Greek-Australian Archive – Adrianos Kazas
| Date |
2017-09-27 |
| Place |
Sydney |
| Subject | |
| Category | |
| Author |
Kazas, Adrianos |
| Keywords |
Greeks in Australia Oral history Community Organisations |
| Creator |
Doumanis, Nick |
| Current holder | |
| Access rights |
Digitised |
| Rights |
Copyright holder : State Library of New South Wales Please acknowledge : Mitchell Library, State Library of New South Wales |
| Country of origin | |
| Language | |
| Description from source |
Interviewer: Nick Doumanis Occupation: Post office employee Year of arrival: 1959 Method of transport: Ship (The Aurelia) Adrianos was born into a large family in the village of Neo Roino near Nafplion in 1935. He wanted to be a pilot, but lacked the means and social connections. He migrated to Australia because of limited opportunities in Greece. After arrival, he concentrated on quickly mastering English, as a way of escaping menial work. He eventually secured clerical work in the postal service. Over the years, he participated in a number of associations, including the Greek Community of NSW, and has been a prolific writer and published author. Interview summary Adrianos discusses the circumstances that led to his emigration, his special desire to master English once he arrived, and the assistance he provided to people from his home town (Nafplion). A highly articulate man, the interview is richly detailed. |
| Physical format |
Sound recording |
| Related resources | |
| Record author |
Siobhan Campbell |
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