of Shrine Stories, join Exhibitions Coordinator Katrina Nicolson as she uncovers the story behind a pair of Lotus shoes on display in our galleries, and their unlikely link to stories of service.  WARNING: This episode contains themes that may be distressing for some audience. Listener discretion is advised.

    16 min
  4. Shrine Stories: The Shrine Guard

    9 MAR

    Shrine Stories: The Shrine Guard

    If you've been to a service at the Shrine, you will have seen our Shrine Guard dressed in their distinct uniform. And this year marks 90 years of their service to the Shrine.  In this episode you'll uncover how the Shrine Guard were formed, what their role looks like today, and importantly, how long it takes to shine their shoes with Senior Protective Services Officer David Rose'Meyer.

    14 min
  5. Taste of Combat: Major Ruth Hayes OAM & Captain Brett Williams (Retd)

    2 FEB

    Taste of Combat: Major Ruth Hayes OAM & Captain Brett Williams (Retd)

    The saying goes, ‘an army marches on its stomach’, but in theory what does this actually look like? How is food prepared in a makeshift kitchen during deployment? Who coordinates getting fresh food to these kitchens? And how are military chefs trained to withstand such a high-pressure environment in the face of conflict? Discover all this and more with Major Ruth Hayes OAM and Captain Brett Williams (Retd), who between them, have decades of experiences in the world of military catering.

    43 min
  6. Taste of Combat: Ross Coad

    26 JAN

    Taste of Combat: Ross Coad

    Ration packs are perhaps one of first things that spring to mind when we think of food in the military. But have you ever stopped to consider how they're developed? From their weight to their ability to be dropped from high altitutudes and withstand boiling and freezing climates, the science behind ration packs is incredibly complex. Ross Coad spent more than three decades working at the Defence Science and Technology Group in Scottsdale, Tasmania. This involved research on food packaging, food processing, the nutritional requirements of military personnel and, of course, ration packs. Listen as he uncovers the best (and worse) ration pack items, and how they were trialled in the field.

    37 min
  7. Taste of Combat: Commander John Goss

    19 JAN

    Taste of Combat: Commander John Goss

    What did you have for dinner last night? Imagine if we took your dinner plans, put it 100 metres below sea level, multiplied the mouths to feed to about 60 and took out any fresh fruit or vegetables. This was a daily reality for Commander John Goss during his career as a cook in the Navy. John’s story is one of many shared in the Shrine’s special exhibition Taste of Combat: The Evolution of Military Food, which uncovers often-invisible service of catering for the military and the challenges, research and innovation involved in feeding the forces. Listen as John unpacks his career and how he managed to cook in such an extreme environment.

    35 min
  8. Shrine Stories: The Colquhoun Painting

    12 JAN

    Shrine Stories: The Colquhoun Painting

    Images of the Shrine of Remembrance today are abundant, but depictions of its construction are rare treasures. In this episode of Shrine Stories, Collections Coordinator Toby Miller delves into Alexander Colquhoun’s painting of the Shrine being built, uncovering its artistic significance and the personal grief woven into its story.

    16 min
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Talks and lectures are held at the Shrine of Remembrance and selected offsite venues. Speakers include academics, historians, authors, veterans and other experts who present on a range of topics relating to Australian military history. As well as being available online and as a podcast, talks and lectures are open to the general public. Details of upcoming speakers can be found on the Shrine website.

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  • Creator
    Shrine of Remembrance
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2025
  • Episodes
    278
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    Shrine of Remembrance

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