Nicholas Anthony Aroney Encouragement Awards Prize-winners have been chosen, and will be presented with their awards on behalf of the Nicholas Anthony Aroney Trust at the Awards Dinner, to be held on Saturday 11th March, 2006, at the Twin Reception Centre at 7.00pm 560 Botany Street Alexandria $45...Adults $25...Children For bookings please call Kathy Samios on (02) 9349 1849, or email at samios@bigpond.net.au, or President, Victor Kepreotis, by email at vickepreotis@optusnet.com.au Nicholas Anthony Aroney Trust Encouragement Awards c/-The Kytherian Association of Australia PO Box A203 Sydney South, NSW 1235 .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Sydney Book Launch - 'Katsehamos and the Great Idea' - Bob Carr - Wednesday April 12, 7pm 'KATSEHAMOS AND THE GREAT IDEA: a true story of Greeks and Australians in the early twentieth century' 248pp, paperback, bibliography, notes, index. >You are invited to the Sydney launch of 'KATSEHAMOS AND THE GREAT IDEA' The book will be launched in Sydney by former NSW Premier BOB CARR on Wednesday April 12, 2006 at 7.00 pm at ‘Alexander’s On The Park’ Cafe, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, ground floor American Express Building, opposite Hyde Park. Access from Museum Station and eastern suburbs buses. Easy walk from Goulburn Street Parking Station. 'KATSEHAMOS' is about the lives and struggles of Kytherian Greek immigrants to Australia in the early twentieth century, including the fascinating Roxy Theatre story. The book explores this turbulent era in Greek and Australian history through the experiences of Peter Prineas' grandfather Peter Feros and his contemporaries. '"KATSEHAMOS" is a broad sweep of history, sensitively and clearly presented. Interwoven and skilfully related to the times are the lives and aspirations of immigrants from the Greek island of Kythera. A persistent thread is the pursuit of the ‘Great Idea’, be it national grandeur or business empire. It is a well-crafted narrative told with deep insight and underlying passion. I enjoyed reading this book.' - Manuel James Aroney, AM, OBE, University of Sydney. The production costs of 'KATSEHAMOS AND THE GREAT IDEA' are being funded by a grant from the Nicholas Aroney Trust. You can also secure your copy of 'Katsehamos' by ordering now from PLATEIA. The price is $34.95 including packaging and postage costs. Your book will be posted promptly on publication. All orders and payments to PLATEIA 32 Calder Road Darlington NSW 2008; ph. (02) 9319 1513 or email plateia@ozemail.com.au .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Blue Bell Cafe Emmaville NSW J. Megaloconomos 1958 submitted by Peter Makarthis on 04.03.2006 In search of the descendants of Mr J. Megaloconomos who conducted the Blue Bell Cafe until 1958. Last known address: Pangee St Kingsgrove. Also families of Greeks at Emmaville including Theo Aroney 1906, Nicholas Kalokerinos 1910-30, John Vernados 1908, Minas Kalokerinos 1932, Andrew Comino 1942, and Coombes c. 1950. Peter Makarthis (peter.makarthis@bigpond.com) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. The English School submitted by Arlette Mazarakis on 23.02.2006 Could anyone please give me any information on the English School? I know my father-in-law Nick Fatseas attended it before 1908 and that it was still standing in 1997 . Arlette Mazarakis (amaz2@Juno.com) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Kytherian Winds submitted by Kiriaki Orfanos on 09.02.2006 details please about names and origins of winds blowing over Kythera. Kiriaki Orfanos (kiriakio@yahoo.com.au) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Travelling alone to Kythera submitted by Renee Payne on 14.02.2006 I have visited Kythera once, with my family in 1999. I am planning to return, alone, in May, and will stay in Pitsinianika, in the empty house owned by my grandparents. My main questions are; is it safe for a 20 yr old female to stay alone in a house on Kythera for a few weeks? and are there places where I can hire transport, perhaps a vespa, so I don't have to rely on Taxis. I don't know much Greek - should I study up before I leave? Any advice would be appreciated, as last time I visited was in winter, I have no idea what to expect in the peak season. Thanking you, Renee (me_is_music86@hotmail.com) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Stravos Paspalas. Public Lecture. April 5th, 2006. submitted by - AAIAA - on 22.02.2006 KYTHERA: A MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND THROUGH TIME The Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens, (AAIAA) a public lecture by: Dr. Stavros A. Paspalas (Deputy Director, AAIA) lecture: $5.00 (students free) supper: $20.00 (students: $15) For bookings and further details please contact 02 9351 4759 or email Camilla Norman at camilla.norman@arts.usyd.edu.au General Lecture Theatre - Main Quadrangle - The University of Sydney followed by supper in the Nicholson Museum 7.00 pm - Wednesday April 5th To view/download a colourful invitation to the event: /download/Paspalas Stavros Lecture invite.pdf Download the booking form here: /download/Paspalas Stavros Lecture Booking Form.pdf .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Fatseas submitted by Arlette Mazarakis on 09.02.2006 looking for information on Gr.Gr.grandfather Georgios Fatseas a priest from Kytheria who wrote a book in 1760 "A Grammar of Geography " or any of his descendants. Arlette Mazarakis (amaz2@Juno.com) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Local Maps of Villages or Towns submitted by James Gavriles on 09.02.2006 Are there any more detailed maps of any of the towns?? I am looking to find a map of Logothetianica and also Potamos. Maybe something with the roads identified and maybe some of the landmarks? Someone over the years must have made maps of the towns?? James Gavriles ( JGAVRILE@visteon.com ) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Kytherian Embroidery, Handcrafts, Weaving and Needlework submitted by Kiriaki Orfanos on 09.02.2006 Details please about the meanings of the embroidery designs. Kiriaki Orfanos (kiriakio@yahoo.com.au) .._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _ RECENT GUEST BOOK ENTRIES To contact the authors of the entries go to the site, log on, and choose the Guest Book section. There you can click on the name of the author and contact them. 18.02.2006 James Paul Marselos - Cessnock/Australia Family village of origin: Kapsali I THINK THIS IS MY FAMILY. MY GRAND FATHER CAME TO CESSNOCK IN 1913 .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 13.02.2006 John Kalligeros - Mt. Clemens,USA Family village of origin: Strapothi My father George is from Strapothi son of Andoni Kalligeros .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 09.02.2006 Arlette Mazarakis - Long Island, NY Family village of origin: Fatsathika Looking for Fatseas family history .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 08.02.2006 KYTHIRA ASSOCIATION New York USA - New Jersey USA Greetings to all Kythirians from The "KYTHIRA ASSOCIATION of NEW YORK USA" Peter Panaretos Treasurer/secretary .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 08.02.2006 Panagiotis Haral. Panaretos - New Jersey US Family village of origin: Potamos Congratulations again. .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 04.02.2006 Leslie James Comino - Inverell NSW Australia I have photos of Dad in the Greek Navy, of him in the Australian Air Force, his mother, her sister, uncle Andrew and his wife, all my brothers and sisters and all family members and history. As I am 65 now, and was the only one with Dad until he died with his history - which is very very interesting. His nickname was Palavras. .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 12.01.2006 Stacey T Gavrily - Sydney, Australia Family village of origin: Potamos Vale Theodore William Gavrily: Born Narrabri NSW 11/12/1924 - Died Manly, Australia 28/8/04. Finally I have registered more than 12 months after Dad's passing. As it is when a patriarch leaves us, we struggle to recall what was such a familiar past when spoken so fondly by the man himself. It is difficult to remember the many names of Dad's friends that were a great part of country NSW/Qld community last century. It didn't matter which country town I mentioned, Dad knew someone, a Kytherian invariably, with a story or two to tell. I'm sure that some stories have been passed on to the next generation and we can share a rich & proud past with our kids. It would be greatly appreciated that if you or your parents knew of Theo and want to share any good stories with me or simply say gidday. Next time I log on I will tell you the one about the Greek who caused the match factory to strike! .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 10.01.2006 Katrina Faros - Australia Sydney 12 yrs Family village of origin: Livathi The best way to describe Kythera is that there is no way. It is so incredible, not because of the food or housing but the beauty. As many have said Kythera is a place, a place we will always remember, and it will always hold a place in all our hearts. When I first arrived I must admit I didn't see much of it. I only saw thorns and spiders but I didn't see the beauty behind it; the life, the ocean, and most of all, the people. .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 01.01.2006 Mandy Baillie - Australia The man I love has family on the island, and I would dearly like to find out as much as I can about them. I am led to believe there is a family home in the bay Kapsali - the family name is Kynigalakis. The fathers name was Con Kynigalakis, he had maybe two brothers, Stan and Myron. The sons names are George Con Kynigalakis, Myron Kynigalakis and Stan Kynigalakis. Please contact me with any information. I would especially like to see some photos of the house. .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 31.12.2005 Elizabeth Osborne - Victoria I am delighted to find my Greek heritage on this site. I am the youngest daughter of MARGARET CASSIMATY, granddaughter of George Michael Cassimaty born 23/4/1887. Thank you .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 27.12.2005 Maria Cassimatis - Australia Family village of origin: Agia Pelagia I love Kythera and hope to return some day soon.. It is great that you have a site like this for people who are proud of their heritage!!' /> Nicholas Anthony Aroney Encouragement Awards Prize-winners have been chosen, and will be presented with their awards on behalf of the Nicholas Anthony Aroney Trust at the Awards Dinner, to be held on Saturday 11th March, 2006, at the Twin Reception Centre at 7.00pm 560 Botany Street Alexandria $45...Adults $25...Children For bookings please call Kathy Samios on (02) 9349 1849, or email at samios@bigpond.net.au, or President, Victor Kepreotis, by email at vickepreotis@optusnet.com.au Nicholas Anthony Aroney Trust Encouragement Awards c/-The Kytherian Association of Australia PO Box A203 Sydney South, NSW 1235 .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Sydney Book Launch - 'Katsehamos and the Great Idea' - Bob Carr - Wednesday April 12, 7pm 'KATSEHAMOS AND THE GREAT IDEA: a true story of Greeks and Australians in the early twentieth century' 248pp, paperback, bibliography, notes, index. >You are invited to the Sydney launch of 'KATSEHAMOS AND THE GREAT IDEA' The book will be launched in Sydney by former NSW Premier BOB CARR on Wednesday April 12, 2006 at 7.00 pm at ‘Alexander’s On The Park’ Cafe, 175 Liverpool Street, Sydney, ground floor American Express Building, opposite Hyde Park. Access from Museum Station and eastern suburbs buses. Easy walk from Goulburn Street Parking Station. 'KATSEHAMOS' is about the lives and struggles of Kytherian Greek immigrants to Australia in the early twentieth century, including the fascinating Roxy Theatre story. The book explores this turbulent era in Greek and Australian history through the experiences of Peter Prineas' grandfather Peter Feros and his contemporaries. '"KATSEHAMOS" is a broad sweep of history, sensitively and clearly presented. Interwoven and skilfully related to the times are the lives and aspirations of immigrants from the Greek island of Kythera. A persistent thread is the pursuit of the ‘Great Idea’, be it national grandeur or business empire. It is a well-crafted narrative told with deep insight and underlying passion. I enjoyed reading this book.' - Manuel James Aroney, AM, OBE, University of Sydney. The production costs of 'KATSEHAMOS AND THE GREAT IDEA' are being funded by a grant from the Nicholas Aroney Trust. You can also secure your copy of 'Katsehamos' by ordering now from PLATEIA. The price is $34.95 including packaging and postage costs. Your book will be posted promptly on publication. All orders and payments to PLATEIA 32 Calder Road Darlington NSW 2008; ph. (02) 9319 1513 or email plateia@ozemail.com.au .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Blue Bell Cafe Emmaville NSW J. Megaloconomos 1958 submitted by Peter Makarthis on 04.03.2006 In search of the descendants of Mr J. Megaloconomos who conducted the Blue Bell Cafe until 1958. Last known address: Pangee St Kingsgrove. Also families of Greeks at Emmaville including Theo Aroney 1906, Nicholas Kalokerinos 1910-30, John Vernados 1908, Minas Kalokerinos 1932, Andrew Comino 1942, and Coombes c. 1950. Peter Makarthis (peter.makarthis@bigpond.com) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. The English School submitted by Arlette Mazarakis on 23.02.2006 Could anyone please give me any information on the English School? I know my father-in-law Nick Fatseas attended it before 1908 and that it was still standing in 1997 . Arlette Mazarakis (amaz2@Juno.com) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Kytherian Winds submitted by Kiriaki Orfanos on 09.02.2006 details please about names and origins of winds blowing over Kythera. Kiriaki Orfanos (kiriakio@yahoo.com.au) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Travelling alone to Kythera submitted by Renee Payne on 14.02.2006 I have visited Kythera once, with my family in 1999. I am planning to return, alone, in May, and will stay in Pitsinianika, in the empty house owned by my grandparents. My main questions are; is it safe for a 20 yr old female to stay alone in a house on Kythera for a few weeks? and are there places where I can hire transport, perhaps a vespa, so I don't have to rely on Taxis. I don't know much Greek - should I study up before I leave? Any advice would be appreciated, as last time I visited was in winter, I have no idea what to expect in the peak season. Thanking you, Renee (me_is_music86@hotmail.com) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Stravos Paspalas. Public Lecture. April 5th, 2006. submitted by - AAIAA - on 22.02.2006 KYTHERA: A MEDITERRANEAN ISLAND THROUGH TIME The Australian Archaeological Institute at Athens, (AAIAA) a public lecture by: Dr. Stavros A. Paspalas (Deputy Director, AAIA) lecture: $5.00 (students free) supper: $20.00 (students: $15) For bookings and further details please contact 02 9351 4759 or email Camilla Norman at camilla.norman@arts.usyd.edu.au General Lecture Theatre - Main Quadrangle - The University of Sydney followed by supper in the Nicholson Museum 7.00 pm - Wednesday April 5th To view/download a colourful invitation to the event: /download/Paspalas Stavros Lecture invite.pdf Download the booking form here: /download/Paspalas Stavros Lecture Booking Form.pdf .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Fatseas submitted by Arlette Mazarakis on 09.02.2006 looking for information on Gr.Gr.grandfather Georgios Fatseas a priest from Kytheria who wrote a book in 1760 "A Grammar of Geography " or any of his descendants. Arlette Mazarakis (amaz2@Juno.com) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Local Maps of Villages or Towns submitted by James Gavriles on 09.02.2006 Are there any more detailed maps of any of the towns?? I am looking to find a map of Logothetianica and also Potamos. Maybe something with the roads identified and maybe some of the landmarks? Someone over the years must have made maps of the towns?? James Gavriles ( JGAVRILE@visteon.com ) .._ _ _..._ _ _.. Kytherian Embroidery, Handcrafts, Weaving and Needlework submitted by Kiriaki Orfanos on 09.02.2006 Details please about the meanings of the embroidery designs. Kiriaki Orfanos (kiriakio@yahoo.com.au) .._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _..._ _ _ RECENT GUEST BOOK ENTRIES To contact the authors of the entries go to the site, log on, and choose the Guest Book section. There you can click on the name of the author and contact them. 18.02.2006 James Paul Marselos - Cessnock/Australia Family village of origin: Kapsali I THINK THIS IS MY FAMILY. MY GRAND FATHER CAME TO CESSNOCK IN 1913 .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 13.02.2006 John Kalligeros - Mt. Clemens,USA Family village of origin: Strapothi My father George is from Strapothi son of Andoni Kalligeros .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 09.02.2006 Arlette Mazarakis - Long Island, NY Family village of origin: Fatsathika Looking for Fatseas family history .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 08.02.2006 KYTHIRA ASSOCIATION New York USA - New Jersey USA Greetings to all Kythirians from The "KYTHIRA ASSOCIATION of NEW YORK USA" Peter Panaretos Treasurer/secretary .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 08.02.2006 Panagiotis Haral. Panaretos - New Jersey US Family village of origin: Potamos Congratulations again. .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 04.02.2006 Leslie James Comino - Inverell NSW Australia I have photos of Dad in the Greek Navy, of him in the Australian Air Force, his mother, her sister, uncle Andrew and his wife, all my brothers and sisters and all family members and history. As I am 65 now, and was the only one with Dad until he died with his history - which is very very interesting. His nickname was Palavras. .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 12.01.2006 Stacey T Gavrily - Sydney, Australia Family village of origin: Potamos Vale Theodore William Gavrily: Born Narrabri NSW 11/12/1924 - Died Manly, Australia 28/8/04. Finally I have registered more than 12 months after Dad's passing. As it is when a patriarch leaves us, we struggle to recall what was such a familiar past when spoken so fondly by the man himself. It is difficult to remember the many names of Dad's friends that were a great part of country NSW/Qld community last century. It didn't matter which country town I mentioned, Dad knew someone, a Kytherian invariably, with a story or two to tell. I'm sure that some stories have been passed on to the next generation and we can share a rich & proud past with our kids. It would be greatly appreciated that if you or your parents knew of Theo and want to share any good stories with me or simply say gidday. Next time I log on I will tell you the one about the Greek who caused the match factory to strike! .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 10.01.2006 Katrina Faros - Australia Sydney 12 yrs Family village of origin: Livathi The best way to describe Kythera is that there is no way. It is so incredible, not because of the food or housing but the beauty. As many have said Kythera is a place, a place we will always remember, and it will always hold a place in all our hearts. When I first arrived I must admit I didn't see much of it. I only saw thorns and spiders but I didn't see the beauty behind it; the life, the ocean, and most of all, the people. .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 01.01.2006 Mandy Baillie - Australia The man I love has family on the island, and I would dearly like to find out as much as I can about them. I am led to believe there is a family home in the bay Kapsali - the family name is Kynigalakis. The fathers name was Con Kynigalakis, he had maybe two brothers, Stan and Myron. The sons names are George Con Kynigalakis, Myron Kynigalakis and Stan Kynigalakis. Please contact me with any information. I would especially like to see some photos of the house. .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 31.12.2005 Elizabeth Osborne - Victoria I am delighted to find my Greek heritage on this site. I am the youngest daughter of MARGARET CASSIMATY, granddaughter of George Michael Cassimaty born 23/4/1887. Thank you .._ _ _..._ _ _.. 27.12.2005 Maria Cassimatis - Australia Family village of origin: Agia Pelagia I love Kythera and hope to return some day soon.. It is great that you have a site like this for people who are proud of their heritage!!" />