Abstract
Since the late 1880s, Greeks have been involved in Australian pearling - initially in the pearl industry and then in pearl cultivation. This paper points out the significance of the Greek contribution to Australian pearling as far outweighing the actual numbers involved. Key Greek individuals, families and regional groups that are featured include: Mary Dakas (nee Paspalis); Michael Paspalis; Nicholas Paspalis; Nicholas Basnalev; Denis George; Michael G. Kallis; George, Jack, and Nicholas Haritos.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Greek Research in Australia |
Subtitle of host publication | Proceedings of the Seventh Biennial International Conference of Greek Studies |
Editors | Elizabeth Close, George Couvalis, George Frazia, Maria Palaaktsoglou, Michael Tsianikas |
Place of Publication | Adelaide |
Publisher | Flinders University, Department of Languages, Modern Greek |
Pages | 119-130 |
Number of pages | 12 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780725811341 |
Publication status | Published - 2009 |
Event | Biennial International Conference of Greek Studies - Adelaide Duration: 28 Jun 2007 → 1 Jul 2007 |
Conference
Conference | Biennial International Conference of Greek Studies |
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City | Adelaide |
Period | 28/06/07 → 1/07/07 |
Keywords
- Greek-Australian history
- ethnic history
- Darwin
- Western Australia
- Northern Territory
- transational history
- Australian pearling industry
- pearl shell
- pearl cultivation
- Kalymnian pearlers
- Kastellorizian pearlers
- Broome
- Port Hedland