The story behind the pogrom of Greek migrants in Western Australia's remote town of Kalgoorlie

Melbourne-based Greek Australian poet and writer Komninos Zervos.

Melbourne-based Greek Australian poet and writer Komninos Zervos. Source: Supplied

SBS On Demand screens the story of the remote town of Kalgoorlie in Western Australia. There, in 1916, many Castellorizian and other Greek families were victims of violent riots organized by Australian Army soldiers and locals. Greek Australian author Komninos Zervos talks to SBS Greek.


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