Welcome to the Milne Bay Memorial Library and Research Centre
It is a Memorial Library and Research Centre for the Battle of Milne Bay.
The building is the former Sandgate Army Drill Hall, which was built in 1915.
It is a 9th Battalions Association Inc facility and a community hall.
*** The Library and Research Centre is now open for visits by appointment. *** Contact us to arrange a visit.
We are recruiting volunteers for our Library and Research Centre. If interested, contact us.
Vale Phill Hill
Sad news - our Library & Research Centre's former Librarian, Phillip Hill, passed away on 5 October 2024.
Phill was the Librarian at our Centre for 6 years from 2015. He has been a great help to us & at many of our events.
Phill will be greatly missed. His funeral details are to be advised.
Events at the hall in 2024 | ||
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Saturday 2 March | 12 noon | Support Company 9RQR Reunion [Facebook event link] * for former members of Spt Coy 9RQR only * |
Wednesday 4 September | 11am | Battle for Australia Commemoration Service more details on 82nd Anniversary page |
Saturday 28 September | 12 noon | B Company 9RQR Reunion [Facebook event link] * for former members of B Coy 9RQR only * |
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The Library and Research Centre is supported by: | |
Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub-branch Inc. | Kedron-Wavell (Club) |
Brisbane City Council | Queensland Government |
Australian Government - Department of Veterans' Affairs | Royal United Service Institute Queensland |