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Shrine of RemembranceAuthor: Shrine of Remembrance
Talks and lectures are held at the Shrine of Remembrance and selected offsite venues. Speakers include academics, historians, authors, veterans and other experts who present on a range of topics relating to Australian military history. As well as being available online and as a podcast, talks and lectures are open to the general public. Details of upcoming speakers can be found on the Shrine website. Language: en Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Shrine Stories: Pigeons
Friday, 20 February, 2026
Pigeons. We love to hate them. But did you know they once played a critical and often life-saving role in military service? In this episode, we uncover the remarkable role of pigeons in wartime and the stories of two feathered Dickin Medal winners who saved dozens of lives. Correction: In this recording, it was stated that a pigeon travelled 65 km in 15 minutes. The correct timing is 65 km in 50 minutes.
