The Naval And Military Club, Melbourne: A History Of Its First Hundred Years, 1881-1981
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In the heart of Melbourne, one institution has stood as a proud sentinel of military tradition and civic distinction for over a century — The Naval and Military Club, Melbourne is its definitive chronicle. Written to mark the club's centenary, this authoritative history covers the full sweep of the institution's life from its founding in 1881 through to 1981, detailing the remarkable figures, pivotal events, and enduring customs that shaped one of Australia's most prestigious private clubs. Major Warren Perry presents a meticulously researched account that captures the club's deep ties to the nation's military heritage, its role as a gathering place for officers and dignitaries, and its evolution through two World Wars, social upheaval, and the changing face of Australian society. Perry's narrative style is both scholarly and warmly accessible, grounding grand historical forces in the intimate stories of the men and women who passed through the club's storied halls. Rooted in primary sources and institutional records, the work illuminates the broader arc of Australian military and social history, positioning the Naval and Military Club not merely as a building or a membership roll, but as a living mirror of the nation's martial identity. For students of Australian history, military enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the social institutions that quietly shaped a nation, this centenary volume raises a compelling question: what does a club's history reveal about the country that built it?
Author: Major Warren Perry
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, The Naval and Military Club, Melbourne in association with Lothian Publishing Company Pty Ltd
Genre: Australian history
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
In the heart of Melbourne, one institution has stood as a proud sentinel of military tradition and civic distinction for over a century — The Naval and Military Club, Melbourne is its definitive chronicle. Written to mark the club's centenary, this authoritative history covers the full sweep of the institution's life from its founding in 1881 through to 1981, detailing the remarkable figures, pivotal events, and enduring customs that shaped one of Australia's most prestigious private clubs. Major Warren Perry presents a meticulously researched account that captures the club's deep ties to the nation's military heritage, its role as a gathering place for officers and dignitaries, and its evolution through two World Wars, social upheaval, and the changing face of Australian society. Perry's narrative style is both scholarly and warmly accessible, grounding grand historical forces in the intimate stories of the men and women who passed through the club's storied halls. Rooted in primary sources and institutional records, the work illuminates the broader arc of Australian military and social history, positioning the Naval and Military Club not merely as a building or a membership roll, but as a living mirror of the nation's martial identity. For students of Australian history, military enthusiasts, and anyone curious about the social institutions that quietly shaped a nation, this centenary volume raises a compelling question: what does a club's history reveal about the country that built it?