Historical Background
The Sicilia Club began as an idea between two of the original members who were immigrants from Sicily and wanted somewhere to be able to meet socially with other Sicilian migrants. This concept dates back to 1975 and a "club" was formed in the homes of the members. From these humble beginnings the "Sicilia Social and Sports Club Inc" was formed.
As the club evolved from its original idea, and numbers grew, facilities were sought in Camden Park. The "Sicilia Social & Sports Club Inc" was started as a means of holding onto, and passing on, the culture, values and traditions that the immigrants brought with them. It was also a means of devising a supportive, social network for the members.
Later, as the member base expanded, land was purchased in Klemzig and the current hall and clubrooms were established. This current venue was opened on 7th March 1992.
The "Sicilian colours" of red and yellow are the colours of the Sicilian flag.
The Trinacria
The Trinacria, derived from the Greek word meaning "three-pointed", and which appears in the centre of Sicily's flag, is the symbol which represents the island of Sicily. It's origins lie in Greek mythology as the island of Sicily had been invaded by many countries over the centuries; the Greeks being amongst the settlers.
The head of the Trinacria is that of Medusa, a beautiful woman who seduced and turned to stone anyone that looked upon her beauty. Intertwined in her hair are snakes (typical of the fabled gorgons) and stalks of wheat. Her three legs complete the image of the Trinacria.
The Medusa head represents the power of the sea and protection by the Greek goddess, Athena. The stalks of wheat represent the fertility of the land of Sicily and the three legs represent the three capes, or ports, at each extremity of the triangular-shaped island that is Sicily.
