History Through Film : Big Brother of Christmas Island
Monday 17 August 2026 at 2:00PM
Melton Library & Learning Hub
Event Description
Discover rich heritage and culture and experience Australian stories as never before at History Through Film.
Forty six years ago, a hard-drinking, fiery British immigrant called Gordon Bennett, came to the remote Australian territory of Christmas Island to become General Secretary of the Union of Christmas Island Workers. By the time he died in 1991, he was known as 'Tai Ko Seng' which, roughly translated, means "big brother who delivers". Every year since his death, people gather on 30 July at the Island's Chinese cemetery, to pay tribute to Bennett as they would to their honoured ancestors. Big Brother of Christmas Island tells the moving story of how the legend of the "Tai Ko Seng" was born.
Come along to watch this intriguing documentary and find out more. After the session, we can also show you how to stream even more documentaries and films from home using your library card, absolutely free.
When
2:00PM - 3:30PM
Monday 17 August 2026
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Melton Library & Learning Hub
31 McKenzie Street
Melton VIC 3337
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