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La Partenza:
Voyage to a new Beginning
La Partenza: Voyage to a New Beginning is the inaugural journal of the Italian Historical Society of South Australia Inc., celebrating the stories, history, and legacy of Italian migration to South Australia. Blending research, personal family accounts, and cultural reflection, it honours the resilience, identity, and enduring contributions of the Italian community to South Australian life.
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Radio Paesani
The Beginning of Community Radio in South Australia
Published by the Italian Historical Society of South Australia Inc., this publication by Giuseppe (Joe) Geracitano chronicles the birth of Italian community radio and its pivotal role in multicultural broadcasting in South Australia. It traces the origins of Radio Paesani, which first aired in March 1975 on the University of Adelaide’s 5UV station, the first community radio in Australia. The book highlights the pioneering efforts of figures such as Rosa Colanero, Keith Conlon, and members of the Italian Education Movement, capturing how a small, passionate group created a voice for the Italian community. Through interviews, archival notes, and first-hand accounts, Radio Paesani preserves the untold story of how ethnic radio transformed communication, culture, and identity in South Australia.
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La Nostra Casa
The Story of Casa D'Abruzzo Molise Club Inc.
Published by the Italian Historical Society of South Australia Inc., La Nostra Casa – The Story of Casa D’Abruzzo Molise Club Inc. by Giuseppe (Joe) Geracitano documents the history of the Abruzzese and Molisani communities in South Australia and their journey from post-war migration to the establishment of one of Adelaide’s most significant Italian cultural institutions. Through oral histories, archival records, photographs, and community memories, the publication traces the origins of the Centro Adriatico Club and its evolution into Casa D’Abruzzo Molise Club Inc., highlighting the values of family, faith, hard work, and community that shaped generations of migrants. The book explores themes of migration, settlement, cultural preservation, regional identity, and the enduring legacy of the Club as a centre of belonging for the Abruzzese and Molisani community. It also records the important role of Saint Gabriele dell’Addolorata and the traditions that helped maintain cultural and spiritual connections between Italy and South Australia. Preserving both personal stories and community history, La Nostra Casa stands as a tribute to the pioneers whose vision, sacrifice, and determination built a lasting legacy for future generations.