Inverell Cafe owners and workers, sharing a drink. c. 1914.
Life was difficult for the young men who were sponsored to come to Australia and worked for friends and family. The hours were long with little or no free time, and many were exploited by their countrymen.
Here a group of young Greek cafe owners and workers relax with a drink, Inverell, c.1914. Courtesy Australian Hellenic Historical Society.
Can you recognise anyone in the photograph?
Appended to the Milkshakes, Sundaes & Cafe Culture Education Kit, for Junior Schools.
