The Greek-Cypriot Migration to South Australia: An Oral History Study

Abstract

This paper is an examination of the Greek-Cypriot migration to South Australia and the importance of oral history. It is based on interviews conducted on the Greek-Cypriot migrant population with first hand experiences. Furthermore, the paper looks at the meaning of oral history and puts theory into practice. The main method for researching this paper involved collecting information through interviews conducted with individuals and established groups, in South Australia. The paper will analyse the social cohesion and the activities these migrants and established groups had undertaken for successful survival in an Anglo society.