Sunday 29 August, 10am to 4pm The Polish Independent Carpathian Brigade relieved exhausted Australian troops in August 1941. Relishing the battle, they earned a fearsome reputation defending Tobruk from September to November. To honour the Carpathian Brigade, the Rats of Tobruk Association is hosting another Open Day at its historic Tobruk House, on Sunday 29 …
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The Association’s Patron and Life Member Bill Gibbins has been awarded the Order of Australia for his significant service to horse racing and to people wis disability. In 2007, Bill was the successful bidder for Tobruk House. Immediately after the auction he announced that the ‘Rats’ could stay on until the end of their glorious …
Sunday 27 June, 10 am to 4 pm Following on from two previous extremely successful open days and in response to public demand, the Rats of Tobruk Association will be hosting another open day and special exhibition at its historic Tobruk House in Albert Park, on Sunday 27 June. This is another chance to inspect …
With the easing of COVID-19 restrictions, the association was able to host a special event at Tobruk House on Anzac Day this year. Whilst it was not possible to have the traditional Anzac Day reunion lunch, it was decided to have an open day and exhibition at our historic hall. The day was an outstanding …
In the leadup to Anzac Day, Gowings Shopping Centres hosted our exhibition at their Coffs Harbour and Port Macquarie venues. (This link shows you the Port Macquarie display https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U_VcpTWnNco) We were invited to attend the official opening at Coffs Central on the evening of April 13. The event was very successful with lots of local interest. …
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Anzac Day, 25 April 2021 Open Day and Special Exhibition 11am to 2pm There will not be the traditional Anzac Day lunch at Tobruk House this year due to the pandemic. Nevertheless, Tobruk House will be open, giving the opportunity for those who are interested to have a look inside our historic hall and view …
Tobruk Sunday 11th of April, commemorates the 80th Anniversary of the start of the Siege of Tobruk. We are holding a commemorative service in the Rats of Tobruk Reserve opposite Tobruk House, 44 Victoria Avenue, Albert Park 3206 starting promptly at 2.00pm There is car parking in the area and the Number 1 (South Melbourne …
2021 Fellowship recipient Dr Nicola Fearn with Rat of Tobruk, Tom Pritchard. In the February edition of the Tobruk House News, the launch of the 80th Anniversary appeal was announced. The aim is to raise during 2021, $100,000 that will go into the ‘Rats of Tobruk Association Neuroscience Fellowship Fund’, which has become a ‘virtual’ …
Media Release 30 January 2021 The 80th anniversary of the Siege to Tobruk falls during 2021. By 10 April 1941, the German and Italian forces under the command of Lieutenant General Erwin Rommel had surrounded the Tobruk garrison which was being defended by British Commonwealth forces including more than 14,000 Australians, under the command of …