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Jim Claven

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George Treloar and Lemona – The real story

As we approach the anniversary of the unveiling of Ballarat’s George Treloar Memorial this coming October, I decided to discuss the significance of the Memorial with one of its key …

Features

Walking with Alexandra on the trail of Australia’s Joice and Sydney Loch

The sun streamed through French windows as Alexandra Lovell (née Alexandridis) outlined her story of migration and survival across generations. Her family history stretches from the Greek communities of Pontus …

Life

When France meets Greece: A culinary symphony in Melbourne

Recently, a special culinary celebration took place within the walls of Northcote’s iconic monastery building, now being revitalised under the amazing Chora project. The evening brought together two of Melbourne’s …

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Australia’s Navy to be commemorated on Lemnos with new plaque

A new memorial plaque honouring the service of the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) at Lemnos during the Gallipoli campaign of 1915-16 was recently presented to the authorities on Lemnos. The …

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Community celebrates the tenth anniversary of Melbourne’s iconic Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial

Melbourne’s iconic Lemnos Gallipoli memorial celebrated its tenth anniversary last weekend in a blazing sunlit winter day. Committee President, Lee Tarlamis OAM MP, said it was a fitting celebration of …

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The man who found the missing: France names path after Melbourne’s Lambis Englezos

One of Melbourne’s Greek community treasures – Lambis Englezos AM – has been awarded a special honour in the northern French village that has played a key part in his …

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Walking Samos – On the trail of poets, warriors and the Blackbeard of the Aegean

A few years ago I made a long anticipated trip to the beautiful Island of Samos. I had always wanted to visit its museums and archaeological sites, as well as …

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Joice and Sydney Loch honoured with Australian donation in Greece

Recently commemorative events were held across Greece, Australia and the world in recognition of the Asia Minor catastrophe. The refugee work of Australians Joice and Sydney Loch helping the refugees …

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Finding the Mani and Patrick Leigh Fermor in Melbourne

Many readers will be aware of my love of Mani in the southern Peloponnese. I have travelled throughout the region, driving through its roads and lanes, across its mountains and …

Life

Tasting the wines of Amyndeon – The Kontosoros Guest House and the Anzacs of Vevi

One of the pleasures of following the Anzac trail across Greece are encounters with local people and their varied cuisines. This is one of the reasons that I love returning …

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