@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

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emiramirski
Emira Mirski :
salami and kefalograviera sandwich slaps now i want one
2026-04-23 00:28:24
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easts02131819
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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sky.more.blue
🎲💜🩷 👀👀👀 🩷💜🎲 :
My heart breaks for kids back in the day
2026-04-22 10:03:35
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gabs_toys
Gabs.Toys :
Now they’re paying $28 for it.
2026-04-23 08:34:22
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pokeylafarge
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
annamarialoves333333 :
My eggplant and mortadella sandwiches lol 1970s Liverpool
2026-04-22 14:03:24
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melbournewinters
MelbourneWinters :
Salami vs processed ham… interesting distinction there mate.
2026-04-23 06:36:28
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jcatm3
Julie :
i loved my tomatoe paste, tuna and olive sandwiches
2026-04-22 11:49:07
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ambrosi_design
Tarynne :
Give me a pongy lunch any day!
2026-04-22 07:29:00
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bernadettenovembre
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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zozia_67
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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carlositaliankitchen
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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manupusi
James Blunt - I rage bait :
I am sorry for everyone who experienced racism.
2026-04-23 18:12:21
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r0miy0
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_m99
mars_m :
I feel his pain. That childhood stuff never leaves you.
2026-04-23 00:43:05
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jezzb33
Jez :
I guarantee it was the best dam lunch
2026-04-22 14:04:33
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joy_5k
Fiona Joy :
Greek food is beautiful 🙏🏾
2026-04-23 02:47:26
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antonihatzivassilis
Antoni Hatzivassilis :
Greek food is beautiful
2026-04-23 07:14:59
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ness51786
ness :
Well the same story for me as an Indigenous kid
2026-04-23 08:49:03
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pauleaton793
paulie :
my apologies for this
2026-04-23 07:45:48
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zadarmc
zadarmc :
We all remember this situation.
2026-04-22 07:59:38
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raj198786
Raj :
Sadness in his eyes unbelievable
2026-04-22 20:21:17
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user4507462813668
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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gerrymolitoris
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
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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