Saturday, April 19, 2008

Aussie/Sparta Connection


Forging the Aussie Greek connection

Peter Ewer

April 15, 2008 12:00am

THE landscapes and the peoples of Melbourne and Greece seem to have almost merged in some ways.

The cafes and lounges around Lonsdale St have the feel of Athens.

And many a rotary hoist can be found in Greek backyards whose owners have relatives Down Under.

But before the wave of immigration made Melbourne one of the world's biggest "Greek" cities, our nations had forged a brotherhood in blood.

It came from April 1941, with the brave but ill-fated efforts of a poorly organised British-Anzac force to defend Greece from Nazi invasion.

Many Australians - some of Greek heritage - are unaware of this joint history. It belongs to heroic Greeks and forgotten Anzacs.

Next Saturday at the Melbourne Town Hall, the Greek community will honour "the contribution of the Hellenes to the Australian war effort in the 20th century".

And 10 young Victorians will soon visit Greece as winners of the Premier's Spirit of Anzac prize.

http://www.news.com.au/heraldsun/story/0,21985,23540222-5000117,00.html


posted by 10 men at 11:46 AM

2 Comments:

Blogger Col. Hogan said...

When it comes to interracial crime, it's almost as if the police don't exist. The police know that if they get involved and make an arrest, they'll be putting themselves in danger for nothing, because local politicians have appointed bought-and-paid-for judges that won't put these subhumans in jail where they belong.

So far here, we're fortunate that we can defend ourselves, if it comes to that, though most of the sons and daughters of the American pioneers are afraid to do so.

6:46 AM  
Blogger 10 men said...

Thanks Col, but I think your comment was for the post below. Must've had a late night.

It's sad that the law itself is criminal today.

9:55 AM  

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