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Ithacan Historical SocietyFlyer, Aleck's Press. A. Georgiou, Electioneering notice for Greek Orthodox Community
... Electioneering notice for Greek Orthodox Community ...The leaflet encouraging members to re-elect Ithacan Konstantinos Raftopoulos (Ravinos) to the committee of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, describing him as a proven and experienced committee member. ...A photograph of a leaflet for a candidate seeking election onto the committee of the Greek Community in Melbourne. ...A photograph of a leaflet for a candidate seeking election onto the committee of the Greek Community in Melbourne. Electioneering notice for Greek Orthodox Community Flyer Aleck's Press. ...The leaflet encouraging members to re-elect Ithacan Konstantinos Raftopoulos (Ravinos) to the committee of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria, describing him as a proven and experienced committee member. The Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne was established in 1897 by some of the first Greek residents of Melbourne, including a number of Ithacans. It is the oldest Greek organisation in Australia and the second oldest Greek organisation of the diaspora after the Greek Community of Alexandria-Egypt. It has supported the Greeks who had settled in Melbourne and established many programs such as a Greek Language School and dance classes which has helped maintain Greek culture amongst Australians of Greek descent. A photograph of a leaflet for a candidate seeking election onto the committee of the Greek Community in Melbourne. -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyPhotograph - Greek community event Port Melbourne, c. 1985
... Greek community event Port Melbourne...Cr Steve KOURAKIS, Perce McGuire WHITE. Photograph Greek community event Port Melbourne ...L - R Unknown, ? Josef SZWARE, ? Cr Steve KOURAKIS, Perce McGuire WHITE.perce mcguire white, local government - city of port melbourne, josef (jo) szwarc, "jack" the horse, stylianios (steve) kourakis, perce white -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.Article, Open House Policy for Greek Centre, 1991
... ...Greek Community of Nunawading...New Greek Community Centre will be open to everyone to enjoy. ...Ethnic Communities Greek Community of Nunawading Antoniadis John Samaris Nick Theodoridis Bill Social Clubs New Greek Community Centre will be open to everyone to enjoy. ...New Greek Community Centre will be open to everyone to enjoy. With photo.ethnic communities, greek community of nunawading, antoniadis, john, samaris, nick, theodoridis, bill, social clubs -
Queen Victoria Women's CentreNewspaper exerpt, κεντρο γυναικειων το queen victoria, 27 November 1996
... greek community...Greek community newspaper. Black and white photograph of a woman sitting with a flower vase....greek community Greek community newspaper. Black and white photograph of a woman sitting with a flower vase. κεντρο γυναικειων το queen victoria Newspaper exerpt ...Greek community newspaper. Black and white photograph of a woman sitting with a flower vase.greek community -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Greek Boost, 1992
... ...Greek Community of Nunawading...The Greek Community of Nunawading receives a grant to buy furniture for its new centre in Mahoneys Road, Forest Hill. ...Ethnic Communities Greek Community of Nunawading Orfanidis Tasos Antoniadis John Social Clubs The Greek Community of Nunawading receives a grant to buy furniture for its new centre in Mahoneys Road, Forest Hill. ...The Greek Community of Nunawading receives a grant to buy furniture for its new centre in Mahoneys Road, Forest Hill. With photoethnic communities, greek community of nunawading, orfanidis, tasos, antoniadis, john, social clubs -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Enjoy the Fun at Social Club, 1993
... ...Greek Community of Nunawading...The Greek Community of Nunawading sets up the Omega Social Club, for people from all walks of life. ...Ethnic Communities Social Clubs Omega Social Club Greek Community of Nunawading Antoniadis John Larn Jim Haines John Dimiropoulos Peter Dimiropoulos Tina The Greek Community of Nunawading sets up the Omega Social Club, for people from all walks of life. ...The Greek Community of Nunawading sets up the Omega Social Club, for people from all walks of life. The group meets weekly in Mahoneys Road, Forest Hill.ethnic communities, social clubs, omega social club, greek community of nunawading, antoniadis, john, larn, jim, haines, john, dimiropoulos, peter, dimiropoulos, tina -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation SocietyMixed media - Passages Exhibition CD-ROM, Pat Grainger et al, 2017
... ...Greek Community...This CD covers the valuable contribution made by the members of the Greek community who came from Greece to make Port Melbourne their home....This CD covers the valuable contribution made by the members of the Greek community who came from Greece to make Port Melbourne their home. ...The Passages exhibition looked back to Port Melbourne in the 1970s when the make-up of the Council changed and the Greek community became even more a part of life in Port. This CD covers the valuable contribution made by the members of the Greek community who came from Greece to make Port Melbourne their home.CD-ROM containing information relating to the Passages Exhibition launched at Port Melbourne Town Hall, 28 Aug 2017. The disc includes family stories, working documents, photographs of display items, photographs taken during the launch, Powerpoint presentation prepared by John Kirby and display panels prepared by Pat Grainger.pat grainger, jill dawson, john kirby, greek community, celebrations fetes and exhibitions -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Archbishop Ezekiel
... At the time of this photo Stathi was secretary of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria. ...A black and white photograph of Greek Archbishop with other members of the Greek community standing in the background. The edges of the photograph are crimped. ...At the time of this photo Stathi was secretary of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria. Stathis Vlassopoulos was very active in Greek community affairs. ...Archbishop Ezekeil of Australia is featured in the photo and on his right Stathi (Efstathios) Vlassopoulos. At the time of this photo Stathi was secretary of the Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria. Stathis Vlassopoulos was very active in Greek community affairs. In 1962 he established the first daily Greek newspaper 'Ta Nea', in Melbourne. Stathi was president of the IPS 1957-1959 and was a key driver behind the building of the 'Ithaca House', the clubrooms of the IPS. Archbishop Ezekeil was the first Archbishop of Australia in the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia, appointed in 1959, a period which saw the schism between the Greek Orthodox Community and the Greek Archdiocese of Australia.A black and white photograph of Greek Archbishop with other members of the Greek community standing in the background. The edges of the photograph are crimped. -
Whitehorse Historical Society Inc.
Article, Greeks set to celebrate, 1/06/2008 12:00:00 AM
... (Photos of Greek Orthodox Church and Community Secretary Sarantos Andreopoulos)...The Greek community of Box Hill celebrates its 40th anniversary. ...(Photos of Greek Orthodox Church and Community Secretary Sarantos Andreopoulos) Greeks in Australia Box Hill Andreopoulos Sarantos The Greek community of Box Hill celebrates its 40th anniversary. ...The Greek community of Box Hill celebrates its 40th anniversary.The Greek community of Box Hill celebrates its 40th anniversary. (Photos of Greek Orthodox Church and Community Secretary Sarantos Andreopoulos)The Greek community of Box Hill celebrates its 40th anniversary. greeks in australia, box hill, andreopoulos, sarantos -
Box Hill Historical SocietyPhotograph - Weatherboard Federation house
... Greek Orthodox community...Weatherboard Federation building at 84 Carrington Road, Box Hill, owned by the Greek Orthodox Community of Box Hill....Weatherboard Federation building at 84 Carrington Road, Box Hill, owned by the Greek Orthodox Community of Box Hill. Greek Orthodox community Houses Federation Carrington Road Photograph Weatherboard Federation house ...Weatherboard Federation building at 84 Carrington Road, Box Hill, owned by the Greek Orthodox Community of Box Hill.greek orthodox community, houses, federation, carrington road -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Greek wrestler Jim Londros comes to Melbourne, 26 November 1946
... He was welcomed by members of the Greek community in Melbourne which included Stathi Raftopoulos, B. ...Written under the photograph in Greek: MEMBERS OF THE GREEK COMMUNITY AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF JIM LONDROS/ WORLD WRESTLING CHAMPION/ AT MOORABIN AIRPORT IN 1946. ...He was welcomed by members of the Greek community in Melbourne which included Stathi Raftopoulos, B. ...The photograph was taken at arrival of the champion Greek wrestler, Jim Londros at Moorabin Airport on 26 November 1946. He was welcomed by members of the Greek community in Melbourne which included Stathi Raftopoulos, B. Dervenis, Spiro Raftopoulo -President of Greek Returned Soldierss, Mr Hatzis, Dr. Haralambos Paroulakis and Ioannis Panagiotopoulos. Jim Londros visited Australia after his retirement from wrestling in 1946. In retirement he worked for various charitable organizations especially for the Greek orphans of World War II. The photograph was published in the Greek newspaper 'Fos'.Greeks have enjoyed the sport of wrestling since ancient times. So the visit to Australia of a former Greek wrestling champion, and one who also devoted his time to helping others, would have been an important event for members of Melbourne's Greek community in 1946. Mr Ioannis Panagiotopoulos was publisher of the 'Fos' newspaper, the only Greek newspaper at the time. Dr Paroulakis arrived in Australia late 1930s and practised 55 Collins Street till 1987. He was Head of Outpatients and Physician at St, Vincent's Hospital for 22 years. Born in Crete he also served as President of Melbourne's Cretan Brotherhood, A black and white photograph of six men standing outdoors. All the men are dressed in suits. One is also wearing a tweed coat and four are wearing hats. Written under the photograph in Greek: MEMBERS OF THE GREEK COMMUNITY AWAITING THE ARRIVAL OF JIM LONDROS/ WORLD WRESTLING CHAMPION/ AT MOORABIN AIRPORT IN 1946. (PH. BY THE AUTHOR)wrestling, jim londros -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Archimandrite Daniel Maravelis, c 1920s
... greek orthodox community...Pictured is Archimandrite, Daniel Maravelis with members of the Greek community in Mildura. He was born in Smyrna and was the Archimandrite of the Greek in Melbourne from 1915 to 1922. ...The Greek church presided over many significant Greek community events. greek orthodox community In Greek: Sigalis and Rita Nicolaidis A black and white photograph of a vintage bus parked outside a weatherboard building which is partly hidden with vines. ...Pictured is Archimandrite, Daniel Maravelis with members of the Greek community in Mildura. He was born in Smyrna and was the Archimandrite of the Greek in Melbourne from 1915 to 1922. He presided over the official opening of the first IPS clubrooms located at Michael's Building, Cnr Elizabeth and Lonsdale Streets Melbourne on Sunday 23rd September 1917. Similar vehicles were used between the years 1915-1925 to travel to picnics.A black and white photograph of a vintage bus parked outside a weatherboard building which is partly hidden with vines. A two storey hotel building is on the LHS of the photograph. A priest is standing in the bus and two men and a lady are standing in front of the vehicle. Two other people are standing on the far RHS. A tent is visible in the middle distance.In Greek: Sigalis and Rita Nicolaidisgreek orthodox community -
Ithacan Historical Society
Administrative record, IPS Minute Book, December 1994 - July 2001
... ...greek community....This also indicates a change in the club's membership from 1916 when the members were Greek immigrants and their first language was Greek. minute books ithacan philanthropic society ithaca societies greek community. On the spine : COLLINS/ MINUTES/4394 Written on a white label along the side of the front cover: IPS MINUTES/ DEC 1994 -/ JULY 2001. ...The minute book is a record of the activities of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society from December 1994 to July 2001. Unlike some of the earlier minute books from the club, most of the recent entries are written in English.The change in writing the minutes in English is an indication that the club's membership is made up of second generation Australian born Ithacans, who although have an understanding of Greek, their first language is English. This also indicates a change in the club's membership from 1916 when the members were Greek immigrants and their first language was Greek.A foolscap size bound ledger with tan suede binding on the spine and corners with a lotus border along the edges. The cover is red with tan marbled pattern. Plain blue paper is on the inner front and back covers. The red label on the spine has the words 'Collins Minutes 4394' printed in gold. There is green and grey marbling around the edges of the pages.On the spine : COLLINS/ MINUTES/4394 Written on a white label along the side of the front cover: IPS MINUTES/ DEC 1994 -/ JULY 2001.minute books, ithacan philanthropic society, ithaca, societies, greek community. -
Ithacan Historical Society
Administrative record, IPS Minute Book, 6 August 2001 to 12 November 2007
... ...greek community...The minute book which covered the years from 2001 to 2007 clearly indicate that although the members are of Ithacan descent their first language is English although many of the members have an understanding of Greek.The book is also a record of the social and philanthropic activities of Melbourne's Ithacan Community. minute books ithacan philanthropic society ithaca societies greek community Written on the white label: IPS MINUTE BOOK/ FROM/ 6 AUGUST 2001/ UP TO AND INCLUDING / 12 NOVEMBER 2004. ...The minute book is a record of the activities of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society for six years from 6 August 2001 to 12 November 2007. The earlier entries have been handwritten while the later ones have been typed. The minute book which covered the years from 2001 to 2007 clearly indicate that although the members are of Ithacan descent their first language is English although many of the members have an understanding of Greek.The book is also a record of the social and philanthropic activities of Melbourne's Ithacan Community.A foolscap size bound ledger with tan suede binding on the spine and corners with a grey lotus border along the edges. The cover is red with a tan marbled pattern. Blue strippled pattern is around the pages on 3 sides. The red label on the spine has the words 'Collins Minutes 4394' printed in gold. Black stripes are across the spine. A white label has been stuck on the top left hand side of the cover. Written on the white label: IPS MINUTE BOOK/ FROM/ 6 AUGUST 2001/ UP TO AND INCLUDING / 12 NOVEMBER 2004.minute books, ithacan philanthropic society, ithaca, societies, greek community -
Glen Eira Historical Society
Article - Theatres and Cinemas
... ... Greek Community...Caulfield Yiannoudes Peter Irwin Julia Bazzano Carmelo Cinemas Greek Cinema Access Australia Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures Films Greek Community Migrants Theatres Businesspeople Article Theatres and Cinemas ...This file contains one item: 1/An article from the Caulfield/Port Phillip Leader, dated 26/10/2010, by Julia Irwin, about Caulfield resident Peter Yiannoudes, who owns the cinema company ‘Cosmopolitan Motion Pictures’ and has recently published a book documenting his lifetime involvement with cinema. Includes a photo taken by Carmelo Bazzano.caulfield, yiannoudes peter, irwin julia, bazzano carmelo, cinemas, greek cinema access australia, cosmopolitan motion pictures, films, greek community, migrants, theatres, businesspeople -
Queen Victoria Women's CentreNewspaper Clipping, The Age, A people's park at last?, 13 March 1996
... ...greek community...parks and reserves hospital greek community people in political roles 'Editorial Page A11. 13/13/96" news paper clipping. ...news paper clipping. The Age newspaper from page A11'Editorial Page A11. 13/13/96"parks and reserves, hospital, greek community, people in political roles -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedPhotograph - St. Albans Photographs 2021, John Alchin, 2021
... ...Greek Orthodox Community of St Albans...Albans 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.26 - Greek Orthodox Community of St Albans 27 Arthur St St. ...Albans 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.26 - Greek Orthodox Community of St Albans 27 Arthur St St. ...These photographs provide a visual record of assorted buildings, street views, and notable locations throughout St. Albans in 2021.This photograph collection documents St. Albans in 2021.5556.01 - Association of Ukrainians 16 Alexina St St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.02 - Association of Ukrainians 16 Alexina St St. Albans 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.03 - Chùa Hoàng Pháp Temple 16 Arthur St St. Albans 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.04 - Conrad St 35 - 53 - Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.05 - Conrad St 35 - 53 - Shops 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.06 - Croatian Seventh-Day Adventist Church West Esplanade St Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.07 - Croatian Seventh-day Adventist Church West Esplanade St.Albans 2021.JPG 5556.08 - Douglas Ave 7 - 9 St. Albans - Former Shops 2021.JPG 5556.09 - East Esplanade 2 - 8 St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.10 - Errington Reserve Adventure Playground 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.11 - Errington Reserve Community Sporting Rooms 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.12 - Errington Reserve Community Sports Pavilion 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.13 - Errington Reserve Memorial Gates 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.14 - Errington Reserve Memorial Gates 2021 Photo 03.JPG 5556.15 - Errington Reserve Memorial Gates 2021 Photo 04.JPG 5556.16 - Errington Reserve Memorial Gates 2021 Photo 05.JPG 5556.17 - Errington Reserve Path 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.18 - Errington Reserve Scout Club 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.19 - Errington Reserve Tennis Club 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.20 - Errington Reserve Tennis Club 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.21 - Errington Reserve Tennis Club 2021 Photo 03.JPG 5556.22 - Errington Reserve Tennis Club 2021 Photo 04.JPG 5556.23 - Furlong Rd St. Albans - Sunshine Hospital 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.24 - Furlong Rd St. Albans - Sunshine Hospital 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.25 - Grantham Green Hall St. Albans 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.26 - Greek Orthodox Community of St Albans 27 Arthur St St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.27 - Grow Church 95 Alfrieda St St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.28 - Jensens Funerals 2 Arthur St St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.29 - Jensens Funerals 2 Arthur St St. Albans 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.30 - John Street St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.31 - John Street St. Albans 2021 Photo 01John Street St. Albans 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.32 - John Street St. Albans 2021 Photo 03.JPG 5556.33 - Spare 5556.34 - Main Rd East 112 - Shop 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.35 - Main Rd East 172 - Service Station 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.36 - Main Rd East 202 - 206 - Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.37 - Main Rd East 216 - 218 - Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.38 - Main Rd East 330 St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.39 - Main Rd West 45 St. Albans - Old Post Office Site 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.40 - Main Rd West 171 - 179b - Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.41 - McKechnie Reserve St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.42 - Padley's House Winifred St 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.43 - Padley's House Winifred St 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.44 - Padley's House Winifred St 2021 Photo 06.JPG 5556.45 - Saint Paraskevi, Saint Barbara and Saint John the Merciful Greek Orthodox Church St. Albans Photo 01.JPG 5556.46 - Serbian Orthodox Church of St George Kate St St. Albans 2021.JPG 5556.47 - St Albans Community Youth Club Main Rd East 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.48 - St Albans Community Youth Club Main Rd East 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.49 - St. Alban the Martyr Church of England East Esplanade St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.50 - St. Alban the Martyr Church of England East Esplanade St. Albans 2021 Photo 03.JPG 5556.51 - St. Albans Bingo Centre Mckechnie Street St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.52 - St. Albans Community Centre - The Bowery Theatre 22 Princess St St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.53 - St. Albans Community Centre - The Bowery Theatre 22 Princess St St. Albans 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.54 - St. Albans Community Hall And Bowery Theatre 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.55 - St. Albans Hall East Esplanade St. Albans 2020 Photo 01.JPG 5556.56 - St. Albans Hotel McKechnie St St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.57 - St. Albans Rail Reserve West Esplanade Grassland Reserve 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.58 - St. Albans Sacred Heart Catholic Church 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.59 - St. Albans Saint Soccer Club Churchill Reserve St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.60 - St. Albans Senior Citizen Club 171 William St St. Albans 2021 Photo 02.JPG 5556.61 - St. Albans Senior Citizen Club 171 William St St. Albans 2021 Photo 04.JPG 5556.62 - St. Albans Square 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.63 - St. Albans Vietnamese Alliance Church West Esplanade St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.64 - Stony Creek Head Waters Laurel Street Reserve St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.65 - Theodore St 57 - 63 St. Albans 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.66 - Washington St 16 St. Albans - Half House 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.67 - Washington St 27 St. Albans - Half House 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.68 - West Esplanade Reserve 2021.JPG 5556.69 - William St 66 St. Albans - Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.70 - William St 90 - 92 St. Albans - Shops 2021 Photo 01.JPG 5556.71 - Winifred St 12 St. Albans - Former Shop 2021 Photo 01.JPG arthur padley, alexina street, arthur street, conrad street, west esplanade, douglas avenue, east esplanade, furlong road, alfrieda street, john street, main road east, main road west, association of ukrainians, chùa hoàng pháp temple, croatian seventh-day adventist church, errington reserve, st. albans tennis club, sunshine hospital, grantham green hall, greek orthodox community of st albans, grow church, jensens funerals, kealba hotel, mckechnie reserve, saint paraskevi, saint barbara and saint john the merciful greek orthodox church, serbian orthodox church of st george, kate street, st albans community youth club, st. alban the martyr church of england, st. albans bingo centre, mckechnie street, st. albans community centre, the bowery theatre, st. albans hall, st. albans hotel, st. albans sacred heart catholic church, st. albans saint soccer club, churchill street, st. albans senior citizen club, william street, st. albans square 2021, st. albans vietnamese alliance church, stony creek head waters, laurel street, therodore street, washington street, half houses, winifred street -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedDocument - Influences In my Life, A Biography, Con Zachariou August 2019, Zachariou, Con, 2019
... ...Greek Cypriot Community...West Sunshine employment Greek Cypriot Community Con Zachariou and family Education A biography of the life of Con Zachariou who emigrated from Cyprus in 1951 and lived in Sunshine Includes 2 loose inserts - Christos' Legacy & Pioneer Tribute, Christos Zachariou & his generation A black spiral bound document with a clear plastic cover Document Influences In my Life, A Biography, Con Zachariou August 2019 Zachariou, Con ...This is a biography of Costas (Con) Christos Zachariou a Cyprian immigrant whose family settled in Sunshine circa 1951.A biography of the life of Con Zachariou who emigrated from Cyprus in 1951 and lived in Sunshine Includes 2 loose inserts - Christos' Legacy & Pioneer Tribute, Christos Zachariou & his generationwest sunshine, employment, greek cypriot community, con zachariou and family, education -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, c 1950s
... Members of the Ithacan and Greek communities in Johannesburg....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. ...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. -
Sunshine and District Historical Society IncorporatedNewspaper - The Greek Herald 1926 - 2026 100 Years Commentative Newspaper, Foreign Language Press Ltd, The Greek Herald, 27th May 2026
... Sunshine has a large Greek community post WW2, many of them migrated from Greece to Australia and eventually settled in Sunshine, Deer Park and St. ...Sunshine has a large Greek community post WW2, many of them migrated from Greece to Australia and eventually settled in Sunshine, Deer Park and St. ...For a century, The Greek Herald has been far more than a newspaper. It has been a voice, memory and heartbeat of the Hellenic Australian community. Since 1926, its pages have carried stories of migrants arriving on distant shores, families building new lives, communities finding their identity, and generations striving to remain connected to their language, faith and heritage.Newspaper with commentative covernon-fictionFor a century, The Greek Herald has been far more than a newspaper. It has been a voice, memory and heartbeat of the Hellenic Australian community. Since 1926, its pages have carried stories of migrants arriving on distant shores, families building new lives, communities finding their identity, and generations striving to remain connected to their language, faith and heritage.greece, greek, migrant, immigration -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Greek School Picnic, c 1930s
... The children were photographed at a picnic organised by the Greek Community for the children and families attending the Greek language school....The children were photographed at a picnic organised by the Greek Community for the children and families attending the Greek language school. ...The children were photographed at a picnic organised by the Greek Community for the children and families attending the Greek language school.A sepia photograph of a group of girls and boys lined up in three rows in a sports ground. there are some adults in the background playing cricket. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Grecian Ball Debutantes, 1947
... The Grecian Ball, organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne, was a highlight of the annual social calendar within the Greek community. ...The Grecian Ball, organised by the Greek Community of Melbourne, was a highlight of the annual social calendar within the Greek community. ...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. -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Document - Letter, Patricia Papadopoulos, 01/08/1989
... Please find enclose the photos . of the seminar [in pencil] ^ for Greek community [in blue ink] on 28th May 1989. at Merlyn Myer. ...Please find enclose the photos . of the seminar [in pencil] ^ for Greek community [in blue ink] on 28th May 1989. at Merlyn Myer. ...This letter, dated the 1st of August 1989, was written by Patricia Papadopoulos on Royal Melbourne Hospital Auxiliary letterhead. It was sent to the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria, along with three photos taken at the Greek Fund for Arthritis Research Seminar, and a second envelope containing raffle books and money. The funds were raised on behalf of the Greek Fund for Arthritis Research, Royal Melbourne Hospital, to benefit the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital on the 28th of May, 1989.COL scan of a handwritten letter, written in blue ink. The letter is written on Royal Melbourne Hospital Auxiliary letterhead.[Handwritten, in blue ink] Dear. Jenny. Please find enclose the photos . of the seminar [in pencil] ^ for Greek community [in blue ink] on 28th May 1989. at Merlyn Myer. Hall R.M.H. Please give to Judy the encosed [sic] envelope wich [sic] contains the monies and raffle books. Thank you. Patricia Papadopoulos.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989 -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Thalia Lucas (Lekatsas ), Late 1940s
... Thalia was the wife of Angelos Lucas (Lekatsas) who was very active in the Greek and Ithacan communities. Angelos was president of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society from 1924 - 1926 and president of Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria for three terms from 1930-32, 1934-40 and 1949-52. ...Thalia was the wife of Angelos Lucas (Lekatsas) who was very active in the Greek and Ithacan communities. Angelos was president of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society from 1924 - 1926 and president of Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria for three terms from 1930-32, 1934-40 and 1949-52. ...Thalia was the wife of Angelos Lucas (Lekatsas) who was very active in the Greek and Ithacan communities. Angelos was president of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society from 1924 - 1926 and president of Greek Community of Melbourne and Victoria for three terms from 1930-32, 1934-40 and 1949-52. A black and white photograph of a head and shoulders photograph of Mrs.Thalia Lucas (Lekatsas) wife of Angelos Lekatsas, hatless with short bobbed hair. She is wearing a fur coat and around her neck is a cross on a chain. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Baptism in Mildura, c1933
... The priest travelled from Melbourne to conduct special family services for the Greek community in Mildura and other regional towns in Victoria. ...The priest travelled from Melbourne to conduct special family services for the Greek community in Mildura and other regional towns in Victoria. ...The photograph is taken following the baptism of Marietta Paizis, the daughter of Gerasimos and Penelope Paizes, took place in an Anglican Church in Mildura with the Orthodox priest conducting the service. This was common practice amongst the Greek community in Mildura during the first half of the twentieth century as there was no Orthodox Church in the town. The priest travelled from Melbourne to conduct special family services for the Greek community in Mildura and other regional towns in Victoria. It is possible that there was more than one baptism during the service to take advantage of the priest attendance in Mildura. Marietta was the daughter of Maintaining traditional customs and ceremonies has always been important amongst the Greek immigrants who settled in Australia. Although the majority of Ithacans and other Greeks settled and established businesses in Melbourne during the first half of the twentieth century, some settled in regional towns throughout Victoria. Ithacan settlement in Mildura dates back to the early 1900s. A black and white photograph of a group of people standing outside a church. Three adults holding their babies are standing in the front of the group. Everyone in the group is smartly dressed suggesting that the photograph was taken to celebrate a special occasion. -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Greek scouts Box Hill, c1970s
... The Greek Community from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne established a scout group in Box Hill. ...The Greek Community from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne established a scout group in Box Hill. ...The Greek Community from the eastern suburbs of Melbourne established a scout group in Box Hill. The group functioned until the late 1980s. The photograph was taken when the Governor came to inspect the group. Sotiri Sikiotis, former Treasurer and Honorary Life Member of the Ithacan Philanthropic Society was actively involved in Melbourne's Greek scout movement and was on the committee of the first Melbourne 1st Greek Scout Group.A coloured photograph of a guard-of-honour comprising of a scout group being inspected by a visiting dignitary . -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, Circa 1993 to 1994
... This photo depicts a family from the Greek community walking on an outdoor sports court....This photo depicts a family from the Greek community walking on an outdoor sports court. arthritis foundation of victoria afv culturally and linguistically diverse cald languages other than english lote migrant communities greek sports court C1990s C2000s B&W photo of two adults and four children walking hand in hand on an outdoor sports court. ...This is one of several series of promotional photos commissioned by the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria to help promote its Culturally And Linguistically Diverse programs. This photo depicts a family from the Greek community walking on an outdoor sports court.B&W photo of two adults and four children walking hand in hand on an outdoor sports court.arthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, sports court, c1990s, c2000s -
Ithacan Historical SocietyPhotograph, Nina Black (Mavrokefalos)
... She taught Greek at the Greek Community school as well as to non-Greeks at the Council of Adult Education. ...She taught Greek at the Greek Community school as well as to non-Greeks at the Council of Adult Education. ...The portrait photograph is of Nina (Regina) Black (Mavrokefalos). Nina is the first born of Constantine and Efstathia (Toula) Mavrokefalou. Her father was a founding member of the Society and her mother was President of the first Greek women's committee established in Melbourne in 1917, the Greek Women's Organisation. Nina was well known for her contribution to Greek community life. Nina was a member of Ladies' Auxiliary of the IPS in the 1950s and held the position of treasurer. Nina was also a member of AHEPA and the first president of the Daughters of Penelope. She taught Greek at the Greek Community school as well as to non-Greeks at the Council of Adult Education. Nina also performed in Greek theatrical productions and taught Greek dance to Greeks and non-Greeks. In 1985 Nina Black received the Hellenic Distinction Award for her contribution to Greek language and cultural pursuits in Australia and during the Bicentennial celebrations (1988) she was honoured by the Australian Government for achievements in the wider Australian community. A studio photograph of a head and shoulders profile of a young lady. She is wearing a cameo brooch at her neck. culture -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, Greek Fund for Arthritis Research, Royal Melbourne Hospital, 28/05/1989
... On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. ...On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. ...On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). In this photo, Patricia Papadopoulos is on the stage with one of the presenters.COL photo of a man and a woman standing on a wood-panelled stage, with an audience partially visible in the foreground. The man is speaking at a lectern while the woman stands beside him. Beside them is a table with a slide projector on it, behind which is a large screen. There is some ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989 -
Musculoskeletal Health Australia (now held by the Glen Eira Historical Society)Photograph - Group photo, Greek Fund for Arthritis Research, Royal Melbourne Hospital, 28/05/1989
... On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. ...On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. ...On the 28th of May 1989, the Greek Fund for Arthritis held an educational seminar for the Greek community. The seminar was held at the Merlyn Myer Hall at the Royal Melbourne Hospital. A raffle was held during the event to raise money for the Arthritis Foundation of Victoria (AFV). In this photo, Patricia Papadopoulos is on the stage with one of the presenters.COL photo of two women standing on a wood-panelled stage, presenting to an audience. One woman is speaking at a lectern while the other woman stands beside her. Beside them is a table with a slide projector on it, behind which is a large screen. There is a small degree of ink contamination on the image surface from a purple ink stamp that was stamped on the verso of another photo.[Stamped in purple ink] GREEK FUND FOR ARTHRITIS RESEARCH ROYAL MELBOURNE HOSPITALarthritis foundation of victoria, afv, culturally and linguistically diverse, cald, languages other than english, lote, migrant communities, greek, greek fund for arthritis research, seminar, fundraising, merlyn myer hall, royal melbourne hospital, rmh, patricia papadopoulos, 1989
