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submitted by John SMITH on 07.11.2016

Just searching for any information about my wifes great grandfather and his son and daughters, I believe another son was killed in the first world war, Con come to Australia in the twenties followed by his son Tom[ his aussie name]

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 01.11.2016

Hi, does anyone have any informatio on this surname from Kythera?    Peter

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 28.10.2016

Hi, I recently discovered my ancestor was a Fardoulis and I was wondering if anyone is connected to this family?  Thanks! Peter   My ancestors are Nicholas Fardoulis (1778-1829) and Stamatichi Fardouli (Late 1700s-1855) who had chi...

submitted by Kytherian Genealogy Club on 14.10.2016

We are working on creating a family tree for the whole island of Kythera from the mid 1600s, starting with the district of Potamos and we need the help of our fellow Kytherians from all over the world to do this. We are looking into the history of ev...

submitted by Ciske Nieuwenhuijs on 26.08.2016

Hello everyone,   Would anyone have information about renting a home on Kythira for a year or even longer? I just want to know what the possibilities are.....so any information is very welcome!   Ciske Nieuwenhuijs the Net...

submitted by Dean Manning on 14.06.2016

To be opened by Daniel Mudie Cunningham, Assistant Director & Senior Curator, Artbank. Artist talk by Dean Manning, Saturday 16 July, 2 pm. Exhibition continues to July 31 (Wednesday to Sunday 12-5pm). Curator Catherine Benz.  ...

submitted by Samfo Calligeros on 26.05.2016

Would  anybody have an historical recording of "The Voice of Greece" that was transmitted from the radio station 2DU at Dubbo during 1950-1960s? This was the first Greek ethnic radio session to be broadcasted in Australia. The...

submitted by Brian Farrell on 26.03.2016

Hi, my name is Brian Farrell ( Cape Town, South Africa) and I am tring to get any information on my grandfather's side of the family.   He was one of three siblings, Anthippe( b 1884, Potamos, Kythera ), Menelaus ( b 9/12/1888, Egypt),...

submitted by Angela Panaretos on 22.03.2016

Hi all, would anybody be able to send me lyrics to the Kytherian song 'Ta Zagarakia' please? (I'm not sure how accurate is my attempt at transcribing.)   Thanks Angela Panaretos

submitted by Maria Mihailidis on 15.02.2016

I am trying to find more information regarding my 2 Kytherian Great Grandmothers. My Mother was Stavroula Theodorakakis(known as Violet Cordato in Australia).She was born in 1928 in Potamos and passed away in 2011 in Sydney.Her parents were Marigo M...

submitted by Darlene Thornton on 02.02.2016

Hello I am his granddaughter and I have been looking for details of his life and family on Kythera. He left and migrated to Sydney Australia in 1923. In his application for Naturalisation, he stated that his father was named John Stathis and that all...

submitted by Dee Papworth on 28.01.2016

I am hoping to locate further details of my great grandma and grandfather Corg and Ourania Katsoulis who were from Kythera. Can anyone help? My grandfather was Evangelos Katsoulis and I believe he had a brother called George. Any information you c...

submitted by ANTONIS TRIFYLLIS on 01.01.2016

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submitted by Nanette Franks on 18.12.2015

I've also lost contact with a distant American relative called George or Yorgo Orphanidys. Does anyone know him? He is a doctor

submitted by Nanette Franks on 18.12.2015

I've been reading the book above by Con Aroney. I know my great grandparents died on the quay at Smyrna. Is there any way to find out what happened to them?

submitted by Rebecca Messina on 13.11.2015

Is there a photograph/image of St Spyridon Church on Kythera island. If so, which town or village is it near and will you post image if one is available. Thank you

submitted by Raymond Kinch on 10.11.2015

Hi I am planning to visit Kythera next year and would be grateful for any info on my Grandfather who was born in Kythera (? Cerigo) on 24 October 1896. He was naturalised an Australian citizen in July 1927 - he changed his name to Aroney. He died in...

submitted by Kytherian Cultural Exchange on 04.11.2015

at The Half King Photo Series, November 17, 2015 The Half King is located at 505 West 23rd Street, NYC 10011 Opening night talk & book signing Tuesday, November 17, 2015, 7:30 PM Please join us November 17, when American photographer Krist...

submitted by Heather Smith on 16.09.2015

Hi does anyone know anything about the Athena Club that was above the cafe in crown street Wollongong, just found an old photo with it mentioned on the sign above the cafe.

submitted by Ferrell Morris on 11.08.2015

I am looking for any information about my great grand father. I believe he was born in Kythera around 1815 he had a sister named Sterula. I am not sure about the spelling for Eleuterius. The name could have been changed from Letherius. Any help you c...