Photo of Slovenian migrants arriving to Port Melbourne, President of Slovenian Club Melbourne welcoming Slovenian migrants at Port Melbourne in 1956, 1956

Historical information

The photo was taken at either Station or Princes Pier in Port Melbourne. President Verbič talked to the migrants in Slovenian language making them welcomed and helping them to overcome the trauma of leaving behind parents, relatives and friends

Significance

For Slovenians the meeting of another Slovenian in a foreign land is very significant, especially with the promise of help and understanding

Physical description

Black and white photo of the President Zlatko Verbič welcoming Slovenian migrants at Port Melbourne. The Slovenian Club welcomed as many migrants arriving as possible to make their stay in Australia more friendly and homely.

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