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'Greek cafes and milk bars of Australia'

Moreland City Libraries - Read More program

Event Date: 11 August 2016
Author / Presenters: Historian Leonard Janiszewski and photographer Effy Alexakis

7.30 pm, Thursday 11 August
Brunswick Library

In Australia many remember, in each suburb and every country town, there was a Greek café or milk bar, open all hours, 7 days a week. The book’s creators, historian Leonard Janiszewski and photographer Effy Alexakis will explain how these family-based enterprises set the agenda and influenced Australian popular culture. Hear personal stories of proprietors, waiting staff and customers.

Copies of the book will be available for purchase and signing on the night.

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