Book Launch - Greek Cafes of Albury by Howard Jones

Join us for the launch of local author and journalist Howard Jones' new book, Greek Cafes of Albury. 

This book charts the history of Greek-run cafes in Albury. Between 1905 and 1970 there were at least 20 cafes operated by Greek families, and ten at one time in the 1940s.  As in Albury, Greek cafés were spread all over Australia, until their unique café culture faded away in the late 20th century.

While there were many cafes in Albury operated by people from a range of backgrounds, it was the Greeks who dominated the scene. Their old customers hold precious memories of milkshakes in tin cups, fabulous ice cream and wholesome meals before fast-food outlets, hotels, clubs and service station cafés gained favour and swept them away. This new book highlights the honoured place they deserve in Albury’s history.

Copies of the book will be available for sale and signing by the author.

Image credit: Jim and Stamata Veneris, Capitol Albury, c. 1954. Image courtesy of Peter Veneris.