Interviewee: Aunty Glenda Humes, daughter of Captain Reginald Saunders MBE

Interviewer: Megan Spencer

Recorded by Podbooth

This interview was recorded as part of the National Trust, Open House Melbourne and Centre for Architecture Victoria's World War II at Home project, funded by the Victorian Government. Check out the video of this interview at: https://wwiiathome.com.au/

Leading Aircraftman Mac Ford shares his memories of 1940s Melbourne, the repatriation of Australian prisoners of war from Singapore in 1945 and his introduction to computers.

Interview by Megan Spencer. 

This interview was recorded as part of the National Trust, Open House Melbourne and Centre for Architecture Victoria's World War II at Home project, funded by the Victorian Government. 

World War II at Home explores the transformative experience of the Second World War on Victoria. Check out the website for the video of this interview, more veteran stories and 18 Victorian sites of significance from the Second World War.

https://wwiiathome.com.au/

Dr Bronwyn Hughes OAM explores the motives for commemoration and how this has influenced the design of memorials.

Recorded 9 November 2016.

Ian McDougall, founding director of ARM Architecture, reveals the inspiration behind many of the Shrine's unique architectural features.

Recorded 31 July 2016.

Join Dr Gillian Shepherd to delve into the Ancient Greek origins of our modern day commemorations and the design of the Shrine.

Recorded 7 September 2017.

It was our privilege to sit down with Sean Burton for the final instalment of our 'Meet the Artist' series.

Sean, a veteran of the British and Australian defence forces, reflects on his own journey of healing post-service and the incredible story behind the evolution of his artwork 'Babs'.

Sean's works of art will feature in 'Between Two Worlds' alongside works by Ben Pullin and Rory Cushnahan.

In the second instalment of our 'Meet the Artist' series meet Ben Pullin. Ben, a veteran of Rwanda and East Timor, reflects on his distinct styles of sculpture and painting.

Between Two Worlds features the work of three contemporary artists and veterans: Ben Pullin, Rory Cushnahan and Sean Burton.

Join artist and veteran Rory Cushnahan as he discusses his work, 'War is Home...Home is Hell' and the influences and techniques that define his style.

Rory is one of the featured artist in our special exhibition Between Two Worlds.

At the Shrine, we embrace the diversity of our community and acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we honour Australian service men and women, and we pay our respects to Elders, past, present and emerging.

In this video from our archives, Aunty Dot (1930–2019), a Yarra Yarra Elder, reflects on her father's military service and her inspiration for initiating the Victorian Aboriginal Remembrance Service now held annually on 31 May at the Shrine.

Join our live-stream at 11am on Facebook tomorrow (Sunday 31 May) as the Shrine Guard lay a wreath at the Stone of Remembrance in honour of all Aboriginal Victorian service men and women who have served Australia in all wars and peace keeping missions.

Join historian Professor Peter Monteath and broadcaster Megan Spencer (creator of the podcast 'From A Whisper to a Bang!')for an insightful conversation about the Battle of 42nd Street in Crete, 1941.

This episode was recorded as video which is available on YouTube and Facebook.

Peter's book, 'Battle on 42nd Street' is available for purchase through the Shrine shop.