submitted by Kathy Calokerinos on 28.04.2013
From front to back on the left: Katina ....., Elly Calokerinos and Mary Calligeros (Nick Smiles sister), Helen and Nick Smiles. at the Canberra cafe, 30th March, 2013.
submitted by Kathy Calokerinos on 30.04.2013
March 30th, 2013. In Manilla to celebrate the inception and renovation of the Canberra cafe. Daughter: Alexandra Zoi Calokerinos Son: Jack (Ioannis) Calokerinos Wife: Melissa Colokerinos
submitted by Greek-Australian Cafe Culture on 28.04.2013
He was deeply appreciative of all the effort his family, relatives and friends had made to ensure that the night was memorable. All relatives and guests were also appreciative of the hospitality of the Calokerinos family. Master of Ceremonies Sandy Allan is standing to the right.
A truly humble man, deserving of all the good will that he engenders. Chronology 1927 – Jack Smiles build Canberra Cafe 1948 – Paul Calokerinos comes to Australia 1950 – Paul Calokerinos and John Travassaros buy the Canberra Cafe from Jack Smiles 1965 – Helen Calokerinos buys out John Travassaros share. 2013 - Why now? to celebrate the recent Cafe refurbishment and celebration of 86 years since its inception. The dinner was held in the Skylight Restaurant on 30th March, 2013. The dinner began at 7:00 pm. It was beautifully laid out, and catered for about 140 people. Others were served in the Canberra cafe next door. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Sandy Allan. A special guest was the Mayor Tamworth Regional Council - Col Murray. Cathy Calokerinos spoke first and thanked everyone for coming (some having travelled large distances) on behalf of the Calokerinos family. There was a great deal of 'kefi' and 'filotimo' at the venue, and some of the speeches delivered were heart-rendering. Order of Proceedings: MC – Sandy Allan Blessing Father John Macpherson Welcome – Kathy Calokerinos Guests that accepted invitation to speak: • George Poulos • Bill Cassimattis • Barbara (local) • John Kalokerinos • Viola Kalokerinos • Jim and Nick Smiles Response - Paul Calokerinos
All joined in to sing a very happy birthday to Paul.
The Smiles family greatly appreciated the dinner held in honour of their father. Chronology 1927 – Jack Smiles build Canberra Cafe 1948 – Paul Calokerinos comes to Australia 1950 – Paul Calokerinos and John Travassaros buy the Canberra Cafe from Jack Smiles 1965 – Helen Calokerinos buys out John Travassaros share. 2013 - Why now? to celebrate the recent Cafe refurbishment and celebration of 86 years since its inception. The dinner was held in the Skylight Restaurant on 30th March, 2013. The dinner began at 7:00 pm. It was beautifully laid out, and catered for about 140 people. Others were served in the Canberra cafe next door. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Sandy Allan. A special guest was the Mayor Tamworth Regional Council - Col Murray. Cathy Calokerinos spoke first and thanked everyone for coming (some having travelled large distances) on behalf of the Calokerinos family. There was a great deal of 'kefi' and 'filotimo' at the venue, and some of the speeches delivered were heart-rendering. Order of Proceedings: MC – Sandy Allan Blessing Father John Macpherson Welcome – Kathy Calokerinos Guests that accepted invitation to speak: • George Poulos • Bill Cassimattis • Barbara (local) • John Kalokerinos • Viola Kalokerinos • Jim and Nick Smiles Response - Paul Calokerinos
of the Canberra cafe. The gift was much appreciated. Nick Smiles is on the left with Jim on the far right. Jim's son is at the front, and Paul and Elly Calokerinos in the centre. Chronology 1927 – Jack Smiles build Canberra Cafe 1948 – Paul Calokerinos comes to Australia 1950 – Paul Calokerinos and John Travassaros buy the Canberra Cafe from Jack Smiles 1965 – Helen Calokerinos buys out John Travassaros share. 2013 - Why now? to celebrate the recent Cafe refurbishment and celebration of 86 years since its inception. The dinner was held in the Skylight Restaurant on 30th March, 2013. The dinner began at 7:00 pm. It was beautifully laid out, and catered for about 140 people. Others were served in the Canberra cafe next door. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Sandy Allan. A special guest was the Mayor Tamworth Regional Council - Col Murray. Cathy Calokerinos spoke first and thanked everyone for coming (some having travelled large distances) on behalf of the Calokerinos family. There was a great deal of 'kefi' and 'filotimo' at the venue, and some of the speeches delivered were heart-rendering. Order of Proceedings: MC – Sandy Allan Blessing Father John Macpherson Welcome – Kathy Calokerinos Guests that accepted invitation to speak: • George Poulos • Bill Cassimattis • Barbara (local) • John Kalokerinos • Viola Kalokerinos • Jim and Nick Smiles Response - Paul Calokerinos
His father had established the Canberra Cafe.And he along with brother Nick, and sister Mary, were very moved by the function that had been staged by the Kalokerinos family. Chronology 1927 – Jack Smiles build Canberra Cafe 1948 – Paul Calokerinos comes to Australia 1950 – Paul Calokerinos and John Travassaros buy the Canberra Cafe from Jack Smiles 1965 – Helen Calokerinos buys out John Travassaros share. 2013 - Why now? to celebrate the recent Cafe refurbishment and celebration of 86 years since its inception. The dinner was held in the Skylight Restaurant on 30th March, 2013. The dinner began at 7:00 pm. It was beautifully laid out, and catered for about 140 people. Others were served in the Canberra cafe next door. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Sandy Allan. A special guest was the Mayor Tamworth Regional Council - Col Murray. Cathy Calokerinos spoke first and thanked everyone for coming (some having travelled large distances) on behalf of the Calokerinos family. There was a great deal of 'kefi' and 'filotimo' at the venue, and some of the speeches delivered were heart-rendering. Order of Proceedings: MC – Sandy Allan Blessing Father John Macpherson Welcome – Kathy Calokerinos Guests that accepted invitation to speak: • George Poulos • Bill Cassimattis • Barbara (local) • John Kalokerinos • Viola Kalokerinos • Jim and Nick Smiles Response - Paul Calokerinos
The dinner was held in the Skylight Restaurant on 30th March, 2013. The dinner began at 7:00 pm. It was beautifully laid out, and catered for about 140 people. Others were served in the Canberra cafe next door. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Sandy Allan. A special guest was the Mayor Tamworth Regional Council - Col Murray. Cathy Calokerinos spoke first and thanked everyone for coming (some having travelled large distances) on behalf of the Calokerinos family. There was a great deal of 'kefi' and 'filotimo' at the venue, and some of the speeches delivered were heart-rendering. Order of Proceedings: MC – Sandy Allan Blessing Father John Macpherson Welcome – Kathy Calokerinos Guests that accepted invitation to speak: • George Poulos • Bill Cassimattis • Barbara (local) • John Kalokerinos • Viola Kalokerinos • Jim and Nick Smiles Response - Paul Calokerinos
at the formal dinner to celebrate the inception of the Canberra cafe - and the recent renovations completed there. The dinner was held in the Skylight Restaurant on 30th March, 2013. The dinner began at 7:00 pm. It was beautifully laid out, and catered for about 140 people. Others were served in the Canberra cafe next door. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Sandy Allan. A special guest was the Mayor Tamworth Regional Council - Col Murray. Cathy Calokerinos spoke first and thanked everyone for coming (some having travelled large distances) on behalf of the Calokerinos family. There was a great deal of 'kefi' and 'filotimo' at the venue, and some of the speeches delivered were heart-rendering. Order of Proceedings: MC – Sandy Allan Blessing Father John Macpherson Welcome – Kathy Calokerinos Guests that accepted invitation to speak: • George Poulos • Bill Cassimattis • Barbara (local) • John Kalokerinos • Viola Kalokerinos • Jim and Nick Smiles Response - Paul Calokerinos
was held in the Skylight Restaurant on 30th March, 2013. The dinner began at 7:00 pm. Photo: Cathy Calokerinos speaking. Sandy Allan, standing. It was beautifully laid out, and catered for about 140 people. Others were served in the Canberra cafe next door. Master of Ceremonies for the evening was Sandy Allan. A special guest was the Mayor Tamworth Regional Council - Col Murray. Cathy Calokerinos spoke first and thanked everyone for coming (some having travelled large distances) on behalf of the Calokerinos family. There was a great deal of 'kefi' and 'filotimo' at the venue, and some of the speeches delivered were heart-rendering. Order of Proceedings: MC – Sandy Allan Blessing Father John Macpherson Welcome – Kathy Calokerinos Guests that accepted invitation to speak: • George Poulos • Bill Cassimattis • Barbara (local) • John Kalokerinos • Viola Kalokerinos • Jim and Nick Smiles Response - Paul Calokerinos
submitted by Kytherian 4 Wheel Drive & Recreation Club on 28.04.2013
in the Canberra cafe, during the Canberra cafe celebrations, 30th March, 2013. (Left to right). Overview of the days events A special celebration will be held at the Canberra Cafe on Easter Sunday 30th March 2013 in the township of Manilla. The program involves: • a public celebration from 2pm to 5pm- (we envisage up to (2000) people to attend the afternoon session) Background Very few Greek cafes remain in Australia and of those that do, they have in many ways been modernised over the years. “Jack Smiles” (Yiannis (John) Kalokerinos) built the Canberra Cafe in Manilla 86 years ago. Paul Calokerinos, along with his wife Helen, and family (John Mary and Kathy) have continued to operate the cafe since taking on ownership in 1950. The cafe has undergone a “back to the future” refurbishment recently to display its original (or as near to as possible) attributes. To celebrate the original owner “Jack Smiles” and recognise 86 years of trading as a Greek Cafe we are a having this re-dedication day on the 31st March 2013. Many Greek associates and the public will be in attendance to participate in the celebrations. Obviously there will be a typical Greek influence on the proceedings. Those present will include local dignitaries Mayor Col Murray and Tamworth State MP Kevin Anderson and local artist Sandy Thorne, internationally recognised author of “Old Timers” and several other notable books (Bush yarns & biographies) will also be performing and presenting her “bush yarns”. Chronology 1927 – Jack Smiles build Canberra Cafe 1948 – Paul Calokerinos comes to Australia 1950 – Paul Calokerinos and John Travassaros buy the Canberra Cafe from Jack Smiles 1965 – Helen Calokerinos buys out John Travassaros share. 2013 - Why now? to celebrate the recent Cafe refurbishment and celebration of 86 years since its inception. History of Greek Cafes in Australia It is the Greek Festival of Sydney this month – note this SMH article on history of Greek Cafes Recent Articles have been published in the - - Manilla Express – article 26 March 2013 Manilla Express article Front Page & page 10.pdf - Northern Daily Leader- article 18 February 2013 Canberra Cafe Event Program AFTERNOON Session 1 – 2pm Sunday 31 March 2013 6:00am to 6pm road closure Manilla Street, between Court Street and Strafford Street 2:00 to 5:00pm Events 2:00 Official Ceremony commence (45 minutes) • Welcome and Introduction – MC -Sandy Allan (5 min) • Welcome dignitaries – Mayor Tamworth Regional Council (Col Murray), Kevin Anderson MP – Member for Tamworth • 2:15 David Ridgewell – local personality - Setting scene “About the family and community– Paul Helen Kathy Mary John” • 2:25 Sandy Thorn, internationally recognised author Interview Proprietor Q&A – to tease out history and background • Paul Calokerinos – Owner Operator History 63 years of the cafe • 2:35 Presentation – Mayor Tamworth Regional Council a few words • Plaque unveiling - the plaque recognition of 3013 refurbishment and 86 years if cafe • 2:45 Response – John Calokerinos Thank you on behalf of family (thank MC) • MC concludes formality 3:00 to 5pm Entertainment (2 hours) • Sandy Thorne – Australia’s favourite yarn spinner, Author, entertainer, public speaker (30 min). - Sandy Thorn is “Australia’s best-selling author of outback humour books, and of "OLD TIMERS”, which featured a fascinating mini-biography of Paul Calokerinos, that was, for many people, the highlight of the book. Sandy is also a stage performer of bush yarns and verse, who has had audiences laughing all over Australia, N.Z. and the U.S., for nearly thirty years, since she launched her first best-seller, “I’VE MET SOME BLOODY WAGS!”. • 4pm - Easter Bunny - Scavenger Easter egg hunt for children • Music – Live local talent 3.30-5pm 5:00 Public event concludes 6:00 pm Road opens – Manilla St 7:00pm - until late - formal sit down dinner for 160 people, to be held in both the Skylight Restaurant and the Canberra Cafe, next door. All prepared and served by the Calokerinos family.
during the Canberra cafe celebrations, Manilla, NSW. Overview of the days events A special celebration will be held at the Canberra Cafe on Easter Sunday 30th March 2013 in the township of Manilla. The program involves: • a public celebration from 2pm to 5pm- (we envisage up to (2000) people to attend the afternoon session) Background Very few Greek cafes remain in Australia and of those that do, they have in many ways been modernised over the years. “Jack Smiles” (Yiannis (John) Kalokerinos) built the Canberra Cafe in Manilla 86 years ago. Paul Calokerinos, along with his wife Helen, and family (John Mary and Kathy) have continued to operate the cafe since taking on ownership in 1950. The cafe has undergone a “back to the future” refurbishment recently to display its original (or as near to as possible) attributes. To celebrate the original owner “Jack Smiles” and recognise 86 years of trading as a Greek Cafe we are a having this re-dedication day on the 31st March 2013. Many Greek associates and the public will be in attendance to participate in the celebrations. Obviously there will be a typical Greek influence on the proceedings. Those present will include local dignitaries Mayor Col Murray and Tamworth State MP Kevin Anderson and local artist Sandy Thorne, internationally recognised author of “Old Timers” and several other notable books (Bush yarns & biographies) will also be performing and presenting her “bush yarns”. Chronology 1927 – Jack Smiles build Canberra Cafe 1948 – Paul Calokerinos comes to Australia 1950 – Paul Calokerinos and John Travassaros buy the Canberra Cafe from Jack Smiles 1965 – Helen Calokerinos buys out John Travassaros share. 2013 - Why now? to celebrate the recent Cafe refurbishment and celebration of 86 years since its inception. History of Greek Cafes in Australia It is the Greek Festival of Sydney this month – note this SMH article on history of Greek Cafes Recent Articles have been published in the - - Manilla Express – article 26 March 2013 Manilla Express article Front Page & page 10.pdf - Northern Daily Leader- article 18 February 2013 Canberra Cafe Event Program AFTERNOON Session 1 – 2pm Sunday 31 March 2013 6:00am to 6pm road closure Manilla Street, between Court Street and Strafford Street 2:00 to 5:00pm Events 2:00 Official Ceremony commence (45 minutes) • Welcome and Introduction – MC -Sandy Allan (5 min) • Welcome dignitaries – Mayor Tamworth Regional Council (Col Murray), Kevin Anderson MP – Member for Tamworth • 2:15 David Ridgewell – local personality - Setting scene “About the family and community– Paul Helen Kathy Mary John” • 2:25 Sandy Thorn, internationally recognised author Interview Proprietor Q&A – to tease out history and background • Paul Calokerinos – Owner Operator History 63 years of the cafe • 2:35 Presentation – Mayor Tamworth Regional Council a few words • Plaque unveiling - the plaque recognition of 3013 refurbishment and 86 years if cafe • 2:45 Response – John Calokerinos Thank you on behalf of family (thank MC) • MC concludes formality 3:00 to 5pm Entertainment (2 hours) • Sandy Thorne – Australia’s favourite yarn spinner, Author, entertainer, public speaker (30 min). - Sandy Thorn is “Australia’s best-selling author of outback humour books, and of "OLD TIMERS”, which featured a fascinating mini-biography of Paul Calokerinos, that was, for many people, the highlight of the book. Sandy is also a stage performer of bush yarns and verse, who has had audiences laughing all over Australia, N.Z. and the U.S., for nearly thirty years, since she launched her first best-seller, “I’VE MET SOME BLOODY WAGS!”. • 4pm - Easter Bunny - Scavenger Easter egg hunt for children • Music – Live local talent 3.30-5pm 5:00 Public event concludes 6:00 pm Road opens – Manilla St 7:00pm - until late - formal sit down dinner for 160 people, to be held in both the Skylight Restaurant and the Canberra Cafe, next door. All prepared and served by the Calokerinos family.
City girls enjoying the fresh country air in Manilla !
submitted by Kytherian Religious Consciousness on 28.04.2013
Diamanta was originally from Stathianika, but move to Karvounades. She recently celebrated her 94th birthday, on the 19th of April. The Calokerinos family were honoured to have Hieromonk father Johnfrom the Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog NSW, present for the Canberra Cafe celebrations. The monastery is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand. During the course of the prceedings a moving ceremony was conducted, during which father John walked to the four corners of the cafe, and, with oil, painted the sign of the cross in each place. Later he blessed most of the people congregated in the Canberra cafe for the celebration. Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog, NSW Physical address Monkerai Road Fire Trail Dungog, NSW Australia Mailing address P.O. Box 219 Wallsend, NSW 2287 Australia Contact info Parish Phone: +61 (0) (9) 1249 5154 Website: http://www.holytrinity.net.au/ Clergy Hieromonk John (Macpherson) Additional information Service language(s): English, Church Slavonic Download a .pdf copy of the website details here: Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog NSW.pdf
Kiki Contoleon, from Bexley is seen here receiving a blessing. Peter Tzannes her son-in-law looks on, immediately to the left, wearing the Canberra cafe T-shirt. The Calokerinos family were honoured to have Hieromonk father Johnfrom the Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog NSW, present for the Canberra Cafe celebrations. The monastery is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand. During the course of the prceedings a moving ceremony was conducted, during which father John walked to the four corners of the cafe, and, with oil, painted the sign of the cross in each place. Later he blessed most of the people congregated in the Canberra cafe for the celebration. Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog, NSW Physical address Monkerai Road Fire Trail Dungog, NSW Australia Mailing address P.O. Box 219 Wallsend, NSW 2287 Australia Contact info Parish Phone: +61 (0) (9) 1249 5154 Website: http://www.holytrinity.net.au/ Clergy Hieromonk John (Macpherson) Additional information Service language(s): English, Church Slavonic Download a .pdf copy of the website details here: Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog NSW.pdf
The Calokerinos family were honoured to have Hieromonk father Johnfrom the Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog NSW, present for the Canberra Cafe celebrations. The monastery is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand. During the course of the prceedings a moving ceremony was conducted, during which father John walked to the four corners of the cafe, and, with oil, painted the sign of the cross in each place. Later he blessed most of the people congregated in the Canberra cafe for the celebration. Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog, NSW Physical address Monkerai Road Fire Trail Dungog, NSW Australia Mailing address P.O. Box 219 Wallsend, NSW 2287 Australia Contact info Parish Phone: +61 (0) (9) 1249 5154 Website: http://www.holytrinity.net.au/ Clergy Hieromonk John (Macpherson) Additional information Service language(s): English, Church Slavonic Download a .pdf copy of the website details here: Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog NSW.pdf
from the Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog NSW, present for the Canberra Cafe celebrations. The monastery is part of the Greek Orthodox Archdiocese of Australia and New Zealand. During the course of the prceedings a moving ceremony was conducted, during which father John walked to the four corners of the cafe, and, with oil, painted the sign of the cross in each place. Later he blessed most of the people congregated in the Canberra cafe for the celebration. Physical address Monkerai Road Fire Trail Dungog, NSW Australia Mailing address P.O. Box 219 Wallsend, NSW 2287 Australia Contact info Parish Phone: +61 (0) (9) 1249 5154 Website: http://www.holytrinity.net.au/ Clergy Hieromonk John (Macpherson) Additional information Service language(s): English, Church Slavonic Download a .pdf copy of the website details here: Russian Orthodox Monastery Dungog NSW.pdf
of the wood panelling and stained glass section at the rear of the Canberra cafe, Manilla, NSW. It is a tribute to the late Jack Smiles, 1889-1975, who established the Canberra cafe. Chronology 1927 – Jack Smiles build Canberra Cafe 1948 – Paul Calokerinos comes to Australia 1950 – Paul Calokerinos and John Travassaros buy the Canberra Cafe from Jack Smiles 1965 – Helen Calokerinos buys out John Travassaros share. 2013 - Why hold a big 'panayiri' now - 30th March, 2013? To celebrate the recent Cafe refurbishment and to celebrate 86 years since its inception.
All restored to its former glory. Paul Calokerinos maintains a liquor store in this section.
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