Thanksforyourservice Podcast 89- Fort Queenscliff- Victoria- from 1860 to now

Welcome to our 89th  podcast for Thanks for your Service. Our focus is on historical topics relating to the Australian military. You can find us on Facebook, X and Youtube.  Just search for Thanks For Your Service.  Our website is www.thanksforyourservice.net  .  You can also email us at [email protected] Anzac Day 2026 is almost upon us and it commemorates our baptism of fire as a nation at Gallipoli in World War I.   Our military history dates back to well before federation. One example still in existence today dating back to 1860, Fort Queenscliff in Victoria.  It made Port Phillip by the late 1800s, one of the most heavily defended harbours in the British Empire. Dr Bob Marmion, Secretary of the Fort Queenscliff Heritage Association Inc.  joins us to tell us more. We are keen to hear your feedback by leaving a review on your podcast app.   Your reviews helps new listeners find our podcast.  If you have any special requests or suggestions for our podcast, please get in touch. You can help support this podcast via Patreon or Buymeacoffee.  The links are on our website and Facebook page. Your support helps us with the production of this podcast. Do you have a relative who has served in the Australian military? Our family military history research packages sources records to better understand the service and experience of those who served.  You can find out more information on our website. Thanks for listening and thanksforyourservice.