Jim Claven
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Hellenic connection to Anzac commemorated in Victoria’s Parliament
A delegation from the Hellenic Armed Forces, along with representatives of the Regional Government of Crete, were recently welcomed into Victoria’s Parliament by the President and Speaker of Parliament. The …
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Operation Mincemeat and Greece – A Movie Review
Many readers may have enjoyed the recent release of the new movie Operation Mincemeat. My review discusses the movie’s theme and its relevance for those interested in the situation of …
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Rethymno 1941 – Yarraville’s Warrant Officer Thomas Fenton and the US Connection
This month will see the Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic address the US Congress, a visit that coincides with the 81st anniversary of the Greek campaign of 1941. In …
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Battle of Kalamata Waterfront Tour returns to Kalamata – A great success
In May 2018 it was my pleasure to take part in the annual Greek Campaign commemorations held in the beautiful bayside city of Kalamata. The service is organized by the …
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Australian Ambassador takes part in Lemnos’ Anzac comemorations
A few days after Anzac Day – on 27th April – the annual Gallipoli campaign commemorative services were held on the Northern Aegean Island of Lemnos. As with previous years, …
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The Lemnian Community of Victoria celebrates Anzac Day with unveiling of Lemnos Gallipoli Photographic Exhibition
Anzac Day is an important day for all Australians but it is particularly important to those with strong connections to the Gallipoli campaign – such as The Lemnian Community of …
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Sun shines on the Evzones at Albert Park’s Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial
In their first official engagement of their visit to Melbourne, the Hellenic Presidential Guard – the Evzones – featured at the first Anzac Day commemorative service held at the Lemnos …
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The extraordinary story of Peter Rados; The only Hellenic Anzac to be killed during the Gallipoli campaign
As we commemorate the centenary of the Asia Minor catastrophe, we should remember Peter Rados the Anzac from Asia Minor, the sole Hellene to be killed at Gallipoli, who had …
Lemnos Remembrance Trail Funded in Federal Budget
All of those interested in commemorating the role of Lemnos in the Gallipoli campaign will be overjoyed to hear that the Australian Government in its 2022 Budget has committed $4.9 …
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Matron Wilson of Lemnos painting donated to Melbourne’s Alfred Hospital
Recently another link in the chain connecting Greece and Australia was celebrated in Melbourne. A beautiful and poignant painting depicting Australia’s Matron Grace Wilson on the Island of Lemnos during …