Victoria Barracks, Melbourne, Military barracks in Southbank, Melbourne, Australia
Victoria Barracks features bluestone buildings constructed between 1856 and 1872, with additional structures added through the early 20th century for military purposes.
The barracks served as the headquarters for the Department of Defence from 1901 to 1953 and housed Australia's war cabinet during World War II.
The buildings represent nineteenth-century military architecture and demonstrate the British colonial influence on Australian defense infrastructure development.
The Department of Defence manages these military facilities, which currently accommodate the Land Systems Division and elements of Joint Logistics Command.
During World War II, Prime Ministers Robert Menzies and John Curtin maintained offices near the War Cabinet Room within the A Block New Wing.
Location: City of Melbourne
Inception: 1856
Operator: Department of Defence
GPS coordinates: -37.83131,144.97080
Latest update: May 31, 2025 21:22
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