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submitted by Krystalia Bolovitsiotis on 16.03.2005

My great grandmother was Panagiota Tsirigoti. She married my great grandfather Yiannis (b. 1850) and lived either in Malta, a small village in outer Mani or Polovitsa, a small village on Mt. Tayetus near Potamia and Xirokambi. Eventually the family...

submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 11.03.2005

Saint Theodore's Day is to be celebrated on Sunday 22nd May at Saint Stephanos Greek Orthodox Church, at Hurlstone Park, in conjunction with the celebration of the handing back of the Eptanisian Islands, including Kythera, by the British to th...

submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 11.03.2005

Greek National Day falls on Friday 25th March, but because this coincides with the Australian Good Friday, the Wreath Laying Ceremony will be held on Sunday, 20th March at the Cenotaph, in Martin Place, Sydney, followed by a March to the Opera H...

submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 11.03.2005

The Ball Committee would like to invite you to advertise your business or service in the 2005 Kytherian Ball Programme. Each year proceeds from the Kytherian Ball are donated to a worthy charity. Interested in advertising? Contact Vicki Cono...

submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 11.03.2005

Saturday 14th May 2005 STAR CITY CASINO Tickets: $170 per person. For over a decade more than 700 people have attended the Ball each year. Don't miss out. Book early. Contact: Esther Calligeros .........Kathy Samios Or press green "...

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 09.03.2005

Hi, I just got a reply from a relative in Piraeus about my Panaretos ancestry. Here it is and if anyone is related or if they have heard of these families please let know- Captain Minas Panaretos (from Kythera)& Fotine Melitas (from Kordelio, Smyrna...

submitted by Peter Makarthis on 06.03.2005

I am seeking descendents of the Union of Greek Women Sydney NSW 1913 who were known to Sofia Fatsea also known as Sophia Phacheas. The Sydney Union of Greek Women raised funds for the relief of victims in Greece during the Balkans War 1912-13 in r...

submitted by William Comminos on 26.02.2005

Trying to locate a Leslie James Comino of Bundaberg, Queensland, Australia.If any one has any knowledge of this person please write to William (Bill) Comminos @ tophat1125@hotmail.c&...

submitted by Graham Coghill on 22.02.2005

My grandfather, Manuel Marsellos was born in Karvounades 2 Feb 1890. His father's name was probably Peter. Manuel immigrated to Australia in 1908 on the same ship as Nick Laurantus, who later sponsored out several members of the Marselos family. The...

submitted by Helen Cassimatis on 19.02.2005

I have just been reading in the Australian 19/02/05 about the charges against Iakovos Yiosakis of smuggling antiquities out of Kythera. Can anyone add any more to this? What exactly has been stolen? How much of Kytherian cultural heritage has been so...

submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 17.02.2005

The Kytherian Association of Australia is holding the Nicholas Anthony Aroney Encouragement Awards, which are presented on behalf of the Nicholas Anthony Aroney Trust, at an Awards Dinner on Saturday 5 March, 2005, at the Twin Restaurant,...

submitted by Sue Katsoulis on 13.02.2005

My husband, John Katsoulis, and I visited Kythera last September. John has three first cousins still living there. John's Mother was born in Kythera, Her name was Stamatina Stathis. This is a wonderful web site. I recently saw an article about a r...

submitted by Hugh Gilchrist on 12.02.2005

Author: Hugh Gilchrist When Published:2004 Publisher: Halstead Pres Available: Halstead Press Description: ISBN 1920831193 Retail Price : $69.95 Book available from: The Sydney Friends of the Australian Institute at Athens. (SFAIA)....

submitted by Michael Poulos on 10.02.2005

Are there many vacant blocks left in Kythera with ocean views? Would be interested if someone could help on this one. Regards, Michael

submitted by Hugh Gilchrist on 09.02.2005

Australians and Greeks, Vol. 3. The Later Years. (Published by Halstead Press) Written by, Hugh Gilchrist. Australian Ambassador to Greece, 1968 to 1972 The book will be launched in the presence of the author by, The Hon. Bob Carr, MP Pre...

submitted by Maria Cavacos on 04.02.2005

YIASSAS! What is the newest info on the Sept. '05 reunion on Kythera? I remember getting something in an e-mail about this......and will we all FIT on the Island????-Maria

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 27.01.2005

I am looking for anyone who has heard of this family- _____ Kasimatis married Theodosia Panagiotis Panaretos and had kids- Fotini "Foto" Kasimatis b. 1880's Stavroula Kasimatis Stamatia Kasimatis Europa Kasimatis They lived in Kythera but may...

submitted by Γιάννης Μαυρομμάτης on 22.01.2005

The Kytherian Brotherhood of Peiraias at 7 Navarinou str., Peiraias, next to the train station, hosts a talk by Yiannis Mavrommatis on Wednesday, 26 January 2005, at 8 pm on: The Kytherians in California, a tribute to Annastasia Megalo-Konomos Condas...

submitted by Samantha Cassimaty on 15.01.2005

Im Samantha Cassimaty, Great Grand daughter of George Michael cassimaty and Mary Elizabeth Florence whose maiden name was spence,Gearge also had 2 brothers Jack michael and spyros michael.Spyros had 3 children christina,helen and michael with Struvll...

submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 13.01.2005

Dear Fellow Karaviti, Kytherian and Friend, Once again it is our pleasure and delight to invite you to “Karavitiko 2005”. From its meagre beginnings some four decades ago the Symposium is now one of the most significant events on the Gr...