Introduction to the Website
Our website is designed to keep all members up to date and informed on what's happening in and around the mess. If you navigate throughout the pages, you will find inforamtion ranging from upcoming functions, cellar releases, accomodation booking requests and the mess rules and constitution. If you're looking for something and can't find it, feel free to contact the Mess Manager.
For those who know a member without intranet access, this website can also be accessed on the internet at:
http://www.defence.gov.au/army/vbom/
Introduction to the Mess
Our mess has a long history, dating back to 1848, when, on the 6th August, the 11th Regiment of Foot (The North Devonshire Regiment) marched from Circular Quay to occupy the barracks for the first time. You can read all about everything thats happened since then in a detailed book by Mr John Kreckler, who served in various units from 1936 to 1944, and was later a founding member of the Corps of Guides.
Sadly, Mr Kreckler passed away in July 2002 before completing the book. However Major Craig Youll completed the work and the mess has had it published.
For those intereseted, the book titled A Look at the History of Officers Mess Victoria Barracks 1848 - 2001, can be purchased from the mess office for $10.
