Wollongong
Members of the community at the new cemetery. Photo: Supplied HAVE INCLUDED ALL PICS - YOU CHOOSE WHAT WORKS
November 2, 2023, 12:30 pm
A first for Wollongong
A consecration for a small, but very important, Jewish section at Wollongong lawn cemetery.
By AJN STAFF
Abraham Rose (centre) and Kenzie Dvy reading Torn Apart By War at the Wollongong community's Yom Hashoah commemoration. Behind them is Professor Greg Rose.
May 4, 2023, 11:41 am
Local community members attend ceremony
AUJS student Mima Schwartz opened proceedings with a moving tribute to her Hungarian family, a number of whom perished at Auschwitz.
By AJN STAFF
Bronius "Bob" Sredersas (left) at the Wollongong Art Gallery. Photo: Facebook
September 1, 2022, 9:21 am
Calls to dissolve Sredersas’ ‘gift’
'Given the revelation that Sredersas was a Nazi during the German occupation of his homeland Lithuania, the status of this collection requires re-evaluation'
By AJN STAFF
The Wollongong Art Gallery has removed 'Bob' Sredersas' naming plaque. Picture: Facebook
June 30, 2022, 9:33 am
JBD’s education offer
Wollongong City Council has removed art benefactor Bronius 'Bob' Sredersas' naming plaque from the Wollongong Art Gallery, following confirmation that he was a Nazi collaborator.
By Carly Adno
The Wollongong Art Gallery has removed 'Bob' Sredersas' naming plaque. Picture: Facebook
June 23, 2022, 9:30 am
Wollongong art collector a ‘collaborator’
“The way the individual Bob Sredersas might have been involved in some activities, that means we’ve got to rethink how we present that collection.”
By Carly Adno
From left: Darren Bark, Kerry Hunt (Wollongong Council), Lord Mayor Gordon Bradbery, Konrad Kwiet, Kevin Sumption, Greg Doyle (Wollongong Council).
April 7, 2022, 10:04 am
SJM to investigate claims
"It's a sign they're taking this seriously and that is much appreciated, not only to the Jewish community, but to the broader Wollongong community..."
By Carly Adno
Michael Samaras at the Wollongong Art Gallery.
March 24, 2022, 8:42 am
Shock Nazi link uncovered
Investigation into Wollongong art benefactor begins as alarming Nazi link in uncovered.
By Carly Adno
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