Caitlin Stone
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Who were the ‘founders’?
The Founders’ Building at International House was officially opened in 2008. But who were the ‘founders’? The founders were a group of people closely associated with the beginnings and early history of IH. In his history of International House, Professor Emeritus Frank Larkins identifies twenty ‘founders’, all of whom were closely involved with planning International […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2020/07/31/who-were-the-founders
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International House: The first years
Nicos Kanaris Nicos Kanaris (1929-1961), a science student from Cyprus, was one of the first residents of International House. In 1960, he was appointed Tutor in Biology and Botany, and in 1961 he was made an Honorary Life Member of the Student Club. This is an edited version of an article he wrote for Satadal […]blogs.unimelb.edu.au/international-house-melbourne/2020/05/14/international-house-the-first-years
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Official opening of International House
International House is probably Australia’s most tangible expression of its new consciousness of Asia. Geoffrey Blainey, 1957 International House in Melbourne was officially opened by Prime Minister Robert Menzies on 24 May 1958. It was a sunny Saturday and Empire Day, the precursor to the King’s Birthday holiday. Also at the event were Ian Clunies […] -
From the Warden: Sir Ian Clunies Ross and International House
Brian Jones Brian Jones was the first Warden (Head) of International House. This article was published in Satadal in 1959. The publishing of the first International House Magazine is a notable event in the history of the House. We are much in the debt of those by whose enterprise and exertions this has been achieved. […] -
International House: The early years 1949-56
Sam Dimmick Sam Dimmick was Secretary and President of the Students’ Representative Council. In 1959, when he wrote this article, he was Liaison Officer for Overseas Students. He went on to become the second Warden (Head) of International House. This is an edited version of an article published in Satadal in 1959. Early post war […]
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