It is not what we get. But who we become, what we contribute... that gives meaning to our lives.
Anthony Robbins (1968-)
This is where people of Kytherian decent who have contributed to their community in an extraordinary way will be featured. They need not be "famous" is the usual sense of the world, simply extraordinary.
(1890–1980) by Jean Michaelides Sir Nicholas (Nick) Laurantus (1890-1980), businessman and philanthropist, was born on 5 February 1890 on the island of Kythera, Greece, third of twelve children of Panayiotis Lourantos, c...
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Biography of Dr Panayiotis Patrikios Dr Patrikios is a neurologist and research neuropathologist in the field of Multiple Sclerosis (MS). He is the inaugural Director of the Multiple Sclerosis Brain Bank which is based...
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Born in Sydney, on the 28 March 1951. His parents were Nicholas John Comino & Garyfallia Comino (nee, Kontakos). His paternal grandfather was John Kominos who was known as the Oyster King and migrated to Australia from...
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Nick Politis is one of five Australian-Kytherian’s to receive Australian honours in 2014. On the Queen’s birthday he was made a Member (AM) in the General Division of the Order of Australia, for significant service to r...
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Over more than a century a number of Kytherian-Australians have proved themselves to be exceptional businessmen. It is a talent and an art form - to build businesses and wealth. It takes extraordinary acumen to wealth c...
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Jack Vanges was born in Kythera on the 17th January, 1913. He came to Nyngan when only about 16 years old. He worked at the California Cafe for Mr Nicholas Crethar for many years, eventually acquiring ownership of the Ca...
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From the National Archaeology Week website: http://archaeologyweek.com/mta/mta.php?id=027 What is your current position? Director, Cosmos Archaeology Pty Ltd - a consultancy, which specialises in maritime archaeology. Wh...
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From the Queensland Government site: http://cwpp.slq.qld.gov.au/cominos/cominosf.htm In 1927, a Greek migrant, George Emanuel Cominos (1884-1962) became the new owner of the the building now known as "Cominos House". Bo...
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Lambros Conomos (Megalokonomos) came to Australia from Kalamos, Kythera in 1911 aged fourteen. He was employed at Aroney's Café at 9 Alfred St, Circular Quay the very first day he arrived. At that time, Circular Quay was...
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Peter Corones Mayor Gladstone Council From: http://www.gladstone-online.com.au/council/themayor.htm [Knowledge of the web-links supplied by Ellena Galtos.] First elected to council in 1985 as an Alderman for two terms a...
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Text from; Hugh Gilchrist, Australians and Greeks. Volume 1: The Early Years. Halstead Press. Sydney. 1992. pp. 260-261. "Australia's most notable Greek sportsman....was Ioannis Gerakitis. Born on Kythera about 1893, he...
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Antonius Notaras, was one of the fascinating characters interviewed by Suzanne Falkiner for her 1985 book, Australians Today. (Publisher, George Allen and Unwin). Also reproduced in the Sydney Morning Heralds' Good Week...
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Chris Samios Chris Samios was born in Perth, Western Australia, on the 24th April, 1962. He has over 20 years experience teaching wrestling in W.A.. Wrestling got a grip on Chris 30 years ago when his father, George intr...
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[Information supplied by son, Steve Samios.] GEORGE SAMIOS, Champion wrestler. 1916-1993 A BIOGRAPHY George Samios was born on the Greek island of Kythera on 20th February 1916. His parents, Menas and Dimitra worked har...
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The Hon. James Miltiadis Samios, M.B.E., B.A., LL.B., M.L.C. Former Member of the Legislative Council (The Upper House of the New South Wales Parliament). Held positions of: Shadow Minister for Public Works and Services...
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Kevin Cork, in April 1997, at his son Stuart's graduation. Biography of Kevin Cork (20/10/1946 - 13/3/1998) Conserver of the Hellenic and Kytherian Cinema Heritage in Australia. [A very special thank you to Merle, Julie...
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[John Conomos's village of origin on Kythera is Potamos.] Toyota Australia chief set to join big boys By Ian Porter Melbourne AGE April 13, 2004 Toyota Australia is poised to join the top echelon of the giant Toyota gro...
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George Miller Order of Australia, 1996. MBMS (University of New South Wales.} HonDLitt, Honorary Doctor of Literature, Doctor of Letters. World-reknowned Film Producer, Director, and Script Writer. Parental Background D...
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Nationality: Greek Date of birth: 11th October 1971 Work address: Department of Philosophy University of Glasgow Glasgow G12 8QQ Tel: 0141-330 3243 (direct line) Fax: 0141-330 4112 E-mail: e.leontsini@philosophy.arts.gla...
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