Military History Evening

Thursday, 5 November 2026

Bats, Bayonets and Bombs

The contribution of an Australian country cricket club to defence of Australia in World War II

Guest Speaker: Brigadier (Rtd) Tim Hanna AM

Tim Hanna was born in the small country town of Gumeracha, South Australia on 23 November 1959. He attended local schools and played all of his junior sport including cricket and Australian football for Gumeracha teams following several family generations who have done so.