It should be kept in mind that the Greek in Australia is not what he is in his own country. Before they migrated most of these people lived in the various islands of Greece, where they were shepherds, peasants, tradesmen, or seamen. (Those educated into a profession would not for the most part dream of leaving their country.) When he first comes to Australia the Greek will of necessity start work in another Greek’s fish shop or cafe, with much damage to his future. Working the long hours ruins his health and prevents him from learning not only another trade but the English language. A shepherd in Ithaca, a cook in Australia. There also exists the idea that he leaves his country to get rich quickly. This is not true. Usually he leaves because of the wars that prevail there and the general impoverishment of the islands.
Nevertheless the young Greek immigrant could become one of the most useful of citizens, providing he was placed in a profession or trade according to his ability and desire, and not left to rot in a cafe kitchen.