| Australian-Lebanese telling their stories – past, present and future |
ALHSV is dedicated to telling the inspiring stories of Australian-Lebanese in Victoria through writings, photography, film, artwork, cultural events and exhibitions. Some of these stories focus on the past, some on the present. All are recorded for future generations. Each story invokes the journey of the Australian-Lebanese, from their arrival in the late 1800s to the present. These stories speak of the joys, struggles, humour and courage of families, individuals, businesses, churches, mosques, schools, cultural organizations and communities. |
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A Conversation with Abla Amad, Restauranteur In the afternoon of Sunday 24 May 2009 Abla’s Restaurant was filled to capacity with ALHSV members, representatives of community organizations and members of Abla’s family to celebrate Abla’s 30 years as a restauranteur ... Read more... These notes and questions are provided as a resource to help those interested in their family history to make a start in researching it through interviews. They refer to life in Australia... Read more... ALHSV ~ Presentation of Awards to Supporters 2008 Since its inception the ALHSV has attracted the valuable support of a number of sponsors from the Australian-Lebanese business community. Read more... Australia Day Lebanese Youth Awards
2008 Australian-Lebanese Historical Society of Victoria Launch |
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| Elizabeth Davis |
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It was 1899. The long, cold winter in Ballarat, Victoria over at last. Her husband had just died so Lebanese immigrant, Elizabeth Dabes (later know as Davis) decided to bundle up her four children in a horse-drawn cart and continue the family business of hawking goods from house to house in the area. Over one hundred years and three generations later, the legacy of her drive, innovation and entrepreneurial success prospers in the Davis family, including her great grandsons, Victorian Premier, Steve Bracks, and prominent fashion designer, Joseph Saba…… |
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