Josef Vondra

Hellas Australia traces the story of Greeks in Australia from their first mention in Sydney newspapers in 1818 to their present status as one of the largest and most dynamic ethnic communities in multicultural Australia.

Examines the history of early German speakers in Australia, the Lutheran and other settlements in South Australia, the internments of the World Wars, the so-called club culture of the many German speaking organizations, religious groups and problems of welfare and the aged. Includes German-speaking artists, poets, authors, musicians, dramatists and also the large number of German, Austrian and Swiss companies operating in Australia.

From the back cover: "East Timor. 1975. Jose Rodrigus was fourteen years old when the Indonesians came. This is his moving and extraordinary story. It is the story of his unusual relationship with Uncle Adolfo and the fighting bird they train. As the politics of their country erupt and the people, including Jose's family, have their daily lives changed for ever, Jose is caught up in adventure and danger...."