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FEATURE Athens Games tickets Commemoration of the fall go on worldwide sale of Constantinople Tickets for the Athens 2004 ATHOC announced in April Games had already been Olympics went on world- that all 2.3 million tickets set bought. PAGE 15/35 wide sale this month, with aside for national Olympic com- Greek organisers urging mittees, TV rights holders, *** For more details and how TRAVEL people to buy early to avoid sponsors and other organisa- to purchase Olympic tickets in disappointment weeks after tions associated with the 2004 Australia turn to page 22/42 sponsors snapped up all tickets allocated to them. Greek satellite to assist Athens organisers (ATHOC) said three million tickets were Athens Olympics coverage available, ranging from a single 11 euro ($A20) seat to an A Greek and Cypriot-owned telecommunications satellite "Olympic experience" package at the 2000 Sydney Games. launched aboard a US rocket should be ready to transmit the valued at 71,000 euro or More than two thirds of all tick- 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. $A127,000. ets cost up to 30 euros. The launch on 14th May was the second for an Atlas-5 rock- Government spokesman Mr Tickets for the most popular et, its builder, Lockheed Martin said. Telemachos Hytiris said no ini- events such as swimming and The first Greek-Cypriot satellite was financed by the Hellas- tial figures for sales were avail- athletics finals cost from 40-90 Sat consortium. Half an hour after the launch, the satellite sep- able yet but urged people not to euros. A seat at the opening cer- arated from the rocket's second stage, according to Interna- Plaka: leave applications to the last emony on August 13 starts at tional Launch Services. minute. 100 euro ($A180) and rises to The satellite was built by the European company Astrium. It The old neighborhood "It's still too early to say but you 950 ($A1,700). weighs 3.3 tons and is to transmit coverage to Greece, Eastern can be sure that there will be Organisers say they have Europe, the Balkans, the Middle East and South Africa, of Athens great demand for them so it is received four times as many according to the builder. best to act now and book tickets applications for tickets to the The satellite has 30 channels, each capable of retransmitting several networks. It is expected to last 15 years. PAGE 20/40 early," he told reporters. opening ceremony as there are Average prices are about 35 seats at the 70,000-capacity "The Hellenic satellite permits the coverage of the Athens euros, a reduction from 53 euros Olympic stadium. 2004 Olympic Games worldwide, while representing the main channel of broadcasting communication between Greeks abroad with Greece and Cyprus," Mr Lefteris Antona- INTERVIEW copoulos, president of the Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation, principal promoter of Hellas-Sat, said in a state- NRL star ment. Five companies formed the Hellas-Sat Consortium: the Hel- Braith Anasta lenic Telecommunications Organisation, the Cypriot compa- ny Avacom Net, the Cyprus Bank of Development, the Hel- lenic Aerospace Industry and Canada's Telesat. talks to Astrium is owned by EADS, European Aeronautic Defence and Space Company. The Vema PAGE 23/43 AFP FEATURE FEATURE Is there a problem St Spyridon College students live up with the United Nations? to their principles and honour their heritage

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DID YOU KNOW? Winston Churchill was a stutterer. As a child, one of his teachers warned, "Because of his stuttering he should be discouraged from fol- Views lowing in his father's political footsteps." Your say... Mass Media and the Church A Response to the article titled “Towards a ty to shed some light on the issue of devel- “Student Focus” section. Mass Media Strategy for the Greek oping a mass media strategy for the Church. That is students from Primary and Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia - April There is a real need to motivate High Schools could be interviewed edition (Greek Australian Vema ) young Greek Australians read The Vema. (Orthodox Day Colleges and parish Greek Furthermore the Greek Australian schools) and a report could be compiled. I would like to share some sugges- Vema shoud be circulated within parish Articles geared to the needs of tions in relation to improving the content of Youth groups and Greek schools and not families could also be written and published. the Greek Australian Vema. Let me first say only at the conclusion of the Divine Liturgy Social workers and psychologists associated that I am indeed impressed by the wide to parishioners, most of whom are first gen- with the Greek Welfare Centres could be range of articles being published (both eration Greeks. approached and asked to contribute an arti- Greek and English ) and sincerely hope that In the last two editions of The cle on issues affecting families. those of us who can read Greek do in fact Vema a section called “Career Focus” on For examples articles on child make the effort to read both the Greek and Teaching has been published. This is a great rearing, dealing with teenage children, drugs English section of The Vema. Although still idea. and alcohol, the emotional and psychologi- On May 10, 1994, Nelson Rolihlahla in its early stages this official Church news- Being a teacher myself it was good cal needs of an infant, teenager, adolescent, Mandela is sworn in as the first black paper has a lot of potential and a bright to read about what others are doing in the the impact of television on children. This president of South Africa. Two weeks future. field of education. Flowing on from this edition could be titled Family life and could earlier, more than 22 million South I would like to take this opportuni- idea The Vema could consider publishing a be bilingual. Africans had turned out to cast bal- In conclusion I strongly believe lots in the country's first-ever mul- that the Archdiocese needs to concentrate on tiracial parliamentary elections. An All Saints Grammar School empowering various members of the Greek overwhelming majority chose community to publish articles. Mandela and his African National With proper guidance and support Congress (ANC) party to lead the Anzac Day Commemorative Service a climate needs to be created where people country. from different backgrounds are encouraged and supported to write articles. Everyone has MAY 4 something to say and share with others. We need to develop the sense of 1979 - Margaret Thatcher sworn in ownership and the mentality that The Vema Margaret Thatcher, leader of the is my newspaper, and not just a newspaper Conservative Party, is sworn in as Britain's based in New South Wales! first female prime minister. The Oxford-edu- cated chemist and lawyer was sworn in the Kon Bouzikos day after the Conservatives won a 44-seat Preston Victoria majority in general parliamentary elections. 1 2 MAY 7 PHOTO 1: Reverend Fathers Christos Athens 2004 Triandafyllou and Nicholas Stavropoulos 1915 - Lusitania sinks commencing the ANZAC Commemorative On the afternoon of May 7, 1915, the British Service. PHOTO 2, 3 and 4: NSW Minister and Hellenism ocean liner Lusitania is torpedoed without of Health, Mr Morris Iemma, Mayor of warning by a German submarine off the Canterbury Ms Kayee Griffin and Senior Dear Editor, south coast of Ireland. Within 20 minutes, the School Captains Efrosini Paleologos and The 2004 Olympic Games hold the vessel sank into the Celtic Sea. Of 1,959 pas- John Kolovos laying wreaths. prospects of many great things for the sengers and crew, 1,198 people were Hellenic people and Hellenic culture, not the drowned. On the last day of term, students, 3 least of which will be to heal much of the staff and parents from Kindergarten - Year pain caused by Bush Jnr going to war against MAY 9 12 attended their regular end-of-term Iraq. Liturgy at All Saints Greek Orthodox We should also recognize the great 1978 - Aldo Moro found dead Church, Belmore (NSW). support for Olympism from our Church. To On May 9, 1978, the body of former Italian Following the Liturgy, Reverend me this proves that Hellenism, Orthodoxy prime minister Aldo Moro is found, riddled Fathers Christos Triandafyllou and and Olympic heritage are intertwined in by bullets, in the back of a car in the center of Nicholas Stavropoulos commenced the special ways. historic Rome. ANZAC Commemorative Service. The original themes of Olympism Attending this special event were were based on integrity and honesty in com- MAY 10 The Honourable Mr Morris Iemma, MP petition, on doing your best, and in achieving for Lakemba and NSW Minister for 4 a higher level of existence. These, to me, are 1994 - Nelson Mandela inaugurated Health, Ms Kayee Griffin, Mayor of also what my faith is about and both are a In South Africa, Nelson Rolihlahla Canterbury City Council, Mr Dimitris NSW Minister for Health part of Hellenism. Mandela is sworn in as the first black Klotsotyras representative of the Greek Ange Kenos president of South Africa. In his Consul General Mr Evangelos Damia- * Mr Dimitrios Klotsotyras representing Victoria inaugural address, Mandela, who spent nakis, along with numerous members of His Excellency the Consul General of 27 years of his life as a political prisoner the Parish and School’s Boards and com- Greece Mr Damianakis of the South African government, declared munity members. Some very moving * Mrs Charoulla Themistocleous, Chair of that "the time for the healing of the wounds speeches were presented during the the School’s Board of Governors and rep- Your say... has come." Service highlighting the values of com- resenting Mr Leo McLeay, Federal MP for We want to hear your views. Write to: MAY 14 radeship, support and freedom. Speaking Watson to the students were Ms Griffin and a * Dr Nicholas Caraturo, representing the Your comments, The Greek Australian 1948 - State of Israel proclaimed member of the School’s Senior School, Dr Armed Services Vema, PO Box M59, Marrickville South On May 14, 1948, in Tel Aviv, Jewish Nicholas Caraturo who previously served * Mr Pol Kouroushis, Chair of the Parish NSW 2204, or fax: (02) 9559 7033, or e- Agency Chairman David Ben-Gurion as a Lieutenant Flight Commander U.S. Board of Directors mail: [email protected] proclaims the State of Israel, establishing Naval Service during the Korean War. * Mrs Anna Tsioulos, Chair of the Parish Letters may be edited for space or legal the first Jewish state in 2,000 years. As All Saints Church is dedicat- Ladies’ Auxiliary reasons. Letters must be signed and ed as a War memorial, wreaths were laid * Efrosini Paleologos and John Kolovos, include a daytime telephone number for by: Senior School Captains verification. Requests to withhold names * Ms Kayee Griffin, for Mayor of * Loren Apokourastos, Junior School can be honoured. Any views expressed in Canterbury Captain and Sam Alexandropoulos, Junior this column are those of the author and * Mr Morris Iemma, MP Lakemba and Vice Captain not the Vema. MAY 2003 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 3/23

DID YOU KNOW? Greek philosopher Aristotle wrote Meteorologica in 350 BC - it remained the standard textbook on weather for Editorial 2,000 years. New Greek Orthodox College to open in Adelaide If there is one priority a family, Church or society should have, it is without doubt educa- more importantly, what else could they be learning? These were all questions during the elec- tion. tion campaign. Many of our readers would even recall one politician who quoted the saying Greek Orthodox faithful in Adelaide have obviously taken this to heart. Although much ‘When you open a school, you close a jail’. smaller in size than the respective communities in Melbourne and Sydney, they will see their second Orthodox Day School open its doors in 2004. To be established by the Parish- When it comes to something as important as education, one wishes that political leaders in Community of St Spyridon, Unley, it will develop within only a few years into a full primary Greece would refrain from speaking in endless generalities and slogans, and come down to school, parallel to the Adelaide’s original K-12 College of St George, which next month cele- specific realities in the classroom. Too often we hear of each new Minister of Education in brates its 20th anniversary. Greece ‘revising’ (or is that ‘improvising’?) the education system, thereby robbing students, It is worth looking at the number and size of existing Greek Orthodox Schools in Australia and society itself, of continuity and stability. While there is generally a high academic stan- operating under the auspices of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese, while being locally admin- dard in their schools, students in Greece are often encouraged to engage in rote learning of text- istered. books for the purpose of passing exams, rather than develop analytical or creative thinking. This is a byproduct of the competitive nature of the students themselves, and the huge scram- Victoria ble for limited university places. Greece has the second highest rate in the world of tertiary stu- St John’s College, Preston (230 primary and 240 high school students) dents who (have to) choose to study abroad. At the same time, however, as we debate the new Sts Anargyri College, Oakleigh (500 primary and 340 high school students) fee structure for university students back home in Australia - following the federal budget that was handed down last week - a much smaller country such as Greece still offers its tertiary edu- New South Wales cation completely free of charge. St Spyridon College, Kingsford (listed as having 720 students in total) The classical Greek idea of education (paideia) was the formation of a certain character, the St Euphemia College, Bankstown (530 primary and 320 high school students) sculpting of virtues in the soul and the preparation of a useful citizen for society. It was not, as All Saints Grammar School, Belmore (395 primary and 340 high school students) is unfortunately the case in most of the world today, the process of passing-exams-so-as-to-get- the-marks-so-as-to-get-the-degree-so-as-to-get-a-job-so-as-to-get-an-income! Our schools South Australia must continue to balance this by providing students with the ethos of sound education, not the St George College, Thebarton (460 primary and 130 high school students) kudos of a ‘prestigious’ education. With personal edification, rather than just collective matric- St Spyridon College, Unley (to open next year) ulation. All of this can be achieved, without of course ignoring the need for academic rigour as well. Western Australia St Andrew’s Grammar School, Perth (listed as having 300 students in total) We therefore join in wishing our 8th and youngest Greek Orthodox school well as it receives its junior students next year, confident that it will seek to build character as well as careers. And Needless to say, education involves not only schools themselves, but also government struc- because the foundations of every person’s character are laid not in tertiary or even secondary tures and guidelines. In this respect, it was refreshing to have heard that one of the central issues places of learning, but in kindergartens and primary schools, there is a need to re-emphasize in the recent NSW State elections was in fact education. Not education in the vague and the very earliest stages of formal education. For this reason, Professor James Athanasou, lec- abstract sense. Rather, we heard very specific ‘nuts and bolts’ debates about class sizes in pri- turer in Christian Education at St Andrew’s Theological College in Sydney, has rightly said mary schools and related issues, such as: what the student-teacher ratio should be, what indi- “The younger the age of students, the greater the teaching skill required”! vidual attention students were receiving if they faced difficulties and how entire personalities could be better cultivated in their most formative years. In short, the focus was on the children, Dimitri Kepreotes rather than on political mumbo jumbo. 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Like marriage, bringing up children car- PLANS FOR A CULTURAL ARCHIVE WEBSITE FOR KYTHERA ries with it constant challenges, and par- Talking ents can, and do, make mistakes. The briefest time spent with a baby is enough Kythera-family.net to make anyone realise, though, that chil- A world-first for Kythera: the foun- island decades after she migrated. So first of dren, from the very beginning, have an Point dation is being laid to build an extraordinary all I wanted to just collect everything from enormous capacity to love their parents, by Ann Coward cultural archive website for the world-wide my family and put it together. Then I regardless of their faults. Kytherian community. thought: ‘there are hundreds of fantastic col- For some parents, the thought Families: Custom-bound It is designed to allow Kytherians lections out there, and every Kytherian’s that their children may glimpse the fact or Custom-made? from the whole Diaspora as well as those on story is valuable’, but I knew that I couldn’t that they have shortcomings and limita- the island to contribute their stories, histori- possibly collect it all myself. The answer was One evening, I found myself tions, is seen as a threat to their authority. cal photographs, family trees, oral histories to create something where everyone who chatting with a group of local women. In the past, moreso than the present, there and much more, to help archive the history of wishes to, can contribute to the archive”. Probably because one of them was obvi- was much emphasis placed on the way in a wonderful island, many of whose inhabi- James had already been working in ously pregnant, the issue of mothering which a father or a mother was to be per- tants are now scattered all over the world. the multimedia industry in Berlin for many came up in the course of conversation. ceived by their children. Fathers espe- The originator of the project, James years, and had contacts to the best designers One woman, the eldest child in a family, cially, were socially encouraged to be Prineas, has been involved with Kytherian and programmers in the industry. He himself related how her own mother used to give stern, all-knowing despots, however projects for many years, and is known had conceived and designed a number of cor- her and her 3 siblings, all of whom were benevolent their intentions. For many a amongst the Kytherian community in porate websites, and knew exactly what under the age of six, a bottle of milk to father this must have been a rather lonely Sydney for his successful book and exhibi- made technical and visual sense. suck on every morning before school. existence. tion project “A Village on Kythera”. “The trick is to create something so Painfully aware that no other child at her His photographs also featured in elegant that people can find their way around school was still bottle fed, it was only We probably all know of fami- the praised 2002 “Kythera Photographic intuitively and create no barriers to hinder the after she had become a mother herself lies, today, where the reverse seems to Encounters” on the island. Originally from visitor to the site. The Kythera-family.net that she realised the reasons behind her have happened, where it is the children Sydney, James has been working in the website will be easier to use than their own mother’s practice. Purely and simply, her who dictate to the parents. Few people design and multimedia industry in the video recorders, but be as valuable in the end mother had to cope in the best way she would be in little doubt as to how lonely German capital Berlin for a decade, from as a brick and mortar library dedicated could with so many youngsters to care these children must feel at times. where he visits Kythera and Australia every specifically to the Kytherians”. for, and it was a matter of survival. So, Respect in a family is not some- year. Having collected stories and pictures He also envisages that many older decades after the embarrassing bottle thing one can legislate about, nor leave to from the island himself, he saw the need for Kytherians might be inspired to discover the feeding, this woman could understand, fashion. How parents relate to each other, an international archive for the island: “the internet because of interest in the Kytherian and forgive her mother. and to their individual children, and how idea came to me a few years ago when I was site. Such a system is of course neither cheap By watching our parents, and children relate to each other and to their visiting my Aunt Sophia in Sydney. or easy to develop, and James has dedicated reacting to their decisions over the years, individual parents, is something that is She was in her late 80’s then and much time over the last 2 years to the con- we make up our own mind as to how, in constantly being negotiated throughout a had so many stories to tell. I thought, when cept and organisation. “Altogether the site the future, we will behave. In some lifetime. she is gone all that will be lost, and her sto- would cost over $120,000 if produced and things, we might want to imitate our par- Hopefully, at the times when we ries aren’t just interesting for her family, but run commercially, but thanks to the generos- ents’ behaviour exactly, while in others get it right, instead of grudging obliga- for the whole community. And her collec- ity of those willing to construct the site, it can we may choose to totally reject some of tion, what we get is mutual co-operation, tion of photographs tells the story of so many be completed for $36,000”. their practices. This is especially true if mutual understanding, willing obedience, migrants: her childhood on the island, her Heading the sponsorship drive is we, or others close to us, have suffered as love, joy and abiding respect for each journey to the new country, marriage and Angelo Notaras, a member of the Australian a result of a parent’s behaviour. other. bringing up her family, and visits to the Kytherian community. MAY 2003 4/24 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA

DID YOU KNOW? On 5th October 1974, four years, three months and sixteen days after Dave Kunste set out from Minnesota, he became the first man to walk around the world, having taken What’s new more than 20 million steps.

Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia THE MILLENNIUM HERITAGE COUNCIL THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME

NOMINATIONS Sportspeople may even nominate themselves AND PROMOTIONS should they feel that the Committee might not have discovered them. In September 2000, through the initiative of the Millennium Heritage Council, the Please read the following parameters careful- Church established ‘The Greek Australian ly and nominate a Greek Australian sports Sports Hall of Fame’ in order to record the achiever. Remember, nominees must have sporting achievements attained by Aus- distinguished themselves at a National or tralians of Greek heritage who have distin- International level. guished themselves at either a National or International level. WHO QUALIFIES? THE FIRST ANY AUSTRALIAN CITIZEN OF INDUCTEES GREEK DESCENT:

As a result, 166 sportspeople were inducted 1. Who has been selected for or into the Sports Hall of Fame in the presence played in a national team for either Aus- of the Primate of the Greek Orthodox Church tralia or Greece or any other Nation in any in Australia, His Eminence Archbishop sport (e.g. soccer, rugby league, aussie rules, Stylianos, and the Prime Minister of Aus- judo, karate, boxing, wrestling, basketball, tralia, the Hon. John Howard, during the tennis, cricket, netball, softball, surfing, unforgettable Millennium Ball held on Satur- chess, badminton, kick-boxing, etc) or day, 2nd September, 2000, at the Westin Hotel in Sydney. 2. Who has been selected for or rep- INDUCTIONS AN APPROPRIATE VENUE resented either Australia or Greece or any Chaired by radio announcer Mr Alan Jones, AND PROMOTIONS - EVERY other Nation in any games discipline, indoor For the past two years the Millennium Her- himself a distinguished coach of successive OLYMPIC GAMES YEAR or outdoor, summer or winter (e.g. track and itage Committee has been working towards Australian ‘Wallabies’ Rugby Union teams, field, swimming, weightlifting, shooting, row- establishing a venue to house ‘The Greek the evening was a historic milestone that So that the Hall of Fame remains a serious ing, gymnastics, bowling, skating, skiing, Australian Sports Hall of Fame’ with photo- revealed just how vast and truly astonishing institute for excellence, it was announced on bob-sledding, sailing, diving, cycling, etc), or the contribution to Australian and world the evening of the Millennium Ball that the graphic displays and memorabilia of its Inductees. sport by citizens of Hellenic descent is, in an Induction Ceremony will be conducted every 3. Who has won an Australian or amazing variety of disciplines. Sportspeople Olympic Games year whilst nominations Greek or any other NATIONAL sports In conjunction with Rockdale City Council, traveled from all over Australia to attend the may be submitted during any year leading up event, or memorable event and felt enormous pride to the event. in Sydney, such a ‘home’ for the Sports Hall of Fame has been secured by the shores of and honour at their Induction. 4. Who has held a national or interna- historic Botany Bay. Inductions are classified into five categories tional or world record in any sports event. THE COMMEMORATIVE with the highest including Gold Medalists at Olympic, World or Commonwealth Games Located at the juncture of Bay Street and The BOOK Grand Parade in the heart of Sydney’s Greek as well as World Champions and World Candidates for the “Sports Hall of Fame” quarter, and just fifty metres from the statue A thoroughly researched book entitled “The Record Holders. may be: of Spyros Louis, the first Modern Olympics Greek Australian Sports Hall of Fame - marathon gold medalist, erected during sis- Pinax, Volume I”, coordinated by the Millen- During each Induction year, new nomina- ✲ Male or Female tership celebrations between the City of nium Heritage Sports Committee and edited tions will be evaluated and appropriately ✲ Youth or Adult Rockdale and the City of Glyfada in Greece, by academic, Dr Steve Georgakis, was also endorsed. At the same time, however, the ✲ Living or Deceased the venue will also double as an ‘Athens launched on the evening with the most fasci- Committee will examine the right of passage ✲ Abled or Disabled 2004’ Information Centre during 2003 and nating details about each Inductee’s accom- of existing Inductees whose more recent ✲ Amateur or Professional 2004. plishments. achievements might warrant their promotion ✲ From All Age Groups from one level to the next or higher. The Committee is hopeful that the Hall of ‘Pinax’ is the Greek word for ‘list’. It was Are you a past or present champion? Do Fame and Olympics Info Centre will open its used in ancient times when referring to the In addition, current Inductees not advancing you know of a past or present champion? doors to the public in just a few months. record of Olympic Games victors whose to another level may, nonetheless, have fur- names were inscribed on a column at thered their achievements, in which case the THEN CONTACT US IMMEDIATELY Olympia in Greece. Committee is eager to receive relevant details It is a serious and very costly project but one WITH DETAILS FOR INCLUSION IN in order to update its information. which is expected to receive widespread sup- ‘PINAX, VOLUME II’ AND THE HALL port from the community. OF FAME DISPLAY This informative book was published with After researching the various models for the generous assistance of the New South Sports Halls of Fame around the world, the Write to us at: Wales government through the Office of the Committee determined that the Greek Aus- NEW NOMINATIONS The Millennium Heritage Council, Premier, the Hon. Bob Carr. tralian Sports Hall of Fame should be all- 242 Cleveland Street, Redfern, NSW, 2016 inclusive. In the meantime, the Millennium Heritage or fax us on: 02 - 9698 5368 Only a small number of books remain, how- Committee invites nominations for Induction or e-mail us at: ever, since the interest generated by the con- Therefore, an important category includes or Promotion from any member of the com- [email protected] cept attracted the attention of Hellenes veterans and masters sportspeople so as to munity who is aware of new sporting providing name, address, contact number around the world. It was especially appreciat- recognize their continuing commitment to achievements, together with supportive doc- (of the sportspeople or their family) ed by athletes and officials during the Sydney the highest standards for their age, as well as umentation either by way of appropriate cer- and precise details of sports distinctions 2000 Olympic Games. The Committee is juniors and youth so as to inspire them to tification, or press clippings, or authentic for each candidate. now looking forward to the second edition. even higher accomplishments in sport. internet mentions. N.B. Achievements must be verifiable! THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN SPORTS HALL OF FAME HONOURING SPORTS CHAMPIONS FROM THE PAST AND PRESENT MAY 2003 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 5/25 Our Primate’s View

Because we run the risk of “losing At any rate, the person who ing applause, having non-negotiable self- our minds, like one loses his scarf desires to maintain scrupulous his or her lessness and dignity as the only silent in a crowd” (Pirandello), due to all honour, and at the same time scrupulously motive. The way we’ve ended up today, it that is being imperilled on the recognizes the honour of others, is himself appears that the spiritually free person - global scene, from today this col- or herself an “honourable” person, a which is the highest form of freedom - is umn will offer some humble “respectable person”, a “treasured” per- that person alone who still endures being thoughts in a brief series which son. For this reason, the virtues of sincer- self-less. Selflessness, however, does not might be of some usefulness, at ity and honourableness have always mean that you live without your own ben- least to those who are compassion- been rare attributes. The populace - eficial interests and aspirations. ate and sensitive readers. which easily turns into a mass - is not Cromwell used to say “he who does not always able to appreciate such qualities. struggle at every moment to become bet- (A) And whoever chooses to “be in good ter, has long ago ceased to be good”! The False Primacy stead” with the undiscerning masses Consequently, there are, and there must rather than with the “upright” consciences always be, honourable and noble ambi- of Fantasying of those who respect “the truth of mat- tions, as there must be honourable and ters”, should know that he or she will pay irreproachable interests. It appears that man is the only a “price”, in other words, a tax for that living creation of God that is not content respect. However, the measure and cri- with what he has, but continually seeks The tax paid by an honourable terion which determine how honourable that which he does not have! That is why person is that he or she, in the first and reasonable are the ambitions and he is torn from day to day, from moment instance, becomes unfavourable; in other interests of each person, is always given to moment, between what is “given”, i.e. words not “popular”, not a “crowd-pleas- from above through a “sound con- reality, and what is “craved”, which is the er”, neither to friends nor to strangers. But science”. Only such a conscience, aspiring “object of one’s desire”, i.e. fantasy. The the timely question is: where today do we to cultivate the “gifts” given to each per- desire and the quest to go beyond what By Archbishop find people organized as a “populace”? son by God, in accordance with the famil- Stylianos one has, through honourable means, is not of Australia a reprehensible ambition. Under one con- dition, though: that you do not deny, that you do not disgrace and that you do not betray that which you already know and FANTASY have, which means that you are com- pelled to “re-cognize” these things. Oth- erwise you expose yourself as ungrateful, AND REALITY untruthful and wallowing in fantasy. The virtue of knowing and rec- Where do we find today, even vaguely iar parable of the talents (see Mth 25:14- ognizing clearly what is existent and real demonstrable, that feat which the Ancient 30), is capable of enduring the actuality of is called “sincerity” (åéëéêñßíåéá - Greeks called “Demos” (the People) and what is real, legitimate and specific. Oth- eilikrineia). This word is encountered which was governed by “Democracy”? In erwise one’s mind is “puffed with air”, as even in the most ancient Greek texts. The 500 B.C. Vias of Priini maintained that the saying goes, in which case the only verb “åéëéêñéíÝù” (eilikrineo) means I “the majority of people are bad”! Certain- refuge is the field of “fantasying” in which distinguish clearly one thing from anoth- ly we do not share such a radical pes- ambitions soon develop into real er. I do not “confuse”, I do not “intermix”. simism. However we can readily observe demonism. And then life is filled with Consequently, I see immiscibly and dis- that most of us unfortunately do not like to “fantasies” in every realm. It is precisely tinctly what is within me and around me. be “informed”, through reading or listen- this evil potential of reckless impurity in This is expressed most vividly by our ing, what is in our best interest and edifi- things fantasised which that divinely- astute kinfolk when they demand that cation. Instinctively we prefer what inspired poet T.S. Elliott condemned in each one of us “know what is going on pleases and flatters us. For this reason it one of his most intense and tragic verses, around us”. Otherwise there is confusion is justifiably said of mass agitators and saying and entanglement of meanings and feel- demagogues, who today sadly include ings, in which case people inevitably “humankind cannot cope “men of the cloth”, that they know how to lapse into “deceiving and being deceived” with too much reality”! “caress the ears” of the people. (2 Tim. 3.14). In making this frightful observa- Sincerity, therefore, initially Given this callous and simulta- tion, however, Elliott was not merely means to discern with clear-sightedness neously boundless misinformation implying the demise of man, which does the true “boundaries” or the “borders” and (think here especially of the internet!), in not allow him to “tolerate” the world of the “dimensions” of those things about order then for the honourable, plain and everyday and given elements. He was which you speak and for which you strug- decent everyday person to survive and simultaneously also suggesting the gle. When such a respect for “boundaries” gaze at the mirror without shame (!), he or wealth, and above all, the sacredness of and “clarity of sight” exists then our judg- she is transfigured suddenly into a “stum- the world of God - even in its concealed ments are just and our statements are bling block”. Exactly as occurred in dimensions. But, in order to discover authentic. All these are based on another antiquity with the unfortunate Aristides these dimensions, one must insist with deeper and rare virtue, “honourable- the “righteous” [ariston = perfection, Christian realism and humility on the ness”. To be honourable means to respect eidos = form]. How could he have been “pro-vocations” and the “pro-positions” your own honour and estimation primari- Arist-ides (the son of Aristos) were he not of specifics. ly, so that you do not plummet to dishon- righteous? Therefore it follows quite It was this “two-sided” evalua- our. At the same time it also means to unexpectedly that, in order to be sincere, tion which, as is well known, our own respect the honour and estimation of other righteous and honourable, one must be [poet] Elytis made with his verse: “This people or other things as well, so that you primarily courageous. Yet courageous- world - so small, so great”! do not wrong them by under-estimating ness is not, of course, merely the audacity their existence and their intelligence. of one who dares. True courageousness We shall revisit the problem of Only then do you prove yourself “hon- means to resign yourself in advance from fantasy and reality in our forthcoming ourable”, i.e. worthy of honour. certain simulated “honours” and ingratiat- series. MAY 2003 6/26 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

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contributed greatly to the State and to the country. In the 1990s for instance there were six university professors of Greek origin in Hellenic WA. The following Centenary medals to HACCI or Greek community members (Table 1) and Business philhellenes were announced by the Prime Minister’s office . The Centenary list highlights one Greek-Aus- tralian family’s” outstanding service to the HACCI WA’s Western Australian and national community - the family of Agapitos (Jack ) Michael who Centenary medals 2003 arrived in the 1890s. Jack was one of six Greeks who fought in World War I and Hellenic Australian Chamber of Commerce returned with lungs ruined by mustard gas. LEFT: Con Berbatis and State Health Minis- and Industry (HACCI WA) members have Jack had five sons and three daughters. ter Mr Bob Kucera. ABOVE: Dr Ken Michael, Prof Con Michael and ex-LM Perth Mick Name Service and current or past positions Michael AFKOS Paul, Balcatta For strong service to the community including Hellenic Community and soccer (President, Hellenic Community WA) First son Mick Michael was one of 18 WA Inaugural pharmacy award ATTIKIOUZEL Yianni, City Beach Electrical and electronic engineering and the Greek community Greek - Australians who served in World War (Professor, Uni WA) II . 2000-2001 HACCI WA president Con CORONEOS Byron, Karrinyup Long service through the Australian Red Cross in Western Australia The Centenary medals show the remarkable Berbatis received the Pharmaceutical Council KAILIS Patricia Verne AM OBE, Medicine and the community (- Head of M G Kailis Group) Mosman Park contributions of Mick Michael who went on of WA’s inaugural Eric Kirk memorial award KAKULAS Byron Arthur AO, City Medicine (neuropathology) and the community (Professor ,- Uni WA) to become Lord Mayor of Perth. for outstanding services to pharmacy by a Beach Professor Con Michael led the University of Western Australian. WA’s Minister for Health LEKIAS Michael Simon , Shelley Long service to the City of Canning through medicine and as Mayor WA’s Department of Obstetrics and Gynae- Bob Kucera presented the award in the annu- (President Hellenic Community of WA 1978-1984 and 1987-1989) cology for many years and is now Chair of al ceremony for registration and academic LIVERIS Marcus OBE, City Beach Community, education and health services (Professor and Dean Curtin Uni) the Medical Board of WA. And engineer Dr prizes on 12 March with 450 people. MANEA, Ernest Cosmo AO, Bunbury Community through sport administration (Mayor of Bunbury and Ken Michael, the former Commissioner of He referred to research in Sydney Hospital president WA Racing) Main Roads WA, who became the Chancel- from 1975 to 1978 which earned a Winston MICHAEL Constantine Agapitos AO, Medicine, particularly to the field of obstetrics and gynaecology lor of the University of WA in 2001. Churchill national fellowship for Mr Berbatis Dalkeith (Professor, Uni WA) He is now the State’s gas access regulator in 1976. MICHAEL Kenneth Comninos AM, Public, to engineering and to the Greek community ( Head of Roads South Perth WA and Chancellor Uni WA) advising the Government on the controversial Since 1999 Mr Berbatis led the national eval- MICHAEL Michael Agapitos OAM, Former Lord Mayor of Perth, to migrants and as a councillor to Legacy price to pay Epic Energy Ltd to supply ener- uation of pharmacy services in methadone Mosman Park gy through the gas pipeline from Dampier to programs and the National Pharmacy Data- PAPADOPOULOS Gary , Subiaco Community through sport ( President WA Trotting) Perth (The Australian May 1 2003: page 21). base project. Table 1. Current or former members of HACCI or Hellenic Community of WA

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THE FIRST HELLENIC NEWSPAPER IN AUSTRALIA For your TO BHMAFEATURE Thank you for helping Stanley Sclavos Tel. (02) 9559 7022 Fax: (02) 9559 St. Spyridon College . ÏÊÔÙÂÑÉÏÓ 2002 boys, champions 45 for the 2nd yearPAGE 17/ OCTOBER 2002 in Sunsprint 2002 advertisements TODAYFEATURE IN THE GREEK AUSTRALIAN VEMA Are oursurviving universities 32 at the studentsPAGE 4/ My family has been the direct spirituality. Because of the size of the ring one of our expense? ÂÁÑÕÓÇÌÁÍÔÏ ÁÑÈÑÏ ÔÏÕ ÁÑ×ÉÅÐÉÓÊÏÐÏÕ ÁÕÓÔÑÁËÉÁÓ beneficiary of wonderful examples of Greek Community in Brisbane we have Sales Óõíå÷ßæåôáé philanthropy over the past two years. A benefited from the love and support of ÓÅË. 19-28, 53-62 ç åîáðÜôçóç Representatives ÅÍÈÅÔÏ OÁÖÉÅÑÙÌÁ ÄÞìïò

ôïõ ÊÜíôåñìðåñé ìåíï ó÷Þìá Ý÷åé ÷áñáêôçñéóèåß áðü ôïí õðïãñÜöïíôá ùò «ìÝãá øåýäïò» êáé «ìåãÜëç áðÜôç». ÐáíçãõñéêÞ åðéâåâáßùóç ôçò áëÞèåéáò áõôþí ôùí ðéêñþí philanthropy that has been uplifting and the many reverend fathers in Brisbane ôùí ïìïãåíþíêáôáããåëéþí áðïôåëåß êáé ç ðñüóöáôç èñáóýôáôç öéÝóôá ðïõ ç ÃåíéêÞ Ãñáììáôåßá Áðüäçìïõ Åëëçíéóìïý (ê. Ä. Äüë- ëçò) ùñãÜíùóå ôçí ôåëåõôáßá åâäïìÜäá ôïõ Óåðôåìâñßïõ óôçí Ìåëâïýñíç ìå ôïí âáñýãäïõðï ôßôëï «ÏëõìðéáêÞ Ðï- on (02) 9559 7022 Áðü ôç óôÞëç ôïõ “Ôá âáñýôåñá ôïõ íüìïõ” (óåë. 3) ï ëéôéóôéêÞ ÅâäïìÜäá», ðïõ ÷áñáêôçñßæåôáé áðü ôïí Óåâáóìéþôáôïò Áñ÷éåðßóêïðïò Áõóôñáëßáò ê.ê. Óôõëéáíüò, Áñ÷éåðßóêïðï ùò “áíåêäéÞãçôïò á÷ôáñìÜò”. äéåñùôÜôáé Ýùò ðüôå èá äáðáíþíôáé áíÜëãçôá êáé êõñéïëå- êôéêÜ «åéò ôïí áÝñá» ôåñÜóôéá ðïóÜ áðü ôï ÕÐÅÎ ÅëëÜäïò ÄÉÁÂÁÓÔÅ ÔÏ ÐËÇÑÅÓ ÊÅÉÌÅÍÏ ÓÔÇ ÓÅË. 3 ãéá ôá êåíüäïîá «ðñïãñÜììáôá» ôïõ ëåãüìåíïõ «ÓÁÅ Ùêåá- also strengthened our faith in humanity and the Gold Coast over the years. We íßáò» êáé õðåíèõìßæåé ãéá ìéá áêüìç öïñÜ, üôé ç ÉåñÜ Áñ÷éå- ÓÅË. 66, 67 ðéóêïðÞ Áõóôñáëßáò êáô’ åðáíÜëçøç Ý÷åé êáôáããåßëåé åã- ãñÜöùò êáé õðåõèýíùò, üôé ôï åí ëüãù ó÷Þìá åßíáé ôåëåßùò øåõäþíõìï ãéáôß ìÞôå ôïõò Ïìïãåíåßò åêðñïóùðåß ìÞôå ôá ‘40 óõìöÝñïíôÜ ôùí õðçñåôåß êáè’ ïéïíäÞðïôå ôñüðï. Áõôüò åß- Öáî: íáé ï ëüãïò ðïõ áðáñ÷Þò ôï åí ëüãù åî Áèçíþí êáôåõèõíü- ÁÖÉÅÑÙÌÁ as well as our own Orthodox faith. are further blessed that His Eminence Ôï ¸ðïò ôïõ Äýï êáõôÜ åñùôÞìáôá êáé ç Üëëç ðëåõñÜ ðñüóùðïò ôùí Ó÷éóìáôéêþí Êïéíï- ôÞôùí Óýäíåû êáé Áäåëáúäáò, ðñï- åê ôùí õóôÝñùí ãéáêëçôéêüôáôá ôçí ìÜëéóôá; öéÝóôá

Ó÷åôéêÜ ìå ôçí ðñüóöáôç èñáóý- ÄÅÕÔÅÑÏÍ, ðþò éó÷õñßæåôáé ôï (02) 9559 7033 ôáôç öéÝóôá ðïõ ç Ã. Ã. Áðüäçìïõ ÐáíåðéóôÞìéï Áèçíþí êáé ï Èåï- Åëëçíéóìïý oñãÜíùóå ôçí ôåëåõ- ëüãïò- õðïôßèåôáé- ê. Ãñçãüñçò ôáßá åâäïìÜäá ôïõ Óåðôåìâñßïõ ÓôÜèçò, üôé ç ÷ïñùäßá ôïõ “Ìáú- Our son Stanley lost his epic Archbishop Stylianos has been a family óôçí Ìåëâïýñíç, ìå ôïí âáñý- óôïñåò” äåí åß÷áí êáììßá ó÷Ýóç ìå ãäïõðï ôßôëï «ÏëõìðéáêÞ Ðïëéôé- ôï Ó÷ßóìá, óå Óýäíåû êáé Áäåëáúäá, óôéêÞ ÅâäïìÜäá», ôï ÂÇÌÁ õðï- üôáí áíïéêôÜ óõíåñãÜóôçêå ìáæß âÜëëåé ôá áêüëïõèá äýï êáõôÜ å- ôïõò, üðùò êáé ìå êÜèå áíôéöñï- ñùôÞìáôá: íïýíôá ðñïò ôçí åäþ ÊáíïíéêÞTO BHMA Åê- ÁÍÏÉ×ÔÁ 5 ÇÌÅÑÅÓ êëçóßá êáé Áñ÷éåðéóêïðÞ, áðëþò ÐÑÙÔÏÍ, ðþò åßíáé äõíáôüí íá é- êáé ìüíï ãéá ôá áñãýñéá; ÔÑÉÔÇ - ÐÁÑÁÓÊÅÕÇ: Ãåýìá ó÷õñßæåôáé ôï ÓÁÅ üôé äåí ðåñéëáì- battle against a rare form of Acute Lym- friend for over 20 years. One's faith is put ÔÑÉÔÇ - ÓÁÂÂÁÔÏ: Äåßðíï âÜíåé Ó÷éóìáôéêïýò, êáé ðáñÜ ôáý- ôá óõíåñãáæüôáí óå üëá ôá ðñï- E-mail: Ôá ÓÜââáôá êáé ôéò ÊõñéáêÝò áíáëáìâÜíïõìå ãñÜììáôá ôçò öéÝóôáò “ÏëõìðéáêÞ êïéíùíéêÝòâáðôßóåéò, åêäçëþóåéò áññáâþíåò - äåîéþóåéò, ê.ë.ð. ãÜìïõò, ÐïëéôéóôéêÞ ÅâäïìÜäá” ìå ôïõò åê- 14 ÌacMahon Street, Hurstville NSW 2220 Phone: (02) 9585 1688 Fax: (02) 9585 1730 Ï ÄéåõèõíôÞòðñïóùðéêü ê. Óðýñïò óáò Öñáãêïýëçòõðüó÷ïíôáé êáé ôï

ìéá Üøïãç åîõðçñÝôçóç Advertising phoblastic Leukaemia and was called to to the greatest test when one loses a [email protected] 18002 heaven on 15 April 2003. He was 10 child. It meant so much to us that His years old. My wife and I had decided to Eminence was present at our son's funer- take Stanley to New York in March 2002 al. His love and support goes beyond that as we believed that represented Stanley's however. best chance for survival with the latest When we first went to New treatment methods at Memorial Sloan York in March 2002 we were traveling Kettering Cancer Centre. via Sydney and His Eminence took the With no medical insurance time to come to the airport to see off our covering such a trip we were fortunate family. It may seem a modest gesture but that we self-funded our costs from the it was so very important for my son. His proceeds of sales from pharmacy busi- love continued by frequently calling us nesses and our family home. We stayed in New York. in the U.S. for six months until given the The late Stanley Sclavos This was without fanfare or all clear to return to Australia last Sep- I would like to acknowledge publicity but it gave us all the strength tember. the many people from all over Australia that we needed. For his ongoing love and No amount of planning howev- who assisted in Stanley's treatment. It is support we are eternally grateful. er could have prepared us for events that appropriate in The Vema to acknowledge We so desperately wanted to were to unfold over the following the many Greek Australians as well the help Stanley overcome his disease. months. Within four weeks of our return Greek Americans who assisted. Unfortunately, that was not possible. Stanley's leukaemia had returned. This From our Greek Community in Thanks to all of our supporters as we will would necessitate another return to the Brisbane, the many Greek Australian not live with regrets or ask that dreaded United States. To add to our family woes Pharmacy colleagues as well as many question… what if? my wife Effie was diagnosed with people in Sydney who assisted in a Stanley may not be with us in tongue cancer. fundraiser organized by our Koumbari person, but he is with us in spirit and we This required extensive surgery George and Belinda Bournazos. Some rejoice in the knowledge that his strong as well as radiation and chemotherapy. It private donors in our Greek Community faith even at the age of ten has seen him was our strong Orthodox faith which have donated significantly large funds, become our angel in heaven. Please give allowed us to remain strong and focused. many of whom we have never met and I your loved ones an extra big hug tonight It was the wonderful support of many know prefer not to be named. You have and tell them you love them. You never people who assisted us financially that shown true philanthropy. May God bless know what tomorrow will bring. allowed treatment to continue. While the you all. bills continue to come in, at least they do We were fortunate to grow up Kosmas Sclavos not seem so insurmountable. with our Church as the backbone of our Macgregor Brisbane Qld 4109 ÌÁÕ 2003 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 7/27

DID YOU KNOW? Argon is used to fill the space in most light bulbs. Neon is used in fluorescent signs. Fluorescent lights are filled with Facts & Stats mercury gas. Business survey shows economy in pretty good shape Business conditions slumped in the March ty good shape - notwith- booming east coast proper- sector could have a negative impact on the quarter amid war tensions, jumpy share- standing geopolitical ten- ty prices, saying the rises property market. markets and weak global conditions but a sions, volatility in finan- of the last few years had New figures showed a rebound in borrowing new survey concluded the economy cial markets, as well as a been unsustainable. for investment in residential construction, up remained in pretty good shape. sluggish external environ- “Sooner or later prices 69 per cent to $613 million in original terms, ment,” chief economist have got to stabilise and I but still short of the record $979 million in The National Australia Bank quarterly busi- Alan Oster said. think there is evidence of December. ness survey showed there was a broad-based Treasurer Peter Costello that happening, yes,” Mr Borrowing for property investment overall slowdown in business conditions in the first said the combination of an Costello said. rose 14 per cent to $4.78 billion in February. three months of the year. international economic But international ratings Westpac senior economist Andrew Hanlan The falls were biggest in utilities, recreation, downturn, high oil prices, agency Fitch Ratings said weak sharemarkets in early 2003 had personal services and manufacturing, while drought and the war warned property prices encouraged property investors but he expect- weak share markets and geopolitical concerns would normally have sent were more exposed than ed investor finance to ease later in 2003 and dented confidence. the economy into reces- ever to a crash in the event into 2004. But the hope of a break in the drought boost- sion. Treasurer Peter Costello of an economic downturn. The Australian Bureau of Statistics said per- ed agribusiness conditions, while low interest “We’ve been through a Fitch said average house sonal borrowing on credit cards, personal rates underpinned construction. pretty rough 12 months,” prices had risen to almost loans and overdrafts jumped 4.7 per cent in NAB said the results indicated economic Mr Costello told Sydney 6.8 times average income February to $6.1 billion, allowing for season- growth of about four per cent outside the radio 2UE. in 2003, from 4.5 times in 1993 and the debt- al factors. farming sector in the first half of the year, “Normally the Australian economy would be servicing strain left the market exposed to ris- Commercial lending recovered 4.6 per cent to with the economy tipped to expand by a total in severe recession by now, and the fact that ing unemployment or interest rates. $20.7 billion after plunging 15.2 per cent in of 2.75 per cent in 2003. it’s still growing indicates how resilient it’s It also noted the recent construction boom January. “The Australian economy and, in particular, been.” was bringing more new properties onto the the non-farm business sector remains in pret- The treasurer also welcomed a slowing in market, saying fundamental weakness in this AAP Merchandise imports up EU hails expansion to $10,749 bln in March: ABS as boost for peace European Union leaders hailed the enlargement of their wealthy bloc into eastern Europe as a Merchandise imports increased to $10.749 billion in March, new figures showed last historic boost for security, peace and prosperity across the continent. month. The Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) said imports climbed almost $500 But in a declaration issued to mark the signing of an accession treaty with 10 new EU mem- million. Imports of food and live animals increased $23 million to $429 million, imports bers, they deleted a reference to the Iraq war contained in the original draft. The war exposed of crude material rose to $171 million and imports of fuels increased $300 million to deep divisions among current and future EU members. $1.021 billion. Imports of machinery and transport equipment continued to rise, climb- The 10 signatories - ex-communist nations Poland, Hungary, Slovenia, Slovakia, Lithuania, the ing $200 million to $4.64 billion and imports of beverages and tobacco increased to $79 Czech Republic, Estonia and Latvia, plus Cyprus and Malta - will formally join the EU in May million. The figures are not adjusted to take into account seasonal influences. 2004. AAP Reuters

The Head of St Spyridon College

Invites You

To the inaugural

In a Whole Series of Lectures under the Title

Appreciating Culture

in the presence of

His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos of Australia

Speaker: Professor Gavin Brown Vice Chancellor University of Sydney

St. Spyridon Church Hall

Gardeners Road, Kingsford

Tuesdayrd 3June 2003 7.00pm for 7.30pm (02) RSVP on 93113340 By 25th May 2003

115921 MAY 2003 8/28 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA Windows to Orthodoxy

GREEK ORTHODOX ARCHDIOCESE OF AUSTRALIA ORTHODOX TRADITIONS St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox AND CHURCH ETIQUETTE In the Orthodox Church, there are many customs and tra- During church Services communicate with God only Theological College ditions that are an important part of our worship. Some are Wait until coffee hour to say “Hi” to friends and fam- cultural and some are pious customs. Some are essential and ily members. It is not appropriate to greet people and have con- 242 Cleveland Street, Redfern, NSW 2016 Tel: (02) 9319 6145, some are not. From time-to-time, we need to address some versations during the services. Talk to God while in church 9698 5066 Fax: (02) 9698 5368 of these various etiquette issues to better inform the faithful. through you prayers, hymns and thanksgiving. He is waiting to hear from you. ANNOUNCEMENT Lighting Candles Lighting candles is an important part of Orthodox Leaving before dismissal St Andrew’s Theological College and the Department Leaving church before dismissal deprives us of a of Modern Greek at the University of Sydney worship. We light them as we pray, making an offering to accompany our prayers. Orthodox typically light candles when blessing. Worship has a beginning “Blessed is the Kingdom...” on the occasion the 550th anniversary of the tragic and an end “Let us depart in peace...” To leave immediately after Fall of Constantinople coming into the Church. There are times, though, when candles (1453 - 2003) are holding should not be lit. It is not proper to light candles during the Epis- Communion is to treat the chuch like a restaurant where we tle and Gospel readings, during the Little or Great Entrances, come and go as we please. A special Forum on Friday May 30, 2003 ther sermon and most of the times when the faithful are stand- Venerating Icons from 5pm-8pm. ing. If in doubt, a church usher is available to guide you. When you enter the church, it is traditional to venerate Speakers shall be: The importance of punctuality the icons. Usually, there are icons at the entrance to the church and many churches have icon stands in the front as well. When The time to arrive at Church is before the service 5 - 5.30 pm Dr Alexander Kariotoglou venerating (kissing) the icon, please be aware that it is improp- starts. If you arrive after the Divine Liturgy begins, try to enter Lecturer at St Andrew’s Theological College er to kiss an icon on the face. ‘The Fall of Constantinople to Islam and its the Church quietly and observe what is happening. If the Epis- significance in the daily lives of Christians’ tle or Gospel is being read or the Little or Great Entrance is tak- Handling the Holy Bread (Antidoron) ing place, wait until it is finished to quickly find a seat. If Father At the end of the Divine Liturgy, it is customary to 5.30 - 6pm Mr Vasili Adrachtas is giving the sermon, stay in the back until he has concluded. Try receive a piece of holy bread or antidoron - the bread that was Lecturer at St Andrew’ Theological College not to interrupt the Liturgy by your entrance. The best way to ‘The revelatory consequences of the Fall’ left over after Holy Communion was prepared. While antidoron avoid this situation is to arrive on time. is not Holy Communion, it is blessed bread, and as such should 6 - 6.45 pm Afternoon coffee and sweets “Let us attend” be eaten carefully so that crumbs do not fall. Both adults and children should always remember to treat and consume the anti- In some Orthodox cultures, crossing one’s legs is 7 - 7.45 pm Associate Prof. Dr Vrasidas Karalis doron with respect. Head of Modern Greek Department, taboo and considered to be very disrespectful. Crossing one’s Sydney University legs in church is not permitted, not because it is “wrong,” but Attire: Using good judgement ‘The life and work of Gennadios Scholarios, rather because it is too casual and relaxed for being in church. When attending services, there are those who feel that the first Patriarch of Constantinople Remember, sitting in church is a concession, not the normative God will accept us regardless of our attire. Yes, God does accept after the Fall’ way of prayer. us as we are, but what are doing doing to prepare ourselves for You surely do not want to get too relaxed and let your minds Him? This is why we must take proper care in what we wear. Venue The Main Hall of St Andrew’s Theological College (242 Cleveland Street, Redfern) drift off. In fact, when you do sit in church, you should sit atten- We need not be dressed “fancy” so as to impress others. tively. Keep both feet on the floor, ready to stand at attention, We need to only be dressed “respectfully” so as to pre- His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos which is what “let us attend” means. sent ourselves to God. Preferably, the women should wear will introduce the event. dresses and the men wear suits, or semi-formal attire during the Excessive cosmetics summer season. Entry is free and all are welcome. From time to time, medical or other reasons arise Women who wear lipstick to church should blot their which may prohibit the wearing of certain clothing. You should The addresses will be delivered in Greek, and an lips well before venerating an icon, receiving Communion, or use your good judgement when these situations arise. Speaking English summary will be available kissing the cross or the priest’s or bishop’s hand. with your priest will help also.

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If we believe in Christ why do we also in communion participating in the life of this body if one wants alive. Rather, the true destiny of human persons is to exist the need to go to Church? to be considered a member of the Church. Christianity is not way God exists, that is free - free from the bounds of death; Q simply knowing certain facts about Christ but experiencing loving - that is ceasing to draw their existence from their indi- The prevailing image of the Church amongst most Him through the life in the Church; by literally “eating and viduality which is corrupt and mortal and instead seeking the people today is that of an organized religion with a drinking” Christ Himself in the gift of Holy Communion. freedom of personal relationships - a life as communion of A distinct code of rules, a conglomeration of laws and It becomes apparent just how important it is to par- love. complex structures. The Church is simply thought to ticipate in the very life of the Church. One needs to be grafted What true sense of comfort and peace of mind being be an institution in society alongside other institutions fulfilling upon the Church and not stand afar simply knowing certain in this sign of solidarity between those around us. The greatest the needs of people side by side with other entities like busi- facts about it. Just like any organ or part of our body, as healthy gift that the Church gives us is not simply teachings about ness, government, labor and entertainment. as it may be in itself, cannot exist isolated from all other parts Christ and salvation but Christ Himself and salvation itself of the body, since there is an interdependence between all parts since God promises that He is present in His Church. I end with These people are happy to allot a role to the Church of our body, so too, human persons, as healthy as they may a beautiful quote from Genesis regarding the Church: “How as long as it does not interfere in the functions of the other think they are alone, need one another if they want to live the awesome is this place! This is none other than the house of agencies. However, understood only as a society, entirely inte- fullness of life and not just survive. To be part of this body- that God, and this is the gate of heaven!” (Gen 28:17) grated in the world, the Church can lose its world-transforming is, the Church, means precisely a distinct way of existing power if it remains a mere institution alongside others. On the whereby we commune life; that is we exist only because we Philip Kariatlis other hand, other people believe that the Church is more than a participate in the life-giving unity of the unified body. Academic Secretary & Associate Lecturer, human institution; that Jesus did leave the keys to His kingdom It is not our individual virtues or attributes which will St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College to the Church as we read in St Matthew’s Gospel (cf 16.9), but save us but our participation in the body of Christ which is the *** it would appear to them today, that the Church has lost those Church. And the centre of this communion is the Eucharist If you have any questions about the Orthodox faith which keys. And for this reason you hear many people say, “Jesus where we share the common nourishment of life; that is the you would like answered in the VEMA, send them to yes, Church no!” body and blood of Christ which the fathers of the Church have However the Church is not a mere human society but called the bread of immortality. In this way, not only can we VEMA - Q. & A. has both a human and divine character. The Church is Christ become one with Christ but we become one with all those pre- P.O.Box M59 Marrickville South, throughout the ages; it is the body of Christ present in the world sent in this communal event. The human person must over- NSW 2204 today. For this reason, whilst it is true that the Church is in the come this false sense of security that it is better to remain alone or email them to: world, it is something more - it is the body of Christ - that is, since there is no danger in getting hurt because living life in this God incarnate “prolonged unto the ages”. And one needs to be way, totally isolated from others, leads to our death whilst still [email protected] MAY 2003 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 9/29

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The Luxury Theatre, 1937 Left: Lounge. Middle: Projectors. Right: Interior. By Nina Conomos ficult a name to pronounce, and called him The inaugural program included a “specially lounge’ upstairs, most people preferred to go Hector, a name he was known by all his life. selected series of short subjects” such as the to the café next door at interval and after the Lambros Conomos (Megalokonomos) Joined by their brother, Jim, in 1922, the obligatory Cinesound Review and a Popeye pictures for the Conomos’s famous pure fruit came to Australia from Kalamos, Kythera three Conomos brothers owned and operated the Sailor Man cartoon, followed by Born to squashes and original special sundaes such as in 1911 aged fourteen. He was employed at the Barwon Café until 1949. Dance starring Eleanor Powell. A “Luxury” “Battle in the Snow” or “Twin Peak”. Their Aroney’s Café at 9 Alfred St, Circular ball was held at the conclusion of the hospitality and dedication to customer satis- Quay the very first day he arrived. At that As well as the café, the Conomos Bros intro- evening, which was repeated on the anniver- faction were renowned. One night they kept time, Circular Quay was the busiest place duced a number of other services to Walgett. sary of the opening for the next two years the café open until the early hours of the in Sydney. There were twenty-four men A smoke house, used for drying fish was with the proceeds going to the Walgett Dis- morning as a special request for a mob of working in Aroney’s three-storey fish shop built in the early twenties. The sawdust, trict Hospital. A supper following the ball shearers who had finished work at midnight and restaurant, which had two dining which came from the pine trees in the Pilliga was held at the School of Arts. on a property close to town and were desper- rooms and a very large kitchen where Scrub, was also used for the ice-works, ate for a meal. Lambros worked. He wrote to his father which they built in 1927. There were no Admission prices ranged from 1/6 for front that there was plenty of work everywhere refrigerators in those days, so they would stalls to 5/- for a seat in the lounge upstairs. But World War II meant a shortage of man- in Australia and suggested that his deliver ice covered with hessian in a truck for Screenings were three times a week - power. It was impossible to keep everything younger brother Emmanuel should join the charcoal coolers. In the summer of 1938- Wednesday, Friday and Saturday - showing a running without staff. The first thing to go him. So on Thursday 29 May 1914, 39, the demand for ice was so great, the fac- different film each night always preceded by was the Texaco depot then the ice-works and accompanied by his cousin Zacharias Cal- tory worked 30 days non-stop when the tem- a newsreel and cartoon or short documentary. the cordial factory. When they couldn’t get ligeros and an interpreter, Cosmas Cassi- perature was still 118 degrees Fahrenheit at 9 In later years, the big film companies com- anyone to work in the café kitchen, matis, young Emmanuel set sail from o’clock at night. pelled theatre proprietors to repeat screenings Emmanuel and Jim used to take it in turns. Kythera. of blockbusters on the weekends to cover the The café was sold in 1949 and Jim and It was in 1927 that the Conomos Bros started royalty demands. Emanuel kept the theatre and wine saloon As he was only twelve years old when he the cordial factory and started screening running after Lambros moved to Sydney in arrived in Australia, Emmanuel was too silent movies with only one projector (a Sim- In the fifties and sixties, there were matinees 1951. young to be employed full time. He contin- plex) at the School of Arts. Two years later on Saturday afternoons, which nearly always Lambros married in 1953 but died four years ued his schooling at Fort St Public School Lambros spent a year’s holiday in Greece featured The Durango Kid. Westerns were a later. Jim never married and remained in while helping at Aroney’s by peeling pota- Walgett until he died in 1973, returning to toes and folding serviettes for the waiters. He Greece only one more time. Emanuel retired started his first full time job a year later in the to Sydney a year later where he lived with his NSW country town of Cessnock, in a small family until he died in 1998. mixed business style shop that stocked large quantities of fish and also served meals. His The Barwon Café was destroyed by fire in wage was five shillings a week. For this sum 1962 together with the wine saloon but both Emanuel would have to get up at four o’clock shops were later rebuilt. The Luxury Theatre every morning to deliver freshly cooked fish continued screening until 1969 when the to the coalminer’s homes. However, a coal effects of a prolonged drought and the advent strike caused him to leave after nine months of television caused its closure for three and return to Sydney where he worked for years. It operated for another five years the Psaltis Brothers (John, Nicholas and before it, too, was destroyed by fire in 1978. Charles) at Kings Cross. The operation of the Barwon Café and Luxu- It was common in those days for Kytherians Left: L-R: Emmanuel, James, Lambros, 1924-25. ry Theatre and everything else that the who had set up business in country towns to Right: Taken from Opening Night programme. Conomos Bros undertook was done with a request help from newly arrived young boys sense of duty not only towards the town of in the city. One such request came from and in 1933, Jim also left for Greece where great crowd pleaser with patrons cheering for Walgett, but to themselves and their family Gundagai to help out in some refreshment he stayed until 1935 when it was Emma- their favourite ‘goodies’such as Audie Mur- back home in Kythera who had given them rooms. So Emmanuel headed south where he nuel’s turn to visit the homeland. phy, by whistling and stamping their feet on the opportunity for a better life on the other spent another nine months before being the wooden floor. Crowd control was a spe- side of the world. The souvenir program for called back to the Psaltis café at Kings Cross He booked a passage on the Monterey that cial skill exercised by the three Conomos the opening of the Luxury Theatre sums up in 1917. Early the following year he had took him via the Pacific Islands and America, brothers who would patrol the aisles with the sense of pride in their endeavours and the decided to go to Kiama where an Athenian where he made contact with many Kytheri- torches that would be flashed on the offend- aspirations of these three pioneers: had requested assistance, but a meeting with ans who had settled in the United States. Dur- ers. This was especially put to the test when Peter Castrissios in Park Street led him to ing his three-year stay on Kythera he rebuilt the movie Rock Around the Clock inspired “It is with distinct pride that we present to Nowra. Peter, who was wearing a mask, the family home in Kalamos and married the teenagers to jump out of their seats and Walgett the new Luxury Theatre...pride in the because of the flu epidemic, had to be hospi- Elly Haros from Livadi. They were married ‘rock n roll’. knowledge that it will reflect the full meaning talised and asked Emmanuel to take his place for 60 years and enjoyed six trips back to of its name in providing the best in entertain- at Steve Castrission’s café in Nowra. It was Kythera, the last one being in 1997 when When the Luxury Theatre was completed in ment to future patrons in this town. there one week later that Emanuel learned of Emanuel was ninety-six years of age. 1937, the town’s population was 1,000. Peter’s death. Licensed to accommodate 500, it was a fine We know that our new enterprise reflects the During his absence in Greece things were example of Art Deco architecture, four entire prosperity of Walgett, inasmuch as the By that time, Lambros, his older brother, had happening in Walgett. Lambros and Jim had storeys high and boasting 375,000 bricks. town’s success is our success...which means moved to Walgett, a small town on the junc- bought a wine saloon and appointed a man- The architect, Bruce Dellit, also designed the happiness for everyone. tion of the Barwon and Namoi Rivers in ager to run it. They had also taken on the Coronet Theatre in Sydney and the Anzac With the new “Luxury,” we wish you many northwest New South Wales. He was work- agency for Texaco Spirit and Oils, Peter’s Ice Memorial in Hyde Park. The building was future hours of pleasant relaxation - and we ing in a café owned by Peter and Arthur Cal- Cream and Angus & Coote. However, the painted white, with the name Luxury written are content in the knowledge that it is our ligeros and before them, Comino and most significant event for the Conomos Bros in gold. The stage curtains and seats upstairs duty to successfully provide it.” Panaretto. In 1919, Lambros bought the café, and for Walgett was the opening of the Lux- were velvet, and in the early years the ush- And that’s exactly what they did. and sent for his younger brother. The locals in ury Theatre, next door to the Barwon Café, erettes wore long gold satin frocks. Walgett thought that Emmanuel was too dif- on 19 April 1937. Even though there was a formal ‘smoking Copyright photos: the Conomos family MAY 2003 10/30 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA

DID YOU KNOW? In 1961, Matisse's Le Bateau (The Boat) hung upside-down for 2 months in the Museum of Modern Art, New York - none of the 116,000 vis- Profile itors had noticed. Showcasing the Principals of Greek Orthodox Colleges Efrosini Stefanou: From London to Helsinki and from Adelaide to Sydney By Denise Galathris and Olga Hatzopoulos What other career paths were you interest- excellence and academic achievement. includes such schools as SCECGS Redlands, ed in? In my first year the Parish and community of St. Patrick’s College and St. Andrew’s Cathe- In this issue we present Mrs Efrosini As a young woman I wanted to become a nun. St. Spyridon opened the new Junior school - a dral College. For the last two years we hosted Stefanou, Principal of St Spyridon Col- The idea of a quiet, contemplative, prayerful $5 million facility that provides our students the ISA Swimming Carnival on behalf of all lege in Sydney. She was born in and useful life really appealed to me. On many with excellent classroom and specialist facili- member schools. As part of the University of Kalavassos, Cyprus but when she was levels it still does. Other than this, I wanted to ties including a new Computer Centre and Sydney Shakespeare Festival, our students ten years old her family immigrated to do many different things - to write stories, Library. Over the last two years we have interact with boys and girls across the State, study archaeology, work for UNESCO, travel, developed a five-year strategic plan as the and we were pleased to see our students select- England. Mrs Stefanou’s parents run a cameo restaurant, own a bookshop and, blue-print for taking our school to the next ed as regional finalists last year. Through the aspired to see their three daughters of course, teach. level of sophistication and maturity. We have Heads of Independent and Co-educational attend university, complete their stud- established new Transition Education Pro- Schools (HICES), our students took part in the ies and return home to Cyprus to settle Were you the first principal of the school? grams for K-12 and implemented new Pastoral HICES Spoken Arts Festival. Participation in down. According to Mrs Stefanou the Mrs Mary Hamer, the current Director of the Care programs that support students’ State and National Youth Parliament Forums only part of her parents’ plan that even- Junior School, was the founding Principal of resilience, social interaction, community has provided our students with the opportuni- tuated was that all three daughters the College in 1983. Mr Nicholas Kyriacos responsibility and global connectedness, ty to debate issues that affect all young Aus- completed their studies. was the founding Headmaster of the High directly relating these to the Orthodox Studies tralians. School, a position that Miss Amelia Kollias programme. In terms of the promotion of our She began her teaching career in North Lon- filled for two years after Mr Kyriacos’ tenure. We have developed new Curriculum Greek heritage, the Parish of St. Spyridon has don state schools and she has since taught in and Assessment Hand- held a Pilgrimage to Greece for Year 10 stu- Helsinki and Adelaide. Mrs Stefanou has How did you become books and have dents for the last eleven years. This is always a worked for the Education Department in the principal of your expended considerable memorable educational experience for our South Australia as ESL Adviser, Affirmative school? How long energy on extensive children, from which they return with hearts Action Coordinator, Antiracism Officer and have you presided at and intensive profes- and minds forever changed. We have sister Manager of Languages other than English. your school? sional development. school links with two schools in Greece She was also the Principal of St. George Col- This is my third year Three new subjects through which students form friendships with lege in Adelaide for 5 years. She is married to as Head of the Col- have been added to the their peers either by letter, or e-mail. We very Kevin Haag and together they have two lege. The St. Spyridon choice of HSC sub- much value our links with our sister schools in daughters. At the beginning of this academic College Board of Gov- jects, creating greater the Greek Orthodox sector, with whom we year, both are studying for a Bachelor of Arts ernors created a new curriculum choice and hold sporting and Modern Greek public speak- Degree at the University of New South Wales. position of “Head of diversity. We were ing competitions. Also for the first time this College”. This was selected by the Com- year we will participate in the Bank of Cyprus *** advertised in the year monwealth as one of OIKADE program. Through the excellent How do you find juggling both a family and 2000 for commence- 60 schools nationally work done by Mrs Mary Faletas and her team a career? ment in 2001. The aim to develop models of our students engage in full-scale theatrical per- Golda Meir once said: “At work you of the Board was to good practice in the formances in Greek. I have to say the quality think of the children you’ve left at home. At take the next step in prevention of drugs of these productions is of the highest calibre. home you think of the work you’ve left unfin- the school’s develop- and alcohol abuse. Of course we have the St. Spyridon Greek ished. Such a struggle is unleashed within ment in creating a Since 2000, we have Dance Group coached by Mrs Sophia Haskas yourself - your heart is rent”. I believe this coherent and linked Mrs Efrosini Stefanou, Principal grown by 40 students as well as our bilingual Choir. statement resonates in the life of every woman education experience St Spyridon College in Sydney in the Senior School, who has chosen or simply found herself man- for students K-12. and have a waiting list Do non-Greek students attend your school? aging both family and career. It never really for most Year levels in If so, how do you find their progress within gets easier. The demands of family change as In what ways do you think that a bilingual Years 7 to 12 for 2004. The Junior School, your school environment and their interac- the children get older but the complexities do Orthodox is school beneficial for the educa- which has always had an extensive waiting tion with the Greek students? not diminish. The inner struggle continues. tional development of Greek-Australian list, is now full to the year 2008. Yes, we have a minority of students children? We are presently working on plans for a new from a diversity of religious and cultural back- How supportive is your family of your His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos building program at the Senior School, incor- grounds who choose our school for its focus career? in his Opening Address to the 9th Clergy - porating computer centres and specialist facil- on family values, academic excellence and My husband is himself an educator Laity conference summed up the benefits as ities for Design and Technology, Fine Arts and strong focus on discipline. Their social and so he understands the consuming nature of my being to complement and enrich education Hospitality. It will also include classrooms for academic progress is no different to that of work. He is fully aware of the responsibilities provision for all Australian children, bearing Upper School programs as well as offices. Greek speaking background students. Last of an educational leader and the sacrifices that in mind that Hellenic thought and ideals When I say “we” I refer to the Parish Com- year our School Captain was from Serbian the role demands. underpin much of Western education and cul- mittee, the Board of Governors and the educa- background. In his Farewell Speech on behalf From the very beginning, he has been my ture. Elsewhere he makes strong and explicit tors. The strong relationship between these of the student body, he spoke in three lan- friend and brother-in-arms, helping me keep statements on the critical link between knowl- three bodies means that we have made good guages - Serbian, Greek and English. In his things in perspective, to unpack my ideas, to edge of the Greek language and the develop- progress on our shared goals. Father Steven as speech he said the College for him was an all- give me strength and advice. ment of the Orthodox person. To this I would the Parish priest is a critical lynchpin in all embracing family in which students of all He has also been there for my daughters, when only add that the congruence in values developments. backgrounds were valued and could thrive. I could not, and dealt with my inevitable between the home and our Colleges provides absences from many significant events and our Greek Australian students with a strong What academic programs do you offer at functions in their lives - sports days and carni- sense of identity and self-worth that enables your school and how do they live up to your Equipped with the knowledge and experi- vals. My daughters know they are loved and them to take their place in a competitive world school motto? ence you have, would you do it all again? cherished. We have learned that quality time confidently and successfully. Our observations Mottos are there to inspire and moti- Probably not. But I would still want together is precious and try to use it to the full. of past students confirms this. vate. Our motto is Forever Excelling. This is a to arrive at this point. I would still want to be constant challenge for us to do better next here now, working with the people I have What changes have you observed during time. As with all schools in New South Wales around me and for the same cause. Do you have any other passions or hobbies? your term, in regards to the number of we offer the academic requirements of the I might have gone about things in a Reading, especially poetry, is my enrolments, student achievements and the Board of studies of New South Wales. The less direct and forthright manner, trusted peo- way of replenishing my energies. I listen to programs you offer? quality of our programmes is evident in the ple less readily, acted more cautiously. I might music on the way to and from meetings. I love In 1983, His Eminence Archbishop high academic achievement of our student in have exercised more diplomacy and made life to travel and Australia itself is an endless love Stylianos officially opened St. Spyridon Col- the HSC examinations as well as the Universi- a little easier for myself. affair. lege as the first Greek Orthodox College the ty of New South Wales’ Schools competitions. But then again, perhaps these realisa- When I have time, I love to cook for my New South Wales with forty-three children. In terms of the broad Australian tions come only with hindsight - always too friends and I take great pleasure in seeing them Since then, with our Primate’s guidance and social context, our students have strong links late to be of much practical use when you most enjoy the food I prepare for them. My con- leadership, the College has grown to 740 stu- with their peers across the Independent needed them. suming passion is my work with students and dents K-12, and has established a high profile Schooling sector. We are members of the Inde- educators. among independent schools for educational pendent Sporting Association (ISA) that MAY 2003 The Greek Australian TO BHMA 11/33 Feature St. Spyridon College students live up to their principles and honour their heritage

The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia boasts three full-time schools in Sydney. St. Spyridon Col- lege is one of them and is currently celebrating its 21st anniversary since its commencement in 1983.

The Vema is always pleased to report to its readership the outstanding achievements of our Greek Orthodox Col- leges in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide and Perth. Today we profile the recent accom- plishments of St Spyridon College where stu- dents are encouraged to contribute to the life of the community of which they are a part. This includes active citizenship and involve- ment in community organisations.

LIONS NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK YOUTH OF THE YEAR QUEST Peter Want - athletic talent Honouring Anzac Day with Corporal John Veneris Vanessa Vallianos, School Captain at the College’s Senior School in Maroubra, among 120 students across Australia chosen EASTER FOCUS ACTIVITIES sion in our Church’s tradition. It was a hum- entered the Lions National Australia Bank to attend the National Schools Parliamentary bling experience to play such an active role in Youth of the Year Quest through the Lions Convention held in Canberra in April 2003. The Easter Focus activities at both Our Lord Saviour’s Funeral. Club of Maroubra. The Quest is designed to On this occasion students had the opportunity the Junior and Senior Schools enabled St On behalf of Year 10 we would like encourage student interest in leadership and to discuss current social and political issues Spyridon College teachers and students to to thank Mrs. Papapetrou and Dr. Kariotoglou the qualities to take an active and constructive regarding the Constitution, as well as to meet reflect on the Crucifixion and Resurrection of for their assistance. A special thank you to role in the community. Congratulations to prominent women parliamentarians and other Christ in their every day lives. In these ways Mrs. Mio for her ongoing encouragement.” Vanessa on gaining first place in the Area and political leaders. the College creates for its students a distinc- Costeen Sekhas, Christina Doyle and Nicholas Zone events, which allowed her to participate tive Greek Orthodox educational experience Hadjiparaksevas Year 10 SRC in the Sydney District Finals. The process ANZAC DAY COMMEMORATIONS that complements parents’ efforts to bring up involved an interview, two impromptu AT ST SPYRIDON CHURCH children of faith, conscience, and compassion. speeches and a five-minute prepared speech. Some of the activities in which St. Spyridon “Easter celebrates the Resurrection The Maroubra Lions Club was warmly For the third successive year, stu- College have participated include: of Jesus Christ. The Gospels tell that the body thanked by the school for supporting Vanessa dents of St. Spyridon College took part in the of Jesus vanished from His tomb on the third to participate in such a worthwhile initiative. St. Spyridon Church Memorial Service and * making paschal candles, traditional day after his crucifixion. An angel appeared Wreath-Laying Ceremony, in honour of pastries, and palm crosses to His followers and announced, “He is Anzac Day. The Service conducted by Father * making Easter cards for our Senior risen”. As our School is a Greek Orthodox DEBATING THE AUSTRALIAN Steven Scoutas and Father Agathangelos citizens, our sister school friends in Greece, School we concentrate very much on Easter. CONSITUTION IN PARLIAMENT Masteas, was also attended by the Mayor of and the children of the Greek Orthodox The last week of Term 1 was spent on focus- HOUSE - CANBERRA Randwick City, Cr Dominic Sullivan and Mission in Madagascar ing our attention on Easter. other distinguished guests. The College Pre- * visits to St Basil and St Savva Homes for Our whole School contributed in In 2002, Year 11 students Katerina fects were present as flag-bearers. the aged making cards for St. Basil’s Nursing Home Santikos and Natasha Dimitrievic, participat- Together with Miss Amelia Kollias, * chanting of Hymns by Upper School and Madgascar. Other activities included: ed in the Young Women’s Parliament, and the Director Senior School, the student leaders of students with Dr Kariotoglou, Lecturer of candle making, so the students could take State Youth Parliamentary Forum on the Aus- the Senior School including the School Cap- St Andrew’s Theological College their candles on Holy Saturday to share the tralian Constitution, during which girls from tain Vanessa Vallianos, Vice-Captain Clint and Miss Lucas Holy Light. We also had assemblies every independent and State schools debated the Farmakis, Senior Prefect Paree Souleles, and * public speaking in both Modern Greek and morning which included: students and teach- pros and cons of amending the Constitution. the Junior School Captains Joanna Hadjister- English on the theme of the resurrection and ers reading from the Holy Gospel, Easter The Vema congratulates Natasha who was gos and Christopher Stassos laid a wreath. its symbols hymns sung by the students of Year 10 and * Guest Speaker to the upper school Year 11 and Mrs. Stefanou concluding with Mr Dimitri Kepreotes, Lecturer her speeches. of St Andrew’s Theological College Year 9 had their first experience at and Personal Secretary to Archbishop attending St. Basils Nursing Home. All stu- Stylianos on the topic of the “The Greek dents participated in handing out our Easter Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia” cards to the elderly. * Junior School Easter assembly attended by The emotions they showed on their some 250 parents faces our year will never forget. Some were so happy they were crying while others didn’t STUDENTS’ REFLECTIONS even say a word. ON EASTER The Year 9 had a great time and hope to visit at Christmas again. It’s very “During Holy Week, Year 10 had important that we have this opportunity to the honour of singing the Engomia Hymns on concentrate on Easter as it’s our background, Good Friday at St. Spyridon Church. With culture and religion. Mrs. Papapetrou as our Choir Director, the We thank everyone for making that night was a great event, as we realised how week the best one we had. We learnt a lot and great an honour it was for us all. know how Easter is just not about cracking The students accompanied the Epi- eggs.” taph around the Church along with the choir who were chanting the Hymns along the way. Andrea Constantinides, Nicholas Merianos Year 10 were preparing for this night, weeks and Irina Lantis Year 9 To RSVP or for enrolment information K-12 in advance. We were very honoured that we please contact Mrs. Angela Kringas on 9311 3340 had been asked to sing at such a special occa- Cont. page 14/34 MAY 2003 12/32 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA Feature Career Focus... TEACHING “It is often said that you defend a country by armies. powerful resource of them all - knowledge. But you defend a civilisation with schools.” The input we received this month from male teaching professionals is also inspir- - George Panagopoulos ing. As mentioned in our last instalment we would like to hear your opinions or com- In the third instalment of our career focus section we continue to celebrate the ments regarding this section, so please feel free to email us on people responsible for shaping our future by instilling in our children the most [email protected]. Interviews and compilation by Denise Galathris and Olga Hatzopoulos Thomas Psomas ing my first year at university. I was still Peter Describe a working day in your life. unsure when I started my teaching degree if I love teaching because it’s a lot of fun for St Euphemia College, NSW this was what I wanted to do. Karakiozis the children as well as myself. As well as But the first time I walked into a classroom I Wiley Park teaching English, Maths and Science I’m Mr Psomas was had this overwhelming feeling that it was also teaching Greek dancing and I am cur- born in Trikala and exactly what I wanted to do. Public School, NSW rently training the junior cricket team. Being came to Australia a teacher you tend to learn a lot from the stu- at the tender age of How supportive has your family been of Mr Karakiozis was dents as well as the other teachers. 4 He grew up in your career? born in Sydney fol- Erskineville/New- My family has always supported me uncon- lowing his parents’ How do you find juggling both a family town before mov- ditionally with all aspects of my life. migration to Aus- and a career? ing back to Greece tralia. He attended I have no responsibilities at home, since I’m for a few years, Do you have any other passions or hob- public schools in not married. At the moment I’m focused on where he complet- bies? Does teaching allow time for these? the Canterbury dis- my career and if it does take up most of my ed his Diploma of My passion has always been sport. I have no trict from Kinder- time, that’s because I’ve only began teach- Education. difficulty balancing teaching and pursuing garten to Year 12. ing. He started his my sporting interests. Mr Karakiozis teaching career at St Euphemia College began teaching Do you have any other passions or hob- bies? Does teaching allow time for these? where he has been teaching full-time for the What qualities make a good teacher? casually at the past 11 years. beginning of term I enjoy Byzantine chanting, and I’m part of First and foremost you must love children. the Byzantine Choir. I also enjoy swimming. He claims that he is now looking forward to A fair dose of patience also goes a long way. 4 in 2002, following his internship at All his long service leave where he will take off Saints Grammar school. Teaching doesn’t restrict me from attending Add to this a good sense of humour and to my hobbies and interests. on a 6 month European odyssey! motivation to help children reach their full He taught casually at Belmore North, Har- potential. court Public School and Hampden Park and Academic Qualifications is currently teaching Year 4 at Wiley Park What qualities make a good teacher? Masters of Education - Sydney University, Public School. The same qualities that make a good person. Have you found that being Greek Aus- Humility and willingness to listen to others 1992 tralian has enriched your experience as a Certificate of Gifted Education - University Academic Qualifications and learn from others, whether they are more teacher? experienced or less experienced from you. of New South Wales, 1995 Being a Greek Australian has enriched my Bachelor of Arts Degree - Sydney Universi- life. Therefore it is only logical that my expe- ty, 2000 How important has the Greek culture, rience as a teacher has also been enriched. Masters of Teaching - Sydney University, What do you think of the distribution of religion and language been in your life? 2002 teaching positions between men and Growing up in a Greek family, language and What advice do you offer the young aspir- women? religion were always a central focal point and ing teachers of the Greek community? How important has the Greek culture, In the primary school there are only 4 male the importance of these was instilled in me To anyone wishing to pursue a career in religion and language been in your life? teachers out of 40. Males are reluctant to from a very young age. teaching I would quite simply say, “Go for To ask me to part from my religion, Ortho- enter into primary teaching because of soci- it”. It is highly rewarding career and you are doxy, would mean to part from my “self”. ety’s views on male teachers. I myself had Was teaching your first career prefer- in a position to make a huge impact in a The other two are not as equally important, second thoughts because of what people said ence? child’s life. but still make up who I am, and are cher- about male teachers and I didn’t want to be Teaching became my career preference dur- The holidays are a bonus! ished. labelled.

George How important has the Greek culture, reli- The Federal Minister of Education, Dr. Bren- ing racism and allowing opportunities to gion and language been in your life? dan Nelson recently stated that there should review and develop cultural understandings. Panagopoulos My Greek culture, religion and language have be a greater number of male teachers at the Thebarton St George College, been of critical importance in my life. My cul- junior primary level. An equal distribution of Do you have any advice to offer the young South Australia tural identity has reaffirmed the importance of teachers based on gender at all levels allows aspiring teachers in the Greek Australian our Hellenic tradition in western intellectual students to be exposed to positive role mod- community? Mr Panagopoulos development as well as its contribution to els, which in turn provides for greater oppor- It is often said that you defend a country by was born in Adelaide multicultural Australia. tunities for student learning outcomes. armies. in 1960 and attended But you defend a civilisation with schools. In Cowandilla Primary Do you have any other passions or hob- Have you found that being Greek Aus- a time of social instability our children need School and Adelaide bies? Does teaching allow time for these? tralian has enriched your experience as a more than ever a sense of rooted ness in a liv- High School prior to My greatest passion is spending as much time teacher? ing tradition. Within this context, my advice commencing tertiary as I can with my children. Being Greek Australia has enriched my expe- to aspiring teachers is to understand that the studies. He is mar- As all three are under the age of 10, I hold rience as a teacher. Within the context of mul- process of teaching through the formal and ried with three chil- they view that while they are young enough to ticultural Australia, the social and cultural informal process of education is about form- dren. Since graduat- want to spend time with me then I should interaction among members of different ing human beings to be good. A good cricket ing in 1982, Mr Panagopoulos taught at a seize the opportunity because as they groups is analysed through the concept of player for example does not need to learn a set number of state schools prior to accepting the approach adolescence I will have to compete valency. of values in order to be good at his profession. position of teacher for the inaugural Year 7 for their attention while they will seek the Valency, defined as knowledge, understand- Yet there is wide spread community expecta- class of St. George College in 1998. attention of others. ing and positive attitudes to another culture by tion that says that the cricket player needs to participating within it with a sense of belong- be first and foremost a good person, some one Academic Qualifications What do you think of the distribution of ing. Through our cultural heritage, we able to with a set of values which transcends the Diploma of Teaching - South Australian Col- teaching positions between men and move between the boundaries of one culture occupation by which they are identified. lege of Advanced Education, 1981 women? and enter another. Like the cricket player, if aspiring teachers are Bachelor of Education - South Australian The issue of equal distribution based on gen- This I believe has significant implications for first and foremost good people, they will be College of Advanced Education, 1982 der is an interesting topic of discussion of late. combating a number of social issues includ- better at their profession for that. MAY 2003 The Greek Australian TO BHMA 13/33 Feature

Steve Baltzois How do find juggling both a family and a career? Katerina Reklitis How important has the Greek culture, All Saints Grammar School, NSW religion and language been in your life? There are times when it can become extreme- St Andrews Grammar, ly difficult. On numerous occasions I have had There is no doubt that these vital elements Mr Baltzois was born to postpone family events because of extra Perth WA are embedded in who I am, in my personal in Montreal, Canada curricular activities from school or assessment professional and social life. and spent most of his preparations. Mrs Reklitis was childhood, along Overall it simply is up to myself to organise born in Greece How do you find juggling both a family with his 5 brothers my hours better so that it doesn’t become a and completed her and a career? and one sister, in juggle but an amusement. primary, sec- It’s a piece of cake! My family is very sup- America. He believes I am lucky that my girlfriend is very under- ondary and ter- portive. All family members share with me that his childhood standing. My family is very supportive. tiary schoo-ling my daily school news, activities and often was unique because My brother often seeks my advice in helping there. In 1992 she help me with my homework. he was the only his young daughter in completing English and was appointed the Greek boy growing Math exercises and my mother is always Educational Offi- Do you have any other passions or hob- up in an American excited to hear how my day was at school. cer of the Greek bies? Does teaching allow time for these? town with Americans. His family migrated to In her exact words she says every time, Consulate in I like going to the movies and fishing. I also Australia in 1986, where he completed his sec- “Åßóáé äÜóêáëïò!” (You are a teacher!) Perth. After five like to travel and to listen to Greek music. ondary and his extensive tertiary studies. years of service, Do you have any other passions or hobbies? Mrs Reklitis decided to stay in Western Aus- What qualities make a good teacher? Academic Qualifications Does teaching allow time for these? tralia and continue working at St Andrews Being a good listener, passionate, imagina- Bachelor of Primary Teaching - University of Oh yes. I love training in martial arts, as I am Grammar as a Greek studies teacher. tive, warm-hearted, knowledgeable, under- Technology, 1997 a black belt in Zanshin Shotokan (a form of She has taught in various primary schools in standing and forgiving. Bachelor of Education (Computer Technology Karate). I also enjoy spending a considerable Greece (Florina, Edessa and Thessaloniki) for the Classroom) - Charles Sturt University, amount of time in the Sauna and with my and in Perth since the 1980’s. Mrs Reklitis What advice do you offer the young aspir- 2001 friends. has always wanted to become a teacher, fol- ing teachers of the Greek community? Diploma in Child Care and Education - lowing the footsteps of her parents who were Teachers who provide students with the best Queensland Distance Education Centre, 1996 What qualities make a good teacher? also teachers. education are equal to parents. Parents may Personally I believe that teachers must be able have given them the gift of life, however Teaching Experience to relate to the children. They must know how Academic Qualifications good teachers can give them the abilities to Rockdale Primary School, Our Lady of the a child feels, reacts and thinks. Bachelor of Education - University of Thes- life a fulfilled, prosperous, honest and Sacred Heart Primary School as well as Long They must have an intrinsic love for them, to saloniki, 1976 respected life. Day Cares and Child Development Centres be around them and to listen with open ears to their every whim. They need to be compas- Sylvia Kovanis choice for you, you find a way. I’ve spent How important has the Greek culture, reli- sionate as well as passionate about what they many sleepless nights with babies and other gion and language been in your life? do. Canterbury Girls High School, sleepless nights with paperwork, which I Extremely important. I experienced a variety I strongly believe that the most important qual- NSW couldn’t fit into my teaching day, so it’s also of cultural differences in America however I ity a person needs, to be a teacher, is to be able taken a toll on my health. All teachers that enjoyed every moment. Having arrived in to get down to a child’s level and simply just Mrs Kovanis has have family commitments have to go through Australia my adolescence was also extremely have fun and become the child’s big friend. been teaching for that. Thank goodness that I had a wonderful different as now I was the only American 19 years and has mother-in-law and mother, who looked after Greek growing up in town where there were spent 17 of these at my children. There was no way I would have Greeks. The fact that I was American made Have you found that being Greek Aus- come back to work if I had to give my kids to tralian has enriched your experience as a Canterbury Girls schooling easier as most of my Greek friends High School. Mrs childcare. If they weren’t raised in the family, were teased and I was fortunate to escape the teacher? I would have had to resign, because there No! It has enriched my personal and social Kovanis has stud- ethnic bullying because of the other culture ied Greek, French, would have been no question to that. that I had grown into, being an American. life, but it has not in anyway enriched my life as a teacher. English and Ger- Both my parents are Greek and therefore our man, but she dis- Do you have any other passions or hob- lives were very much consumed by the cul- continued her Ger- bies? Does teaching allow time for these? ture, religion and language of Greece. As a Teaching is not about who a person is, or Yes. Reading, sleeping and quiet time! My where they come from man studies child I spoke Greek to my mother, as her abil- because she claims real passion in life is having a nice quiet cor- ity to speak English was limited. We attended Being a teacher comes from the heart and no ner, a cup of hot chocolate and a good book. matter what nationality one is we all have the it became too overwhelming for her. She has church on a regular basis and celebrated the also taught at Kingsgrove High School, It’s the best way to escape. many historical days of Greece and spiritual same heart that does the same function, which pumps red blood to keep us alive, happy and Kingsgrove North High School, Marrickville days of our Lord, Jesus! My father had always High School and Bankstown High School. Equipped with the knowledge and experi- instilled in us the importance of believing in well. ence you have now, would you do it all who we are and where our origins began. again? Do you have any advice to offer the young Academic Qualifications Even to this day, my parents remind me of our That’s a very difficult question, but probably aspiring teachers in the Greek Australian Diploma in Teaching - Sydney College of culture and our language! not. And if I did, probably not long term. community? Advanced Education, 1984 Although there has been a lot of support for From my experience, I wish every young Diploma of Education - Sydney College of Was teaching your first career preference? me - I can’t say that the school system and my aspiring teacher the very best. They must Advanced Education, 1985 Without a doubt. I believe that my mentor was colleagues haven’t been supportive of me and know that coming into a classroom of young my Grade One teacher Mrs McCoy from haven’t guided me along the way - I think I’m inquiring minds can be daunting but, at the How important has the Greek culture, Suprance Elementary School in America. not being paid enough. The conditions are same time, it can be uplifting. religion and language been in your life? She was always a thoughtful, kind and caring Very important. Firstly because I am a prod- just so difficult that you can’t be the best you person that made such a difference to me They need to search their souls for the right uct of my culture and religion. Secondly can be. You can’t spend enough time with growing up in an American Town. I knew feeling. If they feel strongly about aiding the because I’ve spent all of my youth studying each student on an individual basis. deep down inside that I wanted to be a teacher future generation then proceed, but if their all of the above and thirdly, because I am now from the age of 13. I must have been the only choice is made because of the salary or holi- spending the rest of my life administering and What qualities make a good teacher? eighth grader at my High School who days (being an external reason), think again as passing it onto my students. I think it’s a combination of things. I think demanded to complete a fortnight’s work they will find it more a struggle to carry on when people are born they are either born to experience in a primary school. each day. Was teaching your first career preference? serve in one-way or lead in a major way. I Most definitely. Without a question. I’ve had think when you are a teacher you serve. other work experiences. Before I became a Therefore you should have empathy and full-time teacher I tried banking as a career. sympathy. You have to look at a person as an The Greek Australian Vema Although I didn’t mind the contact with the individual and to work out their qualities and public, it wasn’t enough to satisfy me career to cater for them. The oldest circulating Greek wise. You also have to be optimistic about improv- newspaper outside Greece ing them in some way- you don’t have to How do find juggling both a family and a make them into geniuses, but make their day Tel: (02) 9559 7022 Fax: (02) 9559 7033 career? a little bit more pleasant and guide them Difficult is the easy answer! But it’s a choice along. If you can also get along with people, E-mail: [email protected] you make, and therefore if it’s the right you’ve got it made. MAY 2003 14/34 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA Feature

Visiting our elderly at St Basil’s Nursing home Blessing Service with Parish Priests

Cont. from page 11/31 cant achievement. From the team’s point of Anthea Koureas, Connie Stathopoulos, Toula view, NSW once again retained the trophy for Stathopoulos, Costeen Sekhas Sekhas, EXCELLING IN SPORTS the 14th consecutive year. Congratulations Alexandra Panos Christine Phillips, Katie and well done Peter! Kypriotis. 2003 ADIDAS NATIONAL LITTLE ATHLETICS CHAMPIONSHIPS NSW GIRLS EUROPEAN HANDBALL NSW REPRESENTATIVE STATE CHAMPIONS IN AUSTRALIAN NATIONAL Over the long weekend, Peter Want GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS of Year 8, took part in the 2003 Adidas The NSW Girls European Handball National Little Athletics Championships, held Championships were held on Wednesday 2nd Congratulations to Yvonne Ste- on Saturday 26th April, on the Gold Coast, April 2003 at the State Sports Centre, Home- fadouros who has been selected as a member Queensland. bush. This is an Open Competition for all of the State team to represent New South Peter competed in the 200m, 400m, Government and Independent Schools in Wales at the 2003 Australian National Cham- 80m hurdles and the 4 x 100m relay. Peter New South Wales. pionships in Melbourne. made the finals in all his events. His finals Congratulations to the Senior Her achievements in the State finals placings were: 200m - 6th, 80m hurdles - 6th, Schools girls who were undefeated in the were 1st Place Beam, 1st Place Vault, 2nd 400m 3rd and 4 x 100m relay - 3rd. competition and became State Champions, as Place Bars and 3rd Place Floor. The Vema Peter was competing against the elite Athletes well as to their coach Mr. Meintanis and man- wishes Yvonne every success at the national Yvonne Stefadouros - aiming high of Australia (in his age group), and managed ager Mrs. Mio. championships and joins with readers all over to bring home 2 bronze medals for his 3rd The Team members are: Denina Australia and abroad in saying “well done St. placings (100m and relay). This is a signifi- Jeftic, Effie Kastellorias Danielle Kalaizis, Spyridon College”.

Greek Orthodox Colleges - 2003 Swimming Champions

The Senior Schools girls who were undefeated in the competition and became State Champions, with their coach Mr. Meintanis and manager Mrs. Mio. Vanessa Vallianos - Lions Club distinction MAY 2003 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 15/35

SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME (SARS) HEALTH that SARS may result from simultaneous contaminated surface and then touching the Research at present is aimed at infection by several different micro organisms. nose or mouth. It is not known how long an developing drugs that block coronavirus infec- infected person is contagious. tion and developing a vaccine to prevent infec- NEWS The Symptoms tion. Research scientists have already How is SARS diagnosed? sequenced the entire genome of the coron- WITH DR. THEO PENKLIS The symptoms usually develop two avirus. This is a major step in developing treat- to seven days after being exposed to the virus, There is no specific test to diagnose ment. and usually begin abruptly. People with SARS SARS. A variety of tests are performed to What is SARS? have a high fever (greater than 38 C) and res- exclude other forms of respiratory infections How to protect yourself from SARS piratory symptoms which may include cough, before diagnosing SARS. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndro- shortness of breath or trouble breathing. Other The risk of people contracting SARS In regions where there are large me (SARS) is a contagious respiratory illness symptoms may include sore throat, headache, in Australia at present is low. People at risk at numbers of cases such as Southern China, that primarily affects the lungs and causes a muscle aches and muscle stiffness, poor present are people who have travelled to Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam and Toronto, form of pneumonia. It was first identified in appetite, skin rash, diarrhoea, malaise and con- Australia from Southern China (including it is sensible to avoid unnecessary travel. If Southern China in late 2002. SARS has only fusion. Guangdong Province, Taiwan, Shanxi), Hong travel is essential one should wear a mask and recently been recognised and information is Of course, these symptoms may be Kong, Vietnam (Hanoi), Canada (Toronto), avoid close contact with people. Health care very limited. People with the illness develop commonly seen with many other types of ill- and Singapore. workers caring for SARS patients should take some respiratory symptoms, some so severe nesses and are not specific to SARS. People People who have been in close contact with proper safety precautions and wear masks, that some of these people who develop pneu- who have fever and respiratory symptoms someone who has been diagnosed with SARS gloves and gowns, and wash hands regularly. monia have required artificial ventilation in generally should seek advice from their doctor, are also at risk. Close contact may include hav- intensive care units. SARS is life threatening stay at home and not go to work and avoid ing cared for, lived with or having direct con- Will it keep spreading? as about 4% of people diagnosed with SARS public places. tact with the respiratory secretions or body have died. fluid. The more time that passes, the more Mode of transmission scientists can learn from the experience of The Cause Treatment SARS- afflicted countries. But as long as there The most common route is direct are even small pockets of infection lingering The organism that causes SARS is person-to-person contact. SARS is transmitted At present, there is no cure for anywhere in the world, a new outbreak is thought to be a new type of virus. The virus is by droplets spread when an infected person SARS. The treatment of SARS is support- always a threat. believed to belong to a previously unknown coughs or sneezes. ive.That is the treatment is directed at the virus in the coronavirus family. Coronavirus Coronaviruses can survive for as symptoms, such as oxygen and ventilation to * The information given in this article is of a general can infect animals and until now only caused long as twenty four hours on surfaces, and aid breathing and fluids to prevent dehydra- nature and readers should seek advice from their own mild illnesses in people. It has been suggested therefore can be transmitted by touching a tion. medical practitioner before embarking on any treatment. Commemoration of the fall of Constantinople, 29 May 2003 ‘For the Church especially, memory is Constantinople post 1453. Mr Phillip Cons- itself sacred’ writes His Eminence Arch- tan, known to the Greek community as a bishop Stylianos in his spiritual message of director of leading theatrical productions with support and special blessing to the organis- the Central Youth of the Greek Orthodox ers and participants of Project 1453. And Archdiocese, will recite specially selected respectful recognition of this sacred mem- poems written by His Eminence Archbishop ory is the primary motive behind Project Stylianos, reflecting on this momentous event 1453. in the history of Hellenic people. Different voices and plurality of Project 1453 is an academically opinion is encouraged in order to allow par- based group of Australians from many back- ticipating audiences to make up their own grounds including Greek, Turkish, Slavic, minds about the views presented ~ as long as Jewish and Anglo-Celtic. The Project 1453 these views are presented in a non-militant team is working together in a spirit of coop- and balanced manner. To enable participation eration which was formed specifically for the by students and older people, admission fees purpose of organising a commemorative will be kept very low. The funding is desi- symposium to mark the 29th of May 2003 gned to cover the expenses of hosting this which is the 550-year anniversary of the fall event and in the unlikely event of a surplus, of Constantinople to the Ottomans. all monies will be donated to the Royal This landmark event brought to a Children’s Hospital in Melbourne. close the 1123-year history of the Eastern The project aims to bring together Roman Empire, also known as the Byzantine balanced participation in an atmosphere of Empire. At the same time it provided a new mutual respect and common interest. This capital for the emerging Ottoman Empire, will be the first time in Australia that commu- which was to survive for nearly another 500 nities across ethnic and religious boundaries years. will co-operate in marking this important It is a date with enormous historical, LEFT: Statue of Constantine. TOP RIGHT: St Sophia Dome. event. The Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of cultural, spiritual and emotional significance BOTTOM RIGHT: The landwalls in Constantinople Australia, the Australian Association of By- to both Greek and Turkish people and to other zantine Studies, the Catholic Archdiocese of peoples in Eastern Europe, the Middle East the historical events, outcomes and implica- culture of the Byzantine and Ottoman periods Melbourne, the Australian Islamic Social and is a turning point in world history. tions of the Eastern Roman/ Byzantine and alive. Association and the Jewish Museum in Mel- Both the Byzantine and Ottoman the Ottoman periods to the peoples of the spe- Lectures will reflect on the implica- bourne are amongst some of the organisations Empires had significant cultural influence cific and broader geographic regions. tions and representations of 1453, not only for that are contributing academic material, well beyond their geographical borders. A two-day symposium will be held Greeks and Turks but for Europe and world events and presenters. The committee’s objectives are to on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June at the civilisation in general. This newspaper, ABC Radio mark this important historical event, involv- Australian Catholic University, 22 Bruns- A full two day programme includes National, SBS Radio and other media outlets ing the people on whom it had the most wick Street, Fitzroy. talks, displays and re-enactments relating to are supporting this important event. impact, and secondly to further mutual under- The main programme will be held the legacies of the Byzantine and Ottoman Registrations for this event are standing between the Greek and Turkish in the superb Central Hall, the beautiful empires; lectures on art and architecture of the available through Reader’s Feast Bookstore, communities and engender a spirit of good- Recital Hall and two new lecture theatres on period, discussions on Islam, Christianity and corner Swanston and Bourke Streets, right in will and reconciliation. campus. other cultural, political, military and social the centre of Melbourne City. The prices are Furthermore, it seeks to promote Parallel sessions at this venue will aspects of the era. $35 for the full two day registration ($25 con- and popularise the study and research of his- allow audiences to attend lectures by distin- Dr Vrasidas Karalis of St. Andrew’s cession) and $20 for the one day registration tory, expose participating audiences to vari- guished academics and other events that Theological College will present a lecture on either the Saturday or the Sunday ($15 con- ous opinions and views and finally to explore promise to bring the history, the art and the the history of the Ecumenical Patriarchate in cession). ÌÁÕ 2003 16/36 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

DID YOU KNOW? The world's longest nonfiction work is The Yongle Dadian, a 10,000-volume encyclopaedia produced by 5,000 scholars during the Ming Dynasty in Feature China 500 years ago. Is there a problem with the United Nations? By Ann Coward The UN’s Security Council consists of 15 members, 5 of them permanent, as well At the end of 1999, the Australian as those 10 non-permanents elected to serve government established an inquiry on the Council for a period of 2 years. The 5 into the changes that had occurred permanent members, the legacy of the UN’s within the UN since the end of the past referred to above, are the victors and their Cold War, and Australia’s responses allies of the Second World War. It is with these permanent members that the ultimate to these changes. Fears had been power resides - China, France, the Russian growing in the Australian community Federation, the United Kingdom and the about the perception of ever increas- United States. (The Russian Federation con- ing powers of the UN over our domes- tinues to work together for the sake of main- tic issues. Ratification of the Interna- taining its power within the UN, despite the tional Criminal Court especially, and collapse of the USSR.) the effect this would have on our Unlike the General Assembly, there national sovereignty, needed to be is no equality between members in the Secu- examined seriously. rity Council. For procedural matters, 9 of all the 15 members of the Security Council need During the inquiry, parliamentary to agree, but for substantive matters, such as committee members heard submissions from deciding to take military action in order to within each Australian State and conducted remove threats to peace, included amongst public hearings in the capital cities. Members that minimum 9 votes must be each of the 5 also familiarised themselves, firsthand, with permanent members. Because each of the problems faced by the UN. In 2001 the report permanent five has the power, separately, to was published by the Commonwealth Parlia- veto any decision of the United Nations, the ment, and is entitled Australia’s Role in Unit- UN has always been prevented from acting ed Nations Reform: Joint Standing Commit- on matters that concern the interests of these tee on Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade. superpowers. For those who are interested, the As brief as this article may be, the bound report is available at government On paper the increase in the number taken by the Security Council that are legally basic flaws that continue to dog the role of the bookshops in the capital cities. Well set out, of member states is dramatic - in 1945 there binding on all members of the United UN are already glaringly obvious. Firstly, the and interesting to read, it shows clearly that were 51 states and by 2001 there were 189. Nations. concept of giving each sovereign member the role of the UN is constantly evolving and Some of these new sovereign states, though, The only criteria used by the Gener- state one vote is unjustifiable, regardless of being redefined to meet the needs of the time. have grown out of the break up of previous al Assembly when choosing the 10 non-per- what criteria we might choose to use (except It also, even though perhaps at times inadver- states by, for example, the disintegration of manent countries to take turns sitting on the for wishful thinking). In no way can this even tently, shows that the membership structure of colonial powers. (In theory, the UN is sup- Security Council, is that they should be vaguely pretend to demonstrate an inherent the United Nations, particularly of the Securi- posed to sit back and observe, but not become spread around the world in relative geograph- belief in the value of each and every human ty Council, continues to be a major sticking involved, if a power or nation has problems, ically defined proportions. Five are always person, and because of this inequity an point, a legacy of the UN’s past. be they civil wars, dictatorships, etc, as the chosen from Africa and Asia, one from East- inevitable disregard for the validity of the Unrealistically, (and one must pre- UN is not supposed to interfere in the domes- ern Europe, two from Latin America and the United Nation’s decisions continues to grow. sume, without any foresight into the conse- tic problems of any member state.) Caribbean, and two from Western Europe and Secondly, it is clear that the power quences this was to have on the direction of The General Assembly acts more as Others (to which Australia belongs - it structure within the Security Council has the UN and its policies) each member sover- an advisory body, and is not the centre of appears we are classified as ‘Others’). The always been self-serving. Because of the abil- eign state, regardless of its size, its population, power within the UN. This position is occu- 2003 non-permanent members of the Securi- ity of the permanent members to veto (not its economy and its importance strategically, pied by the Security Council. Although the ty Council are Angola, Bulgaria, Cameroon, often used, but when it is the effect is devas- has one equal legal vote within the General Council’s 10 non-permanent members are Chile, Germany, Guinea, Mexico, Pakistan, tating), non-permanent members are almost Assembly of the United Nations. 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DID YOU KNOW? The first book published is thought to be the Epic of Gilgamesh, written at about 3000 BC in cuneiform, an alpha- What’s new bet based on symbols. Another year to be thankful On a crisp Monday evening, 5 May 2003, the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation in Redfern, NSW, hosted the 14th annual Thanksgiving Service for graduates of St Andrew’s Greek Orthodox Theological College. The ser- vice marked the culmination of four challenging years of theological educa- tion and training for a small number of dedicated students from around Aus- tralia.

The evening’s proceedings began with a short doxological service chanted by College students, past and present. The Dean, LEFT: The Dean, His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos and His Grace Bishop Seraphim with four of the five students who successfully completed His Eminence Archbishop Stylianos, as he has their course of theological studies. RIGHT: His Eminence entering the Greek Orthodox Cathedral of the Annunciation for the doxological service done since the first Thanksgiving Service back in 1990, conferred the graduates with the Col- lege’s Ecclesiastical Degree, read a benedic- tion over them and addressed the congregation of faculty, distinguished guests and members of the general public. Honouring this important occasion with their presence were Mr Evangelos Dami- anakis, Consul General for Greece in Sydney, and Mrs Damianakis; Sir Arthur and Lady Renee George, Great Benefactors of the The- ological College; Dr Vivienne Keely, former director of postgraduate studies at the Sydney College of Divinity; as well as representatives from the various committees of the Theologi- cal College and the Greek Orthodox Archdio- LEFT: Rev. Antonios Vanikiotis with relatives and members of the Greek Orthodox Parish and Community of St Spyridon (NSW). RIGHT: cese. The Theological College was also partic- Honouring this important occasion with their presence were Mr Evangelos Damianakis, Consul General for Greece in Sydney, and Mrs Damianakis; Sir ularly honoured by the presence of the Arthur and Lady Renee George, Great Benefactors of the Theological College and many others Athonite priest-monk Fr Damaskinos, who had been in Australia for a number of weeks to were Rev. Antonios Vanikiotis (VIC), Poli- achievement in the discipline of Theology in Orthodox Archdiocese including administra- help serve the confessional and pastoral needs doros Nidras (VIC), Christos Pantelios (VIC) the Bachelor of Theology program. The tradi- tive posts, teaching positions, welfare, and of Greek Orthodox people around Australia. and Sotirios Papafilopoulos (SA), with tional luncheon followed at Wesley College. chaplaincies to prison inmates, police person- After the service, the congregation Stephen Hughes (NSW) receiving his degree nel and university students. was invited to a light supper in the Main Hall in absentia. Three of these graduates were also Some facts about Two graduates have been bestowed of the Theological College where staff, stu- present at the Sydney College of Divinity St Andrew’s Greek with Sydney College of Divinity awards for dents and guests had the opportunity to inter- Graduation Ceremony on Saturday 3 May academic excellence in the last four years. The mingle in a friendly atmosphere. 2003. There they had been presented their Orthodox Theological College Library of the Theological College holds The five students who successfully Bachelor of Theology degree in the Great Hall around 12,000 volumes and is open to the gen- completed their course of theological studies of Sydney University by the President of the The Theological College is the only eral public for visiting and viewing during The Sydney College of Christian Orthodox tertiary institution of its Theological College plans for offer a Master Divinity Council, Rev. kind in the southern hemisphere. The latest of Arts (Theological Studies) program to suit- Dr S. Mitchell. In addi- group of graduates brought to sixty-eight the ably qualified and interested men and women tion, Polidoros Nidras total of Theological College alumni. in the near future. Information regarding the was awarded the Rev. Twenty graduates currently serve as Theological College can be accessed on its Dr Brian Murray priests (11 NSW; 3 VIC; 2 SA; 3 QLD; 1 official web site at: Memorial Prize in Greece) and two as deacons (1 NSW; 1 QLD). www.sagotc.orthodox.nsw.edu.au. * Icon Timber Flooring absentia for attaining Graduates have assumed a variety of roles * Supply & Lay Hardwood & Flooring the highest level of within the various institutions of the Greek Tasos Kalogerakis * Laminate (with 10 years Structural Warranty) * Wholesale Prices * FREE QUOTES ÎÕËÉÍÁ ÐÁÑÊÅ ÐÁÔÙÌÁÔÁ Attica Zoological Park ÓÅ ÔÉÌÅÓ ×ÏÍÄÑÉÊÇÓ ÐÙËÇÓÅÙÓ A NIP by one of these rare white ÐùëÞóåéò & ôïðïèåôÞóåéò áðü Ýìðåéñï ðñïóùðéêü lions at the Attica Zoological Park Óå óðßôéá êáé åðé÷åéñÞóåéò. Ç êáëýôåñç ðïéüôçôá, êáëÝò ôéìÝò could land your kid in hospital, but åããõçìÝíç åñãáóßá. ÄùñåÜí åêôéìÞóåéò. then again so could a dog’s bite.

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160000 MAY 2003 18/38 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

DID YOU KNOW? English solders were called Tommies because the example name on the sol- dier forms was Thomas Atkins. (The What’s new example name on US forms is John Smith.) Parent migration: new changes For the bibliophiles... By Aristotle Paipetis* ❒ the existing scheme will remain in place, but the num- The Desert Fathers From the middle of 2003, ber of places will increase to 1000 Translated by Helen Waddell the Department of Immi- per year; and (Vintage Spiritual Classics, Random gration (“DIMIA”) will ❒ a new parent visa House) increase the number of scheme will be introduced where parent visas that will be the number of places will be 3500 The Christian church, both of the Orthodox per year. This new scheme comes East and of the West, benefits by renewed granted each year from the into effect from the middle of existing level of 500, to the enthusiasm to translate early writings of and 2003. about the desert fathers AND mothers, of However the new parent new level of 4500. the 4th and 5th centuries. Originally trans- visa scheme comes at a substan- lated from the Greek into Latin, and now by This is a welcome turn tially increased cost to applicants. Waddell from Latin into English, this text is around from the cuts that the gov- The likely cost for 1 very readable. ernment has made to the family overseas parent applicant will be migration stream in the last sever- about $36,175, which includes: Women in Purple: Rulers of al years. However 3500 of the the visa application charge of Medieval Byzantium new places will be available to $1,175, a non-refundable health By Judith Herrin. (Phoenix Press) those who are “well off” and can charge of $25,000 and an assur- afford to pay increased health Historically the importance of family reunion has been recognised by ance of support of $10,000. The Byzantine era was noted for its strong- charges. Parent migration has Australia’s immigration laws which made reasonable provision for such If there are 2 overseas willed women. That imperial women held always been a balancing act. cases. parent applicants, the cost will be power directly as well as indirectly is indis- Parent migrants are usu- parents as they get older. power), 8,900 parent visas were about $65,175, which includes: putable, but for some, like Empress Martina ally in an older age bracket. The Family reunion primari- issued. the visa application charge of (7th century), rejection by the Senate could economic argument is therefore ly serves social, not economic, In recent years the gov- $1,175, a a non-refundable health mean devastation for themselves and their that parents cost more to the bud- functions. It is important to recog- ernment’s understandable ap- charge of $50,000 and an assur- children. This book is by far, more than sim- get, as they create more addition- nise that parent migration brings proach to immigration has been to ance of support of $14,000. ply a history of notable women. al health and welfare costs than with it certain cultural and social strengthen Australia’s economic There is provision for they offset by tax. benefits, such as strengthening future, by granting more visas to the non-refundable charge of Republic of Ideas: Republicanism, However economic family and community ties and young, well qualified people with $25,000 per parent to be paid in 2 Culture, Visual Arts analysis should not be the only enriching our multicultural ties. good languages skills, for exam- instalments, with an up-front Edited by Brad Buckley & John Conomos. method of assessing the benefits Aged parents also play a largely ple through skilled and business charge of $15,000 and the second (Pluto Press & Artspace Visual Arts and disadvantages of parent unrecognised (by governments), migration. instalment of $10,000 payable Centre) migration or analysing contribu- unpaid but valuable role in look- In contrast there has within 2 years. tions that aged people make to ing after and raising their grand- been a progressive reduction in As is apparent, the costs In his introduction, Tsoutas, who organised society. children and performing house- the number of parent visas grant- under the new scheme are signifi- the 1999 forums relevant to the referendum At the outset, it should work. This type of assistance can ed. For instance, the number of cant and will probably be outside on Australia becoming a republic, which be acknowledged that migrants be critical in giving the opportuni- parent visas given were capped at the reach of most people. The produced these writings, makes his political and their families have played an ty to migrant women to get back 7,600 in 1996-97 and then cut new scheme is also likely to cause feelings clear. What follows then, with sev- important role in shaping and into the labour market after hav- back even further in 1997-98, to financial distress to those people eral of the chapters written by Australian- building the fabric of Australian ing children. 1,000 places. (anxious to reunite with their par- Greeks (Kalantzis, Papastergiadis, Cono- society. Historically the impor- ents) who will attempt to raise the mos), holds few surprises. It it is understandable tance of family reunion has been The existing parent visa funds by borrowing the money. that migrants would wish to bring recognised by Australia’s immi- scheme Second Take: Australian their parents to Australia. They do gration laws which made reason- *** Film-makers Talk so for principally two reasons: an able provision for such cases. Under the current All the major political Edited by Raffaele Caputo & Geoff opportunity for their children to For instance, in the scheme the number of places parties in Australia believe that it Burton. (Allen & Unwin) know their grandparents, but also 1995/1996 year (before the available for parents is only 500 is appropriate for sponsoring fam- for migrants to look after their Howard government came to places per year. This has obvious- ilies to make a contribution to the Rather than a book ABOUT films and film- ly created a shortage of opportuni- health and welfare costs associat- makers, it is a collection of writings by the ties for migrants to bring their par- ed with the migration of parents. film-makers themselves. George Miller Sham lawyer jailed in WA ents to Australia. However any system (Mad Max, Babe, etc) talks about his role as This also means that that is put in place should be equi- a storyteller: the privileges, the possibilities, for conning elderly, migrants of cash there is a large number of parent table (that is available to all peo- the rewards, the dangers. This book con- applicants in a queue waiting to ple) and not cause undue hard- A conman with 260 convictions for offences including tains a lot of interesting anecdotes about be processed. ship. film-making in Australia and abroad. fraud has been jailed for six years for posing as a lawyer and scam- There are now over It could be argued that ming his ‘clients’ of $86,000 in ‘legal fees’. Ahmed Ali Rida, 28, 22,000 applications currently the two avenues for parent migra- who also used the name Dr Andrew Levy during a crime spree The Library of Alexandria: Centre awaiting processing or being tion (that will exist from mid of Learning in the Ancient World across Australia, maintained his charade for nine months until he processed under the parent visa 2003) do not appear to meet these was caught in March 2002. Edited by Roy Macleod. category. In the words of DIMIA, criteria, for the following reasons: (I.B.Taurus Publishers) Rida - who had offended in all states and territories except parents who apply under the cur- One avenue has a very Tasmania and the ACT - had arrived in the West Australian capital rent scheme can expect “a sub- long queue and parents will verly in June 2001 and leased an office in the city's Law Chambers build- Shedding light on the “organisation of high- stantial wait before their applica- likely need to wait more than a er education, and even the book trade” this ing. In a bid to establish his bona fides, he placed on his desk framed tion is finalised”. It is estimated decade before they are granted the photos and certificates, including a fake degree from the prestigious collection of writings demonstrates how the that it will take more than 20 visa. library’s reputation “helped Alexandria to Cambridge University. years to clear the current number The other avenue, The WA District Court was told that many of Rida's clients become a point of convergence for Greek, of parent visa applications. should theoretically lead to fast Roman, Jewish and Syrian culture”. A were pensioners and migrants who had spent their life savings on the Under the existing track processing of applications, legal representation he claimed he could offer. Many had been scholarly treatment, the writers aim to bring scheme, the cost for an overseas but the cost of going down this the era alive for today’s readers. referred to him by the Citizens Advice Bureau, which in turn had parent to migrate to Australia path in significant and perhaps out been conned by the sham solicitor, chief judge Kevin Hammond would total about $5,725. This of reach of most Australian fami- A.C. said. includes a visa application charge lies. Eighty people made contact with Rida, but 30 officially of $1,175, a health charge of complained that the so-called lawyer had taken a total of $86,000 $1,050 and a refundable assur- * Aristotle Paipatis is a Solicitor and from them. The court was told the Lebanese-born conman had 260 ance of support bond of $3,500. Barrister of the Supreme Court of New prior convictions across Australia, beginning when he was 15. South Wales and the High Court of The Vema Apart from two armed robberies, two assaults and numer- The new parent visa Australia and Registered Migration Agent ous traffic offences, the convictions mostly related to obtaining scheme (number 0006846). He operates exclusive- money through fraudulent behaviours such as larceny, embezzle- The recent changes introduced by ly in the areas of immigration and citizen- The voice of truth ment and stealing. (AAP) the government mean that: ship law. MAY 2003 The Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 19/39

DID YOU KNOW? In 1924, four Douglas World Cruisers and eight American crewmen set out from Seattle to attempt the first around-the- world flight. 175 days later three of the aircraft completed the flight. Nine years later, another American did it in only 7 days! THE BATTLE OF CRETE Hitler’s forces invaded Crete on May THE CLERGY DURING 20, 1941, in the first-ever airborne THE RESISTANCE invasion of an island fortress. The ensuing battle brought devastat- The contribution of the clergy to the ing losses to the Nazi forces, as civil- cause for freedom during the Battle of Crete ians - women, children and the elder- and the dark period of German occupation The women of Crete look like faces out of an ly - grabbed pitchforks, homemade was truly significant. The clergy, irrespective ancient tragedy marked by sorrow and of rank, united with lay people and espoused human pain The guerilla group of chieftain Paterakis weapons and anything they could their cause. During the period of resistance with female members at Vafes find. Thousands of young Germans monasteries functioned as sanctuaries and were dead before their parachutes hide-outs, even as provisional headquarters had even landed on Cretan soil. for allies and Cretans alike. The monastery of Ayios Ioannis The casualties suffered by Hitler’s Theologos in Preveli was distinguished for elite 7th Parachute Division were heavier the flaming spirit of its abbot Agathangelos than the total number of Germans killed in the Lagouvardos and its brotherhood. war to that date- and his precious “live air- The monastery of Toplou main- borne weapon” had been altogether decimat- tained a wireless during the entire period of ed. Resistance. When the wireless was discovered The Greek people in Crete, together by the Germans, the monks including the with the remnants of allied forces from Abbot, Archimandrite Gennadios, paid with Britain, Australia and New Zealand, showed their lives. the greatest valour of any of the conquered The monastery of Arkadi also had nations in Europe. The commanding German a leading role thanks to the spirited actions of The team that implemented the abduction of general, Kurt Student called it “the fiercest monk Gabriel Klados and Abbot-Archi- General Karl Kreipe (left to right, seated): struggle that any German formation had ever mandrite Dionysios Psaroudakis. Stratis Saviolis, Patrick Leigh Fermor and had to face...” Also, other monasteries did not fall Stanley Moss. (standing): Grigoris It took Hitler’s forces eleven days to short of sacrifices and paid their own share in Chnarakis, Manolis Paterakis, Leonidas Archimandrite Dorotheos Tsagarakis from declare victory- but the Cretan soul was never blood. Numerous priests and abbots exhibited Papaleonidas, Giorgos Tyrakis and Nikos Psychro, of Lassithi County. Monk in the conquered, and the resistance movement con- astonishing courage, dignity and defiance of Komis. monastery of Vidiani, and vicar in the parish tinued, for four long years, inflicting heavy death. casualties on the German troops. The heavy of Vassilies. He had a leading role in the One such example was senior resistance by the people of Crete, with leaders resistance in Lassithi, but was captured, tor- Archimandrite, and later Archbishop of only made up of fiery clergy and self-taught tured and executed at Ayia on 25.10.1943. Crete Eugenios Psalidakis. He refused to folk commanders, obliged the Germans to sign a statement that would exonerate the keep large numbers of soldiers on the island- Germans from their heinous reprisals on the soldiers that were originally intended to serve inhabitants of Viannos and the area itself. The elsewhere. The fight never stopped; but the Germans demanded of him to sign the said price was high and the reprisals were attro- statement, however, he removed the cross on cious. Death was at the doorstep of every his chest saying: Cretan household. Mass executions were “I would rather die than sign a false statement. commonplace, as were the burning of entire Because I saw with my own eyes women gut- villages and towns. ted out”. Another resplendent example was Hitler won the Battle for Crete, but priest Yiannis Skoulas who participated in the victory cost him the entire war. History the Battle of Crete. He was one of the pioneers tells us that the unexpected delays on Crete- of National Resistance who, in spite of his age perpetrated by the free-spirited Cretan fighters (40 years), was trained as parachutist and forced Hitler to invade Russia five entire saboteur and became the only priest-para- months after schedule, only to face the frozen chutist during the Second World War with Maria Glymidaki from Haravgi, Chania. She excellent performance. He was also awarded was arrested and sent to Auschwitz for her The guerillas of Petrakoyiorgis during a reli- mud and icy snow of Moscow and Stalingrad. the rank of captain and the title of the “flying resistance work. gious Service Moreover, the costly Cretan campaign in the opinion of many historians may have prevent- priest”. ed Hitler from invading the British Isles Last but not least, the ingenious through airborne troops, as advocated all Bishop of Cydonia Agathangelos Xyrou- along by Hitler’s close associate, Marshall chakis who mediated by his own way the Goering. release of a large number of people.

The inhabitants of Skourvoula, Messara Terpsichori Chryssoulaki-Vlachou from province, in front of mass graves of fellow - The combat at Vromonero Kroussonas on Sitia. She was operator of a wireless hidden villagers. The Germans, finding only few July 14, 1944. The guerilla on the left Sp. in the Monastery of Toplou. She was arrested men, executed also women, irrespective of The old Cretan maintains his composure in Misirlis died in this combat. Photo taken by and executed in June 1944. She was 18 years age. Death toll: 18 women and 4 men. the face of death and defies his executioners. the English liaison John Eberson. old . MAY 2003 20/40 TO BHMA The Greek Australian VEMA

DID YOU KNOW? Before writing 007 novels, Ian Fleming stud- ied languages at Munich and Geneva universi- ties, worked with Reuters in Moscow, and Travel then became a banker and stockbroker. Plaka: The old neighborhood of Athens

Plaka, the old neighborhood of Athens, stretching around the Acropolis. It is the oldest and more picturesque part of Athens. Narrow streets and alleys, single storey houses, neoclassical villas, taverns, cafeterias and many souvenir shops are making Plaka one of the main tourist attractions of Athens.

As soon as you start walking around It is appropriately called the “grand- old temple with a new, more impressive one. Greek Folk Art Museum Plaka’s stone-paved, narrow streets, mother and grandfather room” and in it chil- But tyranny was abolished and the construc- The rich collections in this Museum you will have the feeling that you are dren can dress up in period costumes. On the tion was halted. cover the period from 1650 to the present. traveling back in time. This is Athens first floor there is a reconstruction of the work- The construction of the temple was They include textiles, embroideries, costumes, oldest and, thanks to the restoration site of the Athenian metro. which is currently resumed by the Roman architect Decimus silverware and puppets. efforts which went into its buildings being extended all over the city. Cossutius employed by Antiochos IV Also folk paintings, works by Theofilos Had- Here the children get an idea of what Epiphanes King of Syria. jimichael, wood and stone carvings. in recent years, most picturesque the future metro stations are going to look like When Antiochos died in 163 BC the neighborhood. and can enter a tunnel wearing a workman’s temple was once more abandoned without a helmet. The Museum also houses a play- roof and pediments and it was finally complet- You will be delighted by the beauty of the neo- ground and a library. If you have a child, this ed by the Roman Emperor Hadrian in AD 131 classical colors of its houses, their architecture, is a stop you cannot afford to miss their lovingly tended little gardens, the ele- Arch of Hadrian gance, and the total atmosphere of the area. In Roman Market Plaka, even the air is different; lighter, clearer, Just outside the eastern side of the After the construction of the temple of Zeus scented, like a gift from the ancient times. Roman Agora you will come across the octag- the Athenians honored Hadrian by building, in When you decide to take a walk onal monument, Andronikos Kyristes’ clock. AD 131, an arched gateway in the north-west around it be sure to bring a map along, because Built during the 1st century BC, housed an corner of the enclosure of the temple. The Plaka is a labyrinth and you may get the feel- hydraulic clock. Each of its eight sides was arch, built of Pentelic marble (Penteli is one of ing that you are lost in its maze of narrow decorated with representations of the eight the mountains surrounding the basin of streets and alley ways. No need for alarm winds. That is why the monument was nick- Athens) , bears two inscriptions. The one on though. It is easy to orientate yourself: uphill is named Aerides (winds) the side facing the Acropolis (west facade) the Acropolis and downhill are Syntagma and reads: This is Athens, the ancient city of The- Monastiraki. The Monument of Lysikrates seus while the other the side facing the sanctu- In ancient Athens the staging of the- ary and the extension of the city by Hadrian What does Plaka mean? atrical performances in the theater of Dionysos reads: This is the city of Hadrian and not of The origin of the area’s name is not was sponsored by wealthy citizens called Theseus really known, thus allowing various theories to choregoi. have developed concerning it. The choregos who sponsored the Several Museums are in Plaka including: According to the most recent one, best performance of the year was presented Kanellopoulos Museum Plaka owes its name to a large stone slab with a prize by the city. When wealthy On Panos Street, houses an eclectic (plaka in Greek) found in the area of the Lysikrates won the prize (334 BC) he decided collection of artefacts and a rare collection of church of Ayios Georgios near the ancient the- to build a monument to house it where it icons. ater of Dionysos. remains to this day. Its construction by Lysikrates was Philomousou Etairias Square only the beginning of the monument’s long Plaka’s central square was named and eventful story. In 1658 a Capuchin The Impressionists Printing after the Philomousos Etairia (Friends of the monastery was founded here by French friars The Impressionists Printing Muses, namely the 9 mythological patron god- of that order and in 1669 the monument was PrintingPrinting && PublishersPublishers desses of the Arts) which was founded in bought by them. 1813. Its aim was to encourage Greek-orient- It was in this monastery that Lord A I M We offer complete print services ed studies and the preservation of the archaeo- E T Byron stayed during his second visit to O logical treasures of Athens. Greece. It was in its gardens that in 1818 the W Specialising in You will find the square at the cross- first tomato plant in Greece grew after Father Artwork & Design roads of Kydathenaeon, Farmaki, Olympiou Francis brought the seeds from abroad. In Dios and Anghelou Geronda Streets. 1829 a foreign traveler in Greece was granted Stationery & Invitations The square is full of cafes, restau- permission by the friars to take the monument 4 Colour brochures rants, bars and night clubs. You will also find i with him but fortunately it proved too heavy. p Flyers & Posters many shops selling souvenirs, miniatures and Later, Lord Elgin put his mind to the same task copies of well known works of ancient Greek but was again stopped, this time by the monks. Menu & Menu Covers art, jewelry of traditional Greek design, Kom- Booklets boloya (worry beads) and stamped T-shirts. The Olympieion Docket/Invoice books P According to the traveler Pausanias, L E A S E 117100 Kydathenaeon Street the temple of Olympian Zeus was founded by Dicutting & embossing The Children’s Museum, a child’s Deucalion, one of the mythical ancestors of paradise. In its attic you can see a reconstruct- the Greeks. Around 515 BC the Peisistratids ed room complete with old furniture, radio and one of the dynasties of tyrants (absolute rulers) heater of an old Athenian house. of ancient Athens, endeavored to replace the MAY 2003 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 21/41

DID YOU KNOW? In 1929, the Howdy Company introduced its "Bib-Label Lithiated Lemon-Lime Sodas," which became 7 Up. 7 Up was invented by Food & Wine Charles Leiper Grigg. Food Additives...caveat emptor (buyer beware)

By Imogen Coward Are all food additives good for you?

While some food scientists might Whether we like it or not, food addi- disagree, the answer in short is NO. For some tives have become a part of every-day people, regular consumption of an additive has life for the average Aussie. been known to have an extreme effect on their A quick read of the ingredients label health, often alleviated once the food source on almost any processed, packaged has been identified, and the food no longer food (and especially on confec- consumed. tionery) reveals a list of food addi- While the majority of additives are tives in the product. probably pretty safe if consumed in modera- Frequently these are encoded appar- tion, there are many reports to suggest that some additives, particularly colours, are decid- ent gobbledygook (colour: 150, edly bad for you. Tartrazine (colour 102), rying is the sale of colouring agents as substi- has been written for Australians, and lists the preservatives: 200, 220 ...) or, if which gives a bright yellow colour, is a very tutes for spices. One so called ‘gourmet spice’ additives by number order. Unfortunately, it’s you’re lucky, the additives might be common additive in many types of confec- company, markets yellow food colouring con- a little too large to carry around in a handbag, described with unfamiliar words like tionery, soft-drinks and dessert toppings. For taining 24% tartrazine as a substitute for saf- or in a pocket, but it takes very little time to dipotassium phosphate, silicon diox- asthmatics and people sensitive to asprin, there fron! In Britain, a study of curries served in recognize certain additives which crop up reg- ide etc. are many documented adverse effects includ- restaurants revealed, that rather than use ularly in food, such as Caramel 150. Some- ing rashes, breathing difficulties and blurred expensive spices to colour the food, cooks times foodstuffs contain totally unexpected What are food additives? vision. Some suggestions have been made by were instead using food colouring, often in far ingredients. the medical profession that tartrazine could be greater quantities than were healthy or accept- For example, it was noted that there Food additives are simply chemical partially responsible for hyperactivity in chil- able to British food authorities. was a gritty substance left in the bottom of substances added to processed foods (food in dren. There is also concern that some azo dyes mugs of hot chocolate served in a coffee-shop itself being a mixture of different chemical (sometimes called coal-tar dyes), of which tar- Where can I get more information? franchise. This franchise markets their own substances). These may be naturally occur- trazine is one, may be carcenogenic. brand of chocolate mix, and a quick look at the ring, like vitamin C or ascorbic acid (preserv- The official shopper’s guide to food list of ingredients revealed that one of the ative 300) which is found in fruit and lecithin Who controls their use in Australia? additives and labels: know what you’re eating ingredients is silicon dioxide, or sand, found in (emulsifier 322) found in egg yolks and soya at a glance (Food Standards Australian New some coffee whiteners. (Silicon dioxide beans, or they may be artificially manufac- The additives in the food we eat are Zealand, 2002) provides basic information on appears in many foodstuffs, usually in micro- tured like Tartrazine (colour 102), a synthetic monitored according to guidelines set by Food what each additive code means, or visit cellular powder, and acts as an anti-caking azo dye. Standards Australia New Zealand (FSANZ). [www.foodstandards.gov.au]. Although agent, a stabiliser or emulsifier.) FSANZ decides what additives and also how information is given, albeit briefly, in order to Its clear that a brief look at additives, What are they used for? much of each additive is allowed in different explain, for example, why foods may be irra- their uses, and their adverse effects can make types of food. But this is not entirely foolproof. diated, there are no details on the known for interesting reading. As consumers, it’s There are many hundreds of food FSANZ has little control over the adverse effects to consumers. worthwhile taking the time to at least check the additives with equally diverse uses. Some, use of food additives in restaurants and in Specialized books are available, foodstuffs purchased regularly, and to just such as preservatives, play a vital role in ensur- home cooking. A worrying trend here in Aus- though, for interested people to consult, if they keep in mind, that even though we do have ing the safety of the food we eat. Other addi- tralia is that some super-markets actively wish to become better informed about the some government controls in Australia regard- tives such as stabilisers and emulsifiers encourage consumers to buy and use additives types of food they are buying. One reference, ing additives (although very little, in effect, on improve the quality of a food, and others, like without providing any information on how which is easy to use, is Additive Code Break- the use of herbicides and pesticides, but that’s colouring and glazing agents, are used to much of these additives are okay to use or on er: Everything you should know about addi- another issue) ultimately it boils down to improve the appearance of a food. any of the known health risks. Especially wor- tives in your food, by Maurice Hanssen. This buyer beware.

Recipes Greek Beef and Orzo Wine Review By Imogen Coward (lighter recipe) McWilliam’s Hanwood plays extremely mild tannins and a weak flavour of grapes and Estate Merlot, 2001 berries. Best to drink young, serve at room temperature with any mild foods. This wine exhibits a deep garnet colour and aromas of blood plums, Cost: under $20 mint and a hint of camphor. Mild flavours of black currants and cinna- Real Wine: The Rediscovery mon are overshadowed by the tannins. of Natural Winemaking Enjoy the same flavorful Greek beef and pasta This wine has a smooth finish but with By Patrick Matthews (Mitchell Beazley, 2000) taste in a lighter, easy one-skillet meal. a hint of espresso coffee bitterness. Okay to drink now, it should improve Wineries are increasingly being 1 pound extra-lean ground beef with up to three years cellaring. run by multinational corporations 1 can stewed tomatoes, undrained and the art of winemaking has 1 medium celery stalk, sliced (1/2 cup) Cost: under $10 rapidly become an artless science 1/2 cup uncooked orzo or rosamarina pasta where consistency, not character, 1/2 teaspoon salt is the quality sought after. A 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper (cayenne) Henry Fessy rebellion is brewing though (all 1/2 cup fat-free plain yogurt Beaujolais Villages, 2001 puns intended) and winemakers around the world are beginning to 1. Cook beef in 10-inch nonstick skillet over One of a number of French beau- explore and experiment with medium-high heat about 6 minutes, stirring jolais on the market, this wine winemaking as it was before frequently, until brown; drain. with its pale red-brown colour and commercially bred yeast strains mild aromas reminiscent of a win- and vino-matics became the 2. Stir in remaining ingredients except yogurt. ery, is about as far away from norm. Well written, this book will Heat to boiling; reduce heat. Cover and sim- hearty Aussie reds as you can get. be enjoyed by wine-lovers. mer about 12 minutes, stirring frequently, until Made primarily from the gamay liquid is absorbed and pasta is tender. Serve grape, this easy drinking red dis- Cost: around $65 with yogurt. MAY 2003 22/42 TO BHMA Greek Australian VEMA

DID YOU KNOW? ATHENS 2004 in coordination with the State’s agencies and the local authorities presented the cleanness programme that will apply during the Olympic and Paralympic Towards 2004 Games.

News in brief... Tickets for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games The ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games Ticketing Pro- gramme was presented late last month, together with the Official Ticketing Guide. ATHENS 2004 Executive Director Mr Marton Simitsek, Market- ing General Manager Mr George Bolos and Ticket- ing Manager Mrs Mary Manolopoulou gave the briefing. They focused on how the general public will purchase Olympic tickets, presented the com- The Olympic Store that opened recenly at the Plaka plete ticket ordering process, and provided infor- district at Kydathineon Street. mation on the progress of the Ticketing Pro- gramme to date. In addition, the basic parameters High demand of the communication campaign were presented. ATHENS 2004 has ensured that the public will be able of Olympic Products to purchase tickets at all price categories and for all sessions of Phevos and Athena, the beloved Mascots of the Olympic all Olympic sports. The main goal of the Ticketing Programme Games, decorated the Easter candles that children held is to maximise sales and public participation throughout the during the Easter procession and the greeting with “Christ duration of the Olympic Games. Credibility and absolute trans- is risen”, customary events of the Eastern celebration in parency of the ordering, allocation and purchasing process are Greece. the fundamental premises on which the Ticketing Programme is ATHENS 2004 Executive Director Mr Marton Simitsek with The variety of official licensed products was enriched with based. Marketing General Manager Mr George Bolos from the pre- new stationary products from this month. The new prod- A total of 5,300,000 tickets are available for sale. Of sentation of the official Ticket Sales Guide. ucts include copybooks, dossiers, pencils, pens, organis- those, at least 3,000,000 will be made available to the general The random selection process is standard practice and ers, pencil cases, bookmarkers and more items that will public directly from ATHENS 2004. All European Union (EU) has been used for the past three Olympic Games (Atlanta 1996, bear the Olympic emblem and the Mascots. and European Economic Area (EEA) residents have equal Sydney 2000 and Salt Lake City 2002) and in other major sport- The new product lines were exhibited in the ‘Stationary rights in the ticketing process. ATHOC ticket sales will begin ing events, such as the 2002 Commonwealth Games. Exhibition 2003’ that took place at the Mediterranean simultaneously and with the same conditions for all EU and Random selection has been proven as the most objective and Exhibitional Centre (M.E.C.) (Lavriou Avenue 301, Pea- EEA countries. There are no free tickets or invitations. fair process that offers equal chances to all customers for obtain- nia). ATHENS 2004 has ensured that tickets are affordably priced. ing tickets. The official licensed product series comes in a variety of Ticket prices for the ATHENS 2004 Olympic Games include designs, styles and colors and includes clothes, under- free transportation with the Public Transportation system, to and Multi-Ticket combinations clothes, socks, jewelry, perfumes, pins, decorative items, from all competition venues. bed linen, shoes, toys, mugs and many more items. Aiming to facilitate the public in ordering their The official licensed products are sold in four Olympic Ticket Sales towards Olympic tickets, ATHENS 2004 has developed over 200 differ- Stores and are being distributed to approximately 7,000 Contractual Client Groups ent multi-ticket combinations, in addition to the individual tick- stores throughout Greece. The Olympic Stores are located ets. Multi-Ticket combinations consist of a selection of individ- in the Athens International Airport, at the ‘ Lambropoulos’ The response of the ATHENS 2004 contractual clients ual tickets. department store, and at the Plaka district at Kydathineon to the Ticketing Programme is impressive. The price of each multi-ticket combination equals the Street. The current demand has surpassed all expectations. total of the prices of the individual tickets that make up each The official licensed products are registering high sales; The initial ticket allocation process for Sponsors, National multi-ticket combination. retail sales exceeded 110 million euro by the end of Olympic Committees, International Federations, Broadcasters March. and the International Olympic Committee, has already been There are 5 types of multi-ticket combinations: completed successfully. The initial allocation was made on a 1:1 ticket ratio (popular sports: less popular sports) and totals €60 * Olympic Experiance The Olympic Games million, which represents 33% of the total projected income of * Weekend the Ticketing Programme. * Olympic Complex inspire 11 Greek Writers * Day Public Ticket Sales * Olympic Sport Pass Eleven Greek writers present the way in which they expe- * Ticketing Advertising Campaign rienced the Olympic Games. It is the first time that mod- Public ticket orders began on 12 May 2003 until 12 ern Olympic Games and their significance are recorded in June 2003. a collective, literary work. The anthology is entitled ‘Olive The Official Ticket Sales Guide including prices, Vema has made its own enquiries about the purchasing Wreath’ and is an another ATHENS 2004 initiative in pro- competition schedule and Application Form, is distributed free process for Olympic tickets in Australia. As all non-European moting the Games. of charge through all Alpha Bank branches from 2 May 2003 as Union residents are obliged to contact their National Olympic Olympic winners-heroes Spyros Louis and Johnny Weiss- well as in newspapers. Committee, we approached the Australian Olympic Committee muller, great athletes that were mistreated by luck like In each case where demand exceeds supply who informed us that the entire procedure in Australia has been “Krekas’, the great ‘handicapped’ football player Garrin- of available tickets, a random-selection awarding process will assigned to ‘Sportsworld’, a private company that has been cha and other known or unknown cases unfold in an be held through ticketing system software. This ticketing sys- doing this work for the past 10 Olympic Games. ornate style of writing, creating a unified narration. tem software ensures that the random selection is fair, transpar- Interested persons must therefore contact ‘Sports- The publication of the eleven short stories is a collective ent and reliable. The random selection process will be com- world’ directly on ph. (02) 9492 9100 in order to register their edition of the ATHENS 2004 Press and Media Office pleted by the end July of 2003. interest and obtain the appropriate material. (production by Livanis publications). It is expected to cir- culate within the following days, travel throughout Greece and soon be translated in English. Don't take health supplements - Coates ATHENS 2004 Press and Media Office General Manager, Mr Serafim Kotrotsos, referring to the publication of Australian Olympic Committee president John Coates deliv- the label," Coates said. ‘Olive Wreath’ said: ered a blunt warning to athletes with Athens 2004 aspirations - "The message we are giving is that athletes can't even be guar- “Just like Juan Antonio Samaranch said a few years ago, don't take health supplements. anteed as to what's on the label these days. There is a great risk the fourth dimension of the Olympic Games in Athens is Coates, speaking at the AOC's annual general meeting in Syd- if they are taking food supplements that there's maybe some- Greek Civilisation. What we are trying to present with this ney, said the Pan Pharmaceuticals recall indicated athletes thing that's going to result in them testing positive. We are say- publication is one side of this unique cultural element and risked a positive doping test at Athens if they continued using ing that you shouldn't take supplements and as former athletes the original relationship of the Greeks with the Olympic supplements. Under the World Anti Doping Agency's strict lia- like Susie O'Neill say, there's no substitute for hard work, what Games. ATHENS 2004 deeply believes that culture is the bility code athletes are totally responsible for any substance benefit are they?" element that complements sport, noble competition, par- found in their bodies. Coates said even a written guarantee from a supplement man- ticipation and volunteerism as well as all the values of "The present crisis clearly indicates that you cannot guarantee ufacturer would be no defence if an athlete tested positive dur- Olympism”. the contents of some products despite what might be written on ing the Olympics. MAY 2003 Greek Australian VEMA TO BHMA 23/43

DID YOU KNOW? *** More than 100 million people hold hunting licences. *** Jean Genevieve Garnerin was the first female parachutists, jumping from a hot air Sports balloon in 1799. The VEMA speaks with NRL star Braith Anasta Proud Colours If you maintain discipline and work hard, that in-itself will take you all the way.

Best advice you were ever given? By Terry Be confident. You make your own luck. [Been Sidiratos told that since he was five] Personal preferences of Braith Anasta.

At 21 years of age, Braith Anasta Favourite food? Greek food represents a young footballers Favourite drink? VB dream, playing in the NRL and being Favourite movie?Braveheart one of the most revered prospects in Favourite song? Eye of the Tiger this super-tough game. Favourite pastime/hobby? Golf Favourite colour? Blue Favourite male movie star? Al Pacino Accepting an invitation from The Vema to Favourite female movie star? Halle Berry interview him, League’s hottest property was most gracious with his time, answering ques- Last question Braith - If you were to throw tions with enthusiasm at 9.00 in the morning - a dinner party, which 5 people would you Anzac day no less! like to invite? Anasta, whose Hellenic link stems from his Greg Norman, Michael Jordan, Megan Gale father, carries a responsibility on and off the NRL star Braith Anasta with Director of franchise development for Subway Australia, and “you’ve got to have a couple of your field, in which he accepts and exceeds in Mr Nicholas Dimas mates”. delivering desired expectations. *** Present at the Interview, was Nicholas Dimas, and the affect that being a professional athlete A day in the life of Braith Anasta. Tell me Our meeting with Braith Anasta was Director of franchise development for Subway has on your personal life. about it? an insightful one indeed. I found him to be Australia. A mentor, supporter and friend of Wake up at 8.00 am, attend training, lunch, pleasant, accommodating, intelligent and Anasta, he kindly brokered the Interview and Nick, as a supporter, what do you think training again, media related phone calls, golf above all, a goal driven individual. also had productive input in proceedings. Braith’s strengths are? with mates, dinner followed by bed time. Seldom do we have the pleasure to In our pursuit to collate as much information He is extremely talented and expresses him- speak with success stories at such a tender age. about this Greek Bulldog, we asked an array self well on and off the field, which is a reflec- Nick, as sponsor and supporter of the team, As there are many talented athletes within the of questions that would define the character, as tion of his personality. briefly explain to us your interaction with country and around the globe, few are destined well as the athlete all Greeks should recognise. the club. for greatness and few showcase themselves in Braith, what do you think your weaknesses I was born and raised at Belmore, and there- such a positive and constructive manner. Tell us about Braith Anasta the person? are? fore I am very passionate about the Bulldogs. In my search to perhaps summarise I am very competitive and love to play sports. I am a little impatient and sometimes take on Subway has been a proud sponsor of the Bull- this ‘champion prone’ athlete in one quote, I I would say I am easy going, happy and lastly too much work. I hate saying ‘no’ to media dogs for 6 years and are very happy with the came across a strong supporter named Sophie impatient. related matters and have a love of great food. arrangement. They are an extremely profes- Kotszarapkis of Earlwood, who stated: sional organisation. Also, on game day the “Spectacular player, a class above the rest and What would you say your personal goals Who did you idolise growing up and why? family and I attend most fixtures. still a lot to conquer” are? Greg Norman. He is an acute businessman, Whilst most 21year olds ponder their To be successful in whatever I do and go as far very successful and good ambassador to Aus- Braith, would you suggest any improve- future not fully aware of their capabilities or as I can possibly go. I guess overall, the idea tralia. Also, I idolised my father and followed ments for the NRL? assured of their direction, Braith sets a premi- of having a successful well-rounded life is a the career of Brad Clyde. um example for young men everywhere. His personal goal of mine. More consistency with rulings involving the tenacity, his drive, his fierce commitment If you were not a Rugby League player, grading and pleading system [judiciary]. should serve as a model for young ambition. What team did you support growing up? what would you be? Braith, we salute you and rest assured, keenly South Sydney and I still hope they do well. I would be playing another sport. Union, golf In a brief sentence, what would be your look forward to observing and commending and cricket are sports I gave up in course of best advice to young players? your long successful road ahead. How do you feel playing for the Bulldogs? League. I played League cricket in England at Great, it is an awesome club to be a part of. 15 years of age and still socially play golf (he’s They treat me very well and look after me. off a handicap of 3). If these options were not They are all great blokes and I am completely fulfilled, I would have done a business course Australians possible Olympic targets loyal to the organisation. and worked the café mum owns. Australian Olympic team members “We can’t physically lock them in The word ‘Greek’, name five spontaneous To date, what is your most memorable pro- in Athens for the 2004 Games could be the village,” he said. “They can leave but we things that come to your mind? fessional moment? banned from leaving the Olympic Village will be stressing that for their own safety State of Origin 2002 where we [NSW], tied due to possible terrorist threats, team offi- they should remain in the village. A final 1. My old man the series with Queensland. cials in Canberra said recently. decision hasn’t been made yet because it’s 2. ÃéáãéÜ and ðáððïý After last year’s Bali bombings in still 12 months away.” 3. Passion Where do you see yourself in 10 years time? Indonesia, which killed 89 Australians, the Meanwhile, US Secretary of State 4. Blue/White Still playing! Australian Olympic Committee (AOC) said Colin Powell told Greece’s state NET televi- 5. ÍôïëìÜäåò it believes there is a chance Australians could sion that Washington’s pursuit of terrorist Braith Anasta, the Institution? What do be targeted in Athens. For that reason, the groups will improve security at the Athens Have you ever been to Greece? If not, you think about that? AOC is mulling restricting athletes to the Olympics. where would you like to go? Developing. In this process, it is comforting to Olympic Village and competition venues. “We want the Games to go off I’d love to go to Greece, but unfortunately I do know that you have good people around you. “Bali rammed home to us that the without a hitch, without any trouble. We not get much time off. However, I did come Such people include my mother, brother, uncle security of athletes is paramount and we hope that the way we have terrorists on the close once whilst in England playing cricket, George Piggins and Subway guru Nick have to do everything possible to protect ath- run will also contribute to having a much but I had time constraints and couldn’t get a Dimas. letes and officials when we go to the Athens safer environment for the Olympics,” he flight. I am familiar with the commercial Games,” AOC communications general said. mainstream islands such as Mykonos and San- Nick, what do you think would be the Bull- manager Mike Tancred said. Safeguarding security during the torini, travelling there would be great. dogs’ greatest accomplishment this season? “The situation as it stands now is Games will be a “major challenge” for Overcoming all the pressure and expectations that we may consider making downtown Greece, Powell said, adding that the US has What do you love most about Rugby imposed from players themselves and the Athens, the restaurants and the bars and the assisted Athens in that effort. “We are pro- League and are there any setbacks? fans. The salary cap caused turmoil within the nightclubs, off limits. We may stress to the viding the systems, we are providing sup- The feeling when you run onto the field in club, which left a few players uncertain about athletes that we can protect them inside the port, we are providing any information we front of a big crowd. Secondly, the competi- their futures. This and the unsettling from the village and they may be limited to inside the can provide to make sure that we have a safe tiveness, playing and doing what you love are media will be put to rest when the ‘dogs’ win village.” Tancred admitted that forcing ath- Olympics.” the main factors in my passion for the game. it this year. letes to remain in the village would be diffi- Setbacks will include the high-level injury toll cult. AP, AFP TOWARDS 2004 Tickets for SPORTS the ATHENS 2004 The Greek Australian VEMA Olympic Games PAGE 22/42

Socceroos set for Dublin

The Socceroos will take on the Repu- blic of Ireland in Dublin on August 20, Soccer Australia has confirmed. It will be the Socceroos first match since their 3-1 victory over England at Upton Park, while the Irish will use the game as preparation NSL for their final qualifi- cation matches for the 2004 European Championships - against Russia on 6 September and Switzerland on 11 October. The Republic of Ireland, ranked 15th in the FIFA World Rankings, impressed at the 2002 World Cup before being knocked out by Spain on penalties, and boasts such players as Blackburn Rovers’ Damien Duff and Robbie Keane of Tottenham Hotspur. AWARDS Australia, who is expected to be at full-strength for the game, has not previously By Phillip Fourlas The Papasavas Medal for Under John Majurovski of Wollongong Wolves faced the Republic of Ireland at senior level. 21 Player of the Year will be fought out and Newcastle United’s Peter McPherson Speaking to reporters, Socceroos Perth Glory striker Damian Mori and between Perth Glory’s Olyroos defender are in contention as Northern Division coach Frank Farina (photo) said his side faced Brisbane Strikers’ Fernando Rech have David Tarka and strikers Alex Brosque of Player of the Year while the award for the a tough task at Lansdowne Road. been nominated for the second season in Marconi Stallions and Franco Parisi of Southern Division will go to either Admir “They (Republic of Ireland) are a succession for the Warren Medal as Olympic Sharks. Dedovic of Melbourne Knights Youth, quality side - they proved it during the World National Soccer League’s Players’ Newcastle United custodian Marino Gasparis of Bulleen Zebras or Bill Cup. They are rebuilding, but we expect them Player of the Year. Daniel Beltrame has been nominated as Natsioulas of Melbourne Knights to be as good a side as England. They are well Goalkeeper of the Year along with Academy. respected in Europe and the rest of the world,” Mori, the league’s top goalscorer Olympic Sharks’ Clint Bolton and two- The NSL Awards winners and he said. and last season’s award winner Brazilian time winner Jason Petkovic of Perth Glory. date of presentation will be announced at a “They are solid in defence, and dan- ace Rech, are in the running to be hon- The Coach of the Year voting does not later date. gerous at set-pieces.” oured for the second time. close until Tuesday, May 27. Meanwhile, the nominees for the Farina confirmed his intention to Newcastle United striker Joel Newcastle United may be out of Women’s National Soccer League Player field the strongest Socceroos line-up possible, Griffiths, 23, is the youngest nominee the running for a Grand Final place but it of the Season Award - Julie Dolan Medal - although he also said he hoped the form of among the five while Olympic Sharks duo has alredy won the Fair Play Award. are Adelaide Sensation’s Lisa de Vanna, some of the players who played in the Under- Ante Milicic and Tom Pondeljak complete In the National Youth League Queensland Sting’s Heather Garriock and 23 side that narrowly lost to Spain would give the 2002/03 list. competitions, Matthew Anstey of the AIS, Canberra Eclipse’s Tal Karp. him a ‘headache’ with regards to selection.

United striker scores Walker went to ground after news of his walkout broke but move to Switzerland said through his manager that he had left because Souths SPORTING NEWS could not help him further his career and regain a cherished Newcastle United striker Joel Griffiths celebrated being Queensland State of Origin spot. AC Milan short-listed for the NSL player-of-the-year award by sign- in champions final ing a three-year contract with Swiss first-division club Eels chase Sherwin! Neuchatel Xamax. The Bulldogs face an intense battle to retain Brent Sherwin AC Milan have won a place in the Champions League final Griffiths, 23, has missed most of the championship series despite being held to a raw by city rivals Inter Milan in a after cashed-up Parramatta last night became the first high- with injury, but Xamax had no hesitation in offering him a profile club to publicly reveal they will open contract dis- frantic semi-final, second leg derby at their shared San Siro deal based on his outstanding form during the regular sea- stadium. cussions with the City halfback. son, when he finished second in the scorers’ charts with 14 The Bulldogs’ hopes of retaining Sherwin have nosedived Milan, the away team in the tie, go through on the away goals. goals rule to their ninth final and first since 1995 after the after a majority of NRL chief executives voted to keep the Having finally secured his move to Europe, the uncapped salary cap at its current level of $3.25 million at least until first leg ended goalless. Andriy Shevchenko netted the all- Griffiths has given himself a chance of forcing his way into important away goal in first-half stoppage-time, taking the 2005 season. the Socceroo squad. Newcastle will receive no transfer fee Sounding an ominous warning to other clubs, Parramatta advantage of some weak Inter defending to score from close for their star striker because he is coming off contract. range. chief executive Denis Fitzgerald said the Eels would be “very competitive” when bidding for Sherwin. Second-half substitute Obafemi Martins gave Inter hope Walker walks out! when he cashed in on Alessandro Costacurta’s error to slide “He is a very good player and halfback is a position we have had some problems with in the last few years,” Fitzgerald home with seven minutes to go. South Sydney’s prize recruit Chris Walker has turned his But a late Inter onslaught failed to produce a winner with said. back on a $600,000 fortune by quitting the club after only The Eels boss said his club would open talks with Sherwin’s Milan goalkeeper Christian Abbiati’s stunning save deny- five games. ing Mohammed Kallon. manager Mark Rowan this week. In a strange and dramatic development at the crisis-prone In another significant development, the cap-challenged Milan will now meet either Italian rivals Juventus or hold- Rabbitohs, Walker was granted an instant release from the ers Real Madrid in the final at Old Trafford on May 28. Bulldogs have granted centre Nigel Vagana permission to final 21/2 years of his contract. negotiate - but only with English Super League clubs.