PamMessinian Adelphotita Papaflessas

HISTORY

Established in 1959, and named after 1821 Greek Independence Day hero, “O Papaflessas”, the Club is the oldest and largest Messinian club in Victoria. Messinia is a region of Greece full of history and beauty.

MISSION

Build a sustainable and vibrant community club that is relevant and beneficial to members, local and the greater Australian multicultural community. We will work closely with schools and universities, local and state governments, and complimentary community, social and charity groups to build a great club.

VISION

To be an internationally recognised strong, connected and active multicultural social club that uses its financial and non-financial resources and connections for the benefit and positive development of its members and the Australian multicultural community.

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From rural areas around the City of Kalamata, many young people migrated to Canada, Germany and Australia. Down under they settled mainly in the Cities of Adelaide, Sydney and Melbourne. In the late 50s members of the Messinian communities established organisations to support one another. In South Australia they formed the Messinian Association of S.A, while in Victoria the PamMessinian Brotherhood “Papaflessas” was launched in 1959.

History of the Messinians in Australia

This digitised 8mm film footage shows some of the people who attended Papaflessas’ inaugural ’23rd March’ Ball at Earl’s Court in St Kilda, in 1959

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Earl’s Court St Kilda 1959

Inaugural annual Messinian Ball in Melbourne,
organised by the newly formed
PamMessinian Brotherhood “Papaflessas”
(Παμεσσηνιακή Αδελφότητα «Παπαφλέσσας»)

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