Soccorso Santoro was an Italian army officer with a great sense of patriotism that he maintained throughout his life.
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A treasure chest of memories: Dr Santoro and his impact on the Italian community
Photos from the collection of the Italian Historic Society (IHS).
Dr Soccorso Santoro (centre) with Professor Sidney Rubbo, son of Italian-born artist Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo, in 1959. Sidney Rubbo was a professor of bacteriology and head of the department at the University of Melbourne for 24 years. Rubbo took up the position of President of the Dante Alighieri Society following the sudden death of Dr Santoro in 1961.
Dr Soccorso Santoro (centre) with Professor Sidney Rubbo, son of Italian-born artist Antonio Dattilo-Rubbo, in 1959. Sidney Rubbo was a professor of bacteriology and head of the department at the University of Melbourne for 24 years. Rubbo took up the position of President of the Dante Alighieri Society following the sudden death of Dr Santoro in 1961.
