Lawyer, poet and writer Dean Kalimniou will present the lecture Pontian Genocide Memorial Seminar: William Lloyd and the Liberation of Pontus as part of the Greek History and Culture Seminars, offered by the Greek Community of Melbourne.
The story showcased is that of William Lloyd, a man who did his utmost to draw attention to the plight of the Greeks of Pontus and call for their independence.
His undertakings date back to pre-war Australia, a time when preoccupation with Pontus in the country was minimal.
William Lloyd Source: Greek Community of Melbourne/Supplied
In present day, NSW’s parliament has been the second state parliament to have recognised the genocide of Pontian Greeks, after South Australia.
The lecture will be presented on Thursday 13 May, at 7.00pm, at the Greek Centre, 168 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne in English, with the event broadcast on Facebook/Youtube.
This is a joint event with the Pontiaki Estia.
