Jim Claven
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Monemvasia – The Gibraltar of Greece and its Australian connection
Some readers may be unfamiliar with Monemvasia. Despite its attractions, it is relatively isolated and not easy to get to, some four hours’ drive from Athens. To get there you …
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Lemnos’ children sang to the diggers – Sydney’s Sergeant Murphy on Lemnos and Imbros
Recently on a visit to friends in Bendigo the conversation turned to the Hellenic link to Anzac. Soon I was leafing through two old books, published during the First World …
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George Megalogenis on the future of Australian politics: A nation in transition
Many readers will be well aware of the work of journalist and writer George Megalogenis. For many years he has been tracking the Australian national mood and its political impacts. …
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The Durrells and Corfu – A celebration
The appeal of the recent television series The Durrells was immense, resulting in the production of four series between 2016 and 2019 of the addictive drama on the life of …
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‘A pretty place’ – Kingston’s Lance Corporal Vin Dalton comes to Lemnos
Sitting in Oakleigh’s Eaton Mall recently sipping my frappe and watching the passing parade, I wondered how many of my fellow customers realised the hidden connections to Greece that surround …
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Patras – The jewel of Western Greece
Recently I visited Patras, the capital of Greece’s Achaea region. I had visited the region many times before but I had not had the time to take in the sights …
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Nafpaktos: Where the Ottoman Empire’s first major naval defeat is reenacted every year
The beautiful city of Nafpaktos is located near the western end of the Corinthian Gulf. It is a city and hinterland with a rich and ancient history, its settlements stretching …
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A Song for Imvros – Dalaras, Glykeria and others come together in support of the Greeks of Imvros
Historic concert at the foot of the Acropolis On 29 September this year the famous Greek singers George Dalaras and Glykeria along with a star-studded array of other musical artists …
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Lemnos annual service remembers the Piper of Mudros
It was crisp and sunny day in Melbourne’s Albert Park that welcomed the crowd that gathered at the Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial to take part in the annual service to commemorate …
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New Greek campaign documentary screened at Melbourne’s Shrine
In a special advance screening before its creators and supporters, an important new documentary was recently screened at Melbourne’s iconic Shrine of Remembrance. The documentary is the work of filmmaker’s …