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Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Nick Comino and Ellie Black wedding, c 1950s
The photograph was taken to celebrate the wedding of Nick Comino and Ellie Black. Back from L-R: unknown, Victor Comino, Nick and Ellie Comino nee Black, Nina and John Black (sister and brother of the bride) and Spiro Chilianis. Front from L-R: Olga Black (sister of the bride) and Efstathia Black (mother of the bride). Nick and Ellie settled in Emerald, Queensland. Ellie was the daughter of Constantine and Efstathia (Toula) Mavrokefalos (Black). A black and white studio photograph of a family wedding photograph. With the bride and groom and one bridesmaid are four other men and two ladies. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Alexandra Kandiliotis' baptism, 1956
Jim and Toula Kandiliotis are standing with family and friends outside Evangelismos Greek Othodox Church, East Melbourne following the baptism of their younger daughter, Alexandra (Alex). At the back are Takis and Koula Makris, and Agathi Drakopoulos. Middle row: Chrisostomi Kandiliotis, Jim holding baby Alex and Toula Kandiliotis, Georgia Andrianatos, Ilias Andrianatos. At the front is Alex's sister, Chrissa. A black and white photograph of three men, five ladies, a little girl and a baby standing in a large doorway. One of the men is holding the baby.christening -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, c 1950s
Members of the Ithacan and Greek communities in Johannesburg.A black and white photograph of two women and four men in evening dress at a formal function. One of the ladies is holding a large bunch of flowers. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithacan Club function, c1940s
Pictured at an Ithacan Club are members of the Paizis family gathered at a function from l-r are Marika Paizi, Alkinoos Paizis, Tasia Paizis, Thalia Paizis, Desma Paizis (Black), Jimmy James, Sofia Paizis (Anastasiou), Anastasios Papadopoulos, Irini Pappas, Nikolaos Paizis. Nikolaos Paizis was known as 'the poet' (ο ποιητής) by the Melbourne's Ithacan community as he was renown for reciting nostalgic poems which he composed. A black and white photograph of people seated around a table at a function. There are five men, three ladies and three children in the group. One of the men has a little child on his knee. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Athena Deftereos and Anthis Chilianis, 1924
Two Ithacan ladies who arrived in Australia in the 1920s, Athena Lecatsa-Deftereos (left) and Anthi Mavrokefalos-Chilianis.A black and white studio photograph of two smartly dressed ladies One is sitting on a chair and the younger lady is sitting on the arm of the chair. The photograph has been photographed from another print. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph
Spiros E. Raftopoulos (Levendis)is seated third from the right at this family gathering. His brother-in-law Demetrios Vlassopoulos (Kopela) is seated first on the left. The photograph may have been taken in Mildura where the Raftopoulos and Vlassopoulos families had businesses.A black and white photograph mounted on cardboard of six men and three ladies at a social gathering seated around a table with food set out in front of them and drinks on the table as well as what looks like a photograph of a woman. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyAdministrative record, Minute Book, Ulysseus Ithacan Philanthropic Society Ladies Auxiliary, C 1940s
The Ladies' Auxiliary of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society 'The Ulysses' was formed in 1944 to raise funds for the Ithacan War Sufferers patriotic Fund. The women were also active raising money for the war effort and sending clothing parcels to Ithaca. After the war the Ladies' Auxiliary directed its efforts to the organisation of social functions many of which raised funds for various philanthropic purposes. In 1985 the Ladies' Auxiliary ceased operation as women were able to be nominated for election to the Executive Committee. Since then women have been continuously been voted members of the executive committee. A social committee, made up of men and women, coordinates social functions.The Ladies' Auxiliary played an important role in providing a social outlet for women to play an active role in the many club's activities over the years. It helped to pave the way for other similar women's groups within the Greek and other migrant communities. The minute book is a record of meetings conducted from 17th August 1949 to 19th October 1955. A foolscap size bound minute book with a maroon binding on the spine and green and black marbled paper on the front and back cover covers. On the front cover there is a white stick-on label with a navy blue border and writing On the inside front and back covers there is a blue and white patterned marbled paper. On the label on the front cover: 1949 - 1955/MINUTE BOOK/ ULYSSEUS ITHACAN PHIL.SOC/LADIES AUXILIARY. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Picnic Group, 1920s
From the outset the Ithacan Philanthropic held at least one family picnic a year. They either took place at a popular seaside locations or at popular picnic sites in the nearby hills around Melbourne. The first annual picnic was held in 1918. The Ithacan Greeks worked long hours in family food and restaurant businesses in Melbourne. On Sundays the shops were closed so it was seen as an opportunity to relax outdoors away from the city. The Ithacan Philanthropic Society continues this tradition holding an annual picnic in late summer.A black and white panoramic photograph of a large picnic group of men, women and children standing in an open area with trees around the perimeter. Eight children are sitting on the ground in front of the adults and a group of ladies are sitting on a bench to the left of the group. Some of the party are holding long walking sticks which must have been used when they went on a hike or walk.families, picnics, leisure time. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Family group, c 1900
... in sailor suits. The ladies are wearing white blouses and long... in sailor suits. The ladies are wearing white blouses and long ...A sepia photograph mounted on board of five people standing in front of trees. There is a man, two ladies and two boys dressed in sailor suits. The ladies are wearing white blouses and long skirts.Written on the back in Greek: OURANIA D. FLORIA ATHANASIADOU.ourania d., athanasiadou floria., ithaca -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Picnic group, 1936
The photo is taken of a group of Ithacans, most of whom are related and from the village of Kioni, at an annual Ithacan picnic. Standing l-r: Spiros Papadopoulos (Skiomenos), Calypso Sofianos, Katerini ? (Palaitou), sisters-in-law Thalia, Florence and Dimitra Paapdopoulos, Marika Paizis, Nelly, Ruby Paizis, Spiros Danias (Korokis). Seated l-r: Gerasimos Papadopoulos (Tsinis), Jim Sofianos, John (Yiannis) Papadopoulos (Soufi), Yiannis Raftopoulos (Tsagaris), Alkinoos Paizis (Kaleris), Gerasimos Koutsouvelis, unknown. Children l-r: Nick Papas, Irini Pappas, Tasia Paizis (Alpitsis), Kaleris Paizis.The annual picnic was an important event on the Ithacan Philanthropic Society's calendar as it provided an opportunity for families and friends to get together in a relaxed environment away from work and businesses. A mounted black & white photo of a picnic group. There are 8 ladies, 9 men and 4 children.They are sitting and standing in front of some trees.Written on the back in Greek: Present from Alkinoos Paizis 1936 -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithacan cabaret dance, 11 May 1954
The function was a cabaret dance held on the 11th May 1954 and organised by the Ladies Auxiliary of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society. Initially men could only join the society so the women formed an auxiliary committee. They organised the social functions for the society. Seated around the table are from L-R: Nina Black, Athanasi Moraitis (Morris) and Jim Kandiliotis.A scanned black and white photograph of a lady and two men dressed in semi- formal attire and seated at a table at a dance. The photograph has been printed on A4 copy paper. Handwritten details about the photograph are written underneath the image. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Lucas family celebration, c 1960s
Pictured at a family gathering celebrating the baptism of Colin Lucas, son of Freda Lucas (nee Benias) and Spiro Lucas. from L-R: Stathi Vlass, Nick Lucas (Lekatsas), Con and Helen Vlass and Annie Vlass. A black and white photograph with a white border, of five people, three men and two ladies, sitting on a long form at a social function. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Lucas family baptism, c 1960s
The photograph was taken at the christening of Freda Lucas' first son, Nicholas at the Greek Orthodox church, Evangelismos. Godparents are Zaharia and Maria Morris (Moraitis). Pictured l-r, Spiro Lucas, Maria Morris, Freda Lucas (nee Benias) holding baby Nicholas, Zaharia Morris, Bill Benias and Nick Lucas (Lekatsas).The 'Evangelismos' Church in Victoria Street, East Melbourne was the first Greek Church in Melbourne. The foundation stone was laid in December 1900 and the first service was conducted in August 1902. Since that date it has been the venue for many important family celebrations. Baptism is an important family tradition for Greek families. A black and white photograph with a white border of three men, two ladies and a child standing outside outside 'Evangelismos' Church in East Melbourne -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithacan Picnic Family Group, c 1930s
The annual picnic organised by the Ithacan Philanthropic Society has been a popular event on the club's calendar every year since its inception in 1916. It was a chance for families and friends to meet together in a relaxed atmosphere where races were also organised for all age groups. The picnics were held at recreation grounds on Melbourne's rural fringe and for many years Bacchus Marsh was a popular venue.A black and white photograph of eight men, seven ladies and three children sitting around a picnic table laid out for a meal in a large outdoor area. There are large trees in the background. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Philanthropy, c 1943 - 44
... A black and white photograph of two ladies dressed in Greek... for this worthy cause. Both ladies were very active in the community ...Photographed from left, Evgenia Raftopoulos and Nina Black (Mavrokefalos) collecting money for the 1943 - 44 Lord Mayor's Bush Fire Appeal. The bush fires raged across Victoria and in particular in areas very close to Melbourne's rural fringe such as Beaumaris. Members of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society joined other groups to collect funds for this worthy cause. Both ladies were very active in the community. Since it was established in 1917, the Ithacan Philanthropic Society has supported and continues to support many worthy causes both in Greece and Australia . A black and white photograph of two ladies dressed in Greek national costume collecting money for a cause. A little child is putting money in one of the tins while a lady watches on. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Picnic, c
The family of Ioannis Varvarigos together with Andreas, Varvara and Nikolaos Kavadias at an early Ithacan picnic in the 1920s. Although most travelled to the picnic in large vans, it appears that this group arrived in their own cars.A black and white photograph of a group of people sitting on the grass at a picnic. There are three men, two ladies, five boys and two girls in the group.Two cars are parked behind them. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, A.E. Benson, Ithacan ladies at a picnic, c Late 1930s
The photograph of a group of Ithacan women was taken at an Ithacan Philanthropic Society annual picnic. The women would work hard in the lead up to the picnic to prepare traditional Greek fare to enjoy on the day. At the picnic women catch up with relatives and friends. Ithacan women brought with them their Ithacan traditions and culinary skills and were very much the custodians of the Ithacan cultural heritage. A black and white photograph mounted on grey board of twenty one ladies and five children standing in front of a cluster of trees in a rural setting. picnics -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithacan picnic, c 1930s
The group of friends and families are enjoying a picnic which was held at Mt Evelyn and organised by the Ithacan Philanthropic Society some time in the late 1930s. Pictured L-R Stathis Troholis, Nicholas Trohoulias, Gerry Rigos (Varvarigos), Peter Drakopoulos, Irakli Regos, Stathis Benias, Angelo Zafiris, Odyssea (Des) Kostopoulos, Spiro Troholis, Helen Regos, unknown. A sepia photograph in a white cardboard folder of nine men and two ladies sitting on the ground around a picnic meal spread out in front of them . The names of the people in the photograph have been written on the back of the folder. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Interior of the Spot Cafe, Melbourne
The Spot Cafe was in Elizabeth Street, Melbourne and owned by Athanasios Raftopoulos, Michalis Mavrokefalos and Anastasios Flocas. It was one of the many cafes owned and run by Ithacans in Melbourne's CBD in the 1930s and 1940s. Arthur Raftopoulos and Hector Andrews are standing 2nd and 3rd left in the photograph. Many Ithacans established businesses throughout the CBD and inner suburbs. These establishments also provided employment for other family members and friends as during the first half of the twentieth century migrants from Southern Europe were often unable to find employment in the wider Australian community.A black and white photograph mounted on grey board with a darker grey border of the interior of a restaurant. Tables set out with white tablecloths are in the foreground with four men standing behind them and a man and two ladies are standing in curtained cubicles in the background.ithacan businesses. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Kallinikos picnic group, c. 1930's
Photo taken at Ithacan picnic as denoted by shield shaped badges worn by some of the group. Photographed: L-R back: Spiros D. Kallinikos holding baby Jack Collins (Kallinikos), Cassie Kallinikos (later Connell) and Kosta (Con) Kallinikos; front Chrisoula Sikiotis (nee Kallinikos), Evriklia Kallinikos (nee Kolaitou married to Sprios D. Kallinikos) and Nina Kallinikos (later Black - married to Nick Black). Spiros, Chrisoula and Kosta are siblings as are their nieces and nephew Nina, Cassie and Jack (the children of Maria and Spiros Kallinikos). Ithacan picnics have always been extremely popular and well attended. They were and continue to be an important event in the yearly social calendar of the Ithacan Society. Today, with an increasingly dispersed and diverse membership, the annual picnic is the ideal opportunity for young and old to gather and reconnectBlack & white family photo of two ladies, two men and three children in a garden setting. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithacan picnic, c. 1940's
Ithacan picnic group. Pictured back row: third from left Poppy Gabriel. Middle row l-r: George Paxinos, Effie Cominos (nee Raftopoulos), Niko Paxinos, Koula Paxinos, Chryssoula Sikiotis (nee Kallinikos), the Sikiotis (Scott) brothers James and Spero. Front row: Penelope Kallinikos, Aspasia Paxinos. Black & white photograph of six men and six ladies and a young girl at an outdoor social outing. There are two large automobiles in the background. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Family group in rowing boat, c1930
Members of the Raftopoulos (Bourlotos) family are pictured in a rowing boat on the bay in Kioni Ithaca. Yianni Raftopoulos is rowing and seated closest to him is his wife Diamando (Manto). Seated at the front of the boat is Panoyiannis Raftopoulos. This photo would have been before Panoyiannis migrated to Australia in 1937. Peter was elected Secretary of the IPS only about a year after he came to Melbourne. A black and white photograph of two men and ladies seated towards the stern of a rowing boat near a small port in Ithaca. There are some houses along the shore line. The group are well dressed which seems to indicate that they may have been heading to a celebratory event. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Family group on a hillside in Ithaca, c1930s
The photograph taken on one of the many mountainous hillsides on Ithaca. Second from the right is Antigone Raftopoulos dressed in dark clothes, together with her son Yianni, and her two nieces Hariklia Raftopoulos and Kalypso Sofianos (nee Raftopoulos). All are from the village of Kioni. A black and white photograph of a man and three ladies standing on a rocky hillside. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Family group, c1930s
Taken in Kioni, Ithaca, the photograph features members of the Raftopoulos ( Bourlotos) family. The two men at the back are Panoyianni Raftopoulos and his brother Vasilios. The older man seated in front of them is Dionysus Raftopoulos. The younger lady is Andriana who was engaged to Gerasimos (Gerry) Raftopoulos.A black and white photograph of four men and two ladies seated in a lounge room. There are two framed pictures on the wall behind them. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Poppy Vasilopoulos and Adriana Raftopoulos, c 1940s
The two ladies are Poppy Vasilopoulos and Adriana Raftopoulos.A black and white scanned photograph of two ladies standing in front of a wooden building. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Family group, c 1921
The photograph was taken in the family home of Constantine and Toula Black (Mavrokefalos) in Parkville during the early 1920s on the christening day of their son John Black. John's sisters, six year of Nina Black and her four year old sister, Rita (Marguerita) are pictured. Also pictured from l-r: Argiro ? , who was from Adelaide; John (Panoyoti) Raftopoulos, Toula's brother; and Lily Sigalas, Greek school teacher. Lily was the sister of Alexandra Vrachna who taught two generations of Australian born Ithacan children in Greek community schools for close to 30 years.In adult life Nina Black also went on to teach Greek at the Greek Community school which opened in Melbourne in the early 1930s. She also taught Greek at the CAE and English to new arrivals in the 1960s.A black and white photograph of a man, two ladies and two little girls of a group standing in a garden. A person on the left is almost hidden. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Wedding guests, c 1950
The people are photographed outside the Greek Orthodox church, Evangelismos in East Melbourne and were guests at a wedding. From L-R: George Coutsouvelis and his mother Anastasia Coutsouvelis, Peter Raftopoulos (Kapnisis) and his son Dennis, and Joanna Raftopoulos (Peliana).A black and white photograph with a white surrounding border of two ladies, a man and two young boys standing outside a church with other guests in the background. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Photograph, Three soldiers with family members, c 1940s
Naki Raftopoulos is photographed with two other soldiers and family members.Naki, together with other unnaturalised Greeks, were recruited to the Civilian Military Forces as 'Allied Aliens' and served the war effort on the home front.A black and white photograph of three men in uniform with four ladies and a child. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Ithacan dinner dance at The Acropol, 1967
IPS committee members and special guest Spiros Arion (seated with his partner) at an Ithacan dinner dance held a The Acropol. Spiros was a well known wrestler in Australia. The Acropol was a reception business located on the top of floor of Ithaca House (level 2). The IPS club rooms were located on the first floor. Dinner dances were held at the Acropol. From L-R: Jim Kandiliotis, Stathi Raftopoulos, Alkinos Paizis (IPS president), Anastasia (Sia) Fatouros-Beasley (president of the social committee), Evangelos Metaxas?, Kiki Razos, Dennis Lourantos. Spiros arrived in Australia in July 1964 and was know in the wrestling scene under the name of 'The Golden Greek'. He joined f World Championship Wrestling where he wrestled until its end in 1978. He was a favorite among Greek wrestling fans.A black and white photograph with a crinkled edge of seven men and two ladies at a social gathering. A couple are seated at a table and the others are standing behind. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Family group, c 1960s
The photograph was taken outside Evangelismos Greek Orthodox Church in East Melbourne. Pictured are Arthur and Aspasia Koutsouvelis. Arthur is holding his baby son George and standing in the front are three year old Mary Yiannis and two year old Harry Koutsouvelis. The occasion was possibly baby George's baptism, an important event in the Orthodox Church. A black and white photograph of a family group of two ladies a man, who is holding a baby, and a little girl and boy. They are standing outside a brick building.
