Monday, 25 April 2022, 8am to 3pm. This is another chance to inspect the association’s collection of photographs, memorabilia, and other displays. Visitors will also be able to watch a live stream of the Anzac Day March. This is also a unique opportunity to experience the ambience of the hall. All are welcome to attend. …
This year’s Tobruk Sunday Commemorative Service will be held in the school yard at the end of Moubray Street , Albert Park; around the corner from Tobruk House. There will be volunteers on hand to direct attendees to the area on the day. The service will commence at 2 pm and will feature guest speaker …
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The President of the Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch has advised that due to popular demand, the ‘Rats of Tobruk Exhibition’ at their ‘Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum’, has been extended until 3rd April 2022. It is now also open on Sundays. The Military Museum’s collection of Tobruk related exhibits and memorabilia has been combined with …
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The President of the Bendigo District RSL Sub-Branch has advised that easing of COVD-19 restrictions in Victoria, has allowed the ‘Rats of Tobruk Exhibition’ at their ‘Soldiers Memorial Institute Military Museum’, to reopen. The exhibition will now run until the end of January. The Military Museum’s collection of Tobruk related exhibits and memorabilia has …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …