Sadly, we have been advised by the President of the Bendigo District, RSL, that due to current COVID-19 restrictions, the ‘Soldier’s Memorial Institute Military Museum’ will not be open during October and therefore access to the Rats of Tobruk Exhibition is not possible. Due to other commitments at the museum, it will not be …
Bendigo’s ‘Rats of Tobruk Exhibition’ Closed Due to COVID-19 Restrictions Read More »
To commemorate 80 years since the Siege of Tobruk, the WA city of Albany’s Princess Royal Fortress is hosting a free exhibition which explores the Australian story that emerged from the 242-day long siege. The Rats of Tobruk exhibition captures the unique story of the Australian-led garrison that held the Libyan port against the Afrika Corps in …
Due to the extension of the lock down in Melbourne, we regret to advise that the Open Day at Tobruk House scheduled for 29 August, has been cancelled. There will be Open Days later in the year, subject to an easing up of COVID-19 restrictions.
We are pleased to announce that the Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch in partnership with the Rats of Tobruk Association, is hosting the ‘Rats of Tobruk Exhibition’. The exhibition is now open. It is at Bendigo’s historic ‘Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum’ (37-39 Pall Mall, Bendigo). The Military Museum’s collection of Tobruk related exhibits and memorabilia …
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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 …
Open Day at Tobruk House Honouring the Carpathian Brigade Read More »
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. …
Our Tobruk Siege Exhibition goes to the NSW Central Coast Read More »
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 …