The President of the Hellenic Medical Society of Australia (HMSA) Assoc Professor Marinis Pirpiris
24 July 2021 12:17pm
In the wake of the latest lockdown due to the COVID-19 pandemic, leaders of Melbourne’s Greek community have come together to encourage people to get vaccinated.
A collective of community organisations have come together to call and encourage our community to step up and get vaccinated.
The President of the Greek Community of Melbourne (GCM) Bill Papastergiadis OAM called not only for the support of other organisations but of all Greek Australians: “Whilst I appreciate people’s apprehension, there is simply no doubt that the only way out of this pandemic mess is through vaccination. Our borders will only open when we are vaccinated. Our lives will only return to resemble something like the ones we enjoyed once we are vaccinated. This is the message of all of our scientific experts and political leaders.”
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Melbourne marks the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete
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Earlier this month, Melbourne commemorated the 80th anniversary of the Battle of Crete, with a number of events.
The Battle of Crete was one of the most dramatic battles of the Second World War. Over 12 days in May 194, a mixed force of New Zealanders, British, Australian and Greek troops desperately tried to fight off a huge German airborne assault. Despite suffering appalling casualties, the parachutists and glider-borne troops who led the invasion managed to secure a foothold on the island and eventually gained the upper hand. The battle ended with the evacuation to Egypt of the bulk of the Allied force.
Anzac Biscuit Commemorative Tins 2021
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Six iconic images feature on the 2021 Anzac biscuit commemorative tins.
The tins – which contain Anzac biscuits – are produced by Major League Brands with proceeds going to the RSL to support its work assisting veterans and their families.
All six tins have been dedicated to the 80
th Anniversary for the Battle of Crete with images including:
Three Stuka Force planes screaming down, the seaside town of Chania
The airborne invasion as the menacing spectacle that confronted the ANZAC and Allied Forces
The Australian RAF Spitfire crew including Australia airmen returning from Rethymnon
The Australian War Memorial in Canberra
At the launch, from left are Milton Stamatakos (Public Relations Officer, Cretan Federation of Australia and NZ), Joanna Psarakis (Secretary, Cretan Federation of Australia and NZ), Tony Tsourdalakis (President, Cretan Federation of Australia and NZ), Matt Usher ( Chief Executive Officer, Major League Brands ), Mary Rissakis (Vice President, Pancretan Association of Melbourne), Michael Houdalakis ( President, Cretan Brotherhood of Melbourne), Natasha Spanos ( Secretary, Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council ) and Jim Papadimitriou (Chairman, Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council). Photos: Supplied
1 April 2021 1:22pm
Six images relating to the Battle of Crete will be the themes of this year’s Bakers Finest RSL Anzac Biscuit tins that will commemorate the 80th anniversary of the Second World War battle.