This is a photograph of Erigoni (Nitsa) Kyriakakis nee Vlassopoulos. It was sent to her father, Dimitrios Vlassopoulos (Kopela) who had migrated to Australia in the early 1920s when she was `only a young child. Dimitrios settled in the Mildura area and owned the Golden Key cafe in Red Cliffs, Victoria. Erigoni did not see her father again until she migrated to Australia in 1952 together with her husband Kyriakos and two children George and Eugenia. Their son Demetri (Jim) was born in Red Cliffs. Kyriako and Erigoni took over the running of the Golden Key Cafe. They eventually retired back in Greece, living in Athens. It was not uncommon for the fathers of many children born in Ithaca in the early 20th century to never see their children again or to be reunited with them after decades. A sepia photograph of a young lady who is leaning on an easy chair. The photograph is mounted on cream board.A short message has been written in Greek on the back of the photograph.

The photograph of family and friends was taken at the baptism of Maria Lourantos which took place at St. Eustathios Greek Orthodox Church in South Melbourne in January 1971. Photographed from L-R: Chris Lourantos, Jim Kandiliotis, Chris Kandiliotis, Anastasios Lourantos, Nick Kouvaras (back of photo), Jim James (Dimitrios Yiannoutsos), Louis Razos, John Alexandratos (Alexander), Costas Vlassopoulos.A black and white photograph of seven men in suits standing outside a church. efstathios, christening, giannoutsos

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

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.

A photograph on the wedding day of Erigoni (Nitsa) Vlassopoulos (Kopela) and Kyriakos Kyriakakis in Ithaca. Freda Lucas (nee Benias) pictured on the left is the flower girl. The couple migrated to Australia in the 1950s and settled in Red Cliffs near Mildura where they ran the Vlass family business, The Golden Key café. Erigoni is the daughter of Dimitri and Eugenia Vlassopoulos and sister of Stathis, Panos, Costas and Nikos. Nitsa and Kyriako had three children, George and Eugenia born in Ithaca and Dimitri (Jim) born in Red Cliffs. Nitsa and Kyriako eventually retired in Greece.A black and white photograph edged with a crinkle cut white border of bride and her flower girls with a man and a lady standing on each side of her. They are standing in an open area with shrubs growing behind them

The photo is taken at the North Balwyn home of Jim and Leah Kandiliotis who were hosting an IPS barbeque luncheon. The cooks on the right are Chris Lourantos (foreground) and Spero Defteros both wearing white aprons, whilst Bill Benias on the left is offering advice.Informal social gatherings with family and friends where food is also served is a very popular form of relaxation in the Ithacan community. A coloured photograph of three men cooking meat on a barbecue outside a house while other people are in the background.

A debutante group presented at a Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne Grecian Ball. The Grecian Ball was a very popular annual event during the 40- 60s with debutantes being a feature. In the late 1960s the Ithacan Philanthropic Society conducted its own debutante balls. Debutante balls fell out of fashion for a period of time but were back in favour in the 80s and 90s. The presentation of debutantes at Greek balls was evidence of the adoption of Anglo traditions within Melbourne's Greek community.A black and white photograph of a debutante group made up of twelve debs and their partners. The photograph has been mounted on white cardboard and the Ithacan Historical Society stamp in printed on the top RH corner of the backing board. vlassopoulos, jim

The photograph features the debutante group who were presented at the 1947 Grecian Ball. Fifth from the left are: Mary and Bill Levis, Katina Kostopoulos, Mike Kostos, Desma and Jim Paizis. The Grecian Ball, organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne, was a highlight of the annual social calendar within the Greek community. The Royal Ballroom at the Exhibition Buildings was a popular venue for the event. The Grecian Ball ceased during the 1980s however has enjoyed a renaissance during 2022 and 2023.The early Greek and Ithacan communities adopted the tradition of debutantes at their annual balls. A black and white photograph with a white border at the top and bottom, of six debutantes and their partners standing in a line on a staircase.

The photograph of six young men, was taken at the wedding of Con and Dora Megalos which took place in Newcastle in 1923. Standing L-R: Paul Megalos, Denis Flocas, Jim Megalos. Front L-R: Peter Flocas, Nick Scott from Newcastle, Nick Scotis (Zevedeou, from Melbourne). A black and white photograph of six young well-dressed men. Three are seated on a bench while three are standing behind them.

Photograph was taken outside the Evangelismos Greek Orthodox church in East Melbourne at a Kandiliotis wedding. Left to right are three Kandiliotis brothers, L-R Jim (Dimitri), Orpheus and Nick. The young boy is holding the candles and 'stefania' (wedding crowns) which are part of the traditional Greek Orthodox wedding service.Black and white photograph of 4 men dressed formally, a young man holding tray with wedding candles, and female in background.

The photograph is taken in the kitchen of the IPS club rooms. Left to right: Ioakeim Megalgennis Jim Kandiliotis, Antoni Razos, unknown, Tatsi Lourantos. Jim Kandiliotis was the president of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society from 1965 - 66 and an Honorary Life Member. Members of the committee volunteered their time to help in the organising and catering for IPS functions held at the clubrooms.A coloured photograph of four men and a lady standing in a kitchen in front of a large range hood.

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.

Jim and Leah Kandiliotis were photographed at the 1965 Ithacan Ball. Jim was a very active member of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society. He was president 1965-66 and in 1992 was made an Honorary Life Member.A black and white photograph with a crinkled edge. of a man and woman in evening dress, standing in front of a mural at a formal function.

Jim and Leah Kandiliotis, pictured on the right, together with friends at a social function.A black and white photograph with a white border of three men and a lady standing in front of decorative screen. The men are dressed in suits and the lady wearing an evening dress.

Spiro Megalos and Jim Kandiliotis were attending the annual Ithacan Ball which took place at the Exhibition Buildings in 1954.A black and white photograph with a white border of two men in evening suits standing in front of a bar.

The photo is taken at the home of Jim and Leah Kandiliotis in 1996 during the preparations for an Ithacan New Years Eve barbeque function. The tables are set up for the guests and Jim Kandiliotis is carving the meat with help from Nick Lourantos and Stathi Raftopoulos looks to be sampling the fare.Cooking meat on a spit is popular fare in Greek celebrations. A coloured photograph of three men cooking a side of lamb on a spit which is on a patio.

Jim Kandiliotis is standing at the wheel of a paddle steamer on the Murray River.A coloured photograph of a man at the wheel of a paddle steamer.kandiliotis, jim, paddle steamers, mildura

The photograph was taken at a function at the clubrooms held to recognize the contributions to the club over many years of several members. Pictured are members of the then Ithacan Philanthropic Society Committee and individuals being honoured. Aaron Vlass, pictured centre back row, received the award on behalf of his grandfather the late Nicholas Lucas (Lekatsas). Front L-R: Dennis Varigos, Peter (Panogiannis) Raftopoulos, Stratos Paizis, Nick Varigos, Stathi Raftopoulos. Back L-R: Dennis Katsamas, Jim Kandiliotis, Nick Sofarnos, Aaron Vlass, Nick Lourantos, Anthony Drakopoulos, Antoni RazosThe men photographed had been very active in the club in various capacities. A number are past committee members and presidents of the IPS. A coloured photograph in a brown folder of 12 men photograph in front of two honour boards. Five men are seated in the front and the remaining twelve are standing behind them. One man seated in the centre is holding a certificate.

Helen Vlass is pictured with Jim Kandiliotis, and Arthur Lourantos who were cooking for a get together at the clubrooms. A coloured photograph of a lady and two men standing in front of a barbecue.

Jim Kandiliotis and Arthur Lourantos are preparing food in the kitchen of the IPS clubrooms for a social gathering. Committee members would often cater for functions at the clubrooms. A coloured photograph of two men cooking meat at a barbecue.

The photograph is taken at an Ithacan Club barbeque at the home of Jim and Leah Kandiliotis. Jim is pictured wearing the hat together with friends Des Kostopoulos (left), and to the right Taki Anagnostou and Niko Vlassopoulos. A coloured photograph of four men at a backyard barbecue. They are standing in front of a brick barbecue which is near a fence.

The photograph was taken in a the kitchen at the Acropol Reception Hall, on the top level of Ithaca House. Jim Kandiliotis is on the LHS with Dimos and Uncle Jerry.A black and white photograph with a crinkled edge of three men standing in a commercial kitchen.

Leah Kandiliotis behind the counter at Trentwood Dry Cleaning, the business which she and her husband Jim operated in North Balwyn.A black and white photograph with a white border of a lady behind a counter in a dry cleaning shop. There are racks of cleaned clothes in plastic covers hanging on racks behind her.

The three men in the photograph are from L-R: Chris Lourantos, Evangelos Metaxas, Jim Kandiliotis. They are pictured behind the bar at the Clubrooms function rooms and were helping out at a club function.A black and white photograph with a crinkled edge of three men behind a counter in a timber cubicle.

Pictured at an Ithacan social function are from L to R, Artemis Sikiotis, unknown, Leah Kandiliotis, Rita Varigos, Jim Kandiliotis, Dennis Varigos and Sotiri Sikiotis. A black and white photograph with a white border with crinkled edges on two sides. The image is of four ladies and three men seated around a table at a social function.

A group at a an Ithacan social function. LHS George & Sia Andrews, others unknown. RHS Jim Kandiliotis, unknown, Artemis Sikiotis, Leah Kandiliotis, with other unknown friends.A black and white photograph of five men and seven ladies seated around a table at a social function.

Dimitri (JIm) and Leah (nee Sikiotis) Kandiliotis ran the Trentwood Dry Cleaning business in Doncaster Road, North Balwyn. Jim was very active in the Ithacan Philanthropic Society; he was president from 1965-1966 and is an Honorary Life Member.Leah's parents Costa and Reene (nee Varvarigos) Sikiotis operated Pullars Dry Cleaning in Rathdowne Street Carlton in the 1950s. Jim learnt the trade from his father-in-law and, together with Leah, carried on the family tradition establishing the dry cleaning business in North Balwyn.A coloured polaroid photograph of the exterior views of a Dry Cleaning business in a suburban street. The photograph has a white border with a black square on its reverse side. Printed on the back: 10778121539/ POLAROIDpullards dry cleaning

The photograph was taken at the 1959 Ithacan Ball. On the RHS of the photo are Jim and Leah Kandiliotis together with a group of family and friends (names unknown).A black and white photograph of four ladies and eight men seated around a table at a social function.

The seven men were at an Ithacan social function at a venue in Franklin Street, Melbourne. Pictured from left: Peter Paxinos, Diogenis Cominos , Peter Black (Mavrokefalos), Jim Kandiliotis , Athansi Papanikolaos, and Peter (Bouli) Dellaportas.The men pictured all emigrated to Melbourne from Ithaca at various decades dating from the 1930s through to the 1950s. The Ithacan club was a home away from home, where friends and relatives could catch up and socialise.A black and white photograph at a social function of five men sitting at a table while another one is standing behind the group.