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The perfect fit, multicultural entrepreneurs of the Gold Coast, Lesley Jenkins ; [for Office of City Architect, City of Gold Coast]

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The perfect fit

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Lesley Jenkins ; [for Office of City Architect, City of Gold Coast]

multicultural entrepreneurs of the Gold Coast

"City of Gold Coast is proud of its rich cultural and linguistic diversity. Over 27 per cent of residents were born overseas and 10 per cent of residents speak a language other than English at home. The exhibition, accompanying booklet and 4 short videos explore the beginnings of cultural diversity on the Gold Coast by looking at our first multicultural entrepreneurs. Many of our multicultural settlers moved to the Gold Coast after first arriving and working in Melbourne, Sydney or Brisbane. When they came here they were already skilled and most spoke English well. In the 50s, 60s and 70s the Gold Coast was a series of small towns, with Surfers Paradise as the centre of tourist development. It was growing quickly, and it offered many opportunities for those with entrepreneurial vision."--websiteThis booklet explores the beginnings of cultural diversity on the Gold Coast by looking at a few of our first multicultural entrepreneurs, including Stanley Korman, Geulah Korman, Eddie Kornhauser, Reuben Pelerman, Ted Fong, Tommy Wong Young, May Lun, Mick Theodore, Peter Vaggelas, Jim Raptis, Ermis Moro, Joe Aguggia, and Joe Battaglia

Introduction -- Background -- Jewish connections -- Chinese connections -- Greek connections -- Italian connections -- Conclusion -- End notes