@sbsondemand: “Whose lunch pongs?" 1962. A Greek kid gets detention because his salami and cheese had an "aroma." Fast forward: that teacher's probably paying top dollar for the exact same meal. Australia's Greek Cafes and Milk Bars | Watch on SBS On Demand #milkbar #australianhistory #greekaustralian
salami and kefalograviera sandwich slaps now i want one
2026-04-23 00:28:24
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easts02131819 :
Yeh mate I feel you. I copped this in primary school in the mid 70s. My mum packed so much Greek food in my lunch. But I must say I had this Australian kid (Jason) and he always wanted to swap his sangas for my food. He loved the Greek food. We became best mates and the funny thing is that he and I married 2 Greek sisters. And he learnt so much Greek. He just lived everything That was Greek 😊
2026-04-22 19:53:03
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🎲💜🩷 👀👀👀 🩷💜🎲 :
My heart breaks for kids back in the day
2026-04-22 10:03:35
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Gabs.Toys :
Now they’re paying $28 for it.
2026-04-23 08:34:22
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KHDR :
My father worked with the Greeks and Italians way back in the 50's - loved working with them, loved their food and cultures.
2026-04-22 08:21:08
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annamarialoves333333 :
My eggplant and mortadella sandwiches lol 1970s Liverpool
2026-04-22 14:03:24
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MelbourneWinters :
Salami vs processed ham… interesting distinction there mate.
2026-04-23 06:36:28
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Julie :
i loved my tomatoe paste, tuna and olive sandwiches
2026-04-22 11:49:07
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Tarynne :
Give me a pongy lunch any day!
2026-04-22 07:29:00
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Bernadette Novembre :
My Mum migrated from Italy in 1952 and Dad in 1962 and they definitely experienced this
2026-04-23 00:12:52
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Sophia :
1975 I remember my teacher told me I can't eat meatball (keftedes) sandwiches anymore and I'd have to tell my mum to make Vegemite sandwiches. I was 8
2026-04-23 01:18:56
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Carlo👌🇮🇹 :
My mum added garlic and parsley to my Sirena tuna sandwiches When I opened my locker kids started running 😂.
2026-04-22 23:24:23
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James Blunt - I rage bait :
I am sorry for everyone who experienced racism.
2026-04-23 18:12:21
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Romiyo 🇦🇺 :
Salami is also processed meat btw. Probably as equally unhealthy as “Devon” bologna ham. Tastes better though
2026-04-22 15:30:55
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mars_m :
I feel his pain. That childhood stuff never leaves you.
2026-04-23 00:43:05
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Jez :
I guarantee it was the best dam lunch
2026-04-22 14:04:33
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Fiona Joy :
Greek food is beautiful 🙏🏾
2026-04-23 02:47:26
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Antoni Hatzivassilis :
Greek food is beautiful
2026-04-23 07:14:59
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ness :
Well the same story for me as an Indigenous kid
2026-04-23 08:49:03
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paulie :
my apologies for this
2026-04-23 07:45:48
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zadarmc :
We all remember this situation.
2026-04-22 07:59:38
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Raj :
Sadness in his eyes unbelievable
2026-04-22 20:21:17
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John Weis :
As a child who did not consent to coming here, the Australian Government took everything away from me.
2026-04-22 17:26:24
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Gerry Molitoris :
I had the same experience but I gave back as good as I got with interest. I hold no grudges as times were very different then and it helped strengthen me, physically and emotionally.
2026-04-22 14:15:13
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user8170899040218 :
you're absolutely correct, but look at what everyone is eating now, how times have changed.
2026-04-23 05:50:14
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