The Greek Community of Melbourne presents a special lecture by Dr. Andonis Piperoglou, the Hellenic Senior Lecturer in Global Diasporas at the University of Melbourne. The lecture, titled “Envisioning a Mediterranean Pacific: Photography and Sugar Cane Migrants”, will be delivered on Thursday, 15 August 2024, at 7:00 PM at the Greek Centre. This lecture is part of the ongoing Greek History and Culture Seminars series.

Dr Piperoglou will tell the story of the Mediterranean and Pacific migrants who worked in the Queensland sugar industry. While the contribution of Mediterranean migrants to sugar mills, sugar cane plantations and forest clearance operations in the early 20th century is well known, Dr. Piperoglou will also highlight the critical role of South Pacific workers who came to Queensland in the 19th century.

Antonis Piperoglou

This lecture promises to offer a fresh perspective on the history of migration and labor in Queensland, encouraging attendees to reconsider established narratives and explore comparative histories of diaspora.

Title: Envisioning a Mediterranean Pacific: Photography and Sugar Cane Migrants

Date: Thursday, 15 August 2024

Time: 7:00 pm

Venue: Greek Centre, (Mezzanine, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne)