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Army Museum North Queensland

Locality: Townsville, Queensland

Phone: +61 7 4721 1495

Address: Jezzine Barracks, Kissing Point 4810 Townsville, QLD, Australia

Website: http://armymuseumnorthqueensland.webs.com/

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25.01.2022 The Museum will re-open Wednesday 14 January 2015 after the Christmas and New Year break. We hope you visit AMNQ during 2015. Look forward to some new and exciting displays being developed over the next few months.

25.01.2022 NOTICE OF CHRISTMAS CLOSING TIMES The Army Museum North Queensland will be closing over the Christmas period - from 2pm on Sunday 14 December. The museum will re-open on Wednesday 14 January 2015 at 9am.

24.01.2022 Magnetic Island is celebrating on Saturday 13th September with the Forts Walk Revival Open Day, as part of the annual Magnetic Island Bay Dayz Festival. The event will include tours and have been supported by the Army who will be bringing to the event the modern successors of the equipment used during WWII including a M777 (155mm) Gun and demonstrations from the modern gunners from Townsvilles 4 Regiment RAA. http://www.abc.net.au/local/stories/2014/09/11/4085586.htm

24.01.2022 Wow...!! A fantastic article about the Army Museum North Queensland has just been published. Thanks Gayle Beveridge for your fabulous review...! http://www.weekendnotes.com/army-museum-townsville/

24.01.2022 AMNQ also has some very interesting magazines like this in our archive collection.

24.01.2022 ANZAC DAY 2016 Recently discovered in the collection at the Army Museum North Queensland is an original 1916 ANZAC Day Order of Service for Church of England Troops (AHMS 76672). The commemorative service coincided with the Feast of Saint Mark. A copy of this program will be available for viewing at the museum this ANZAC Day. This year marks the 100th anniversary of the first ANZAC Day commemorations. On 25 April 1916, approximately 2000 Australian and New Zealand troops mar...ched through London, a sports day was held in the Australian camp at Gallipoli, and various services were held throughout Australia. Anzac Day is one of Australias most important national commemorative occasions. It marks the anniversary of the first major military action fought by Australian and New Zealand forces during the First World War. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps. On the morning of 25 April 1915, the ANZACs set out to capture the Gallipoli peninsula in order to open the Dardanelles to the allied navies. The objective was to capture Constantinople (now Istanbul in Turkey), the capital of the Ottoman Empire, and an ally of Germany. The ANZAC forces met fierce resistance from the Ottoman Turkish defenders. After 8 months, at the end of 1915, the allied forces were evacuated from the peninsula. Both sides suffered heavy casualties and more than 8,000 Australian soldiers had died in the campaign. During the 1920s Anzac Day became established as a national day of commemoration for the more than 60,000 Australians who had died during the First World War. After the Second World War, ANZAC Day served to commemorate the lives of Australians lost during both conflicts, and in subsequent years the lives of all those who lost their lives in military and peacekeeping operations in which Australia has been involved. Anzac Day remembrance takes two forms. Commemorative services are held at dawn the time of the original landing in Gallipoli across the nation. Later in the day, ex-servicemen and women meet to take part in marches through the major cities and in many smaller centres. Commemorative ceremonies are more formal and are held at war memorials around the country. A typical Anzac Day ceremony may include the following features: an introduction, hymn, prayer, an address, laying of wreaths, a recitation, the Last Post, a period of silence, either the Rouse or the Reveille, and the national anthem. After the Memorials ceremony, families often place red poppies beside the names of relatives on the Memorials Roll of Honour, as they also do after Remembrance Day services. Rosemary is also traditionally worn on Anzac Day, and sometimes on Remembrance Day. Rosemary has particular significance for Australians as it is found growing wild on the Gallipoli peninsula. Since ancient times, this aromatic herb has been believed to have properties to improve the memory. Lest We Forget

23.01.2022 Given the numbers of visitors we are getting it has been decided that for safety sake large backpacks are no longer permitted into the museum. Lockers are available for you to store them in for $5 - refundable when you leave

23.01.2022 IMAGINE GOING FROM A CRAMPED TROOPSHIP to an overcrowded lighter boat and rowed to shore under fire from the enemy. If you made it, there was a mad dash to th...e beach and then to cover as the shell explosions landed so close that they drenched your comrades with seawater and sand. This was the reality for the service personnel who set off for ANZAC Cove 102 years ago. Not only do we pause to remember their courage, we honour the memory of all of those who have fallen in service of our country, those who return with physical and invisible scars, and those families who are left behind. Legacy proudly raises the torch in honour of all of those who have served our country. LEST WE FORGET. See more

23.01.2022 You can learn about the history of the Kennedy Regiment at their traditional home - Jezzine Barracks. Come and see the objects that bring the soldiers stories to life at the Army Museum North Queensland.

22.01.2022 A commemorative service for William Edward (Billy) Sing, will be held in Brisbane on Tuesday, May 19 - the 72nd anniversary of Billys death. Billy Sing was from Clermont in North Queensland and earned his reputation at Gallipoli as one of Australias best Army snipers. He went to Gallipoli with the 5th Australian Light Horse and later served with the 31st Battalion in England and France. AMNQ has a display about Billy Sing in the WWI gallery of the museum. The dedication of the Billy Sing Memorial will take place in Brisbane, at Lutwyche Cemetery at 11.00 am on Tuesday 19 May. http://www.sbs.com.au//monument-chinese-gallipoli-sniper-r

22.01.2022 ANZAC Day will be an extremely significant event this year - commemorating 100 years since the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landed at Gallipoli. Over 50,000 people are expected to attend the Townsville ceremony and march from Anzac Park, the Strand to Jezzine Barracks. AMNQ will be open from 11am - 2pm on Saturday 25th April, honouring our ANZACs. Rosemary sprigs are traditionally worn in lapels, pinned to the breast or held in place by medals on ANZAC Day in Australia. Rosemary grows all over the peninsula at Gallipoli and the aromatic herb was believed by Ancient Greeks to improve memory - hence its significance for ANZAC Day. The Flanders poppy is the traditional symbol for Remembrance Day - 11th November - in Australia, but is also worn in New Zealand on ANZAC Day. LEST WE FORGET

21.01.2022 More pictures from Australia Day and a visit from His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland and his wife Kaye - being shown around by the curator

21.01.2022 The Army Museum North Queensland will be closed on Good Friday 25th March) but will be open Easter Sunday and will operate usual opening hours during the school holidays (Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays 9am - 1pm). Wishing all of our staff, visitors and followers, a very Happy Easter.

20.01.2022 YAY!!!! We have reached 500 likes!!!! Thank you to all of the wonderful friends and supporters of the museum.

19.01.2022 The Army Museum North Queensland will be closed over the Christmas period. The last day of opening will be Sunday 13th December 2015 and the museum will re-open in the New Year on Sunday 10th January 2016. AMNQ would like to thank our staff and wonderful volunteers for their outstanding dedication and contribution to the museum during 2015. To all our visitors, thank you for coming and we hope to see you again next year.

16.01.2022 The museum will be open on Australia Day Monday 26th January 2015 from 10am until 2pm. Australia Day Celebrations to be held at the Jezzine Barracks. This years program will include a Citizenship Ceremony, Australia Day Awards ceremony, Wingate Properties Fun Run and Aussie Breakfast, Flag Raising Ceremony, live entertainment, car displays, food court and kids amusements. This will be the first time that the Flag Raising Ceremony will be held in Townsville and is a significant ceremonial event for the state including a military guard and 21 gun salute.

16.01.2022 The Army Museum North Queensland will be open this Friday & Sunday from 9am - 1pm. Come and view the Japan in the Pacific exhibition and other displays about Townsville & North Queensland during World War Two. http://www.townsvillebulletin.com.au//story-fnjfzs4b-12274

14.01.2022 You can read more about Quinn at the Army Museum North Queensland in the World War One Interpretive Display

12.01.2022 REMEMBRANCE DAY 11/11//2015 AMNQ Time and Space will be bridged for Remembrance Day at the Army Museum North Queensland because two local organizations have contributed to a new and special exhibit in Gallery Two. Visitors will see a tribute to the nurses of WW1 by the Townsville General Hospital Past Graduates Association who have dressed a display featuring a figure in a replica WWI nurses uniform with even a lamp similar to that of Florence Nightingale.... The Museums World War One Honour Board lists 6 North Queensland nurses who served in WWI. The stories of these wonderful nurses are shared on a panel next to the uniform. The display also features a nurse from Mackay, who was one of the first four Australian women to receive a Military medal during World War One - Mary Jane Derrer. A poppy field diorama has been created near the Honour Board with assistance from the Townsville Fibres and Fabrics Association. Amongst the traditional red poppies, purple poppies are displayed to remind us of the bravery that both humans and animals exhibit during times of conflict, and the sacrifices they continue to make in service of Australias armed forces. War horses, dogs, pigeons, donkeys and camels are just a few of the animals who have been used during times of human conflict as messengers, for detection and transportation, as mascots or companions. A kangaroo named Jimony was even used to comfort medical staff and soldiers at Australian Auxiliary Hospital in Harefield, England during World War One. Just as the red poppy denotes the human sacrifices during times of war, the purple poppy recognises the sacrifices of these animals.

12.01.2022 A nice review printed in October's Guide to Townsville, encouraging locals and tourists to visit the Army Museum North Queensland. http://www.guidetotownsville.com.au/townsville-army-museum/

11.01.2022 Today marks the anniversary of Cyclone Yasi in North Queensland. On the 3rd February 2011, the category 5 cyclone crossed the coast near Mission Beach, severely damaging homes and property across several hundred kilometres. North Queensland troops from the Australian Army were called upon to help with the massive cleanup.

11.01.2022 http://www.abc.net.au//1975-and-beyond-army-exhibi/7304856

11.01.2022 They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them. Lest We Forget. ... November 11th - Remembrance Day. See more

10.01.2022 On display at AMNQ. Turkish Built in 1898, this weapon is a Turkish version of a Krupp Model 98 Mountain Gun, built for Sultan Abdhulhamid II the Victorious Warrior. The etchings on the barrel translate to "Forgive my Doing". The Seal of the Sultan Abdhulhamids faded inscription says "Elgazi", an adjective put before names, translating as: "Warrior, Wounded, Commander or Winner of War". Abdhulhamid II got this title after the Turkish armies defeated the Greek armies in ...1897. Ataturk also got this title and was called Ghazi Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. On the right breech is stamped the year of manufacture ~ 1315 in the Ottoman Hegira calendar, or 1898 in our Gregorian calendar. The Mountain Gun was traditionally drawn by two mules, or stripped down and spread across three or four mule pack loads. The mountain gun was used by Turkish/Ottoman forces in Gallipoli and the Middle East. This gun was brought home from the Middle East by Australian soldiers, at the end of the war. See more

08.01.2022 SCALE MODEL COMPETITION AND EXPO AT ARMY MUSEUM NORTH QUEENSLAND THIS SUNDAY AND MONDAY (2nd & 3rd October 2016). AMNQ will be open 9am - 5pm this Sunday and 9am - 3pm on Monday for this event. COME TO AMNQ AND SEE THE WONDERFUL MODELS AND SUPPORT OUR YOUNG DIGGERS.... North Queensland Scale Modelers is a not-for-profit organisation and all funds raised will go to support Young Diggers Dogs. The Young Diggers Dog Squad trains dogs to become Companion and Assistance Dogs to support our serving and ex-serving Australian Defence Force members who are dealing with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders (PTSD). This program helps more than just the individuals. The Dog Squad helps Defence families to better cope with the effects of PTSD and saves the lives of many rescued dogs. Throughout this program, Young Diggers provides members with help and practical support to enhance the quality of life for both the dog and the individual.

07.01.2022 IMAGINE GOING FROM A CRAMPED TROOPSHIP to an overcrowded 'lighter' boat and rowed to shore under fire from the enemy. If you made it, there was a mad dash to th...e beach and then to cover as the shell explosions landed so close that they drenched your comrades with seawater and sand. This was the reality for the service personnel who set off for ANZAC Cove 102 years ago. Not only do we pause to remember their courage, we honour the memory of all of those who have fallen in service of our country, those who return with physical and invisible scars, and those families who are left behind. Legacy proudly raises the torch in honour of all of those who have served our country. LEST WE FORGET. See more

06.01.2022 A new exhibition, "1975 & Beyond", was opened on 5th April 2016 at the Army Museum North Queensland. The exhibition showcases activities by North Queensland Army Units since 1975, including Warlike, Non-warlike and Humanitarian missions. The exhibition includes an interactive World-Map highlighting the areas of operation at the touch of electronic buttons. At the centre of the exhibition is a life-size diorama depicting an Australian Army Engineer preparing a mock-Improvised Explosive Device (IED) for destruction. This significant display can be viewed during the Museums opening hours: Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9am - 1pm.

05.01.2022 A wonderful musical tribute to our soldiers will be held at Jezzine Barracks this Thursday and Friday night, 16 & 17 July 2015. "One Hundred and One Years", presented by Queensland Music Festival will showcase some amazing musicians and actors. Shows start at 6:30 pm, so come to Jezzine Barracks and enjoy this free concert, but make sure you bring your winter woollies and a blanket..! https://qmf.org.au/whats-on/101years/

05.01.2022 A great blog to follow for those interested in stories relating to Queenslands World War One Centenary: http://blogs.slq.qld.gov.au/ww1/

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03.01.2022 A nice review printed in Octobers Guide to Townsville, encouraging locals and tourists to visit the Army Museum North Queensland. http://www.guidetotownsville.com.au/townsville-army-museum/

03.01.2022 AMNQ assisted Townsville CityLibraries with their Memories for a New Generation project, launched last week. A series of 11 interviews with Townsville residents was filmed and is now available online at the Townsville City Council website. The stories and memorabilia honour the service of their relatives who served during World Wars One and Two. http://www.townsville.qld.gov.au//MemoriesforaNewGeneratio

03.01.2022 AMNQ will be CLOSED on Sunday 28th June 2015. Unfortunately, access to the museum for staff and visitors would be extremely difficult owing to road closures for the Townsville Triathlon Festival. Please see the Townsville Triathlon Festival Website for further details. The Army Museum North Queensland apologises for any inconvenience and we hope to see you soon.

02.01.2022 Many thanks to the 900+ visitors who visited the museum on Australia Day and made it so memorable - despite the heat. We were also honoured with a visit from His Excellency the Honourable Paul de Jersey AC, Governor of Queensland and his wife Kaye. Thanks also goes to the volunteers who were able to assist on the day.

02.01.2022 Change of Museum opening hours commencing Sunday 01 March 2015 Please be aware as of Sunday 01 March 2015 , the opening times will be changed to the new times of 9.00 am to 1.00 pm.

02.01.2022 On Vietnam Veterans Day, Australians pause to remember the service and sacrifice of all those who fought in the Vietnam War. More than 60,000 Australian serv...icemen and women deployed to Vietnam between 1962 and 1975, with 521 killed in service. Many of those who survived endured great hardship during the war, and returned home with both physical and emotional scars. To recognise the participation of Australian service personnel in the Vietnam War, the Australian Government is undertaking a range of commemorative activities over the next 12 months. Today marks the launch of a new online Vietnam War Roll of Honour Image Gallery that features a range of images, from cherished family photographs to enlistment portraits and candid pictures taken in Vietnam, of the 521 Australians who did not return from war. The images were collected over several years by staff of the Office of Australian War Graves, with many provided by relatives and friends of our war dead. To access the gallery visit: http://vietnam-war.commemoration.gov.au A major national commemorative service marking the 50th anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan will take place in August 2016 at the Australian Vietnam Forces National Memorial in Canberra. Planning is also underway, in consultation with the Vietnamese Government, for a small veterans mission to travel to Vietnam in August 2016. To assist local communities in honouring the service of our Vietnam veterans, a special one-off funding round will be built into the 2015-16 Saluting their Service grants program. The program will award grants of between $4,000 and $20,000 for initiatives such as commemorative events and reunions.