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Today... Our Primate’s View COMMENT A Triple Symbolism PAGE 5/25 WORLD-FIRST Does Bush covet CONCEPTS Saddam’s oil? GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH LAUNCHES IN SYDNEY PAGE 2/22 THE ‘ATHENS 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES INFORMATION CENTRE’ AND ‘THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME’ VENUE

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OPINION WHAT’S NEW Will the real Santa Claus TRAVEL please step Paros: forward? Guy Freeland, lecturer in Peaceful Liturgiacal Studies at St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox The 2002 Ethnic Business and gentle! Theological College, Sydney, Amazing Awards brought to light reveals who the real Father wonderful tales of rags to Christmas is... success stories riches and the strength of the PAGE 19/39 inspire all human spirit in overcoming PAGE 15/35 adversity. (PAGE 12/32)

WHAT’S NEW “Remembering Greece’s Occupation”

FEATURE A newly published book, titled “Remembering Greece’s Occupa- tion” by the Greek Orthodox Ladies Group, was launched on 5th Novem- “The Martial Art ber by His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos. The book, written in Greek and English, contains interviews of of Empty more than thirty women who lived during World War II and the occupa- Hands” tion of Greece by Italy and Germany between 1940 -1945.

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DID YOU KNOW? The first animal in space was the female Samoyed husky named Laika, launched by the Soviets in 1957. In 1958 the US sent two mice called Laska and Benjy into Today in history space and in 1969 launched a male chimpanzee called Ham into space. Your comments Does Bush covet Saddam’s oil? NEIL CHATTERJEE

DOES the United States want to oust Saddam Hussein to seize his oil? To the conspiracy theorists, it looks obvious. Oilman President George W. Bush’s goal of removing the Iraqi leader to save the world from weapons of mass destruction is just a pretext for the United States getting its hands On 22nd November 1963, President on Baghdad’s oil. of USA John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Ranked second only to Saudi Arabia, Iraqi was assassinated in Dallas, Texas. reserves of crude oil would provide rich pickings for US oil companies increasingly reliant on Middle East energy imports. The 19 NOVEMBER United States, the argument goes, could wean itself from oil dependence on Saudi 1969 - Pele scores 1,000th goal Arabia, out of favour since the September 11 Brazilian soccer great Pelé scores his 1,000th attacks, committed mostly by Saudi nation- professional goal in a game, against Vasco als. “I think the real objective is long term, in da Gama in Rio de Janeiro’s Maracana putting a friendly government in Baghdad - stadium. It was a major milestone in an as Iraq is the only country that can replace illustrious career that included three Saudi Arabia,” said Mustafa Alani, a World Cup championships. London-based Iraqi analyst. “From the 1960s the US supported the Shah 22 NOVEMBER of Iran, then the weight of the partnership moved to Saudi Arabia. Following 1963 - John F. Kennedy assassinated September 11 there is a strong feeling that John Fitzgerald Kennedy, the 35th Saudi is not a strong partner - they believe president of the United States, is Iraq is a strategic necessity,” Alani said. But assassinated while traveling through a cornered Saddam could lash out at oil facil- Dallas, Texas, in an open-top convertible. ities in neighbouring countries, send oil prices skyrocketing and damage the US 3 DECEMBER economy. Surely the risks for energy securi- ty could outweigh the potential rewards? “A 1967 - First human heart transplant more likely scenario is one in which the mil- Ranked second only to Saudi Arabia, Iraqi reserves of crude would provide rich pickings for On December 3, 1967, 53-year-old itary intervention causes domestic political US oil companies increasingly reliant on Middle East energy imports. Lewis Washkansky receives the first chaos in Iraq, inaugurating a long period of human heart transplant at Groote instability,” said Robert Mabro, director of Schuur Hospital in Cape Town, South Africa. the Oxford Institute for Energy Studies. “In that case there will be no growth in oil out- 7 DECEMBER put; even worse Iraqi oil production may fall below current levels.” 1941 - Pearl Harbor bombed Anthony Sampson, author of the award-win- At 7:55 a.m. Hawaii time, a Japanese ning 1970s analysis of the oil majors, The dive bomber bearing the red symbol of Seven Sisters, argues the intervention could the Rising Sun of Japan on its lead to an era where US big business is the wings appears out of the clouds above greatest loser. Oil companies have reaped the island of Oahu. A swarm of extra profits from this year’s 40 percent rise 360 Japanese warplanes followed, in oil prices to $30 a barrel, caused by the descending on the U.S. naval base at fear of war in Iraq. “But their long-term Pearl Harbor in a ferocious assault. The prospects depend on operating in a stable Does George Bush (left) want to oust Saddam Hussein (right) to seize his oil? surprise attack struck a critical blow environment, where investments and con- against the U.S. Pacific fleet and drew tracts will be secure,” Sampson wrote recently. doubt the prospects in Iraq after Saddam Lukoil and TotalFinaElf, which already have the United States irrevocably into look very promising. exclusive rights on the biggest prospects. World War II. The notion that US foreign policy is driven by commercial interests also is not borne out But many think Baghdad’s gameplan could US cash and cutting-edge technology could change after a war, and probably in favour of 8 DECEMBER, 1980 by long-standing and unilateral US sanctions on oil nations Iran and Libya. Much to the be put to swift use to get the wells pumping US firms. “Everything will be up for grabs at 11 of Iraq’s most lucrative oilfields fea- once Saddam or the sanctions regime goes,” 1980- John Lennon shot chagrin of the oil companies eager to join their European rivals in those countries, tured in Baghdad’s existing $20 billion said a Gulf-based industry analyst. John Lennon, a former member of development programme. So innocent, or guilty of coveting Saddam’s the Beatles, the rock group that transformed domestic US political considerations have kept those doors closed. Meanwhile there And Iraqi technocrats - having built up their oil? popular music in the 1960s, is shot and pre-Gulf War infrastructure with equipment Speaking in Poland this week, US killed by an obsessed fan in New York City. are no plans to be found that would indicate a US strategy for Iraqi oil post-Saddam. from the US, Britain and Germany - have Commerce Department Undersecretary The 40-year-old artist was entering his made no secret of their preference for Grant Aldonas admitted the potential bene- luxury Manhattan apartment building Though US oil companies are happy to Western firms. Under sanctions, Baghdad fits that would come from “opening up the when Mark David Chapman shot him admit that, given half a chance, they would has deals in principle with companies from spigot” on Iraqi oil. four times at close range with be in Iraq, leading oil consultancies and the countries demonstrating some political sup- “That obviously isn’t the point of any action a .38-caliber revolver. Lennon, bleeding Iraqi opposition deny being asked by port - Russia, China and France. In Iraq after taken against Saddam Hussein and Iraq but profusely, was rushed to the hospital Washington to chart post-war oil scenarios. Saddam, Moscow and Paris would fight certainly it would be one of the results eco- but died en route. If stability could be guaranteed, there is no hard to protect the commercial interests of nomically,” he said. THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN VEMA The oldest circulating Greek newspaper outside Greece Tel: (02) 9559 7022 Fax: (02) 9559 7033 E-mail: [email protected] NOVEMBER 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 3/23

DID YOU KNOW? David "Screaming Lord Sutch", as leader of the Monster Raving Loony Party, was Britain's longest serving party leader until he hung himself in June Editorial 1999. CREATING THE CLIMATE OF CREATIVITY The month that has passed has been a creative one in many ways. Not so much because of reflected in the fact that there is no attempt to promote the names of any individual contribu- purely individual creativity (which has existed from time immemorial anyway) but primarily tors - nor even editors! This issue of the Vema presents a very brief excerpt of these amazing because of the collective efforts that reflect new - creative - relationships between entire groups stories, and having a personal copy in each home is, needless to say, highly recommended. of people. Wherever we look today, creative means are being explored to do old things in new ways. One example of this was the unanimous decision of Rockdale City Council only days ago to Many of these ideas stem from marketing whizzes who have developed mergers and collabo- give our Church the green light to set up an official information centre for the Athens 2004 rations in ways that were previously inconceivable (eg. Pizza that is now sold with petrol at the Olympic Games. To be designed, outfitted and supplied with the full co-operation of the Athens service station, CDs that come wrapped with magazines, and so on), purely for economic rea- 2004 Organising Committee, the permission to use the existing pavilion on Sydney’s historic sons of course. Yet there are other areas in which ‘creative solutions’ are being sought on a daily Botany Bay came like a breath of fresh sea air. It will be a unique point of contact between the basis. These can include such diverse areas as charities and community groups. Just recently, thousands of young passers-by in that area and the forthcoming Games. A media release of the for example, the Archdiocese was approached by Scouts Australia (NSW) to see if it could Archdiocese states that the information centre will also expect a substantial number of visitors assist in the formation of what they have called Hellenic Scouting in this State! from school groups, sporting bodies, senior citizens, business people and the media. One thing is for sure amidst all this. It is imperative for us also, as members of the Church, to It is the first time that an Orthodox Church outside Greece is showing such innovative means continually find creative ways of addressing new problems, or at least old problems that resur- of supporting the biggest peacetime event in the world. His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos face. It is 100% Orthodox to search for appropriate contemporary means that will effectively said: “Australians are renowned worldwide for their special love of sports. The Church also and convincingly convey the unchanging teachings of God. This is what the greatest of the expresses its conviction that sport develops healthy conditions not only for the body, but also Church Fathers did in times gone by; they would use the tools available to them to become “all for the soul... I take this opportunity to express warm appreciation to the Mayor and Councillors things to all people”, as St Paul said, for the sake of the edification of all. Saintly people hold of Rockdale for their enthusiasm in this project.” The ideals of fair play, fraternity, friendship together this tension of being both traditional and ‘radical’ for their times, just as Christ was in and hospitality that the Church shares with the Olympic movement will be the real winners. His.

Also worthy of mention from the past month is the launch of the new book, in both Greek and Creativity does not mean stupidity, just as innovation does not mean compromise. It will be a English, titled Remembering Greece’s Occupation. It is a collection of true accounts of life dur- sorry state of affairs during this age of economic rationalism, if those who claim to love the ing the WWII occupation of Greece, as retold by the persons involved or their descendants. Creator would also wish to stifle purposeful and conscientious creativity. Published by the Greek Orthodox Ladies Group of Sydney, this moving narrative of the past is a creative act in itself, as it tries to re-present the realities of the ‘40s to a younger and per- Dimitri Kepreotes haps less aware readership. The sense of collective experience is overwhelming in the book, [email protected]

should learn to recite some of his poems. The Geebung Polo Club, playing against Talking the Cuff and Collar team “till the plain was Letters strewn with dead”, and A Bush Christening appealed immediately. It is a Point mark of the poet’s skill that different gen- To members of the public in Sydney by Ann Coward erations, whether from the bush or from the city, can equally derive so much plea- Many of you would have seen the large 3.The Hon Dr Andrew Refshauge MP sure from his verse. billboard ads for The Puppetry of the Penis, [email protected] Of another place, a play showing at the Enmore Theatre. It is Member for Marrickville And so, possibly, a family tradition has also advertised on City Search and through PO Box 170 and of another time been established. Looking at the activity of ticket selling agents. Marrickville NSW 1475 parents and children sharing the enjoy- The play is about the so-called artistry of 4. The Hon Bob Carr MP It’s interesting how family traditions might ment of poetry, though, and comparing my genital origami. Some of you may remem- [email protected] arise. When I was a child my father used childhood experience to my children’s, I ber in your younger days, the paper folding Premier, Minister for the Arts to read Banjo Paterson’s poems to me, and know that the memories they will carry exercise that produced butterflies or other Level 40, Governor Macquarie Tower his favourite was The Man from Ironbark. within themselves into the future will dif- shapes of animals, boats, etc. This play is a 1 Farrer Place, Sydney 2000 Because it was my father’s favourite, I fer dramatically from my own. While we perverted adaptation of this concept. The decided it had to be mine also, and I hap- are all ultimately unique, my children, just message, aimed at young and old people Please act now. If we do not, this kind of pily learnt to recite it from memory. like me, are products of their own place, alike, is clear: that it is okay to explore thing will only get worse, and we will have An added bonus, to my young mind, was and of their own time. unhealthy sexual thrills through such only ourselves to blame! Anyone passing the fact that this particular poem contained behaviour as genital origami, but this is the Enmore Theatre, or attending church in a swear word, and I couldn’t believe my When I was young, observing my grand- NOT a message which many people accept. King Street, going to the Greek Welfare luck one day, when I was given the chance parents and their circle of friends and rela- Dear readers, whether you are parents or Centre, or simply doing your shopping in to stand in front of the school inspector, to tions, I had it very firmly fixed in my mind not, are you concerned about the visual the vicinity will be exposed to a rather show off my recital skills. Excited at the that just about everything they said and did images and hidden messages which are coarse piece of advertising. prospect of creating mischief, I began to was peculiarly and traditionally Greek; being sent out to our very impressionable Do not allow your silence to be interpreted recite the poem, growing bolder as I even down to something as insignificant youth? If you are, please don’t sit back and as condoning such actions and behaviour. approached THAT word. My teacher was and quirky as raising the little finger when let evil take further hold of our society. Rather speak out and preserve your values unfamiliar with Banjo Paterson’s poetry, lifting a cup to their lips. as Orthodox Christians. Please raise your voice in protest: as were my class mates (who collectively “All that is required for evil to triumph 1. The Enmore Theatre showed a distinct lack of interest). The As I grew older, I was constantly amazed is for the good man to do nothing!” www.enmoretheatre.com.au inspector, however, was not. My big to discover that so many things the older Edmund Burke, British Statesman opportunity was almost upon me, and I people thought and did were, in fact, com- 130 Enmore Rd, Newtown 2042 could sense victory, when the inspector mon and widespread amongst other peo- 2. Marrickville Council Theodora Margetis interrupted, yelling out in haste, “Thank ple throughout Europe of the late 19th and 2-14 Fisher Street, Petersham 2049 Sydney, NSW you, that’s enough. You may sit down early 20th centuries. Instead of seeing my now.” grandparents, then, as being merely prod- ucts of their native country, Greece, I grew Because I had enjoyed sharing A.B. to understand (at least, in some small way) SAE is a dud... Paterson’s poetry with my father, I sug- that they were also very much products of I originally thought that SAE would hold And he argues that better things could be gested to my children that they, also, their own time, their own era. great promise for Hellenes around the world. achieved with the money wasted on SAE. But sadly I soon learned how grossly mis- To date, he’s dead on target. SAE should taken I was. His Grace holds concern that have been a great beacon within world Letters to the Editor, not exceeding 250 words, can be mailed to the organisation has achieved nothing, and Hellenism. Instead it is a dud. The Greek Australian Vema he is right. He holds the view that it is not A T Kenos P.O.Box M59 Marrickville South, NSW 2204 or e-mailed to: well known and again he is right. Melbourne, VIC [email protected] The Greek Australian VEMA NOVEMBER 2002 4/24 TO BHMA

DID YOU KNOW? Traffic lights were used before the advent of the motorcar. In 1868, a lantern with red and green signals was used at a London intersec- What’s new tion to control the flow of horse buggies and pedestrians.

Hatzistergos meets with Heads of Greek Orthodox Colleges N.S.W. Premier The Heads of the Greek Orthodox Colleges in Syd- announces new ney attended a dinner late last month hosted by Labor Upper House MP, the Hon John Hatzistergos MLC at Parliament House. vehicle for “With the school year winding down and a new one in the offing, it was timely that we as a Government Estia Foundation meet with key members of the Greek Orthodox educational system to discuss issues of interest and concern.” Mr Hatzistergos said. The Primary and Secondary Heads of All Saints Greek Orthodox School and St Spyridon also met with the Minister for Education, The Hon John Watkins MLA with whom they raised issues relat- ing to school curriculum and logistical support. Senator Hatzistergos (fourth from left) and NSW Education Minister John Watkins The dinner hosted in the President’s Dining Room (third from right) at the meeting with key members of the Greek Orthodox was concluded with a behind the scenes tour of Par- educational system liament and the House. The ‘Elpida House’ at Roselands The Premier of NSW, Mr Bob Carr officially The 48th National Convention of AHEPA announced late last month, the allocation of $55,000 in State government funding for a The 48th National Convention of AHEPA 1. AHEPA forwarded a Press Release to the 2. AHEPA supported a resolution concerning vehicle and hydraulic lifter for the Estia Australasia was held in Darwin from 12th to Chief Minister condemning the disaster at Cyprus’s entrance to the European Union. Foundation Respite House, Roselands. 18th October 2002. The convention was Bali. 3. At the reception hosted by The Hon Kon opened by the Hon Kon Vatskalis MLA on At a reception hosted by His Honour John Vatskalis MLA in the absence of the Chief The Estia Foundation provides care for behalf of the Chief Minister, Ms Clare Martin Anictomatis AO, Administrator of the Minister a cheque was presented to Prof David around 95 families a year. The Premier offi- who was unable to attend due to the Bali Northern Territory a donation of $2,000 was Brewster, head of Paediatrics at the Royal Dar- cially opened their new Respite House in bombings. made by Dr Len Notaras, Medical Superinten- win Hospital, being the annual donation of Roselands in April this year. The following are the salient points of the dent of the Royal Darwin Hospital to assist the $1400 made by AHEPA to a Childrens Hospi- Joining Mr Carr in welcoming the funding Convention: victims of this disaster. tal in the city which holds the National Con- was Member of the Legislative Council, Mr John Hatzistergos. “The need for this type of service is great and would grow as parents become older and are no longer able to take care of their young children,” Mr Carr said. “In its first year alone 58 people with intel- lectual and physical disability used the Gladesville facility - more than half of which were aged between the ages of 18 and 30,” Mr Carr said.

Mr Carr paid tribute to the Estia Foundation saying that the care it provides is highly The inauguration of the newly elected Supreme regarded and respected by governments and President, Helen Katsaros the wider community. “The work of Estia allows more families to vention. rest in the knowledge that - if only for a few 4. Members of AHEPA joined a Walk in sup- days - their disabled children are in the best port of Breast Cancer which was organised by possible care and a familiar environment,” Mrs Jeanette Anictomatis, wife of the Admin- Mr Carr said. istrator, an amount of $350 was collected from “These are families from all cultural back- the participants of the National Convention to grounds who find the level of care that Estia sponsor the walkers. provides is amongst the best available,” Mr 5. The results of the elections held at the Carr said. National Convention are: Supreme President Helen Katsaros (NSW), Supreme Vice President John Elisseos (QLD) Olympic Airways flights Members: to Australia terminated QLD- Esther Lakis. NSW - Jim Antonakos, Beverley Finos, Tony Georgiadis, George Lianos, Christine Lynch, George Tsioutsias, Despina Vanos. ACT- Michael Xirakis, Anthony Katheklakis, VIC- Dennis Patisteas, Paul Theodore. SA- Tony Bougessis, Peter Privopoulos. WA- Tom Gougoulis, Peter Metaxas. 6. Elections were held for AHEPA Internation- al and those elected are: Supreme President, Helen Katsaros, Chair Tasha Vanos, Christine Lynch and Zafiris Vachlas. It must be noted that it is the first time The last scheduled Olympic Airways passen- a woman was elected as Supreme President. ger flight from Australia to Athens took place The National Convention endorsed the action late last month, after the state-run airline of the AHEPA International President Pete decision to cancel its flights to and from Aus- Kostambasis in appointing Emanuel J Comino tralia within the framework of spending cuts. OAM, international spokesman for the The pilots and flight attendants of the Greek Parthenon Marbles. state-run airline held protests earlier this 7. In the year 2001/2002 AHEPA donated an month against the cancellation of the Athens- amount of $36,500 to various charities Melbourne-Sydney flight. throughout Australia. NOVEMBER 2002 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 5/25 Our Primate’s View

Recently, on 2nd October, at Botany reason exactly, in this inseparable body acknowledge. Cemetery in Sydney’s south-eastern sub- there is no room for “rifts”, in other words In light of this increase in God, therefore, urbs, a modest and solemn Service was “fractions” and “fragmentations” (these it was acutely imperative, as an act of conducted for the exhumation of the late are the Heresies and Schisms!), for which “putting our household in order”, to trans- Metropolitan of Australia and New the instigators will have to give an account pose the relics of the only Primate to have Zealand, Theophylactos (Papathanasopou- to the unbribable Founder and Lord of the died and been buried in Australia. His los), of blessed memory, who was buried Church. By understanding in this way our tomb, appropriately positioned and hon- there in 1958. inseparable unity, we also develop the oured, will therefore constitute a mile- sense of our increase in Christ. stone and a sobering indicator for his suc- In continuation, on 19th October, a special cessors, as well as for the other Clerics and Divine Liturgy was celebrated at the Greek An unmistakable example of this increase lay members of the Church. Orthodox Church of St Athanasios situated is each deceased person whom we entrust c) This transposition demonstrates within Rookwood Cemetery where, in the to the earth of this blessed (and in many and underlines a fundamental ecclesiolog- middle of the Church, the encoffined ven- erable relics of the late Hierarch were placed, in the presence of all the Clergy By Archbishop and a multitude of faithful from New Stylianos South Wales. A Triple of Australia The Service of Transposition was conduct- ed by the writer, with His Grace Bishop Seraphim of Apollonias prayerfully attend- ing in the Holy Altar. Following the Trisa- Symbolism gion Memorial Service, the honourable relics of the former Primate, killed in a car accident some 50 years ago, were interred in a specially prepared tomb in the Hierar- chs Section behind the Holy Altar of the cemeterial Church.

During his sermon in the Church the writer briefly highlighted the following:

Through this transposition of the relics a long-held responsibility of the highest order was fulfilled. This responsibility was pending for whole decades not only for the memory of the blessed Hierarch; it was also pending for the very Greek presence in Australia which does not forget and should never forget the events that relate to its physiognomy.

With this act of obligation, therefore, a On 2nd October, at Botany Cemetery in Sydney’s south-eastern suburbs, a modest significant triple symbolism was and solemn Service was conducted for the exhumation of the late Metropolitan of Australia expressed, of which all of us need to be and New Zealand, Theophylactos (Papathanasopoulos), of blessed memory, conscious. who was buried there in 1958.

a) This transposition declares cere- cases, adopted) Land. Such a precious ical truth, often not observed by Prelates moniously the truth that the deceased have “root” was planted in this fifth Continent nor respected by their relatives and friends. undeniable entitlements which no one has with the interment of Metropolitan Theo- It is the truth that a Prelate belongs entire- the right to ignore. The deceased, though phylactos, of blessed memory; especially ly to the Eparchy which he serves. Conse- they no longer move amongst us, resting because he is the only Primate of our quently, it is only there that he should be silently in their graves, do not cease to Church to have been buried in Australia, buried, since that has now become his “commune” in all the activities of our since the other three were buried in the “body”. After all, even the title of his lives. Not only do they “commune” and Lands to which the Church had previously Eparchy becomes the very name by which “taste” everything with us but they also transferred them. he is known. Furthermore, this is exactly rejoice and commiserate with us accord- what occurs in the Sacrament of Marriage, ingly, in all matters that concern us. Spiritual increase and refinement are of according to the teaching of St Paul (ref. Because the deceased by rule are those course not always easily assessable. Ephesians 5.20-33). who do their utmost for us, even ahead of Nonetheless, the life of the Church in Aus- us. tralia is manifested through a plethora of Indirectly, though explicitly, with the Parishes-Communities, Schools and other transposition having been conducted, the Those who have fallen asleep in the Lord, Institutions of common benefit, which writer declared, once again, his decision to therefore, are not entitled merely to recog- have been made possible firstly by the be buried in this blessed Eparchy of the nition and fulfillment of our duty to them. sheer number of 800,000 Australians of Ecumenical Throne, where God and the Above all, it is they who observe us and Greek origin. Church commissioned him to serve most count us and judge us. Indeed, they judge Importantly these accomplishments are of the years of his life. In any case, that is us more justly and more reverently, pre- also due to the democratically implement- exactly what the writer had declared on the cisely because they are absolutely silent! ed ideal of multiculturalism in Australia first day he set foot in Australia. Fortu- which today has no parallel in any other nately, this can still be verified by the b) This transposition also expresses contemporary nation and which is newspapers of that period! the usually silenced conviction of us all enhanced by specific actions supported by The technical aspect of the transposition was that life in the Church continues beyond the state. These surely witness to the vital- undertaken entirely unselfishly by the now well- the grave. In this way we constitute an ity and maturity of Orthodoxy in the known Funeral Director of our community Mr unbroken continuity as the body of Antipodes - achievements which only its Dimitris Tsolakis whom the Archdiocese wishes Christ, extending into the ages. For this self-blinded enemies would refuse to also to thank publicly. The Greek Australian VEMA NOVEMBER 2002 6/26 TO BHMA

DID YOU KNOW? Since 1972, some 64 mil- lion tons of aluminium cans (about 3 trillion cans) have been produced. Placed end-to- What’s new end, they could stretch to the moon about a thousand times. ANNUAL UNITING CHURCH - HACCI WA and Victoria presidents meet in Melbourne ORTHODOX CHURCH DIALOGUE National kudos to Paul Afkos On Monday 14 October 2002, Wesley and Dr John Carras College of the University of Sydney Anesti Dermedgoglou (pic- hosted the annual dialogue between the ture) the 2001-02 president of Uniting Church of Australia and the the Hellenic Australian Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Aus- Chamber of Commerce and tralia. Industry (HACCI WA) left By The dialogue was co-chaired by His Con Berbatis for Cairns in June to become Interoil Ltd’s executive offi- Eminence Archbishop Stylianos and cer. On 16 October the 2002 Rev. Dr D’Arcy Wood. Also in atten- dance was Rev. Dr James Haire, Presi- president Tony Rompotis (picture) met HACCI Victoria's presi- dent of the Uniting Church. dent Sam Saltis in Melbourne . Sam on 5 June hosted in Mel- bourne a 40-member Business Forum led by Greece's President A full list of all the participants of the Stephanopoulos (picture). HACCI Dialogue were: WA vice president Bill Evangel attended. Tony and Sam discussed Uniting Church Participants: the national HACCI meeting in Rev. Dr D’Arcy Wood (Convener, Past November and HACCI WA joining All the participants of the Dialogue, at the Wesley College of the University President, Uniting Church in Australia) of Sydney HACCI's national website Rev James Haire (National President, www.hacci.com.au Uniting Church) prayers, led Dr D’Arcy Wood. This the biblical idea of authority as diako- Rev Dr Gordon Watson (retired Profes- took place at the college chapel. Dr nia. The three papers were discussed On 26 October in Sydney former sor of Theology, Trinity College, Bris- D’Arcy Wood formally welcomed all and questions raised which clarified Perth Glory part-owner Paul Afkos bane) the participants of the Dialogue and many issues on both sides. What was was elected to the Soccer Australia Rev Hamish Christie-Johnston, chaired the morning session. This moving is that all the day’s proceed- (SA) board of commissioners. He is Rev Terence Corkin (General Secre- year’s general topic of discussion was ings were carried out in an atmosphere Anesti Dermedgoglou one of three new faces with Sydney tary, National Assembly, Uniting “Authority and Authenticity in the of brotherly love and authenticity. Such United vice president Robert Sestan Church in Australia) Ministry of the Church”. Mr Philip a convivial atmosphere made it possi- and Dominic Galati chief of SA's Rev Jane Monro, Kariatlis, Associate Lecturer in Sys- ble for both churches to raise issues in marketing group International Lorenzo Rodriguez Torres tematic Theology and Academic Sec- such an honest way that by the end of Entertainment Corporation. Paul Mr Andrew Schepis retary of St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox the day all involved felt comforted has been Hellenic Community of Theological College gave the first knowing that they are not alone in the WA president since June 1995 and Greek Orthodox Particpants: paper outlining the Orthodox perspec- challenges encountered in giving a is an ex-HACCI WA president. He tive of authority. genuine witness of Christ in the world is mooted to be SA's next chairman Archbishop Stylianos of Australia (Pri- He highlighted that the notion of eccle- today. by The Australian newspaper. mate of the Greek Orthodox Archdio- sial authority is radically unrelated to cese and Dean of the College), the secular understanding of objective A Communiqué of the Orthodox par- The CSIRO's Dr John Carras has Rev Anastasios Bozikis (Parish Priest authority, stating instead that all ticipation in the World Council of of St Euphemia and Lecturer in Patris- won the Australian Coal Associa- Tony Rompotis notions and expressions of authority Churches was presented by Rev. Dr tion Research Program's Research tic Theology), must be understood in terms of koinon- D’Arcy Wood and other news items Excellence Award. In the 1970s Dr Alexander Cariotoglou (Lecturer in ia. Rev. Dr James Haire, President of shared by Rev. Terence Corken. The John was captain of WA Hellenics cricket sides and earned a Patristic Theology and Missiology), the Uniting Church presented the Archbishop presented a report on the Uni WA PhD in physics before moving to CSIRO Sydney in Mr Vasilios Adrahtas (Lecturer in response paper co-authored by himself major events which have taken place in 1976 . John's CSIRO team correlated infrared aerial images with Patristic Theology and Missiology), and Rev Dr Gordon Watson from the the life of the Greek Orthodox Arch- ground greenhouse gas emissions. This makes it easier to locate Mr Philip Kariatlis (Associate Lecturer Uniting Church tradition. Much agree- diocese of Australia during the past mining sites with high emissions and de-contaminate them. in Systematic Theology and Academic ment on this topic was noted by all pre- year and forthcoming ones. Secretary), sent. HACCI WA and major sponsor BankWest jointly held the 30 Dn Sophronios Konidaris (Personal A possible topic for next year was October dinner meeting at the Royal Perth Yacht Club. Deacon to His Eminence) Lunch followed in the Hall of Wesley agreed upon: “Reflections on the BankWest's economist Alan Langford led a panel on " Australia Mr Polydoros Nidras College. The afternoon session was Orthodox-Reformed Agreed State- - haven in an economic storm?" Superannuation funds have been Mr Christos Pantelios (students of St chaired by His Eminence Archbishop ments on the Trinity”. The day ended hit hard by stockmarkets near 10 year-lows and the world's Andrew’s). Stylianos with a brief paper by Dr with concluding prayers led by His biggest economies the USA, Japan and Germany in recession. The morning session began with Alexander Cariotoglou highlighting Eminence Archbishop Stylianos. Australia's economy and property prices are firm but our equities are way down. Safe financial approaches to fixed interest securi- ties, properties and equities investment were presented. New Bishop Nikandros visits Western Australia members Christina Vosnakos, John Dafingas, Nea Carras, Dim- itrios Pynes, and Theadora Sideris won free tickets to the world's On 17th August, His Grace Bishop Church of the Pantokrator. This was most popular film of 2002 " My Big Fat Greek Wedding". Nikandros returned to Western Aus- followed by the traditional souvlaki tralia to visit the second area of his lunch. In the afternoon, at 2pm, the Dr George Macrides chairman of HACCI WA's Scholarship Sub- responsibility, in addition to South Central Philoptohos, St Tabitha, held committee reported the annual HACCI TEE scholarship and the Australia. an afternoon tea at the Kastellorizian Michael G Kailis Leadership awards notices were mailed to all It began on Sunday 18th August with House, Mount Hawthorn. This was an 205 senior secondary schools in WA for students of Greek origin the Divine Liturgy at the Church of St opportunity for the parishioners to sitting the TEE exams. Each year since 1986 students' applica- Nektarios. This was followed by a lun- meet and converse with His Grace. tions have been judged in January and the HACCI awards made cheon at the Hall of Alexander the On Sunday 25th August His Grace in the February meeting. Great held by the Church of the Evan- officiated at the Church of Sts Con- gelismos for the celebration of the Dor- stantine and Helene. This was followed mition of the Theotokos. by a morning tea to display some of the On Tuesday 20th August the Central The Central Youth Committee, held a works of art painted by the Greek Youth Committee, The 40 Holy Mar- Quiz Night at the Hellenic Community ladies of Western Australia. tyrs, held a Quiz Night at the Hellenic Centre, Northbridge. It was very well His Grace had a very busy schedule in Community Centre, Northbridge. It attended, with many young faces repre- the short week back here in Western was very well attended, with many senting all the churches of Perth. Australia. However, he was very keen young faces representing all the to meet everyone, and assured them of Sam Saltis with churches of Perth. his continued responsibility for the President Con- On Thursday 22nd August, the evening lowed in the morning by the Divine Church affairs of Western Australia, stantinos services of the Vespers and Heretismi Liturgy. whilst being based in South Australia. Stephanopoulos for the Panagia were held at the Church Saturday 24th August His Grace offici- of the Evangelismos. This was fol- ated at the Divine Liturgy at the Neal Kakulas NOVEMBER 2002 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 7/27

DID YOU KNOW? Since 1972, some 64 million tons of aluminum cans (about 3 trillion cans) have been produced. Placed end-to-end, they could stretch to Facts & Stats the moon about a thousand times. Recent Growth in Small Business Sector The number of Australian small businesses businesses employed 3.3 million people, 47% employed in small businesses grew at an ern Australia (3.7 %), while Tasmania (0.3%) increased by 2.7% per annum over the three of the private sector workforce in 2000-01. average of 3.5% per year. There was a small recorded the lowest growth rate. years from 1997-98 to 2000-01 according to increase (0.4%) in the number of people figures released by the Australian Bureau of The growth rate for employing small busi- working in their own unincorporated busi- At an industry level, the industries experienc- Statistics (ABS). nesses was 2.3% during the three years to nesses. ing the largest annual average increase over 2000-01. During the same period the number the last 3 years were finance and insurance There were more than 1,122,000 small non- of non-employing small businesses increased Across the states and territories the average (14.7%), construction (7.4%) and education agricultural businesses operating in Australia by 3.1%. annual growth rate in the number of small (3.5%). Personal and other services and the in 2000-01. This comprised 540,000 non- Growth in small business employment over businesses over the 3 years to 2000-01 was manufacturing industry both recorded a employing small businesses and 582,100 the three years to 2000-01 was 2.5%. Over highest in the Australian Capital Territory decline in numbers recording -1.2% and employing small businesses. In total these the three years the number of people (7.5%), Northern Territory (7.1%) and West- -0.6% respectively.

Six out of 10 young homeless people Teachers, principals, parents owe Centrelink - report unite on public education

Teachers, principals and parents have united to NSW Teachers Federation president Maree put together a $300 million education wish-list O'Halloran said the next few weeks was a crit- for NSW public schools ahead of next year's ical time to change party policy ahead of the state election. state election. The Public Education Alliance said from next Ms O'Halloran said the state's education sys- week it would begin lobbying political parties tem was already underfunded by $318 million in the lead up to the March state election, compared to the national average. warning that politicians must invest in educa- But when asked where the government was tion. expected to find the funds - given NSW pub- lic sector nurses are demanding extra funding The alliance put forward a list of six key of up to $500 million - Ms O'Halloran said it demands, arising from the recent inquiry into was not about choosing. public education by Professor Tony Vinson. The demands include a reduction in class sizes Ms O'Halloran said the government could to a maximum of 20 students from kinder- reduce $70 million in costs in the student garten to Year 3 and increased funding for stu- transport scheme and reductions could be dents with special needs. found in the $56 million back to school The alliance also called for more funding for allowance - as suggested in the Vinson report. In the under 18 independent group, 81 per cent of whom are homeless, the rate of Centrelink school maintenance, a scheme to attract and Prof Vinson last month released the final chap- debt is 57 per cent retain teachers, money to help with the profes- ter of a year-long inquiry into the public edu- Six out of 10 young homeless people were $16 per day,” he said. sional development of teachers and enhanced cation system. AAP in debt to Centrelink, surviving on little “How can they survive, pay rent, buy comprehensive education. more than pocket money and entering a food, books, a bus ticket or dress for an spiralling cycle of debt, a new report has interview? Merchandise imports fall found. “Many of the young people who are land- The National Welfare Rights Network ed with such massive debts are homeless by $570 mln in September report found some people on the Youth because of family dysfunction - often due Allowance were forced to repay up to $37 to alcohol, gambling, drugs and/or vio- Imports of merchandise dropped by more than slipped to $4.96 billion from $5.2 billion in a week from their $150 a week allowance. lence. half a billion dollars in September, official fig- August. Network president Michael Raper said “The system should be providing a hand- ures showed last month. Imports of miscellaneous manufactured goods the high debt levels were a result of inade- up not a put-down.” Total merchandise imports fell to $10.84 bil- fell to $1.65 billion from $1.73 billion the pre- quate Youth Allowance payments of He called on the government to immedi- lion in September from August's $11.41 bil- vious month, the ABS said. between $83 and $150 a week. ately raise the Youth Allowance by $10 a lion, the Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Chemical imports edged up to $1.28 billion He said many people were forced to bor- week and establish an inquiry into the via- said. from $1.25 billion, while manufactured goods row money from Centrelink in the form of bility of the allowance and the debt levels The figures are not adjusted to take out sea- classified by material slipped to $1.34 billion an advance payment of up to $500, which imposed by Centrelink. sonal influences. compared with August's $1.38 billion. is paid back by deducting money from But Youth Affairs Minister Larry Antho- Machinery and transport equipment imports AAP their fortnightly allowance. ny said the Youth Allowance had fulfilled Mr Raper said the report also found its promise to better support young Aus- another 135,000 people on the Youth tralians. Allowance had a debt to Centrelink for He defended the $500 advance payment, other reasons. saying it was handy for those with large “To repay such debts, Centrelink with- one-off expenses such as buying text holds 14 per cent of weekly payments,” he books. said. Mr Anthony also justified docking pay- Mr Raper said in the 18 to 20 independent ments if people failed to notify Centrelink age group, where 43 per cent were home- of their changed circumstances. less, the rate of Centrelink debt was 68 per cent. “This requirement is clearly stated on “The next highest debt incidence is in the their claim forms and is reinforced at under 18 independent group, 81 per cent introductory seminars,” he said. of whom are homeless, where the rate of Mr Anthony said a departmental evalua- Centrelink debt is 57 per cent,” he said. tion and an independent report had found “A system that produces such high rates young people were better off under the of debilitating debt among our most vul- Youth Allowance than under Labor’s Aus- nerable homeless youth is seriously flawed tudy program. and needs an urgent overhaul.” The National Welfare Rights Network Mr Raper said the government’s crack- report, titled Runaway Youth Debt - no down on Centrelink breaches for failing to allowance for youth, was released today to update details compounded the problem. coincide with the United Nations anti- “Far too many young Australians are in poverty day. this situation and are left to struggle on AAP The Greek Australian VEMA NOVEMBER 2002 8/28 TO BHMA Windows to Orthodoxy The Saints of the Orthodox Church

George Bebis, Ph.D. faith. (Chapter 8). St. Gregory of Nyssa asks St. Theodore the Mar- Holy Cross School of Theology * The Monastics, who lived in the desert and dedicated them- tyr “to fervently pray to our Common King, our God, for the selves to spiritual exercise (askesis), reaching, as far as possi- country and the people” (Encomium to Martyr Theodore). The GOD AND HOLINESS ble, perfection in Christ. same language is used by St. Gregory the Theologian in his * The Just, those who lived in the world, leading exemplary encomium to St. Cyprian. St. John Chrysostom says that we It must be stated at the beginning that the only true “saint” or lives as clergy or laity with their families, becoming examples should seek the intercession and the fervent prayers of the holy one (Hagios) is God Himself. The Bible states “For I am for imitation in society. saints, because they have special “boldness” (parresia), before the Lord your God; you shall name yourselves holy and keep Each and every one among all these saints has his or her own God. (Gen. 44: 2 and Encomium to Julian, Iuventinus and yourselves holy, because I am holy. . .” (Levit. 11: 44; 19: 2 and calling and characteristics: they all fought the “good fight for Maximinus, 3). 20: 7). Man becomes holy and “sainted” by participation in the the faith” (1 Tim. 6: 12 and 2 Tim. 4: 7). All of them applied in holiness of God. their lives the scriptural virtues of “justice, piety, fidelity, love, THE VENERATION OF THE SAINTS Holiness or sainthood is a gift (charisma) given by God to man, fortitude, and gentleness” (1 Tim. 6: 11). through the Holy Spirit. Man’s effort to become a participant in In the Orthodox Church the worship (latreia) given to God is the life of divine holiness is indispensable, but sanctification THE CONCEPT OF THEOSIS completely different from the honor (time) of love (agape) and itself is the work of the Holy Trinity, especially through the respect, or even veneration (proskynesis), “paid to all those sanctifying power of Jesus Christ, who was incarnate, suffered The ultimate goal of the saint is to imitate God and live the life endowed with some dignity” (St. John Chrysostom, Hom. III, crucifixion, and rose from the dead, in order to lead us to the of deification (theosis). St. Maximos the Confessor (seventh 40). The Orthodox honor the saints to express their love and life of holiness, through the communion with the Holy Spirit. century) writes that the saints are people who have reached gratitude to God, who has “perfected” the saints. As St. Syme- In the Second Letter to the Thessalonians St. Paul suggests: theosis; they have avoided unnatural development of the soul, on the New Theologian writes, “God is the teacher of the “But we are bound to thank God always for you, brothers that is, sin, and tried to live the natural way of life (i.e. living Prophets, the co-traveller with the Apostles, the power of the beloved by the Lord, because from the beginning of time God according to created nature), turning and looking always Martyrs, the inspiration of the Fathers and Teachers, the per- chose you to find salvation in the Spirit that consecrates you, towards God, thus achieving total unity with God through the fection of all Saints. . . .” (Catechesis, I). (en agiasmo Pneumatos) and in the truth that you believe. It Holy Spirit (On Theology, 7.73). was for this that He called you through the Gospel we brought, Throughout early Christianity, Christians customarily met in so that you might possess for your own the splendor of our It may be stated here that the Saints are first of all “friends” of the places where the martyrs had died, to build churches in their Lord Jesus Christ” (2: 13-14). God. Secondly, through their genuine piety and absolute obe- honor, venerate their relics and memory, and present their dience to God, they pleased Him and have therefore been example for imitation by others. Interesting information on this CATEGORIES OF SAINTS “sanctified” both in soul and body, and subsequently glorified subject derives from the Martyrdom of St. Polycarp (ch. 17- in this world. Third, they have been accepted in God’s bosom 18), according to which the early Christians reverently collect- Through the work of the Holy Trinity all Christians could be after their passing from the world into eternal life. Fourth, many ed the remains of the saints and honored them “more than pre- called saints; especially in the early Church as long as they of them have been given special “grace” or “favor” to perform cious stones.” They also met on the day of their death to com- were baptized in the name of the Holy Trinity, they received the miracles either before their departure from this world or after. memorate “their new birthday, the day they entered into their Seal of the Spirit in chrismation and frequently participated in Fifth, they have been granted the special gift to pray and inter- new life, in Heaven.” To this day the Orthodox have main- the Eucharist. In the same spirit St. Paul, when writing to the cede for those still living in this world and fighting the “good tained the liturgical custom of meeting on the day of the saint’s Churches he had visited, calls all the faithful “saints.” Writing fight” for the glory of God and their own perfection in Christ. death, of building churches honoring their names, and of pay- to the Ephesians, he addresses “the saints who live in Ephesus” This intercession springs from the fact that they also are part of ing special respect to their relics and icons. The Seventh Ecu- (1: 1); writing to the Corinthians he uses the same expressions the “Communion of Saints”. They share prayers and good menical Council (787 A.D.), in summarizing this practice of the (2 Cor. 1: 11). St. Basil, commenting on this point, writes that works with Christians on earth and there is a constant interac- Church, declares that “we adore and respect God our Lord; and Paul refers to all those who are united with God, who is the tion and unity between the glorified saints in Heaven and Chris- those who have been genuine servants of our common Lord we Being, the Life and the Truth (Against Eunomius, II, 19). Fur- tians who still live in the world. honor and venerate because they have the power to make us thermore, St. Paul writes to the Colossians that God has recon- friends with God the King of all.” ciled men by Christ’s death, “so that He may present you before THE INTERCESSION OF THE SAINTS Himself holy, without blemish and innocent in His sight” The feast days and the celebrations honoring the saints had (1: 22). The fact that Christians ask for the prayers of saints and their become a common practice by the fourth century. The twenti- In our society, however, who can be addressed as a saint? Who intercession is prefigured in the New Testament. St. Paul asks eth canon of the Council of Gangra in Asia Minor (between the are those men and women and children who may be called the Christian Ephesians, Thessalonians, Colossians and years 325 and 381) anathematizes those who reject the feast saints by the Church today? Many Orthodox theologians clas- Romans to pray for him (Ephes. 6: 19, Thesal. 5: 25; Colos. 4: days of the saints. So great was the esteem in which the Apos- sify the saints in six categories: 3, and Rom. 15: 30-31). In every Liturgy, we ask God the tles, prophets, and martyrs were held in the Church, that many Father to accept, on our behalf, “the prayers and the interces- writings appeared describing their spiritual achievements, love * The Apostles, who were the first ones to spread the message sion” of all the Saints who now live in heaven. The Fathers of and devotion to God. of the Incarnation of the Word of God and of salvation through the Church also accept as a matter of course the prayers and the Christ. intercession of all the saints. Together with the Martyrdom of St. Polycarp, information on * The Prophets, because they predicted and prophesied the the veneration of the Saints derives from the Martyrdom of the coming of the Messiah. In one of his letters, St. Basil explicitly writes that he accepts Martyrs of Scilli, a small town in North Africa (end of the sec- * The Martyrs, for sacrificing their lives and fearlessly con- the intercession of the apostles, prophets and martyrs, and he ond century). The list of sources indudes St. Athanasius’ Life of fessing Jesus Christ as the Son of God and the Savior of seeks their prayers to God (Letter 360). Then, speaking about St. Anthony; St. Basil’s Homily honoring the “Forty Martyrs”; mankind. the Forty Martyrs, who suffered martyrdom for Christ, he Gregory of Nyssa’s Homily honoring St. Theodore; St. John * The Fathers and Hierarchs of the Church, who excelled in emphasizes that “they are common friends of the human race, Chrysostom also delivered a considerable number of sermons explaining and in defending, by word and deed, the Christian strong ambassadors and collaborators in fervent prayers” dedicated to the Martyrs of the Church. Questions & Answers

What is the difference as the Gospels, and they refer to Christ’s life. They are Sometimes the reading comes from the Book of Acts of called the Gospels according to Matthew, Mark, Luke the Apostles. Q between Epistle readings and and John. Source: “The Orthodox Church: Gospel readings? 455 Questions and answers”, by Stanley S. Harakas The second reading in the Divine Liturgy is taken from one of these four books. The priest reads it from the *** You are referring to the two readings which Royal Gate. The reading of the Gospel is preceded by If you have any questions about the Orthodox faith which A we hear every Sunday in the Divine Liturgy. the reading of the Epistle. you would like answered in the VEMA, send them to Both come from the New Testament, which is the written record of God’s revelation to us describ- This is usually read by the cantor (“psalti”) or another P.O.Box M59 Marrickville South, ing the life, work and message of Jesus Christ, and the layperson. The Epistle reading comes from other parts NSW 2204 early Church. of the New Testament, usually the letters written by St. or email them to: [email protected] The first four books of the New Testament are known Paul and other apostles of the early Church. NOVEMBER 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 9/29

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GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH LAUNCHES IN SYDNEY ‘ATHENS 2004 OLYMPIC GAMES INFORMATION CENTRE’ AND ‘THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME’ VENUE

The Greek Orthodox Church’s inno- in order to coordinate the manifold cious lives by offering help to vic- Olympic Games and at the Closing any Greek community outside of vative Millennium Heritage Com- services of the Centre. tims, regardless of cultural or reli- ceremony of the Sydney 2000’ Para- Greece. mittee has selected a Sydney loca- gious background. lympic Games. At the same time, the Millennium tion to launch two world-first con- ROCKDALE CITY Another significant initiative of the In addition, its creation of the ‘Greek Heritage Committee has maintained cepts focusing on sport: committee was the formation of the Australian Sports Hall of Fame’ a strong affiliation with the Organiz- Undoubtedly, the Centre will 200-strong Millennium Choir for revealed 166 Australians of Greek ing Committee for ‘Athens 2004’ The venue of “The Greek Australian become a wonderful attraction for adults and 100-strong Millennium heritage who have represented Aus- Olympic Games and now seeks up Sports Hall of Fame’ and the only the City of Rockdale as it will be vis- Children’s Choir which proudly tralia at a national, international or to tap into Australia’s outstanding full-time “Athens 2004’ Olympic ited almost daily by schools, senior sang at the Opening and Closing world sporting level. It is the first ‘volunteer’ spirit to attract assistance Games Information Centre outside citizens groups, sporting bodies, Ceremonies of the Sydney 2000’ Sports Hall of Fame established by for the next Olympiad. Greece. business people and the media.

In close cooperation with Rockdale ARCHBISHOP City Council, a venue at cosmopoli- STYLIANOS tan Brighton Beach on Sydney’s his- toric Botany Bay, has been designat- Archbishop Stylianos, in welcoming ed as the dual-purpose setting for the approval by Rockdale City these exciting projects of the Greek Council, stated: “Australians are re- Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia. nowned worldwide for their special 1. love of sport. The Church also In the long term, the venue will expresses its conviction that sport provide a lasting home for the develops healthy conditions not only ‘Greek Australian Sports Hall of for the body, but also for the soul and Fame’ (established in September spirit. It is not without significance 2000) which will attract interest that, also literally, the term ‘ascesis’ from all sports-minded citizens and (exercise) is the root of the word will appropriately acknowledge its “asceticism” - the highest form of Inductees. monastic struggle. I therefore take 2. In the shorter term, it will operate this opportunity to express warm as the only Information Centre out- appreciation to the Mayor and side Greece whose purpose over the Councillors of Rockdale for their next two years will be to promote enthusiasm in these projects.” the next Olympiad as it returns to its birthplace, Greece. THE MILLENNIUM HERITAGE COUNCIL The proposal already has the back- ing of ‘Athens 2004’ Olympic The committee, appointed by His Games Organizing Committee Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, is a which has expressed its enthusiastic national body of the Church which support for the concept and will generates major projects benefiting offer assistance to ensure the Infor- not only Australians but also the mation Centre is an attraction wor- community at large. thy of its purpose. These include the sharing the Distinguished sports administrators, nation’s effort to rehabilitate victims athletes and players, will be invited of drug and alcohol abuse with the to form a Patrons’ Club which will formation of the Provicare Founda- further raise the profile of both the tion. Following a national appeal above projects. through its congregations, the Greek It is the intention of the committee to Orthodox Church will soon be part if employ a qualified person full-time the mainstream mission to save pre- Biblical burial box adds to body of evidence that Jesus existed A simple limestone burial box, death as punishment for preaching apparently bought 15 years ago on about Jesus. the Jerusalem antiquities market, In an article released by the non- could be the oldest archaelogical sectarian Biblical Archaelogy evidence of the existence of Jesus Review, Andre Lemaire, a profes- and the first object ever found that sor at the Sorbonne in Paris and a relates to a member of His family. specialist in ancient inscriptions, The box, or ossuary, is typical of pronounces both box and inscrip- those used in the first century to tion genuine - though he concedes bury bones and is inscribed there is a chance the ossuary did ‘James, son of Joseph, brother of not hold the James of the New Tes- Jesus’. tament, but the bones of a contem- It dates to about 62 AD, when early porary with the same name. texts say that James, one of the first Christian leaders, was stoned to - The Boston Globe NOVEMBER 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 10/30

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Journey to Kythera, by Alexandra Ermolaeff (Pentes), and an intro- ductory speech given by the Con- For the sul-General for Greece, Mr Evan- gelos Damianakis. bibliophiles...

A very successful launch had The Early Church Fathers as Educators. already taken place in the State By Elias Matsagouras (Light and Life) Library of Queensland in Bris- bane, during the preceding week. Of value to those interested in the history of There to introduce the keynote education or in the history of monasticism. speaker Professor Ross Johnston Begins with the changes in attitudes towards (retired Professor of History from monasticisim & the role of education in a the University of Queensland), person’s development. was the Queensland Consul-Gen- eral for Greece, Mr Alec Freelea- Available: The Church of St George, gus. Mr Michael Mallos (Vice President of the Kytherian Association of Aus- Rose Bay tralia), Miss Heather Conomos, Mrs Jenny Conomos, Mr Denis Conomos, (02) 9371 9929 We thank Professor Manuel Mr Victor Kepreotis (President), Professor Manuel Aroney. or www.light-n-life.com Aroney for permission to print the The Greeks in following, based on notes taken Families & cultural diversity during his speech: in Australia Queensland: Edited by Robyn Hartley (Allen & Unwin) The Greeks in Queensland: A His- A History from 1859-1945 tory from 1859-1945 was One chapter in this book is devoted to researched and written by Denis Greek-Australian families. Interesting addi- by Denis A. Conomos Conomos (Megaloconomos) of tions to the usual general surveys, are the Brisbane. Over 600 pages long sections on Greek women, & the ageing Available from: and with many photographs of community. The Kytherian Assoc of Aust historical significance, The PO Box A203, Sydney South Greeks in Queensland, is a prodi- Professor George Kanarakis, Cr John Comino, Mr Con Malanos, Mr Guide to Greece. Volume 1: Central NSW 1235 gious work. Evangelos Damianakis, Mr Denis Conomos, Mrs Rita Comino, Professor Greece. Volume 2: Southern Greece Most importantly, it draws on the Manuel Aroney, Mr Jim Samios, Mr Peter Conomos. By Pausanius (Penguin Classics) or from the author, oral histories of 250 Greeks, subjects). The author outlines the Mr Denis Conomos many old at the time when Denis This is a travel guide, written in the 2nd cen- reasons for this migration; 28 Sherley St., Moorooka interviewed them between the tury AD. The notes, added by the translator amongst these, the most impor- Qld 4105 years 1979-83, and since depart- after visiting the sites, are as interesting as tant was poverty. ed. the text. This makes the era come to life. Price: $49.95 incl GST, p&p. It is a well-researched and read- A number of Kytherians set up able book, recording and preserv- The Greek world: Classic, food shops, notably fish shops The following is a brief account ing an important part of Greek Byzantine and Modern. and cafes in Sydney, and were of the talk given by Professor history in Australia, which would Edited by Robert Browning doing well. From Sydney, the Manuel Aroney, at the Sydney otherwise have been lost. (Thames and Hudson) book launch, hosted at the Hel- young men went to the country Mr Denis Conomos (left) and areas of NSW, and then onto Bris- lenic Club by the Kytherian Asso- Before World War I and after its Professor Ross Johnston This large, well-illustrated book, is wide- bane, and regional areas of ranging, with each section, such as that on ciation of Australia, and gener- termination, many Greeks came Greeks were regarded as a lesser Queensland. Greek culture in the Moslem & Slav worlds, ously sponsored by the Laiki to Queensland from Kythera, as race by the Australian community Bank. His speech was delivered well as some from Castellorizo, written by a scholar of each particular field. Like the Cominos in Sydney, the at large. There are accounts of the after an excellent presentation of Rhodes, Ithaca, Egypt and Cyprus 1916 race riots against Greeks in Freeleagus Brothers of Brisbane The Food of Italy an interactive CD-rom, entitled (the latter coming here as British Sydney and Brisbane, but also were responsible for bringing out By Claudia Roden (Arrow) many Greek workers and one accounts of the effect Greece’s victory in Albania had, in 1940, brother, Christy Freeleagus, As with her books on Middle Eastern and on the way in which Australia became the Honorary Consul for Mediterranean cooking, this collection of regarded its Greek settlers (with Greece. recipes is a delight. It covers each region of greater esteem). 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Their efforts were no involvement in cotton growing (at (Theodorakis’ once heard, never to be for- less than heroic and this book is a Biloela), banana plantations, gotten Mauthausen Cantata). sheep, dairy and general farming, great tribute to the Greeks of A.C the hotel business, and film exhi- Queensland. bition, the book talks about the large numbers of Greeks who went to North Queensland to The Greek Australian VEMA work in the sugarcane fields, fol- lowing the government’s ordered ADVERTISING? withdrawal of Melanesian and Asian labourers from the sugar- For expert advice ring cane fields. Maria Jianni OR In the capital, Brisbane, there was or Dimitris Ventouris phone Mr Victor Kepreotis a substantial Greek population on (02) 9559 7022 and from 1929, a Greek Orthodox Fax: (02) 9559 7033 (02) 9750 4088 (working hours) Church. 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DID YOU KNOW? The world's largest coins, in size and standard value, were copper plates used in Alaska around 1850. They were about a metre long, half-a- What’s new metre wide, weighed 40 kg, and were worth $2,500. Amazing success stories inspire all at the 2002 Ethnic Business Awards The 2002 Ethnic Business Awards In 1969 the Vietnam war widened into winners were announced at a Gala Cambodia. After managing to escape from a Award presentation banquet held at slave camp, Chhay and her family fled to a Thai refugee camp where they remained for 3 Le Montage Restaurant, Sydney. years before migrating to Australia in 1982. Ms Masako Koga of La Lingua Chhay arrived in Australia with her husband Language School was the recipient of and two children, and only two bags of cloth- the Small Business Award, whilst Mr ing between the four of them. Anthony Khouri of Bufori Motorcars received the Large Business Award. Determined to establish a life in Australia, Chhay and her husband trialled a number of business ventures. After many setbacks, Shaye In addition a special Initiative Award was pre- Paper Products was finally set up in 1989. sented to Mrs Chhay Hua Ung of Shaye Paper Products for dynamic and rapid development Shaye Paper Produces is now a leading manu- in business. facturer of a wide range of paper products, supplying to major retailers and wholesalers, The Ethnic Business Awards were created 14 and exporting to countries in the South Pacific years ago by Mr Joseph Assaf, Chairman and region. Chhay overcame extreme emotional CEO of ETCOM. This year, ETCOM contin- and financial difficulties and is now a true ued its dedication to the longest running busi- migrant success story. ness awards by solely staging and coordinating all aspects of the event. At the ceremony, each winner was presented with a cheque for $5000, two International The Awards brought to light wonderful tales of Business Class tickets courtesy of Singapore rags to riches and the strength of the human Finalist for the 2002 Ethnic Business Awards (Small Business Category), Mr Anastasios Airlines, a hand-held PC from Telstra, and a spirit in overcoming adversity. Tseprailidis and Mrs Maria Tseprailidis of “Ktena Knitting Mills” crystal trophy. One such story can be found behind Japanese- National Australia Bank, Telstra, Western born Ms Masako Koga, winner of the Small Wayne Rees, GM Business Financial Services and employs over 70 staff. Union, Singapore Airlines, Kari and Ghossayn Business Award. In 1995 after completing her of the National Australia Bank. and Le Montage proudly sponsored this year’s Master of Arts degree in applied linguistics, Dr. Ziggy Switkowski, CEO of Telstra, pre- What started as a hobby - building and hand- awards. There businesses have a longstanding Masako realised all she had left was $2 in her sented Masako with the Small Business crafting sports cars - has evolved and devel- relationship with, and are recognised for, their bank account, her language teaching skills as Award. oped into a leading car manufacturing busi- continual support of multicultural Australia. well as a strong belief in changing and improv- All present at the ceremony were further inspired by the winner of the large category. ness. Bufori Motorcar Company Pty Ltd now ing language teaching in Australia. produce 3 exotic hand made sports car models, Other finalists in the small business category Despite being told by car experts around the and are the only designers and manufacturers were: With the $2 she printed 20 advertising flyers world that they were wasting their time in pro- of full production hand made cars internation- Akira Design Studio (Surry Hills, NSW) and posted them around Sydney University. ducing handcrafted cars and that they would ally. Over three hundred Bufori cars are driven KTENA Knitting Mills (Fitzroy, VIC) Masako started La Lingua Language School never succeed in putting a car on the road, around the world today. with only one student, expanding her student Lebanese-born Mr Anthony Khouri and his The Hon. Ian Macfarlane, Minister for Other finalists in the medium/large category base to 40 students in only 6 months. brothers continued the pursuit of their dream. Industry, Tourism and Resources, presented were: Through Masako’s perseverance and sheer Mr Khouri’s determination was acknowledged this year’s special Initiative Award to Blue Star Logistics Australia Pty Ltd determination La Lingua Language School and rewarded last night as he took home the Cambodian-born Ms Chhay Hua Ung, (Somerton, VIC) now teaches 5 languages to over 400 students, Large Business Award presented to him by Mr founder of Shaye Paper Products. Sam the Paving Man (Strathfield, NSW) For Princesses and Angels of this World Bringing the pink ribbon campaign donations. sensual silks. to conclusion, im designer body- Featured in the grand finale and The signature stores are located on wear made its mark on fashion for wearing the La Perla prêt-a-porte the east coast of Australia at 2002. In a spectacular parade at the collection: Erica Baxter the former Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building, MCA on Monday, 28th October, im James Bond girl and leading model; 147 King St (next to Louis Vuitton), launched the latest collections of Dr Cindy Pan, author of Pandora’s the Italian Forum at Leichhardt, lingerie, sleepwear, swimwear and Box: Lifting the lid in life’s little Melbourne’s prestigious Crown eveningwear. The evening was a nasties’ and guest for National IQ Casino and the extravagant Marina brilliant success, raising significant Test 2002; Sophie Faulkner of Mirage in Queensland. There is also funds for The Breast Cancer Great Outdoors; Shelly Craft host a boutique in Wellington New Foundation and the Prostate Cancer of Perfect Match and Great Zealand at the historical Old Bank Foundation of Australia. Outdoors; Escape with ET Arcade and Chambers. Three hundred VIP guests and Michelle Walsh; Big Brother guest im launched its official partnership celebrities contributed to the fabu- and international model Imogene with the charities by donating 100% John Symond (left) from Aussie Home lous event. Penne Dennison, from Bailey. of all funds raised on the night. Chris and Irene Michael, with Take 40 Australia and Beauty and Twenty models showcased exclu- Speeches were made by Ms Sue Loans. The parade raised $70,000 for The Breast Cancer Foundation the Beast, spoke as MC, looking sive labels hot off the runways of Murray from The Breast Cancer and the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia. stunning in an elegant La Peria Europe from top designers Foundation and Ms Gina Growden and a close business friend to breast bon calendar for 2002 and launch- evening dress and gorgeous Christies, Aphade, Ravage, Nina from The Prostate Cancer cancer I looked forward to support- ing their official partnerships with Chopard necklace. John Symond Ricci and La Perla. Guests of the Foundation. ing this fundraiser event knowing The Breast Cancer Foundation and from Aussie Home Loans made the evening were dazzled by the luxuri- The evening carried a message that these donations will benefit The Prostate Cancer Foundation, im evening a huge success as a ous autumn/winter 2003 - spring/ from Irene Michael of im “It’s in the many men, women, as well as their offered a powerful collection that fundraiser as he entertained the summer 2003 collections of deli- interest of all Australians to find a friends and families.” was remarkable for its elegance and guests and auctioned the many cate laces, embroidered tulles and cure. Having lost a family member For the final event on the pink rib- sensuality. NOVEMBER 2002 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 13/33

DID YOU KNOW? There are about a billion bicycles in the world, twice as many as motorcars. Feature Almost 400 million bicycles are in China. The Giants of Greek-Australian Cinema Ownership

By Ann Coward Personally, I think it is an impossible task. I also think that it is today. The Queensland-based theatre chain, Australian Multi- almost irrelevant. While some acknowledgment needs to be plex Cinemas, owned by James Sourris, the son of Chris and There’s something about the movies that invites us to think made that Greeks did try their hand at film exhibiting, whether grandson of Peter, can rightfully claim over 80 years of contin- BIG. Perhaps it’s because everything on the screen is larger it be for a week, several months or even several years, a more uous participation in the business of film exhibition. than life, or because films are able to isolate and exaggerate worthwhile approach, I suggest, is to identify those men who In each of these cases, what sets these people aside is the fact what might otherwise pass as insignificant moments of human were stayers in the business: the achievers, those who succeed- that they made their mark on the industry as Greeks. What do I expression. ed and left their mark in some way on the business of film exhi- mean by this? It’s quite simple really. Not only did these men bition in Australia and on their community. include their wives and children in the running of their busi- On the other hand, history, as we studied it at school, seems a By taking this approach we can more easily identify the true ness, but they helped set up their brothers, sisters, brothers-in- law, sons, sons-in-law, cousins and so on: GREEK-style. Trav- discipline obsessed with making things appear smaller, by fathers of film exhibiting amongst Australia’s Greeks. For elling around country regions, often exhibiting films in Schools reducing everything to a series of dates which, on their own, some, their influence was limited to one town or area, while for of Arts, then setting up open-air and later enclosed theatres (or reveal little. Published histories of cinema are no exception, others their holdings were spread across many country towns. ‘picture palaces’) was not limited to Greeks in this country. with studies of Greek film exhibitors in Australia, for example, For a select few, particularly Peter Sourry and son-in-law Chris How they set about doing it, though, was unique and peculiar- intent on identifying, and therefore dating, the very first Sourris, their influence continues to be felt in the industry ly Greek. exhibitor, as though being able to do so will provide that per- son with some sort of victor’s wreath. But how useful is this approach and how realistic is the idea that being the first some- how implies being worthy of mention? Looking at the bigger picture

Greeks seem to have been involved in the exhibiting of films in These early newspaper ads, from the years leading up to and including 1920, do not reveal the often transient nature of rural areas of Australia for almost as long as they have been involvement in the picture exhibition industry. involved in cafes. At the same time Greeks also learnt to either anglicise their names, or even to drop them altogether and to adopt English names. The reasons for changing names was not necessarily prompted by a desire to avoid rascist taunts. Greek On Saturday society was not devoid of ‘colourful characters’ and sometimes the names were changed to enable a rogue to disappear from night next ‘The Ghost LOVERS OF PICTURES! view. Breaker’ will be shown at the Walgett Picture LOOK AT THIS. How does a researcher set out to discover the extent of Greek Palace under the per- involvement in the early days of film exhibiting as travelling picture show men, or even as the operators of open-air theatres sonal direction of Mr (as was the case in the early years, before the ‘talkies’) given A.Crones. This picture, MESSRS PASPALL & CO, of the OLYMPIA CAFE and that they often did not go by their Greek names? For that mat- of four reels, is of an OYSTER SALOON, FOX STREET, have secured a lease ter, many advertisements for film nights did not reveal the high class nature, and of the building adjoining their premises, and will shortly open name of the operator at all, Greek or otherwise. Early electoral has been exhibited with it as a FIRST-CLASS UP-TO-DATE PICTURE SHOW. A roles, also, might only describe a cafe-owner cum film a great run of success in contract has been arranged with the Leading Film Houses to exhibitor as simply ‘a fruiterer’. secure only the best. Sydney. Given the extent and popularity of films in the early decades of Watch THIS SPACE and our news columns for further the 20th century, it is not difficult, surprisingly, to find adver- notice. tisements for film evenings in early country newspapers which do include Greek names (or variations). By interviewing locals, or descendants, we can also sometimes learn of the presence of Greeks and their involvement as film exhibitors, an occupation FATZEUS’ RINK. sometimes undertaken as a sideline to the more full-time work PICTURES WILL BE SHOWN IN THE OPEN AIR ON SATURDAY NIGHT, JAN 27 of running a cafe or refreshment room. But how do we find the elusive FIRST film exhibitor? Starting at a quarter to 9 o’clock, and every Wednesday and Saturday Nights SHOWING SATURDAY NIGHT - “HIS GUILTY CONSCIENCE”, “ THE DUKE’S PLAN”, “SPOT AS CUPID”, “GLIMPSES OF BERMUDA”, “MILITARY TOUR- NAMENTS”, “THE POLICEMAN AND THE BAB”, “THE PUNISHMENT”, The Greek Australian “IN THE YEAR 2014”, “TRICKS IN BUBBLE BLOWING”. All Seats 6d; Children, 3d. VEMA SKATING AND DANCING ON THE RINK MONDAY AND FRIDAY NIGHTS.

* RELIABLE * DIVERSE Before and after 1920 we find evidence of Nick Laurantus (NSW), * OBJECTIVE Greek film exhibitors in country towns, but George Conson (NSW), while we are able to name some, the exis- George and Peter Hatsatouris (NSW), tence and identities of many are obscured by the Megaloconomos Bros (NSW), Covering local issues time through lack of documentary evidence. Theo Coroneo (NSW), across Australia For the majority, their involvement was fleet- the Notaras Bros (NSW) ing, but out of this group there arose a num- and the entrepreneurial Kouvelis Bros ber of pioneers such as: (NSW). Tel: (02) 9559 7022 Fax: (02) 9559 7033 Peter Sourry and Alec Coroneo (NSW), - men rightly regarded as the giants of E-mail: [email protected] Chris Sourris (QLD), Greek-Australian film exhibiting. Greek Australian VEMA NOVEMBER 2002 14/34 TO BHMA

DID YOU KNOW? The Monopoly game was invented by Charles Darrow in 1933. He sold the rights to George Parker in 1935, then aged 58. Parker invented more What’s new than 100 games, including Pit, Rook, Flinch, Risk and Clue. Remembering HISTORY OF THE PARISH OF ‘ST STYLIANOS’ Greece’s ON THE OCCASION OF 1st ANNIVERSARY OF THE NEW CHURCH The Sutherland Shire Sydney, had a great Tri-Hypostatic Church. This means apart need for a Church for many years with some from the main Altar dedicated to St Stylianos Occupation 7,000 Parishioners distanced from surround- (feast day 26th November) the Church will “At night, my ing Parishes. have two Chapels dedicated to the Apostles grandmother and Peter & Paul (feast day 29th June) and St Uncle Kosta went The inauguration of the Parish was by Gregory Palamas (feast day 2nd Sunday of to a special meet- Archbishop Stylianos, Primate of the Greek Lent). ing spot, which Orthodox Church in Australia at Sutherland was agreed upon Entertainment Centre, where some 900 inter- The building of the Church was completed in the previous day. ested people met on Sunday 19th March a record time of 6 months by Fugen Two or three allied 1995. Constructions. This was made possible by soldiers waited The new Sutherland Parish was grateful to the many faithful Christians who donated and there to be picked Parish of the Resurrection of Christ, Kogarah, St Stylianos Church worked extremely hard. In particular, our for helping to service the area previously. Parish Committee and Ladies Committee up. They were Religious Instruction in Public Schools and taken to the house, After Easter 1995 Services began at Gymea deserve a special mention. Technology High School Auditorium, High Schools was organized. Pastoral visits to Also we can’t thank enough those self-sacrifi- where my grand- hospitals and homes of the elderly also com- mother hid them in the cellar. ‘You’ll get us Princess Highway, Gymea. Services were cial and often anonymous donors that helped once a month depending on the availability of menced. Coffee was organized every Sunday in the critical stage of building our Church. killed, Maria, with your ways,’ my grandfa- after Church. Also the wheels of fundraising ther told her. My grandmother however, a Priest. A 16 member committee was estab- lished with Mr Stylianos Pambris as the were also in full swing with afternoon teas, The opening of the Church was conducted on took no notice. raffles, an Annual Dance, and sweets and After a few days they would be notified to President. The committee took care of the ini- 16th December 2001 by His Eminence tial coordination and early fund raising for the chocolates sold every week after Church. Archbishop Stylianos in the presence of the take the escapees to a particular restaurant Many thanks go to our Ladies. in the city center. From there, the men of the Parish to whom the congregation is very Premier of New South Wales, the Honourable Resistance would take them, put them in a grateful. Bob Carr, the Mayor of Sutherland, other dis- The landmark of the Parish was the purchase tinguished guests and thousands of our faith- submarine and transport them to Egypt. In of 4,400 square meters of a prime parcel of order to avoid suspicion on their way to the On 15th December 1996, Father Constantine ful. Varipatis was appointed the Parish Priest by land consisting of 5 houses in The Kingsway, restaurant, my mother walked in front of the Gymea by the end of 1998. One of the hous- group holding the soldier’s hand. If anyone His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos. He By God’s Grace the Parish is growing spiritu- began the challenging, but blessed task with es purchased was renovated and used for ally, socially and becoming well known and asked, ‘Who is this?’ she had to answer, ‘He weekday services and an office. The architec- is my mute brother.’ That was the plan. This his Presbytera Eleni, of starting a new Parish. respected in the wider Australian community. Services were now held every Sunday and tural and building plans for a Church were set It is characterised as a friendly and open way my grandmother managed to save the into motion by Architects John lives of about 200 allied soldiers.” even during weekdays, when the school per- Parish with many children and young families mitted. Services are bilingual, to service this Horiatopoulos, Gregory Koutoulas and who seek to be transfigured and sanctified by new and youthful Parish. Engineers Peter Douroudis and Luke God and protected by St Stylianos. This is an excerpt from the newly published Tsougranis. book, “Remembering Greece’s Occupa- The High School Auditorium served as a For the latter, this would be done in memory To God be the Glory! tion” by the Greek Orthodox Ladies Group, of his late wife Rodoula. All of this was coor- which was launched on 5th November by Church for another 5 years. Credit has to go to those few dedicated faithful who would set up dinated in a very mature and professional GREEK ORTHODOX His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos. manner by Mr Harry Exikanas, the current ARCHDIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA The women of the Greek Orthodox Ladies chairs, icons, altar, etc. every week so that Services could happen. The difficulties the President, to whom, together with his gra- Group interviewed more than thirty of their cious wife Maria, the Parish will be eternally members who lived during World War II Parish faced in those early stages were like ANNOUNCEMENT gold being purified in fire. They were a bless- grateful. Harry and Maria were no doubt and the occupation of Greece by Italy and inspired by their Parents. Harry’s late father The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese Germany in 1940 -1945. ing! Following the appointment of Father George Exikanas was a tireless worker in of Australia wishes to announce Varipatis, Parish Committees (Men’s, Ladies other Parishes such as St Andrew’s Church, We read in the book’s acknowledgement, Gladesville, and his mother Barbara served in that the final sum raised by the “The interviews with the women revealed and Youth) were re-organized. They met on a monthly basis at a small hall at Sylvania the Central Philoptohos for many years. Also faithful in a recent collection con- that their stories were important and pro- the difficult experiences of Maria’s parents in found and it was evident that these priceless Heights Primary School under the guidance ducted throughout Australia for of our Archdiocese. Greek Schools were Communist Russia imprinted on her the ethos accounts warranted being recorded for the of freedom and culture of the Orthodox the construction of the Church of future generations, in Greek and English”. established under the Parish in 1997, as were Sunday Schools, Youth Groups, a Playgroup Church. “Panagia Faneromeni” near “Memory is something sacred”. Writes the and a Seniors Group. A Children’s Choir was Corinth, Greece, was $37,319.50. established and chants every Sunday. The Parish was dedicated to Saint Stylianos Archbishop in the book’s Foreword. He on 21st June, 1998. It was also designated a continues, “I have no doubt that we shall all read these ‘memories’ that are now record- ed, with approximately the same attentive- ness that Christians once read the lives of MILLENNIUM CHOIR Saints, when they still valued spiritual edifi- The Millennium cation more that the ‘sights’ and ‘specta- AND MERRY MAKERS cles’ of this passing world”. Choir In this oral history the women tell their sto- The Millennium Choir with conductor stages and two orchestras! is having a ries of poverty, hunger, fear, pain and suf- George Ellis, who amongst other pro- VIP guest of the night was Her fering. They also relive heroic and cher- jects was Associate Musical Director Excellency Professor Marie Bashir, Christmas party ished moments of courage, tenderness, sol- in the recently staged ‘Man of La Governor of NSW. for its members idarity, hope and faith. Mancha’ at the Capitol, participated in The Millennium Choir sounded mag- a major concert at the Entertainment nificent singing ‘Love is in the air’, (present and past), their families and friends on Proceeds from the sale of the 270 page book Centre, Sydney, on October 9, 2002. It ‘My country’, ‘Never walk alone’. will go to the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese was organised by the charity organisa- Details in the Greek section as well. Sunday, December 1, 2002 of Australia’s St Andrew’s Theological tion Merry Makers, and was very suc- at George’s River Sailing Club, cessful. Well known artists (besides Whoever loves singing, or playing College and the Voice of Orthodoxy Radio (Sanoni Avenue, Dolls Point, Program. us!) like John Paul Young, Peter music and wants to join the Choir, Cousens and others highlighted the contact: The Greek Orthodox Arch- off Clareville Ave) The book is available from all bookstalls at evening, presented by Daryl Somers. diocese of Australia on 02-9698 5066 from 4.00-9.00 pm. Sydney’s Greek Orthodox churches and the Many kinds of music were played, (Adamandia) Greek Orthodox Bookstore at 31a Enmore from classic, to pop, opera, instrumen- Enquiries: Fay, tel. 02-95543353 tal etc, combined with dancing from ADAMANDIA MINOPETROU Rd, Newtown. Ph: (02) 9519 6245 or Mob: All are welcome 0410 348 423. the ‘Merry Makers’. There were two [email protected] NOVEMBER 2002 16/36 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

HEALTH DEPRESSION : WHEN ILLNESS NEWS AFFECTS THE MIND imbalance. Depression can run in families. experience difficulty getting to sleep, have down if the spouse does not understand the WITH DR. THEO PENKLIS Depression may follow a serious illness, or broken and disturbed sleep, or may wake in partner’s suffering. operation, or childbirth. It may come on after the early hours of the morning. People who Depression may not be immediately obvious WHAT IS DEPRESSION? a significant change in one’s circumstances, wake early are often wide awake and cannot to the patient and sometimes to the doctor such as loss of a relative, the breakdown of a get back to sleep. because of the wide range of symptoms. marriage or the loss of a job. Other illnesses such as diabetes, anaemia and The word ‘depression’ describes an emotion Eating problems are common in depressed thyroid disease which may have similar pre- we all experience. Most people feel unhappy WHAT IS THE INCIDENCE people. They usually have a poor appetite and sentations need to be excluded. or depressed now and then. This may be trig- OF DEPRESSION? are sometimes nauseous. On some occasions gered by hearing bad news on the television, they may overeat. TREATMENT OF DEPRESSION or a bad personal experience, such as a death Depression is one of the most common ill- in the family or if a family member becomes nesses. At present in western society, one in Depressed people have an inability to enjoy Nowadays, the basis of treatment is to correct ill. However, there is a difference between the eight men and one in four women will have things that are normally enjoyable, such as the chemical imbalance in the brain with anti- feeling of depression and the mental illness of depression at some stage of their life. work, hobbies and socialising with family. depressant medication. depression. They may have a reduced libido. The World Health Organisation predicts that Anti-depressant medications are not drugs of Depression is a real illness that affects the in the next 20 years depression will be the Depressed people may be tense and anxious. addiction. They are very effective medica- entire mind and body. It is an illness where the world’s second leading cause of disease and They may feel irritable and have feelings of tions but usually take two weeks to work. depressed mood is present inappropriately disability. anger or fear. They often have feelings of guilt However, the treatment often needs to be con- and can seriously dampen one’s ability to or worthlessness, or being unwanted. They tinued for many months. Other forms of treat- cope with life. It not only lowers mood, but SYMPTOMS OF DEPRESSION may have difficulty in concentrating or mak- ment include psychotherapy- where the may also cause sleep disturbance, loss of ing decisions. patient is encouraged to talk about their prob- appetite, weight loss and lower one’s libido. A person who is depressed can experience lem to come to terms with it. Another form of WHAT IS THE CAUSE many different symptoms, both physical and Symptoms may vary during the day, but the treatment is ECT (Electro Convulsive OF DEPRESSION? emotional. Generally they may have a feeling depressed person will often awake feeling Therapy) where an electric current is passed of not being able to cope with life; that is, they worse in the morning. If the depression is through the brain. This is reserved for very have a feeling of hopelessness and helpless- severe, they may not feel like living at all and serious cases, such as those at high risk of The cause of depression is not clear. One ness. suicide can be a real risk. committing suicide. common thought is that depression occurs They may be teary and anxious, but some- because of a chemical imbalance in the brain. times these classical symptoms may be The depressed person can be unpleasant to The depressed person needs a lot of under- Some of the medications used to treat depres- absent. People who are depressed may be live with and one of the very serious conse- standing, support and therapy. Once treatment sion are aimed at correcting the chemical continually tired and sleep poorly; they may quences of depression can be a marital break- is started, the outlook is good. What’s new Awards for Excellence

In September, the NSW Minister for Excellence in Student Achievement, to guage other than English), studying at the Education and Training, the Hon. John school students. These Awards recognise the many community language schools through- Watkins, presented the Minister’s Awards for achievements of language students (of a lan- out the State.

Three levels of Awards are presented to both Junior and Senior students (Highly Commended, Commended and Merit (L-R) Hon John Watkins, Mrs Stephanie Awards), and the community languages rep- Angelou, Irene Aroney, Mr Basil Angelou. resented include: Greek, Arabic, Armenian, been a student at the afternoon school of the Hindi, Filipino, Chinese (both Mandarin and Greek Orthodox Church of St George, Rose Cantonese), Serbian, Indonesian, Swedish, Bay, for the past six years. Sinhala, Maltese, Spanish, Tamil, Persian, Vietnamese, Korean, Dari, Russian, German, Modern Greek language is taught in the Khmer, Japanese, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Church hall of St George on three afternoons Assyrian, Turkish, Ukrainian, Samoan, Thai, per week, for students aged between 6 years and Punjabi. to teenagers. Mr Basil Angelou, who has taught at the Church for 31 years, says “it is On this particular occasion, a project, entitled never too late” to begin learning Modern From There to Here, was launched by the Greek. Nor, it appears, is it ever too early to Minister, with an address given by Mr Bruce begin. One morning a week mothers and Robinson, the Director of the Migration pre-schoolers, from 2 years of age, are given Heritage Centre. This Project invites stu- language instruction at the hall by Mrs dents in the community languages schools to Stephanie Angelou. use the languages they are studying to inter- view a grandparent, older family or commu- This year about 40 children have been attend- nity member. These personal stories of ing Modern Greek classes at St George, Rose migration are to be placed on the Migration Bay for an average of two times per week. St Heritage Centre website: George is not, of course, alone in offering www.migration.nsw.gov.au Modern Greek classes for children. Parents and children interested in taking lessons, Our photograph shows Irene Aroney, daugh- (02) including adults who may wish to enquire ter of the late Dr James Aroney and of Mrs about the possibility of individual lessons, Lisa Aroney of Rose Bay, Sydney, with the should contact their local Greek Orthodox Minister and her Modern Greek teachers, Mr priest. and Mrs Basil Angelou. Irene, the god- daughter of Professor Manuel Aroney, has A.C. NOVEMBER 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 17/37

DID YOU KNOW? The first instance of global electronic com- munications took place in 1871 when news of the Derby winner was telegraphed from Feature London to Calcutta in under 5 minutes. “The Martial Art of Empty Hands” Karate is a philosophy of life as well as absorbed into the native system of unarmed the ultimate system of unarmed self- self-fence, and became known as Okinawa-te. defense. Literally, “kara-te” means (Sometimes referred to a Bushi-no-te). From “empty hands”, or hands without a this rose the present-day styles of Karate. weapon. The historical roots of karate can be traced back to the Buddhist Modern Karate as we know it today is of rela- tively recent origin and was systematized from monks of Sil Lum (Shorinji) monastery elements of Chinese, Korean and Okinawan in China. Taishi Daruma (Bodhi Dhar- forms. In 1901 Master Ankoh Itosu (who was ma or Dot Mor), a Chinese Indian a student of Sokon Matsumura and teacher of abbot, crossed the Himalayas from Masters Motobu and Funakoshi) broke with India to China on foot (ca. 500 A.D.) to the tradition of secrecy by teaching Karate as enlighten the monks at Shorinji Temple part of the regular curriculum in the Okinawan and teach them the way of Zen. Normal School. This action, followed by Motobu’s work in Okinawa and Funakoshi’s Daruma found the Chinese monks lacking in work in Japan, did much to speed the dissem- physical and mental development and unable ination of modern Karate knowledge through- to endure the severity of the discipline required out the world. Eleftherios Voudoukis, student of Aj Shinbukan, competing with Japan’s Junior Class Champion to bring them to Satori or enlightenment. In at the 9th Australian Chanbara Championship in 2002. addition, they were often helpless victims of Although the development of the science of the bandits of the area. Karate over the centuries has been long and arduous, and even in danger of being lost to To remedy such matters, Daruma incorporated mankind by suppression or indifference, it has a physical fitness program based on exercise nevertheless persisted due to the devotion of and self-defense movements in his system its many students and masters, often in the face based on the Buddhist doctrine of the insepa- of great hardships. rability of mind and body, with the purpose of Karate in its final form is an expression of strengthening them to endure the rigors of his man’s ability to achieve balance of body, discipline. mind and spirit. The success of his program was so complete that in a few years the monks had earned the Why learn karate reputation of being the most formidable fight- ers in China. Many confrontations and situations of vio- LEFT: Eleftherios Voudoukis being awarded the medal for 2nd and Japan’s Champion being The Shorinji-ryu system of defense became lence are the result of a clash of opinions, awarded medal for 1st in the Junior Class at the 9th Australian Chanbara Championship in 2002. the foundation of Chinese kempo or tode, words, or actions. The Karate student is taught RIGHT: Founding members of AJ Shinbukan at this year’s Australian Chanbara Championship. which soon spread throughout China, under- that the challenge becomes one of self control. From left to right Antonio Jose; Principal Instructor- 5-Dan Black Belt; Eleftherios Voudoukis going various changes and mutations, and then Generally clashes occur when one person came 2nd in the 9th Australian Sports Chanbara Championship (2002 Junior Class) Nicholas passed to Korea and Okinawa, and from the attempts to overcome another. Clashes can get Voudoukis; Assistant Instructor Andrew Tsounis; President of Mytilenian Brotherhood - came latter to Japan and the rest of the world (during worse when either person considers it coward- 2nd in the 9th Australian Sports Chanbara Championship (2002 Non-graded class) the present century). One of the most impor- ly to walk away from confrontation. In Karate We all know individuals who, regardless of and kindness; to apply only the force required tant chapters in the history of Karate, and the it is considered superior technique to defeat an our efforts to avoid them, are relentless in their to quell the violence in any situation. The stu- direct link to present-day Karate, was its devel- opponent without ever having to fight. In these pursuit of a confrontation. When the concept dent who does not embrace this deliberate opment in Okinawa. In 1477 the Sho dynasty situations, the aggressor, with ego left in one of no challenge does not work, the student defensive philosophy cannot find approval in consolidated its civil administration with the piece, most often has no need to pursue a situ- must learn to yield from attacks, placing the art. So a philosophy of no harm is implied prohibition and confiscation of all arms, lead- ation with no challenge. emphasis on calming and relaxing the body so when dealing with all but the most serious ing to an increased interest in fighting with The no challenge response may often frustrate that it is capable of responding to threat with threat. hands, feet, and farming implements and self- or embarrass the aggressor; none the less, the no resistance. made weapons. situation is diffused when the Karate student merely walks away. This requires not only self Although the technical response for each situ- Karate trains a person not to hurt an assailant but to control them whenever pos- Fresh impetus was given to this inclination control but self confidence, things not easily ation is impossible to describe, the theory of no sible. It is considered a mark of refinement when the Chinese replaced their civil emis- acquired when one is unsure of their abilities. resistance and yielding initially to the aggres- to diffuse a situation gently, quickly, and, saries with military personnel, some of whom An attitude of gentleness and even kindness to sor is essential. whenever possible, subtly. This is the way of were in Chinese kempo (Tode). This ancient an aggressor is a difficult one to understand, This takes self discipline as well as self con- Karate. art was well received by the Okinawans and cultivate, and master. trol. In Karate students are taught gentleness Ç ÅËËÇÍÉÊÇ ×ÏÑÅÕÔÉÊÇ Ó×ÏËÇ ôçò ê. 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DID YOU KNOW? The first written account of the Loch Ness Monster, or Nessie, was made by the Viking Adamnan in 565AD. Ever since that time, legend has it, that Nessie is still there - according to a number of people who saw her.

This page is dedicated to Greek history in the modern era. Much of Greece’s Greek history has focused on Greek antiquity and Byzantium. The Greek Australian Mythology VEMA, however has chosen to highlight Hellenic history in modern times. This page will feature a significant turning point in Greek history every month. The Medusa

The medusa was an ugly creature. Let’s have a look at Liberation and Civil Wars how she came into existence, for she wasn’t always that On October 12, 1944 Greece was liber- ugly... Again, the gods ated from the Nazis. The National Unity played their role. government returned from abroad with The Medusa was the daugh- George Papandreou as prime minister. ter of Phorkys and Keto, the The situation in the country was critical. children of Gaia (Earth) and The British, who had been given mili- Okeanos (Ocean). She was tary control of the area by the Allies, one of the three sisters demanded the disbanding of the ELAS known as the Gorgons. The guerilla army and the surrender of its other two sisters were Sthenno and Euryale. Medusa was weapons. the only mortal out of the three. She was once very beau- Thus, the first phase of the Civil War tiful and lived far in the north where the sun didn’t visit. began on December 3, 1944 and ended Being very curious, she wanted to see the sun, and asked in early January 1945 with the defeat of the goddess Athena for permission to visit the south. the leftists and the signature of the Athena refused to allow her to visit. Varkiza agreement. The medusa got angry and dared to say that Athena had- The mass movement of the left now n’t given her permission because she was jealous of her came under pressure and persecution beauty. That was it! Athena was angered and punished her and thus, in 1946 the tragedy began of a by turning her hair into snakes and cursing her by making war that cost thousands of lives, with her so ugly that who ever lookes at her eyes would turn Greek fighting Greek in the mountains into stone. and in the cities. It ended in 1949 with the defeat of the Pegasus "Democratic Army", the armed force of the Greek Communist Party (KKE). Pegasus was a winged horse and good flyer. The Pegasus Rather than stay in Greece, those of the was the result of the ill fated mating of Medusa and fighters who survived and tens of thou- Poseidon. It was born from Medusa when her head was sands of other leftists chose exile in cut off by Perseus. Tamed by Bellerophon it served as his camps in neighboring communist coun- mount during his adventures including his slaying of the tries and in the Soviet Union. Chimaera. When Bellerophon attempted to fly Pegasus to Meanwhile, Greece's borders had grown Mount Olympus he was dismounted by Zeus. Pegasus with the annexation in 1948 of the continued on and made it to Mount Olympus. Here Dodecanese islands which had been Pegasus spent his days carrying lightning bolts for Zeus. occupied from 1911 to 1943 by the Italians, from 1943 to 1945 by the Typhoeus Germans and from 1945 to 1948 by the British. Typhoeus, was a fire breathing dragon with a hundred heads that never rested. It was birthed by Gaea as a last effort to keep the Olympians from defeating her children Political life during the Titans. It came close to succeeding, setting most of the the 50s and 60s gods to flight and capturing Zeus. Hermes was able to free Zeus. Zeus was then able to dispatch Typhoeus with his In 1950, a change came about in Greek lightning bolts. Typhoeus is buried under Mount Etna in political life with the entry into politics Sicily. of a group of socialists and democrats who were former EAMists and who got Chrysaor together to form a legal party in parlia- ment up to April 21, 1967. Chrysaor was the result of the ill fated mating of Medusa From 1950 to 1963 there was a succes- The late Constantine Karamanlis and Poseidon. He was born from Medusa when her head sion of governments formed by liberal was cut off by Perseus. Little is known of Chrysaor other and conservative political groupings. The fall of the dictatorship was followed then he was considered a stout hearted warrior. His name From 1963 to 1965 the country was by a government of National Unity From 1974 onwards the Greek people means Golden Sword. He fathered Geryon. His appear- governed by George Papandreou. under Constantine Karamanlis who devoted all their efforts to consolidating ance is unknown but, given his family it is likely to have He was dismissed in July 1965 by the returned from Paris. Free elections were democracy in the land of its birth and been unusual. He was possibly a giant. palace which, in order to gain its own held and Michael Stassinopoulos, an laying the foundations for a better life. ends, drove a wedge into the governing academician and president of the Centaur Centre Union party. Council of State, was appointed In 1981 Greece became the 10th full President of the Republic. member of the European Union and in The Centaurs are half man, A plebiscite was held by which the 1981 a new party, the Panhellenic The military dictatorship Greek people chose the regime of a Socialist Movement (PASOK), won the and half horse. They have the 1967-1974 body of a horse but, in place Presidential Republic and the first elect- general election and became the govern- of the horse’s head they have ed president was Constantine Tsatsos, a ing party. In 1967 a dictatorship was imposed by a the torso, head and arms of a university professor and academician. group of army colonels. The political man. Most are wild and sav- He was followed by Constantine At the present time, after a series of leaders of the conservative, liberal and age, known for lustfulness Karamanlis, the leader of the New social reforms, Greece remains ever leftist parties were arrested and thou- and drunkeness. The excep- Democracy party. In March 1985 the faithful to the causes of peace and sands of party members and followers tion is the wise Centaur next elected President was Christos democracy and continues on its course were jailed or exiled. Chiron. Sartzetakis, a Supreme Court judge and of development. A new, popular resistance movement Chiron was known for his an eminent personality in Greek life, was born which culminated in student It is championing Balkan cooperation, exceptional goodness and known for his integrity as a judge and as uprisings in the Law School of Athens intercedes in world disputes, undertakes wisdom. He was the only immortal centaur. He became a fighter for democracy. University and in the Polytechnic. peace initiatives within the framework the tutor for a number of famous greek heros including: The dictatorship of the colonels col- He was followed by Constantinos of the EU and NATO and is one of the Achilles, Aesculapius, Actaeon. Despite his immortality lapsed in 1974 but not before it had Karamanlis in 1990. In 1995 Costis six countries that have become world- he was to end up dying. delivered about half the territory of Stephanopoulos was elected president of renowned through the "Initiative of the Cyprus to the Turks. Greece . six leaders" for peace and disarmament. NOVEMBER 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 19/39

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LEFT: Map of Paros. CENTRE: In Paros you can experience the normal Greek life and atmosphere at the same time RIGHT: Warm hospitality, excellent tourist facilities, rich cultural life, cosmopolitan ambience but also the possibility of seclusion, have combined to make Paros one of the most favorite spots in the Cyclades Islands Paros: Peaceful and gentle The lovely Island of Paros is one one of Greece’s most important of the largest islands of the Byzantine monuments, impressive- Cyclades with approx. 120 km ly preserved, the Venetian castle, coastline, situated about half- and the Archaeological Museum way between Athens and San- with its exhibits from the ancient torini. Already in ancient history history of Paros and Antiparos. Dis- cover Naoussa which is north of the Paros was famous for its semi- island with its whitewashed alleys, transparent marble, which is picturesque fishing port and beauti- still quarried today. ful nearby beaches. Lefkes and Marathi which are in the Parikia, the capital, is one of the middle of the Island with the ancient main harbours of the Cyclades with quarries of the famous Parian mar- frequent connections to almost all ble. The monasteries of Longovarda, other islands. The island lies within Christou tou Dassous and many oth- approx. 2,5 hours (with a high-speed ers. The tranquil fishing village of boat) or 5 hours (normal ferry) dis- Aliki is on the south west of the tance from Piraeus. Beautiful Paros: Serene landscape with fertile valleys and rolling hills dotted with small churches and monas- Island with sandy beaches around. teries, endless sandy beaches with sparkling blue waters, famous monuments from the land’s rich ancient and Paros Island has a lot to offer its vis- medieval past, picturesque white villages bathed in the unique, dazzling Aegean light. It is well worth discovering the itors! Whether you prefer a quiet, south east district from Marpissa to peaceful holiday enjoying the beau- There are plenty of tasteful little ing you into their homes for a coffee ty, excellent tourist facilities, rich Drios is maybe the most beautiful in tiful nature and traditional Greek shops offering Greek souvenirs, and telling you the most interesting cultural life, cosmopolitan ambience Paros, with picturesque villages and atmosphere, an active or educational jewellery and other beautiful things, stories...! but also the possibility of seclusion, fishing ports (Marpissa, Pisso Liva- one, or you would just like to party, but not too many of them. As they have combined to make Paros one di, Logaras, Drios), exquisite sandy you’ll definitely find what you are are evenly spread out between every In the heart of the Cyclades Islands, of the most favorite spots in the beaches (Pisso Livadi, Logaras, looking for! The infrastructure is day grocery stores, little super mar- Paros, with 10,000 inhabitants and Cyclades Islands. It is now your turn Pounda, Messada, New Golden very good, the main road around the kets, bakeries etc., you can experi- 120km coastline, is a whole world to discover and explore it. Beach, Golden Beach and Drios), island being about 72 km long and ence the normal Greek life and fulfilling everybody’s dream of an interesting sights, warm island hos- well sign-posted, which makes it atmosphere at the same time. Aegean Island. Serene landscape Enjoy swimming and your favorite pitality and model tourist facilities. ideal to go discovering the island by There are no “ghettos” or multi- with fertile valleys and rolling hills water sports, have fun in the local Famous worldwide to fans of water- yourselves! story hotels destroying its beauty dotted with small churches and feasts, savour the local dishes and sports, especially windsurfing, it and original character. Nor have the monasteries, endless sandy beaches famed wines in restaurants, taverns also offers a variety of vacation pos- It has many beautiful sandy beaches hospitality and friendliness of the with sparkling blue waters, famous and ouzeries stroll around the coun- sibilities for every taste, discover it for all tastes. Some are hidden, tiny local people diminished through monuments from the land’s rich tryside and the lovely village streets, by yourself and find out how many little bays, enclosed by extraordinar- rapid growth of tourism during the ancient and medieval past, pic- visit the handicraft shops, revel in more surprises it holds. ily “sculptured” rocks, others are past years. turesque white villages bathed in the the intense nightlife. Distances in Paros are short, the long and wide. The lovely country- You will still have those remarkable unique, dazzling Aegean light. Discover Parikia, the capital, visit roads are good and every ride has its side with gentle, terraced hills and little experiences like Greeks invit- All this, along with warm hospitali- the famous church of Katapoliani, own charm, with breathtaking views magnificent rock formations, end- over the Aegean sea and the sur- less vineyards, olive groves and fruit rounding islands. trees is heart-warming. In the spring, the island is completely green, with You can also take a trip to nearby flowers growing everywhere! Antiparos and visit its spectacular cave and turquoise-water beaches. There is a large number of attractive And don’t forget that Paros due to its villages in the traditional Cycladic position and importance, is linked style. Their glowing white houses not only to Piraeus (the port of along labyrinth like streets, decorat- Athens) and Rafina, but also to all ed with arches, pretty balconies, the islands of the Cyclades, the Greek pottery, bright flowers and Dodecanese, Samos, even Crete and fragrant herbs will make you wan- Thessaloniki which is the second der around and get lost, discovering biggest city in north Greece. The one postcard theme after the other. possibilities offered are limitless, Paros also has an incredible amount both in moving around and in your of picturesque churches, chapels and stay, since Paros has an excellent monasteries, likewise windmills, tourist infrastructure. and you stumble across historical remains wherever you go, some of We are sure all this will entice you to them of great significance in Greek become fans of Paros. Have a nice history. Paros just before (left) and just after (right) dark holiday! Greek Australian VEMA NOVEMBER 2002 20/40 TO BHMA

DID YOU KNOW? In 1876, Busch and Conrad, a liquor importer, developed a "Bohemian-style" lager, inspired after a trip to the region. Brewers in Bohemia generally named a beer Food & Wine after their town with the suffix "er." Recipes Let them eat Cake: Bread, Bakeries Imogen’s Crusty White Bread and the French Revolution

(Makes 2 small loaves) By Imogen Coward bled in size. The dough is then baked in a hot Bread machines - marvelous or pointless? oven until the loaf sounds hollow when the Ingredients: Since the white settlement of Australia over base is tapped. Voila! One original, truly A few years ago bread machines were ‘all the 200 years ago, bakers and bakeries have been authentic loaf of bread. However bread made rage’. The idea of hassle free, little time con- 3 cups plain flour a part of almost every city suburb and country this way has a very short shelf life and within suming fresh, home-made bread with the 1 teaspoon dried yeast town. The concept of a baking profession can one or two days the bread is stale, hard and not touch of a few buttons appealed to the average 1 teaspoon sugar be traced back to ancient Roman times where particularly pleasant to eat. In an attempt to consumer. As the saying goes though, the pinch salt professional bakers were employed by solve this problem many bread manufacturers proof of the pudding (or should that be loaf?) approx. 425 mls tepid (hand hot) water wealthy families to bake bread and pastries. It today slightly under-cook the loaves, so that is in the eating. Because the bread-mixes sold extra flour for kneading and dusting was not until the French Revolution in 1789, the crust is soft and the inside of the loaves for use in bread-machines are basically the however, that modern baking and bakery stay moist for up to one week. A stroke of same as that used by the bread manufacturers Grease two small loaf tins with olive oil or shops as we know them, came into being. Fol- genius or an appalling mistake? Well, the (just in smaller bags), the loaves taste similar butter. Into a large mixing bowl sift the flour, lowing the French Revolution many bakers bread may stay fresher for longer but eating it to those sold on supermarket shelves. yeast, sugar and salt and mix. Make a hollow and pastry chefs (formerly servants of the aris- (even when it’s fresh from the manufacturers) in the middle of the mixture and gradually tocracy) set up small, independently owned has all the charm and satisfaction of consum- As for being a labour-saving device, it takes add the warm water, mixing the ingredients businesses to supply their local community ing a damp kitchen sponge. about 10 minutes all up to place the ingredi- into a dough with a wooden spoon. Depend- with bread and fine pastries. All over Europe ents into a bread-machine, mix the dough and ing on the temperature and humidity you the example was followed and so, for the first What about the local baker’s bread? set the timers for proving and baking. In com- may not need all 425 mls of water. Use your time, the public, and not just the aristocracy, parison, for an average person to mix up a hands to finish mixing and bring the dough was able to buy fine pastries and bread. Buying bread from your local bakery instead basic loaf of bread takes around 10 minutes of together to form a ball. The dough should of the supermarket will usually avoid the hands on work. The biggest difference is that not be crumbly or sticky. Nowadays, the local bakery or supermarket kitchen sponge style loaves, but even so, most if you’re making bread by hand the mixing offers a broad range of breads and pastries to bakeries do not produce authentic home-made and preparation process is two step with a Turn the dough out onto a clean chopping suit all tastes. Despite the variety, it is not bread. Nowadays most bakeries don’t make proving time in between. board or flat work surface, lightly sprinkled unusual to hear people comment that “bread up their own bread from scratch. Instead, they with flour. Knead the dough for 3 minutes or just doesn’t taste the same as it used to, when buy bread-mix in bulk from flour mills such as The best bread ever? until it becomes springy and elastic when I was a child”. Don’t despair, it’s not that age Defiance or Goodman-Fielders. As well as the poked or stretched. To knead stretch the has drastically impaired your sense of taste, usual flour, yeast, sugar and salt, these bread Ultimately, no store bought product can beat a dough gently (don’t break it into pieces) rather it’s just that as oils ain’t oils, bread ain’t mixes often include emulsifiers and other freshly baked, home made loaf of bread, made with both hands, fold it in half, press the bread anymore. ingredients not commonly used in household from the finest ingredients. For those who pro- halves together with your knuckles, turn the baking, and these affect the flavour of the fess not to be able to even boil an egg, don’t folded dough 90° and repeat. Return knead- Why doesn’t store-bought bread taste like it bread. despair, and don’t be put off by the lengthy and ed dough to the mixing bowl, cover with a used to? extensive cooking instructions. damp tea-towel or lightly oiled cling-wrap For the bakers, the advantage of bread-mix is Making bread is one of the easiest things to do, (oiled side facing the dough) and leave the In its most basic and original form, bread is that all the ingredients have already been mea- in fact boiling an egg to perfection is much bowl in a warm, humid place for about 2 made from wheat flour, yeast, sugar or honey, sured out and only need water to be added harder than baking a loaf of bread, just ask any hours or until the dough has doubled in bulk. salt and warm water. All the ingredients are before being proved and baked. The disadvan- cook. mixed together, kneaded and left to sit in a tage is that the bread tastes just like every other Uncover and gently punch out the dough warm humid place until the dough has dou- bakery’s, which uses the same bread mix. Bon appetit! with your fist. Punching out is to redistribute the gas bubbles in the dough, not to remove them so don’t be too heavy handed. Knead dough for 2 minutes then divide it into two even pieces. Pat or roll out each piece into a Wine Review rectangle then fold one end towards the cen- tre and fold the other on top. Place each fold- By Imogen Coward ed piece of dough in a prepared tin, sprinkle with flour and cover with a damp tea-towel Riccadonna Sweet Asti to be liked by those who enjoy fruity smooth merlot, this wine chal- or oiled cling-wrap. Leave tins in a warm lenges the consensus among many wine drinkers that ‘cheap plonk’ is humid place for about one hour or until the Produced and bottled in Canelli in the Asti not worth drinking. Served at room temperature, this wine compli- dough rises to the top of the tins. wine making region of Northern Italy this ments roast lamb and mild spaghetti bolognese. sparkling white wine is made entirely from Uncover loaves and bake in a 230° C oven Moscato Bianco grapes. Pale yellow in Cost: under $10 for around 35 minutes. To test if the loaves colour and with an effervescent and fragrant are cooked, tip them out and tap the base. If nose of sweet orange blossoms, this wine is Wine Grape Varieties they sound hollow, they’re cooked. If not light and bubbly on the tongue. Mild fruit By Kerridge, G. & Antcliff, A. return them to the oven for another 5-10 flavours and residual sugar combine with a citrus-like acidity to make (published by CSIRO Publishing) minutes and test again. If in doubt err on the a well balanced sweet wine with a smooth finish. 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DID YOU KNOW? At the first modern Olympic Games there were 311 male but no female competitors. Women were allowed to take part in the next Olympics in Paris. In Atlanta there Towards 2004 were 3543 female competitors.

Historical... Government to tax 2004 rentals, What was the penalty expects interest to run high for cheating? Government plans to tax revenues from offer homes. The government announced apartments rented during the Olympic on October 9 that it will submit legisla- Games should not reduce people’s inter- tion levying a 10 percent tax on such est in offering their homes, a spokesman rentals from July to September 2004. The said. tax would have to be paid in advance. The government resorted to a proposal for people to rent out their homes and “I believe there will be a big offering,” apartments during the 2004 Olympics said deputy press minister Telemachos because of a shortage of hotel rooms in Hytiris. “In August many people leave Athens. Nearly all of the capital’s best (the capital) and this will be helpful... by hotel rooms and a small fleet of cruise giving their homes they will get a high ships have been set aside for the income.” “Olympic family” - mainly sports federa- Public opinion polls, however, have tion members and sponsors. shown that interest in renting apartments Zeus... Photograph by Maria Daniels, courtesy of Initially officials had contemplated mak- was low even before the government Harvard University Art Museums ing the rentals tax-free as an incentive to decision to levy a tax. Deputy Press Minister Telemachos Hytiris

“...it is the custom for athletes, their fathers and their brothers, as well as their trainers, to swear an oath upon Athens Games face management restructuring slices of boar’s flesh that in nothing will they sin against the Olympic games. The athletes take this further oath Senior management changes are likely in appear to be on track to meet construction also, that for ten successive months they have strictly fol- the organising committee of the Athens timetables for sporting venues, media lowed the regulations for training. An oath is also taken Olympics (ATHOC) after ATHOC chief centres and the Olympic village. But they by those who examine the boys, or the foals entering for Gianna Angelopoulos read the riot act to have yet to solve issues including the races, that they will decide fairly and without taking her employees and urged them to work accommodation of visitors and ticketing. bribes, and that they will keep secret what they learn harder. Angelopoulos, who led Athens’ success- about a candidate, whether accepted or not.” (Pausanias Angelopoulos told managers late on ful bid in 1997 and was given the top job 5.24.9ff) October 8 to pick up the pace two years two years ago, was quoted by newspapers Anyone who violated the rules was fined by the judges. ahead of the 2004 Olympics as attention as saying “all of our heads are on the The money was used to set up statues of Zeus, the patron shifted from construction to the operation block”. “All those who believe the god of the Games at Olympia. of the Games. “It seems that there will be Games start in 2004 are wrong,” she said. In addition to using bribes, other offenses included delib- top management changes in the coming “For us the Games will be in 2003.” erately avoiding the training period at Olympia. One ath- weeks or months,” an ATHOC source Athens will have to stage 39 international lete claimed that bad winds kept his ship from arriving in said. test events from mid-2003 until the ATHOC chief Gianna Angelopoulos time, but was later proved to have spent the training peri- “Yesterday’s meeting with the managers Games to determine the organisers’ level od traveling around Greece winning prize money in other was mainly on how we can operate more ing anyone in order to make the organisa- of readiness and test the venues’ opera- competitions. Another athlete was so intimidated by his efficiently now that we are entering the tion more efficient, and she told everyone tions. Next August alone, 11 test events opponents that he left the Games the day before he was to last two years ahead of the Games,” the not to slow down.” are scheduled. compete, and was fined for cowardice. source said. “She did not rule out replac- Organisers, after years of delays, finally Reuters

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DID YOU KNOW? A baseball ball has exact- ly 108 stitches, a cricket ball has between 65 and 70 stiches. A soccer ball is made up of 32 leather pan- Sports els, held together by 642 stitches. Sporting news RUGBY SOCCER year’s World Cup, was unceremoniously dumped from the competition in the first Greek soccer’s Venue change Rio street to be named round. after ticket demand after Ronaldo However ‘Batigol’ said neither that unforget- table memory, or his recent omission from the broadcasting deal Rugby World Cup organisers have responded Rio de Janeiro’s squad, was to blame for his decision. to an overwhelming demand for tickets by town council appro- Agreement with Alpha Channel dumping Queensland’s home of rugby, Bally- ved a decree to name SWIMMING raises conflict of interest issues more, for Suncorp Stadium. a street in the Brazil- and may prove financially unwise All five Brisbane games at next year’s tour- ian city after World Thorpe to clash with nament in Oct-Nov will now be played at Cup hero Ronaldo van den Hoogenband Nine of the Greek soccer first division’s Suncorp, which is currently undergoing mas- Nazario. 16 clubs, which had been left without sive redevelopment. According to TV Ian Thorpe will broadcasting deals for the season after Ballymore’s capacity is around 21,000, while Globo the General race against his their pay-TV medium declared bankrupt- Suncorp will hold 52,000. Cesar Obino street in conqueror from the cy several weeks ago, announced that the Bento Ribeiro area to the north west of the Sydney Olympics, they have found a new broadcaster in a SURF city will change its name to celebrate the Dutchman Pieter deal worth 20 million euros. Gilbert to retire World Cup’s top scorer. van den Hoogen- It was in this street that 26-year-old Ronaldo, band at next The nine clubs, defending champion next March who signed for Real Madrid this summer for month’s Mel- Olympiakos, AEK, PAOK, Panionios, 45 million euro ($A80.64 million), lived as a bourne leg of the Proodeftiki, Xanthi, Ioannina, Aris and World ironwoman champion Karla Gilbert child and first began to play with a football. World Cup. Panachaiki, announced that they have announced she would retire after the Aus- Ronaldo scored both goals in Brazil’s 2-0 The Australian said he would swim in the 50 reached an agreement with Alpha televi- tralian Surf Lifesaving Championships in World Cup final victory in Yokohama, Japan metres freestyle at the December 6-8 short- sion station, which held a stake in the col- March next year. this summer. course meet. lapsed pay-TV channel, Alpha Digital. Gilbert, 27, said the decision to leave the Van den Hoogenband upset Thorpe to win the sport at the end of this season had been diffi- AFL 200 metres gold at the 2000 Games but the Six other clubs, Aegaleo, Akratitos, cult but she was looking forward to moving Australian avenged that defeat with victory at Ionikos, Iraklis, Kallithea and OFI have on to another career in media or marketing. Court case last year’s world championships in Japan. kept their deals with pay-TV channel Gilbert has won six consecutive ironwoman cripples club Supersport, having refused Alpha Digi- series titles in her 12-year career as a profes- SOCCER tal’s siren call of far more lucrative con- sional surf athlete. A country football club in northern Victoria tracts which, in the end, it proved inca- She said she had never felt fitter and hoped to has been forced to close after more than a No appeal from Keane over pable of honoring. cap her final season by winning the iron- century because of an on-field incident. FA fine and ban woman crown at the national titles for a third The Chiltern Football Club, its coach and a Following the demise of Alpha Digital on time. former player are being sued after an opposi- Roy Keane has reluctantly decided not to September 11, the league’s organizers, tion player received a broken jaw during a appeal against the EPAE, suspended competition for several BOXING game in May, 2000. Chiltern president Paul five-match ban and weeks when a request for state compensa- Another Don King Shelley says the club’s facing an $80,000 bill 150,000-pound tion to the financially strapped clubs for for compensation and court costs. fine imposed on losses estimated at about 35 million euros heavyweight extravaganza him by the Football a year was flatly refused. Association. For his next extrava- ATHLETICS Keane was found However, it remains unclear how the new ganza, Don King is guilty of two deal’s income will be derived. One of offering four fight- charges of bringing Alpha channel’s main shareholders, Dim- ers for a series that Freeman says husband the game into dis- itris Kontominas, has already pledged that might lead the sur- cleared of cancer repute in October after his autobiography the station will provide the nine clubs with vivor to the man he included a description of how he deliberately 7.9 million of the 20-million-euro deal. calls the emperor of Cathy Freeman set out to hurt Manchester City midfielder Alf The remainder is expected to come from boxing - WBC will return to full- Inge Haaland during a match in April 2001. revenues generated by two lottery firms, heavyweight cham- time competition The first charge related to the tackle, for the privately held Intralot and state-run pion Lennox Lewis. now that her part- which the former Ireland skipper received a OPAP. The two jointly participate in The fighters include four-time champion ner, Sandy red card, while the second was for publishing OPAP’s most successful game “Pame Evander Holyfield, top contender Chris Byrd Bodecker, has been an account of the incident for financial Stoichima” (Let’s Bet). However, the and WBA champion John Ruiz. The fourth is given the all clear reward. government, the major shareholder in Roy Jones Jr., the former middleweight by doctors after OPAP, has, so far, categorically refused to champ and current light heavyweight champ treatment for throat GRAND PRIX allow Greek League matches in Pame who is moving up in weight to fight with the cancer. Stoichima, as Intralot is owned by big boys. King matched Holyfield and Byrd The 400-metre Olympic gold medallist with- Swiss town on fast track Socrates Kokkalis, also the owner of for the IBF title on December 14 in Atlantic drew from full-time training after Mr as Schumacher buys home Olympiakos. Prior to the recent local elec- City. The second part of his heavyweight per- Bodecker was diagnosed with the cancer in tions, Culture Minister Evangelos Venize- fecta is set for March 1 in Las Vegas when May. Ferrari’s world champion Michael Schu- los had noted that state funds would not be Jones will fight Ruiz. Freeman’s coach, Peter Fortune, says Cathy macher has bought an estate near Geneva provided for what he called an untrust- has resumed training in preparation for next where his next door worthy league run by corrupt officials. CRICKET year’s world athletic titles. neighbour will be Swiss biotech bil- But the promise of increased exposure of ICC rules out new TV SOCCER technology for World Cup lionaire Ernesto games as a result of the new broadcasting Batistuta announces Bertarelli, whose deal seems to have renewed interest at boat Alinghi leads OPAP, which runs the country’s soccer The International Cricket Council (ICC) will international retirement the America’s Cup pool Pro-Po. not expand the use of television technology challengers series. for umpires at next year’s World Cup. Argentine goal machine Gabriel Batistuta The German driver Considering the current market condi- The ICC announced its decision after exam- confirmed his international retirement a day is believed to have tions, the 20-million-euro deal, for 24 ining the report of a technology trial conduct- after he failed to make Marcelo Bielsa’s paid 15 million Swiss francs (about $A18 rounds of play, seems quite a price to pay ed during September’s Champions Trophy in squad for a friendly match against Japan. million) for the vast lakefront property for a league not renowned for its quality Sri Lanka. ICC chief executive Malcolm The 33-year-old forward, whose goals for known as La Reserve in the town of Gland, or excitement. Last year, another private Speed said the trial had increased their under- Fiorentina and current team Roma in Italy’s the daily Le Matin reported. television station, MEGA Channel, paid standing of the practical implications of tele- Serie A have made him one of the most feared less than half this sum, or 9.7 million vision technology, but confirmed they would strikers in recent times, said however he had - AAP euros, to acquire the broadcasting rights to not experiment with it during cricket’s pre- his own reasons for the decision. the Champions League, Europe’s most mier event. Argentina, one of the favourites for this lucrative club-level competition. NOVEMBER 2002 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 23/43

DID YOU KNOW? Ferenc Szisz from Romania, driving a Renault, won the first Formula One Grand Sports Prix held at Le Mans, France in 1906. AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL OLYMPIC WEIGHTLIFING CHAMPIONS Theo Tasoulis and Kostas Vasiliades from Earlwood (NSW ) Weightlifting Club represented NSW in the 2002 Australian Championships in Adelaide last month. Both lifters won the GOLD medal in the national champi- onships. They are the first of many national champions from Earlwood Weightlifting Club. There are many other promis- ing young lifters at the Club. Theo Tasoulis in the 77kg division Snatched 105kg and Clean & Jerked 150kg, He lifted a total of 255kg winning gold in the Open division. Kostas Vasiliades in the 56kg division Snatched 70kg and Clean & Jerked 100kg. He lifted a total 170kg wining gold in the Under 20’s and silver in Opens.

HISTORY OF THE BOYS

Theo Tasoulis - Born: 29.12.78 77 kg Division

Personal Best Lifts: Snatch - 120 kg Kostas Vasiliadis at a Jerk Recovery Theo Tasoulis at a Clean Position Clean & Jerk - 160 kg

2002 Australian Championships (Open) - 1st Oceania Championships - 3rd NSW Championships - 1st World College University Games - 8th Olympic in big dilemma

2001 Australian Championships (Open) - 2nd By Phillip Fourlas offering district clubs a percentage of talking about going somewhere else, NSW Championships - 1st every season pass they sold, despite but it’s got to make financial sense. The Olympic Sharks are a club caught excellent spectator facilities at Toyota Maybe you’d pick up a few hundred 1999 North Greece Championships - 3rd between a rock and a hard place. The Park and last, but by no means least, extra supporters, but to me that’s nick- Tofalos International Championships (Greece) - 4th NSW Championships - 1st rock is one they have in common with despite winning the championship in les and dimes. four other national league clubs. It is their first season at their new home, the “Five or six years ago we [the owners] 1998 Australian Championships (Under 20) - 2nd sinking steadily, and it is called an eth- Sharks have yet to be embraced by the were losing maybe two or three hun- NSW Championships - 1st nic support base. soccer-loving community south of the dred thousand. Now you’re talking The hard place is where they want to Georges River. two or three million. The costs have 1997 Australian Championships (Under 20) - 3rd be when the rock eventually drops stepped up, but the revenue hasn’t fol- NSW Championships - 1st below the water. It is a place where the Case in point. As part of the pre-game lowed, and I can’t see where it’s going traditional Greek-Australian support- promotion, local junior teams are to come from. The league is a mess. Theo Tasoulis has been weightlifting for 6 years. He is 5 ers are blended into a multicultural, invited to participate in curtain-raisers. But it’s not just Olympic. The whole times NSW Champion and one time Australian Champion. youthful mix of new-millennium fans. This week a parent complained in a NSL is living beyond its means. Big- He was chosen to represent Australia twice this year at the In the case of Olympic, this place has letter to a newspaper that he/she had ger crowds would obviously help, but Oceania Championships and the World College University a name. It is called the Sutherland been charged admission ($17) to that’s a problem for all sports. Games. He has also broken several NSW records. Shire, and with 16,000 registered play- watch his/her son run around. “In the NRL this year crowds in Syd- Theo in 1999 went to Greece to train with the best represent- ers it is the largest soccer nursery in the The point being, the ticket was not for ney were down 13 per cent, and the ing The Greek Army squad and The Panelinio Club in Athens. country. the curtain-raiser but for the main AFL had a drop as well. His ambition is to represent Australia in the 2004 Athens game, which in this instance happened “Whether it’s pay TV, or the ticket Olympics and 2006 Melbourne Commonwealth Games. Historically, Olympic have been the to be a contest between the first prices, people don’t want to go to nomads of Australian soccer. Until (Olympic) and second (Newcastle games anymore. Kostas Vasiliades - Born: 9.4.85 they adopted “the Shire” last season United) placed teams in the country. 56 kg Division they had used eight venues in seven Like several parents, however, this “It would be nice if we could get the different municipalities. “convert” was not interested enough in crowds to pick up the atmosphere, but Personal Best Lifts: Snatch - 80 kg Clean & Jerk - 105 kg But their ninth change of address had, the Sharks, nor in the NSL, to hang I don’t know what more we can do. for the first time, a clear purpose. It around. Therein lies the dilemma. At What I do know is that in this business 2002 Australian Championships was to prove that ethnic clubs could the same time as the target audience [sport] you’ve got to have stability and Under 18 - 2nd adapt and become as much a part of has been slow to respond, so the tradi- perseverance. A few prayers don’t hurt Under 20 - 1st the future of the game as they have tional audience is becoming increas- as well.” Open - 2nd been of the past. ingly agitated about the move to the Given, then, that the Sharks are likely Backed by four owners who are said to south. At the moment, the Sharks seem to honour the remaining 18 months of 2001 NSW Championships - 1st be collectively worth about $1 billion, to be pleasing no one. their lease at Toyota Park, it is the task Australian Championships the club had the means to experiment. While attendances averaged a of general manager Peter Raskopoulos Under 20 - 1st As a gesture, chairman Nick Politis respectable 5,641 last season, three to try to turn things around. Open - 2nd even changed the club’s name to games into the new campaign that “We’ve now switched our games to Kostas has been weightlifting for 2 years following in his accommodate the shift. Sydney average has dropped to a paltry 3,863. Sundays, and I think the next couple of father’s footsteps George Vasiliades who represented Aus- Olympic, founding members of the This is despite the team being unbeat- months will give us a better idea of tralia winning 2 Commonwealth gold medals and coming 6th national league, became the Olympic en, despite the fact that arch rivals where we stand.” in the 1972 Olympic games. He is now 2 times Junior Aus- Sharks and overnight a new era began. Marconi Stallions have been among Like his boss, however, Raskopoulos tralian Champion. He has broken several NSW and Aus- the visitors to Toyota Park, and despite believes the wider problems of the tralian records. Eighteen months later, however, the the Sharks playing the most entertain- game have hampered the club’s move Kostas recently went to Greece to train under the legendary new era remained unnoticed. Despite a ing brand of football in the NSL. into uncharted territory. Greek national coach Christos Iakovou. Kostas was training strong local marketing campaign, alongside legends such as triple Olympic gold medallists despite a development program which Politis is at a loss to explain. Indeed with many of the club’s tradi- Pyrros Dimas, and Akakios Kakhiasvilis. He greatly appreci- has seen players visit more than 120 “Of course I’m disappointed by the tional supporters maintaining Olympic ated their hospitality. schools, despite generous coverage in crowds,” he says. “But what’s the are dying a “slow death” at Toyota His ambition is to one-day be a representative in the the local St George and Sutherland answer? You tell me...” Park, the sense of urgency is over- Olympics and Commonwealth Games. Shire Leader, despite giving away “I still believe we moved to the right whelming. The rock or the hard place? 20,000 passes to local juniors, despite area. I know people are panicking and Which is it to be? Olympic Sharks SPORTS face big The Greek Australian VEMA dilemma PAGE 23-43

NSL LAST Olympic Sharks RESORT! NSL Chairman Remo Nogarotto put the 13 national league clubs on notice to come up with “a considered and worth- while” plan for reform of the competi- tion. Nogarotto made the ultimatum ahead of return to top a meeting of the clubs in Sydney. Club representatives will be told that the two-day forum in Sydney, cannot end without producing something tangible South Melbourne hammered 4-0 for fans and sponsors. “There’s no doubt about it, this meeting Reigning national soccer league this weekend. with Croatian import Leon Marconi scored its second has to deliver a considered and worth- champions Olympic Sharks Adelaide City continued its out- Buhic setting up a goal and straight victory, with new sign- while plan that will serve the best inter- returned to the top of the table standing form this season, con- scoring a sensational one him- ing Joe Spiteri scoring both ests of the game,” Nogarotto said. with a face-saving late winner solidating third place with a 4-0 self against a United side which goals in a 2-1 win over the “There has been too much talk and we over a brave nine-man Sydney hammering of South Melbourne went missing until the final 20 Football Kingz at Marconi are simply running out of time.” United at Toyota Park on at Hindmarsh Stadium.. minutes. Stadium. Nogarotto said he was working on three Sunday night. A goal against the run of play Parramatta Power left Brisbane Spiteri scored twice in his debut or four models, which he will present at Sharks midfielder Andrew from the Force’s Scott rooted to the bottom of the lad- for the Stallions the previous the meeting. The Professional Foot- Packer struck two minutes into Tunbridge in the 18th minute der with a 2-0 victory at week. ballers’ Association will also be invited injury-time to sink United, who started an action-packed three Parramatta Stadium. Marconi has now leapfrogged to address the clubs on their controver- played with 10 men for most of minute period which decided But the Power is likely to be Northern Spirit, which dropped sial plan to reduce the format to 10 the match after Commins the game. without key striker Pablo to second last after a 2-1 loss to teams, who would play each other four Menapi was marched in the Lucas Pantelis added a second a Cardozo for up to two months Wollongong at WIN Stadium. times. 12th minute for a rash tackle on minute later, before South strik- after a suspected groin tear. AAP Under the PFA’s model, club owners Olympic’s Mark Byrnes. er Michael Baird was red-card- would have to pay a $1.5million licence New Zealand referee Derek ed 60 seconds afterwards for fee with 25 per cent of the league being Rugg also sent off United’s what appeared to be stomping NSL Table sold to a media partner. Slavomir Lukac just before full- on Adelaide veteran Aurelio PFA chief executive Brendan Schwab time for a second bookable Vidmar. Team P W D L F A GD Pts also said the union was willing to accept offence, then found himself sur- From there, South was out of 1. Olympic Sharks 8 5 2 1 16 10 6 17 12 months without a national league rounded by irate United players business and coughed up sec- 2. Perth Glory 7 5 0 2 12 7 5 15 rather than rush in a new model for next as the final whistle sounded. ond half goals to Shane Smeltz 3. Adelaide City Force 7 4 2 1 15 9 6 14 season. “It’s been a failed day for us. We and Claudio Pelosi from the 4. Newcastle United 8 4 0 4 11 7 4 12 Schwab said establishing the new league had two players sent off and the penalty spot to send South spi- 5. Melbourne Knights 7 2 5 0 12 9 3 11 for next season was “out of the ques- team worked very hard with ralling out of the top six. 6. Wollongong Wolves 8 2 4 2 8 8 0 10 tion”, though “work needs to be done 7. Parramatta Power 7 2 3 2 9 8 1 9 now so it can get off the ground for the nothing to show for it,” disap- But crosstown rivals Melbourne 8. Sydney United 7 2 3 2 6 6 0 9 pointed Sydney United coach Knights rocketed into the six 9. South Melbourne 7 2 2 3 11 14 -3 8 2004-2005 season”. Branko Culina said. and remain the NSL’s only 10. Football Kingz 8 1 4 3 10 10 0 7 The proposed 10-team competition and The victory lifts the Sharks two unbeaten team this season. 11. Marconi Stallions 7 2 1 4 9 12 -3 7 suspending the national league for a sea- points clear of nearest rival The Knights upset Newcastle 12. Northern Spirit 7 2 1 4 9 18 -9 7 son have been slammed by officials and Perth Glory, who had the bye United 2-0 at Knights Stadium, 13. Brisbane Strikers 8 1 1 6 12 22 -10 4 clubs. Indy 300: Terrifying and chilling By Mike Brudenell ping and being torn apart in a wild wreck permanent road course, here there are on the front straightaway, watched by plenty of run-off areas. On a street course Terrifying. Chilling. Idiotic. Those words, stunned crew members and thousands of with concrete walls on both sides, driving and many more, could describe the start fans. in the wet can be nightmarish, even for of the Honda Indy 300 race on Australia’s When the carnage was over, Jimmy the world’s best racers. Gold Coast late last month. Vasser and Tora Takagi lay pinned in Next time, it might pay for everyone Before I continue, let me say that race dri- their verturned machines, Vasser’s involved - drivers, CART officials, team vers, including the stars of CART, are Ford/Lola briefly on fire. owners and track staff - to give it some well-paid to take risks. Their car-control Adrian Fernandez was lifted from his thought before dropping the flag on a skills are exquisite. They are brave twisted Honda/Lola with fractures o his rain-soaked street circuit, or any flooded beyond belief and perform on the razor’s neck. Michael Andretti was lucky not to racetrack. CART dodged a bullet in edge. But they should never be considered have been decapitated y the underside of Australia, but it wouldn’t pay to push its place at the right time, found himself the cannon fodder, which appeared to be the the Ford/Reynard of Alex Tagliani, which luck. winner, with Patrick Carpentier second case Sunday. flew nches over his head. By the way, the race at Surfers was and fellow Canadian Paul Tracy third. In case you missed the 17th race of the Only a miracle prevented a racing disas- restarted 90 minutes after the multi-car The result upset Andretti and Team CART FedEx series on the streets of ter on the 2.7-mile circuit t Surfers, a pop- melee, with many drivers going to their Motorola, who thought the race should Surfers Paradise, let me describe the ular holiday town on the east coast of backup cars. With only six laps completed have become official at the halfway point scene: In torrential rain, with visibility Australia. under green, the rest under caution, the on Lap 36, when Andretti happened to be near zero because of spray from the cars, What on earth was on the minds of offi- waterlogged marathon ended in hail and leading. Instead, Andretti, who had pitted Brazilian Cristiano da Matta led the field cials who allowed the race to egin under lightning on Lap 40, when the event was on Lap 16, was forced under CART’s 20- to the green amid the downtown high-rise such atrocious conditions? flagged because of a two-hour limit. lap pit window rule to come in on Lap 36 apartments. Seconds later, a half-dozen or Not much. Rookie Mario Dominguez of Mexico, who after race control announced the Honda more open-wheelers were spinning, flip- Racing in the rain is tough enough on a had started last but ended up in the right Indy 300 would consist of 40 laps.