A group attending an Ithacan Society social function held at the Delphic reception centre to celebrate the Olympic Games being held in Melbourne at the time. Seated on the left, front to rear: Marinos Drakopoulos, Vicki Kandiliotis, Toula Kandiliotis, Eutichia Drakopoulos, Jim Kandiliotis and Orpheus Kandiliotis. On the rights side of table are Takis Makris, Costas Defteros, Koula Makri.The Delphic was operated by Bill Dellas and was a very popular venue for Ithacan social and weddings during the 50s and 60s.A black and white photograph of nine people sitting around a table at a social function .There are five men and four women in the group.drake, eftihia

The photograph was taken during the ceremony of the Sacrament of Marriage when the wedding party, led by the priest circles the ceremony table. Known as the Dance of Isaiah, it forms part of the rich and symbolic Greek Orthodox wedding. The circling represents a dance for the joy of God’s presence and the couple is lead by the priest who holds the Holy Gospel. The wedding crowns (stefana), which represent the couple being king and queen of their home, are joined by a ribbon symbolizing the couple's unity. Father Voyatzoglou is the priest officiating at the wedding service. A black and white photograph of a Greek wedding ceremony taken during the time of the ritual 'procession'. The wedding party at the altar includes the priest, the bride and groom, four bridesmaids, a flower girl and a candle bearer. A large chandelier hangs above the altar and there is a partial view of a religious icon which is part of the iconostasis, a wall which separates the nave from the sanctuary.wedding ceremony

Niko and Zaharati Vlassopoulos (Kopela) returned to live permanently in Ithaca in the 1980s. They lived in Niko's paternal home in Lahos and during the summers welcomed many visitors from Australia. In the photograph are: Helen Vlass (sister-in-law to Niko) and Kassiani Raftopoulos, both of whom were visiting from Australia, and locals Artemisia Benias, Adamandina Raftopoulos and Niko and Zaharati Vlassopoulos. Ithaca in the summer time comes alive with families returning from Athens and abroad. Many Australians of Ithacan descent return regularly to enjoy the natural beauty of Ithaca and the magic of a Greek summer and to reconnect with their heritage.A coloured photograph of five women and a man seated at a round coffee table enjoying coffee/tea. kopella, entertaining

The photograph was taken at a gathering at the premises of the Greek Returned Soldiers at 142 Russell Street in Melbourne some time in the early 1950s. Spiro Raftopoulos (Levendi), president of the organisation, is seated on the left at the head of the table; his son Stathi Raftopoulos is seated on the right, sixth down. The solicitor, Mr. Zilores, is sitting next to Spiros.A black and white photograph of a group of men sitting around a long table in a meeting room which has been set out for refreshments. A photograph of a man is hanging on the back wall and an honour board is on the RHS.Stamped in black on the back: 192

The photograph was taken when Kalypso Sofianos (nee Raftopoulos), seated in the front, was presented with her Honorary Life Membership of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society on the 4 June 1995. She is surrounded by her family: Front, her son and daughter Spiros (Pip) Sofianos and Nina Mills. At the back from L-R: Theone Sofianos, Kevin Mills, Eva Mills and Nick and Lynne Sofarnos. Kalypso arrived in Australia in 1936 from Ithaca and in 1937 she married Dimitrios Sofianos, also from Ithaca.The Honorary Membership is awarded to long time active members of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society in recognition of their years of service they have given to the Society and the wider community. A coloured photograph of five women and three men standing and seated in a room. A table with refreshments can be seen behind the group and there are some decorations on the wall behind them. One of the men and two of the women are seated in front and the rest of the group are standing behind them.

A book of 214 pages including a preface, table of contents and index. The front cover features a photograph of Scott Brooksbank, World Freestyle Champion (1972, 1975, 1976) performing a Full Twisting Back Somersault (Moebius). The back cover features an endorsement by Scott Brooksbank and a photograph of John Mohan (right) and Walt Hiltner doing a Tip Stand at Elkhorn, Sun Valley.non-fictionThis book is an early publication explaining the basic skills of Freestyle Skiing which evolved during the 1970s from the earlier style of "hot-dog skiing". It provides clear and technically accurate descriptions, in simple language, of the mechanics and skills involved in different manoeuvres in the sport which was rapidly developing at the time.ski acrobatics, freestyle skiing, scott brooksbank