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	<title>The Pallaconian Brotherhood of Melbourne &#38; Victoria</title>
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		<title>THE PALLACONIANS  THE GREEK INDEPENDENCE DAY MELBOURNE 25 MARCH 2012</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 11:56:36 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Arise o Hellas, do not dwell in the misery of slavery or labor under the yoke of an oppressor. Shake off your shackles and become the proud people that you can be. Life was meant to be free without the threat of external burdens. Remember that this is your day for independence. So said the Klephte warrior standing upon the craggy Taygetos mountain range looking down on his people who were suffering under an unforgiving occupier. So began the Greek Independence Remembrance day.  The Pallaconians Brotherhood &#8211; Leonidas Contingent One could be forgiven if they thought they were Greece as they watched a procession of people in blue and white costumes marching towards the Shrine of Remembrance.  Not so for it was the annual Greek Independence Day march being held in Melbourne just like other parades being conducted across the globe in the lands of the free. At this year’s parade the Pallaconians had a strong contingent representing Lakonians in Greece and those of the Melbourne and Victoria, Australia. The other contingents represented various communities, colleges, schools, welfare, womens associations and the various bands playing to the delight of the crowds. Australian Hellenes Organisations, such as Peloponnesians, Pallaconians, Cretans, Womens [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pallaconian Brotherhood Leonidas welcomes Fronditha</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 17 Mar 2012 04:34:09 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Senior Citizens]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Pallaconian Brotherhood Senior Citizens and Fronditha staff Fronditha Care recently completed its first phase of its Hellenic Community Strategic consultations informing the established Australian Hellenic communities of the services it provides to the elderly. Apart from advising and crating an awareness within these communities, Fronditha was also was seeking feedback from the community on new and innovative ideas, that enhance the quality of services currently been provided. Fronditha Care began in 1977 under the name of Australian Greek Society of the Elderly Care as a result of volunteers concerned about Australians of Hellenic origins living alone in Elderly Care accommodation where the staff and services were in the English language. This alone created an isolated environment that was not conducive to  enhancing the quality of life for those Hellenic origins. In 1983 the first Fronditha Care was established with 30 beds and now has expanded to five elderly care facilities. Mr Zafiropoulos AM, Fronditha President thanked the Pallaconian Brotherhood for their hospitality and for providing the venue for the presentation on elderly care to be provided. The Pallaconian Brotherhood elderly citizens attending Fronditha presentation were extremely pleased to hear of Fronditha achievements, their services and what to expect when seeking [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Lakonians welcome the Peloponnesian Confederation</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 10 Mar 2012 09:14:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[&#160; The Committee of the  Pallaconian Brotherhood of Melbourne &#38; Victoria ‘Leonidas’ Inc.,  welcomes the newly formed  Peloponnesian Confederation of Melbourne &#38; Victoria, and wishes it every success in the future.  CORINTHIA    ACHAIA    ILIA   MESSINIA   ARCADIA   ARGOLIDA  LACONIA  On Sunday 11 March 2012, The Pallaconian Brotherhood &#8220;Leonidas&#8221; will host the first official function of the Peloponnesian Confederation.  Chris Paikopoulos will act as the Master of Ceremonies on behalf of the Peloponnesian Brotherhood. It is envisaged that the meeting will be attended by the Ethnic, Local Media, and Online Internet Media Observers, (OIMO), Peloponnesian representatives, Laconians and the general public. The Peloponnesian Confederation will present the audience and visitors alike with an overview of their objectives and aims of the organisation. Funds have already been pledged and discussions have taken place regarding future joint events that would be of benefit to all Confederation members. In a recent interview with Mr Chris Paikopoulos about his views on the Confederation were of a positive nature, but he felt that all members need further information to clarify matters and ease any concerns regarding the issues that have been brought to the Confederation&#8217;s attention. Mr Chris Paikopoulos emphasized that he intends to advise all members present that the newly formed Confederation has no ulterior designs regarding financial accounts and/or assets that belonged [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Proud to be a Spartan by Nick Bakis</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 09 Mar 2012 23:37:49 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Historical]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The video was created by Nick Bakis in celebration of the 2,500 th anniversary of the Battle of Marathon. Nick Bakis and students at SPARTA COLLEGE OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY joined forces to produce this musical documentary on the History of Sparta in a Super Audio-Visual. Nick Bakis was born in Melbourne and is a Brunswick boy whose parents returned back to Greece. Nick is now a well known as a photographer and freelance journalist in Greece. He has traveled extensively throughout Greece and you can follow his adventures on Face book. The video is a fine example of what Lakonians can achieve and contribute to the body of world knowledge.  Click on: PROUD TO BE A SPARTAN  to view the video.  ]]></description>
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		<title>Pallaconian Brotherhood Leonidas now on Face Book</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 07 Mar 2012 04:58:47 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Social Media]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Social Media.   The Pallaconian Brotherhood – Leonidas – Victoria in keeping with its tradition of being relevant in a fast growing digital age has now joined with Face Book to communicate with a new generation of Laconians. It is now possible to become a member of  the Pallaconian Brotherhood by expressing your interest on the via the Social media communication giant, FACE BOOK. Membership.   Joining the social media will also enable members to come into contact with other Laconians on a  worldwide basis without the need of personal physical contact. Furthermore, it is now possible to speak with friends across the globe via the Face book Chat line which has video face to face capabilities. The beauty of this is that it all free and there are no hidden costs. We encourage all members to go on line and became friends of the Laconians. The Social Media Communication Network  is a conception formed and executed by the Management Committee. Interested members who do not have a Face Book account need only to simply follow the Face book online instructions and an account will soon be created.  Online contact details are as shown below: PALLACONIAN BROTHERHOOD LEONIDAS:                          [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Pallaconians at the 2012 Street Party</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:50:38 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Festivals]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[STREET PARTY VIDEO  The Street Party was held between the Union and Victoria streets in the heart of Brunswick. The street party supported by the Moreland City Council, Performing Arts,  Festival, and other Street Party Partners such as Telstra, Melbourne Times Weekly, PBS 106.7FM and the many ethnic organisations that reside within the Moreland City Council was an overwhelming success. The street party has been operating for a number of years and this year’s street party was the best demonstration of Multiculturalism at its best. There were over 75 ethnic groups being represented in form or another, from the craggy mountains of Scotland, Europe to the idyllic Shores of Vietnam in the Pacific. Music at interval stations of raised platforms could be found including buskers who were playing at the sides of the road, thee tunes and music to a rapt and gleeful audience of interested onlookers. Many of the audience had the opportunity to sit and relax at the roadside cafes and makeshift refreshment bars that had been installed for public use. In addition the hotels and restaurants had opened their doors and were doing a booming trade to the delight of the proprietors and publicans alike. The atmosphere [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Pallaconians at the 2012 Antipodes Glendi Melbourne Greek Festival</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 26 Feb 2012 20:48:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Jim Bakis, John Panos and Peter Roumpos Visitors to the 2012 Hellenic Antipodes festival this year would have been pleasantly surprised to find that the organisers had gone to considerable lengths to embed the Hellenic culture amongst the leafy and overhanging eucalyptus trees that lined Lonsdale street in the heart of Melbourne. The festival was guarded by the silent concrete and glass sentinels that surrounded it in a protective manner. Beneath the sentinels were many coloured canopies that even Joseph of the many coloured cloak (of biblical fame) would have been proud of.  A bright blue sky with nary a wind and for the odd cloud that was stung by the sunrays of the sun quickly scampered to unveil a glorious day; while down below crowds mingled freely between the marquees, entertainment and food stalls. Jim Bakis, George Lekakis and Peter Roumpos This was the long awaited Glendi, the Hellenic Antipodes of Australia. A time when all competitive differences of a Hellenic nature are put aside to demonstrate to the wider Australia community the contribution made to Australia by those of a Hellenic heritage. It is a time of gaiety, joys and laughter, where people from all walks of life, [...]]]></description>
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		<title>2012 Laconian News</title>
		<link>http://www.leonidas.org.au/?p=4065</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:59:46 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Laconian News]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[JANUARY Management Committee Meeting Senior Citizens Meeting Pallaconian New Year Party Pallaconian Movie Presentation Senior Citizens visit to Queenscliffe Peloponnesian Confederation Meeting Pallaconian Men&#8217;s Coffee Group Meeting Moreland City Council Mayor inauguration Membership Drive Major Assets and Equipment purchases Dance Group Newsletter Launch White Tower Thessaloniki Federation Square Festival Dancing Group (Seniors) for White Tower Thessaloniki White Tower Thessaloniki Function Dancing Group Lessons &#8211; Sundays Web Site enhancement Cultural Centre Project FEBRUARY Management Committee Meeting Senior Citizens Meeting Antipodes Festival Orea Eleni (Sydney) website Launched Dancing Group (Intermediate and Seniors) perform for Antipodes Festival Senior Citizens Visit to Phillip Island Moreland City Council Grant to Senior Citizens Multicultural Commission Grants Approved Fronditha Visit Senior Citizens Membership Drive Pallaconian Men&#8217;s Coffee Group Meeting Handicap Parking Project launch &#8211; Moreland City Council Pallaconian Brotherhood Branded Merchandise Launch Dancing Group Lessons &#8211; Sundays Peloponnesian Confederation Meeting Australian Battle of Thermopylae Project Cultural Centre Project MARCH Management Committee Meeting Senior Citizens Meeting Moreland City Council Grant Proposals Peloponnesian Confederation Meeting Fronditha Visit Senior Citizens Pallaconian Brotherhood goes Wi-Fi Online Dancing Group Lessons &#8211; Sundays Greek Consulate General Function for Australian Ambassador to Greece Greek Orthodox Community of Melbourne and Victoria Meeting Pallaconian Men&#8217;s Coffee [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Brotherhood of Spartans turns 50</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 05:40:17 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Special Events]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Moreland Leader  PEOPLE  23 JUN 11  MADELINE HEALEY.  Pallaconian Brotherhood president Chris Paikopoulos and public relations officer Kon Karavitis, at the Leonidis Sparta monument in Brunswick, are preparing for the group&#8217;s 50th anniversary. MARK WILSON N52CO507 FOR many years Brunswick was known as the suburb of Spartans.  An influx of migrants from the Laconian region of Greece, including its capital Sparta, moved in during the 1950s and 1960s and gave the suburb some of its best bakeries, cafes and shops.   The new residents formed a social organisation called the Pallaconian Brotherhood, which next week celebrates its 50th anniversary. President Chris Paikopoulos said that while the Brotherhood’s members had since dispersed around Melbourne, they still thought of Brunswick as their home.  The Laconians’ history in Brunswick was commemorated in 2009 when a $32,000 bronze of Spartan King Leonidas was installed in Sparta Place.  The group will celebrate its anniversary with a cocktail party at Laconian House on 253 Albert St, Brunswick at 7.30pm. There will also be lectures, a photographic exhibition and a film screening held at Laconian House in the next few weeks.  All events are open to the public. Source: http://moreland-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/brotherhood-of-spartans-turns-50/ &#160;]]></description>
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		<title>Gytheio</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Jan 2012 11:36:00 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Gytheio Γύθειο View of Gythio. Location Gytheio Coordinates 36°45.7′N 22°33.9′ECoordinates: 36°45.7′N 22°33.9′E Location within the regional unit [show] Government Country: Greece Region: Peloponnese Regional unit: Laconia Municipality: East Mani Population statistics (as of 2001) Municipal unit  - Population: 7,926 Other Time zone: EET/EEST (UTC+2/3) Elevation (center): 5 m (16 ft) Postal: 232 00 Telephone: 27330 Auto: ΑΚ Gytheio (Greek: Γύθειο,[ˈʝiθio]), the ancientGythium or Gytheion(Ancient Greek: Γύθειον), is a town and a former municipality in Laconia,Peloponnese, Greece. Since the 2011 local government reform it is part of the municipality East Mani, of which it is a municipal unit.[1] It was theseaport of Sparta, some 40 km north. Gytheio used to be an important port until it was destroyed in 4th century AD, possibly by an earthquake. Today it is the largest and most important town in Mani. It is also the seat of the municipality of East Mani. Nearest Places South: Mavrovouni. West: Rachi North: Stefania East: Cranae Historical population Year Town Municipality 1830[2] 500-700 - 1910[2] 2,000+ - 1981 4,354 - 1991 4,259 7,542 2001[3] 4,489 7,926 Geography Gytheio is located in the north-east corner of Mani. It lies on the north-western end of the Laconian Gulf. Gytheio was built on a hill called Koumaros or Laryssio in one of the most fertile areas in Mani, near the mouth of the Gythium River, which is usually dry and [...]]]></description>
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