Historical information

These publications reflect the period when Greek people were the largest ethnic group in Port Melbourne. During his tenure as Mayor, Cr WHITE fostered a strong ethic of multi-culturalism in Port Melbourne and set up a city relationship with Limni which donated these books. Perce made trip(s?) to Limni.

Physical description

Four Greek publications donated to the City of Port Melbourne by our sister city in Greece, Limni.

.01 'Panagia y Limnia' - illustrated history and guide to Limni church(es), softcover 70pp. 1985.

.02 'To Elumnion - (limni) 1969 green softcover 260pp. Appears to be a scholarly work by Nicholas K BELLARA about Limni, dedicated on fly leaf to Mayor Perc WHITE.

.03 'Omorphis Tis Aimnis' - softcover B&W picture book of the town. 48pp includes historic photos.

.04 'Limniotiki Phoni' - Limni newspaper 8pp. May/June 1987.

Inscriptions & markings

.02 - in ink on fly leaf. Athens July 4 1987 To the Mayor of Port Melbourne Mr Perc White - The Athinian Club of Limni sends its best wishes for teh happy event +name + Address.

.03 - on the title page. To the Honourable Members of the Port Melbourne Town Hall with much esteem and appreciation for the work they have been doing for the promotion of the LIMNI - PORT MELBOURNE friendship etc. etc. 5.6.1989.