A new Melbourne committee aims to correct this omission. A year or so ago the Australian International Brigade (Spanish Civil War) Memorial Committee was formed in Melbourne committed to honouring the memory of these volunteers who left Australia to support the defence of the Spanish Republic against fascism in the Spanish Civil War. The Committee has a broad membership and includes Jim Rebbechi, the nephew of Kevin who died serving in Spain.
There is nothing better than to be witness to a great musical performance, where the words and music of a great piece of music are joined together by enthusiastic singers and musicians in a great venue. That's just what happened on a recent Sunday afternoon in Melbourne.