May 27, 2024
HIL Cleary has only one strong memory of his maternal grandfather while he was alive, and it is not a happy one. Cleary reckons it was Christmas 1963, when he was 11, at his grandmother’s house in Heller Street in Brunswick. He remembers his sense of bewilderment at... read more
Mar 13, 2024
The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria, are happy to announce that the latest film “Our Last ANZACs” has just won Best Documentary at the Athens International Film and Art Festival 2024. The film is about preserving and sharing... read more
Dec 28, 2023
In 2023, one of the most important events for the Greek community of Melbourne was held in November. SBS Greek was there and spoke with Michael Byrne, son of the late Australian veteran Kevin Byrne It was Sunday the 26th of November at the Hellenic sub-branch of RSL,... read more
May 28, 2023
Currently, there is no war memorial in Western Australia to recognise the courage of those ANZACs who served in the Battle of Crete during World War II, and to pay tribute to the Cretan people who sheltered Australian troops at the time. Bill Evangel, Chairperson of... read more
May 19, 2023
100-year-old Leslie Cook is a true ANZAC who fought against Nazi troops in the Battle of Crete during World War II. He’s also served in a number of other different places around the world, including in North Africa, Syria, New Guinea, Australia, and Japan. To this... read more
Apr 28, 2023
Neos Kosmos talked to Glenda Humes the daughter of Captain Reginald Saunders – Australia’s first commissioned Aboriginal officer who fought in Greece and hid from Nazis in Crete for 11 months. Captain Reg Saunders was the first Aboriginal Australian to be commissioned... read more
Apr 26, 2023
Members of the Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council gathered in various events held by organizations and committees to honor the Australian and New Zealand soldiers who lost their lives during World War I, particularly in connection with Lemnos and the... read more
Dec 23, 2022
The Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand, in conjunction with the Battle of Crete & Greece Comemmorative Council of Victoria and the Cretan Commemorations Committee – The Battle of Crete and the Resistance which is based in Crete, have embarked on a... read more
Nov 8, 2022
On the eve of Australia’s Remembrance Day, November 11, Australia Post in collaboration with the Cretan Federation of Australia and New Zealand and the Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria, will release a limited edition commemorative medal... read more
May 22, 2021
Norm Eaton, one of the last surviving WA veterans who fought in the Greek and Crete campaigns in World War II, passed away last Saturday at the age of 101. Mr Eaton was born in 1919 in Subiaco, Perth, and served in the 2/11 Battalion in 1939. In 1940 he fought in... read more
Mar 28, 2021
The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria in conjunction with the Greek Community of Melbourne is hosting a lecture on the ANZACS in Greece who played VFL Football. The lecture is been presented by AFL Historian and Convenor of the Australian... read more
Mar 1, 2021
The Cretan Federation of Australia & New Zealand and the Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council in conjunction with Major League Brands are proud to announce that six iconic images all relating to the Battle of Crete will feature on the BAKERS FINEST... read more
Oct 3, 2019
By Sophie Cornish Emotions ran high during the reunification of two families brought together almost 80-years-ago by World War 2. It was a happy ending for Brian Wright and his daughter, Emma Ebrahim, who tracked down the Cretan family who helped hide and feed Mr... read more
Aug 29, 2019
The Municipality of Chania and the local Council of Mournies in conjunction with the Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council today hosted the unveiling of the Mournies Memorial Plaque in the central square. The B.O.C.G.C.C. would like to thank the Mayor of... read more
May 24, 2019
The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria in conjunction with the Epping RSL Sub Branch hosted the official Commemorative Plaque Unveiling Ceremony at the Epping RSL Headquarters. The Plaque was unveiled by the ANZAC Crete Descendant... read more
May 14, 2019
The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria in conjunction with the Greek Community of Melbourne hosted the official screening of the Battle of Crete Movie Screening titled “ I’ll met by Moonlight “ featuring the great World War II Warrior... read more
Apr 15, 2018
The Battle of Crete and Greece Commemorative Council is proud to present British based author and historian Mr Chris White for a Lecture / Presentation on the “Cretan Resistance and SOE in WW2”, on Saturday 17th March at the Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street... read more
Apr 15, 2018
The Cretan Youth of Australia & New Zealand are launching the first ever National Art Competition which is based around the Battle of Crete on Monday 5th March 2018. All youth members registered with a club are allowed to enter and take part in the competition and... read more
May 26, 2017
The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council (BCGCC) in conjunction with the Municipality of Maleviziou (MoM), Iraklion, Crete present the “Konstantinos Koutoulakis Photo Exhibition” at the welcome foyer of the Greek Consulate of Melbourne.... read more
May 26, 2017
From 20 May to 1 June 1941, Australian, British, New Zealand, Greek and German soldiers fought a savage battle for possession of the island of Crete. At first victory was uncertain, and could have gone either way. German reinforcements tipped the scale, however, and... read more
May 26, 2017
The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council cordially invite you all to the official Parade & Wreath Laying Ceremony for the 76th Anniversary of the Battle of Crete at the Shrine of Remembrance on Saturday 27th May at 10.00am. |... read more
Apr 25, 2017
An iconic image of Australian diggers on the Acropolis in early 1941 will feature on the UNIBIC Commemorative Anzac Biscuit Tin. These tins – which contain Anzac biscuits – are produced by UNIBIC with proceeds going to the RSL to support its work assisting... read more
May 22, 2016
In 2012 the Pancretan Association of Melbourne commissioned Mr. Tony Tsourdalakis with the task of locating all the Veterans stories that had never been published and that had never been documented, so that our children and future generations have something to reflect... read more
Mar 30, 2016
Here are some links for stories about the Battle of Crete: Links for stories http://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/destinations/europe/greece/8511404/Crete-Greece-Ghostly-soldiers-on-the-Battle-of-Crete-anniversary.html... read more
May 25, 2012
The Battle of Crete & Greece Commemorative Council of Victoria in conjunction with the State Member for Pascoe Vale, the Hon. Christine Campbell MP, invited local residents to a commemorative service for the 71st Anniversary of the Battle of Greece and Crete at... read more
