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Our Committee is raising funds to create a lasting legacy telling the story of Lemnos' link to Gallipoli and Australia's Anzac story. Our projects include the Lemnos Gallipoli Memorial in Albert Park, the publication of a major new historical and pictorial publication and more. To make a donation you can also deposit directly by direct debit into the Committee's bank account: Account Name: Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee Inc; Bank: Bendigo Bank; Account No: 188010037; BSB No: 633000; Include your surname in the reference section. For further information on our legacy projects or to make a donation please contact either Lee Tarlamis 0411553009 or Jim Claven 0409402388M

Friday, 20 March 2015

Lemnos and the Anzacs 1915 - Photo Exhibition - URGENT REMINDER

We will be launching our unique photographic exhibition - along with original paintings on the Lemnos and Azanc theme by Melbourne artisit George Petrou - tomorrow at 6pm Sunday 22nd March evening at the Thessaloniki Community Hall, 439 High Street Northcote.
One of our beautiful images - taken by AW Savage of the 3rd Australian General Hospital in 1915 on Lemnos. Fryer Library, University of Queensland.
The Exhibition features 40 of the most impressive photographs from the hundreds takne on Lemnos in 1915 by the soldeirs and nurses who served there. They tell the story of Anzac's Hellenic Heart.
Tickets are $70 - all proceeds going to support the Lemnos Gallipoli Commemorative Committee's Memorial projects.
Refreshments including finger food - including recipes from Lemnos - and drinks will be provided.
This will be a great event - the Consul of Greece,Ms Christina Simantiraki, will be in attendance, along with the Hon Bruce Atkinson MLC, President of the Victoria Legislative Council - and many other dignitaries.
If you haven't already booked, please book your ticket now rather than be disappointed.
Book Now
Tickets are limited and selling fast.
Please contact Lee Tarlamis via lee.tarlamis@hotmail.com or on 0411 553 009
Melbourne commemorative artist, George Petrou, with his portrait of Private Edward 'Tiny' Falloon who served on Lemnos in 1915. photograph Jim Claven 2014.


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