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The first image shows a building with a simple facade, topped with a crest emblem and surrounded by trees and power lines under a partly cloudy sky.
The second image depicts a large room with a wooden parquet floor, lined with chairs and covered in framed photos and memorabilia on the walls.
The third image shows a room filled with people viewing exhibits about military history, with display boards detailing various historical events and figures.

Tobruk House

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Description

Tobruk House is the home of the Rats of Tobruk Association and has been since 1956. The building dates back to 1920 and was originally a laundry, then a grocer, dance studio, and billiard saloon before being purchased by the Rats of Tobruk Association in 1956.

What's On

Tobruk House is the spiritual home of the Rats of Tobruk Association and contains much of their memorabilia, as well as a 28-panel series of storyboards telling the story of the famous Siege of Tobruk. There will be guides will be on hand to explain the history.

Images: (1) Tobruk House on Victoria Avenue. (2) Tobruk House internal. (3) An exhibition at Tobruk House. All photos: Stuart Tolliday.

Important Details

Tour/event summary information

Sunday 26 July
Open access 10am–4pm

Bookings

No bookings required

Meeting Point

Enter via Victoria Avenue

Accessibility

Ramp or level (step free) entry, All-gender bathrooms, Level access tram stop, Assistance animals welcome, All ages, Accessible parking

The accessible tram stop for the South Melbourne Beach tram is approx. 200m from Tobruk House.

There is street parking in front of the building and in surrounding streets.

Location

44 Victoria Ave, Albert Park VIC 3206

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