Brisbane is preparing to celebrate the Greek heroism of the historic Battle of 42nd Street at the Greek Club next Saturday.
The free event is collaboratively hosted by the Cultural Committee of the Greek Orthodox Community of St George Brisbane, AHEPA Queensland, the Cretan Association of Queensland, and the Hellenic RSL Sub-Branch.
The highlight of the event will be a presentation on the final battle of Crete before the German occupation and the enduring connections between Crete and Australia.
Speakers will include Peter Monteath, Professor of History at Flinders University and author of ‘Battle on 42nd Street’, and Nick Lalousis, a retired teacher and historical researcher of modern Cretan history.
The choral group Ellinkes Fones will perform, setting a reflective tone for the presentation.
For further information contact Tom Drakopoulos, Secretary of the Greek Orthodox Community of St George Brisbane Cultural Committee, at 0407 758 730.
