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.
New 'Battle of Milne Bay' displays were installed in 2017 and 2018 with upgraded display lighting.
Event cancelled: The Battle of Milne Bay Memorial Service on Sunday 22 August 2021 at Nundah Memorial Park, Brisbane, has been cancelled.
| Events at the hall in 2021 | ||
|---|---|---|
| Saturday 6 March | 12 noon | Support Company 9RQR Reunion [Facebook event link] * for former members of Spt Coy 9RQR only * |
| Wednesday 1 September | 11am | Battle for Australia Commemoration Service [public event & invitation link] |
| Events at the hall in 2022 | ||
| Saturday 27 August 2022 | 10am | Battle of Milne Bay 80th Anniversary Commemoration Service [Facebook event link] |
| Saturday 10 September 2022 | 9am | Brisbane History Group PNG 1942 Battles Seminar - to be confirmed & purchased tickets required |
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| The Library and Research Centre is supported by: | |
| Kedron-Wavell RSL Sub-branch Inc. | Kedron-Wavell Services Club |
| Brisbane City Council | Queensland Government |
| Australian Government - Department of Veterans' Affairs | Royal United Service Institute Queensland |
