Kokoda Hall in Cairns, Queensland, Australia | Armed forces

Kokoda Hall

Locality: Cairns, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 4051 5254

Address: 115 the Esplanade 4870 Cairns, QLD, Australia

Website: http://www.cairnsrslsubbranch.com.au

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25.01.2022 A promo video for the Australian War Memorial Afghanistan exhibit

25.01.2022 The Cairns and District Ex-servicewomen's Sub Branch kindly donated a number of books to our museum library. President Marion Hayton of the Ex-servicewomen's Sub Branch said "This is an opportunity to make information available about the role that women played in the services". Head curator Bob Browne believes it's important that we recognise and celebrate the contributions that women have made throughout our military history. If you would like to explore our collection of books our museum is open Monday - Friday from 9:00am until 4:30pm.

24.01.2022 If you're interested in military history, the 10-part documentary series The Vietnam War is now available to watch on SBS On Demand. Directed by Ken Burns and L...ynn Novick, the series cost around $30 million and took more than 10 years to make. It first premiered in the US in September 2017. See more

24.01.2022 Can’t be too careful

23.01.2022 What a beautiful way to pay tribute and homage to the men and women who defend our country. It’s imperative that we educate our youth and pass on the sacrifices that our ancestors made so that we can live the lifestyle we have today! #lestweforget #veteran #cairnsrslsubbranch

23.01.2022 The Cross of Long Tan has finally been returned to Australians, after standing at the site of the bloody battle in Vietnam for almost 50 years. The cross was installed in the Australian War Memorial under the cover of darkness and its return was kept secret for weeks.

22.01.2022 The Cairns Arts and Culture Map is now live and we are on it! This tool geographically displays and promotes information about the local arts, culture and heritage in our community. Check it out on the link below https://www.cairnsartsandculturemap.com.au/

20.01.2022 This is an amazing tribute for the men and women from our region who who made the supreme sacrifice for us in times of war. We are forever grateful - Lest we forget. For anyone interested in our regions military history - definitely worth checking out! https://cdfhs.org/services/projects/ww1-soldiers/ #WW1 #memorial #kokodahall

19.01.2022 Behind the News is proud to announce the release of #KokodaVR on the 75th anniversary of the famous WWII campaign. For the first time ever, you can follow the journey of the soldiers in an immersive virtual reality experience.

16.01.2022 A great short clip on the Battle of Beersheba

15.01.2022 Queensland's 2nd Light Horse Regiment during WW1 (courtesy of State Library of Qld)

14.01.2022 Explore the legacy of past conflicts using our interactive remembrance memory map: http://www.forces.net/remembrance

12.01.2022 Uncle Bob Anson an extraordinary Australian and one of the last Rats of Tobruk, died on Remembrance Day. He was 101. Bob’s life entwined our national mythol...ogy of the last century - soldier settlements, The Great Depression, droving in the outback, Nancy Bird, Rats of Tobruk, Battle of El Alamein, jungle warfare in New Guinea, the glory days of the wool industry, public service and Queensland politics with Sir Joh. Have a read through the short story about Uncle Bob, and remind yourself that we can never forget the sacrifice of his generation. https://www.pinetrees.com.au//five-days-with-an-extraordin See more

12.01.2022 Today we celebrate International Women's Day. This year also marks a major milestone for women as we celebrate 100 years of women in service. For the next month we have a dedicated display for 100 years of women in service. #veterans #women #adf #raaf #army #navy #defence #kokdahall #museum

10.01.2022 It has been 75 years since the Battle of Guadalcanal - the first major offensive by Allied forces against the Empire of Japan in WWII. The battle was remembered... with five days of commemorative events that concluded with a memorial service on board HMAS Success to remember the 84 men lost when HMAS Canberra sank. See more

10.01.2022 Today marks the centenary of the of the Battle of Beersheba, often known as "the last great cavalry charge in history". ------------------- The day was drawing ...to a close. Although the battle had been raging since dawn, the British and Commonwealth forces were no closer to taking Beersheba and securing its vital water supply. Decisive action was needed if the town was going to fall by nightfall. With little more than an hour of daylight left, the commander of the Desert Mounted Corps, Lieutenant General Harry Chauvel, of the Australian Imperial Force, gave the order to charge. Wielding their bayonets like swords, the 800 men of the Australian 4th and 12th Light Horse Regiments galloped across five kilometres of open desert towards the enemy trenches.

06.01.2022 Do you or someone you know have memorabilia (photographs, news articles, memoirs and other historical records) of the Scout Hat’s history?

03.01.2022 FEELING OLD? No. 2 Mk II Safety Cooker petrol (gasoline)

01.01.2022 Here’s is an amazing story about Reckless, a mare who carried supplies to the Marines in the Korean War. At one point during her service when the Marines wer...e battling for Outpost Vegas, she made 50 trips carrying ammunition and wounded Marines through enemy fire WITH NOBODY LEADING HER! See more