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submitted by Graham Coghill on 22.02.2005

My grandfather, Manuel Marsellos was born in Karvounades 2 Feb 1890. His father's name was probably Peter. Manuel immigrated to Australia in 1908 on the same ship as Nick Laurantus, who later sponsored out several members of the Marselos family. The...

submitted by Helen Cassimatis on 19.02.2005

I have just been reading in the Australian 19/02/05 about the charges against Iakovos Yiosakis of smuggling antiquities out of Kythera. Can anyone add any more to this? What exactly has been stolen? How much of Kytherian cultural heritage has been so...

submitted by Kytherian Association Of Australia on 17.02.2005

The Kytherian Association of Australia is holding the Nicholas Anthony Aroney Encouragement Awards, which are presented on behalf of the Nicholas Anthony Aroney Trust, at an Awards Dinner on Saturday 5 March, 2005, at the Twin Restaurant,...

submitted by Sue Katsoulis on 13.02.2005

My husband, John Katsoulis, and I visited Kythera last September. John has three first cousins still living there. John's Mother was born in Kythera, Her name was Stamatina Stathis. This is a wonderful web site. I recently saw an article about a r...

submitted by Hugh Gilchrist on 12.02.2005

Author: Hugh Gilchrist When Published:2004 Publisher: Halstead Pres Available: Halstead Press Description: ISBN 1920831193 Retail Price : $69.95 Book available from: The Sydney Friends of the Australian Institute at Athens. (SFAIA)....

submitted by Michael Poulos on 10.02.2005

Are there many vacant blocks left in Kythera with ocean views? Would be interested if someone could help on this one. Regards, Michael

submitted by Hugh Gilchrist on 09.02.2005

Australians and Greeks, Vol. 3. The Later Years. (Published by Halstead Press) Written by, Hugh Gilchrist. Australian Ambassador to Greece, 1968 to 1972 The book will be launched in the presence of the author by, The Hon. Bob Carr, MP Pre...

submitted by Maria Cavacos on 04.02.2005

YIASSAS! What is the newest info on the Sept. '05 reunion on Kythera? I remember getting something in an e-mail about this......and will we all FIT on the Island????-Maria

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 27.01.2005

I am looking for anyone who has heard of this family- _____ Kasimatis married Theodosia Panagiotis Panaretos and had kids- Fotini "Foto" Kasimatis b. 1880's Stavroula Kasimatis Stamatia Kasimatis Europa Kasimatis They lived in Kythera but may...

submitted by Γιάννης Μαυρομμάτης on 22.01.2005

The Kytherian Brotherhood of Peiraias at 7 Navarinou str., Peiraias, next to the train station, hosts a talk by Yiannis Mavrommatis on Wednesday, 26 January 2005, at 8 pm on: The Kytherians in California, a tribute to Annastasia Megalo-Konomos Condas...

submitted by Samantha Cassimaty on 15.01.2005

Im Samantha Cassimaty, Great Grand daughter of George Michael cassimaty and Mary Elizabeth Florence whose maiden name was spence,Gearge also had 2 brothers Jack michael and spyros michael.Spyros had 3 children christina,helen and michael with Struvll...

submitted by Karavitiko Symposium, Sydney on 13.01.2005

Dear Fellow Karaviti, Kytherian and Friend, Once again it is our pleasure and delight to invite you to “Karavitiko 2005”. From its meagre beginnings some four decades ago the Symposium is now one of the most significant events on the Gr...

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 11.01.2005

I am trying to get as much info as possible on any Panaretos family trying to either connect as many as I can or to fit my great-grandmother Mary Panaretos (b. 1860's) and her sister Erifyli into it. Any info anyone has on any Panaretos family would...

submitted by Spyro Calocerinos on 08.01.2005

Please read comments re- Phtograph submitted by Koula Veneris on the 27th December 2004 section Vintage Portraits/People of her grandparents George and Koula Travasaros

submitted by Spyro Calocerinos on 06.01.2005

I have recognised some of the people in the photograph.Some of these were later in Hora's High School in my class.I remember Matina, but I haven't seen her since she left Kythera. I would like to know how to contact her. Please read comments to Peter...

submitted by Chris Dascalopoulos on 06.01.2005

Hi fellow Kytherians of the world. Even though I'm not originaly from the island I'm building my home so that in years time I will be able to spend much time there. I'm also getting married on the island durng following July and I would be very int...

submitted by Peter Trearchis on 05.01.2005

Hi My name is Peter Trearchis and I am the 14 year old son of Dean Trearchis who has posted things here before. We are currently trying to research my Panaretos ancestry. The farthest we can get back to is a Mary Panaretos wife of Ioannis Emmmanuel T...

submitted by Peter Makarthis on 01.01.2005

Nicolas was born on Kythera 29 August 1898 the son of George Stratigos. He married Irene Psaros (my wife's Aunty) c1930 and they lived in Sydney Australia until her death in 1978. Nicolas returned to Kythera shortly afterwards. They did not have any...

submitted by Γιάννης Μαυρομμάτης on 27.12.2004

Following a battle with the illness Anne Conomos Condas, president of the Kytherian Brotherhood of California and the Western States, passed away on Monday, December 27, 2004. Anne served for years as the soul of the Brotherhood, caring for the Kyth...

submitted by George Poulos on 23.12.2004

[From The Kytherian, Dec 2004, pgae 2, Newsletter of the Kytherian Association of Australia]. Con P Gavrillis. Astor Base Metals 512-514 Punchbowl Road Lakemba NSW 2195 Ph: 02 9750 0111 Fax: 02 9759 1222 "Dear Readers, and fellow Kytheri...