Fort Manoel on Manoel Island

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Issue oonnlliinnee mmaaggaazziinnee August 18, 2015 108 Fort Manoel on Manoel Island

Fort Manoel on Manoel Island in Gzira was built by the Knights to pro - tect Valletta's north- facing bastions from artillery action from the Isolotto in Marsamxetto Har - bour. The first stone was laid in 1723, under the patronage A view of Manoel Island from Val - of Portuguese Grand letta. Below: The reconstructed Master Manoel de Vil - Chapel of St Anthony of Padua in - hena under the super - side the Fort. It was built in 1727 vision of world famous but was largely destroyed follow - engineer Mondion. ing a direct hit by a bomb in 1942. Although the fort's defining characteristics survived the ravages of time, count - less changes were effected over the years to meet the exigencies of military strategies. It also endured numerous direct hits during World War II and was subsequently damaged by a combination of vandalism and neglect. Manoel Island is an island fortress inside the oft-named fortress island of Malta. The star shaped fort was originally constructed by the Knights of St. John in the eighteenth cen - tury to a design by French en - gineer René Jacob de Tigné, as modified by Charles François de Mondion. The Fort is currently being restored along with the other fortifications in Val - letta, Sliema and the Three Cities (Bormla, Birgu and Senglea (L-Isla). 2 T he Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015 Back to square one rom July this year, public transport in Malta has en - tese living abroad then tered a new era. The bus company Arriva ceased by EU law the conces - Foperation in January 2014, and as of October last sion must be given to Malta year the government chose Autobuses Urbanos de León all EU citizens visiting as its preferred bus operator for the country. The com - Malta which amount to Transport pany took over the bus service on January 8 his year, slightly less than a mil - while retaining the name Malta Public Transport. lion annually. latest There are a total of 80 different routes that link the dif - MT argues that this ferent localities in Malta to either major hubs such as situation would render Valletta, Mater Dei Hospital and the Airport or to other the Malta Public Trans - destinations. Meanwhile, 15 different routes operate in port unsustainable. Gozo primarily from the central hub of Victoria Bus Sta - Furthermore, if a Maltese is visiting Malta for a holiday tion to various localities on the island. and would be using Malta Public Transport regularly, it Under the Arriva regime, Maltese citizens residing would be more advantageous to purchase an Explorer overseas, returning to their homeland for a visit, were Card at €21 per week unlimited travel or a 12-journey regarded as foreigners and were asked to pay a higher Card costing €15. toll. Maltese citizens residing abroad protested strongly It is to be noted that persons not residing in Malta are against such discrimination not because they did not eligible to apply for the said card and have it delivered want to pay higher prices but as a matter of principle. to their home address irrespective of the country of resi - The Malta Government took some notice of their dence. protests and finally buckled when the mighty European Further note that cards delivered outside Malta would Union threatened to take Malta to court. need to pay postal charges. Maltese citizens residing abroad had maintained from Without delving deeper into this issue, we would like the outset that Maltese-born, to receive more with a Maltese passport, vis - comments about iting their homeland should the matter from not be pigeonholed with our readers. So other EU members; showing give us your their Maltese passport should views by writing be proof enough. to us at malte - The Maltese living abroad [email protected]. have argued that subsequent Meanwhile, Governments of below we publish Malta keep play - the first com - ing the residence ments we have issue completely received forgetting that before migrating Readers’ most of the Mal - Comments tese living abroad had paid their So, now Maltese taxes and their na - Living abroad are tional insurance seen as an economic contributions as burden to Malta. well. Other EU citi - What about the zens did not. enormous sums of money migrants When the July remitted to Malta in years gone by 2015 changes in for many years? This was not seen as a public transport burden then but was an invisible income that sustained many came into effect, The families. Voice of the Maltese in Australia, the bi-weekly magazine This concern was expressed in the 2000 Convention by with the largest circulation of any similar publication, French-speaking Maltese who objected to being classified as took up the issue of fares particularly about how conces - foreigners on arrival in Malta, in their disembarkation cards sions were being applied and circulated it to some of the at the airport, as they saw themselves coming to their ances - readers and others, seeking their opinions. tral home. Malta Transport made it known that the KART ANZ - They were not tourists in the strict sense of the word, but JAN (60+) is gradually being phased out (the physical visited Malta with distant family ties. card) and is being incorporated into the Maltese Identity If dual citizenship has to have true full meaning, then com - Card (with micro) with 60+ and 75+ indicated on the paring us to EU citizens, in my view, does not hold water. same identity card. Therefore, any new applications for You are either Maltese or you are an EU citizen. the KART ANZJAN are tied to an identity card that is This matter needs to be taken up jointly by the MCC of eventually required to obtain a Tallinja card +60. NSW and Victoria; the same way the issues with SBS is being MT states that to obtain a Maltese identity card, one addressed. must have the residency requirement in accordance with Indeed, let us have more comments. Malta’s Constitution. Transport Malta further explained that no other form or identity can be used, for example a The Editors Maltese passport, since if the concession is given to Mal - (The Voice of the Maltese) Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 3

Following elicitation of the most popular both these other traits, we proceeded with two surveys in groups is also Malta (N=336) and in Australia (N=140), lower than that of asking respondents to rate the extent to the Maltese (Aus - which they thought each trait characterised tralians: 4.26; Eu - Following is the final part of a paper the Maltese on a 7-point Likert scale. The ropeans: 4.47), that GORDON SAMMUT PhD (Dept. survey was administered to Maltese in the self-stereotype of Psychology University of Malta) presented during the IV Con - Malta on the one hand, and to Maltese mi - ratio for these vention of the Maltese Living Abroad organised by Malta’s Min - grants to Australia on the other, up to third groups stand at istry for Foreign Affairs following findings from a study that generation immigrants. 1.08 for Europeans iannvde s1ti.g0a5te dfo Mr aAltues -e ideidnetiatly ianmteorcnuglsttu trhale rMelalttieosnes insc Menaalrtiao .a Tndhe MWe alsao askledt thee Msaltese i n Msaleta to lftra-liasns (tTaeble 2r). ethoe Matltesye in pAustrealiaMs. Iat li tneqsiue iirn e dA inustotr haloiaw hthoeld M baoltthe sAe upsetrrcaelivaens rate Europeans on the same traits, and the To sum this up, the Mthael tpeossei tiinve A aunsdt rnaeliga ativaen ads pEeucrtso poef aMnsa litne spe oidsietnivtiet ye. steem, which Maltese in Australia to rate both Aus - perceive Australians, Europeans and the means that, as a community, they are open tralians and Europeans alongside the Mal - Maltese in positive esteem. Unlike the to establish ties with both groups. tese. Maltese in Malta, however, they hold their This sets the stage for the generation of Malta and Aowun grosup tin rhighaer elsteiema ov er(all Pthan rbrtidg in2g so) cial capital, that is, establish For the Maltese in Malta, every trait pre - sented except for laziness received a they do Europeans and Australians in turn. extra-community ties to fulfil their own in - higher rating than the neutral midpoint of terests. However, in the case the scale. This means that all traits pre - of the Maltese in Australia, sented were deemed representative of the this does not come at the ex - Maltese (MT) 5.14 4.84 1.06 pense of intra-community Maltese except for laziness. ties. The Maltese in Australia Relative to the Europeans, the Maltese Europeans (MT) 4.P2o7 sitive 3N.6e3 gative 1S.t1e8 reotype hold their own group in even rate themselves more positively on every typicality typicality ratio Maltese (MT) 5.95 4.69 1.27 higher esteem, which sets the positive trait, and more negatively on stage for the generation of every negative trait. In general, the Mal - Suropeans (AU) 4.84 4.47 1.08 bonding social capital. tese in Malta thus hold themselves to be Australians (AU) 4.46 As a community that can better than the Europeans in various re - 4.26 1.05 foster both bonding and spects, and worse than the Europeans in bridging social capital (Sam - various other respects. mut, Andreouli & Sartawi, 2012), the Mal - However, relative to Europeans, the Mal - tese in Australia demonstrate an ideal tese rated themselves much more harshly Tahble r2e: S taerreeot ypteh rraetieos fiosr sthuee Msa ltehsea itn Meamltae (rMgTe) afnrd oMm altese iinn Atuesgtrarlaiat i(AoUn) ist acculturation strategy that on negative traits than positive traits. these findings that I believe warrant some presents a win/win situation for themselves Consequently, the positive typicality of consideration. Firstly, the Maltese in Malta Discussion and their host country (Sammut, 2011). the Maltese in Malta (5.14) stands only seemingly demonstrate an ambivalent iden - Achieving successful intercultural integra - slightly higher than the negative typicality tity. Their self-stereotype ratio is only tion remains a ubiquitous challenge in con - (4.84), with a self-stereotype identity ratio slightly positive. temporary societies worldwide, including of 1.06. Maltese identity amongst the Mal - Overall, considering both the positive and Malta. This is especially the case given the tese in Malta is thus marginally positive. negative aspects of Maltese identity, the socio-political changes Malta has witnessed For the Europeans, however, positive Maltese in Malta are almost neutral in the es - over the past decade. typicality (4.27) stands rather higher than teem by which they hold themselves. Rela - Yet, this challenge may not be insurmount - negative typicality (3.63), with a relatively tive to Europeans, the Maltese in Mal-ta able after all. The study of Maltese migrant demonstrate both superiority in positive communities worldwide may well help us higher self-stereotype ratio of 1.18. Over - traits and inferiority in negative ones, but all, therefore, the Maltese in Malta hold identify the ingredients that pave the way to they clearly hold themselves in less esteem positive intercultural contact. Europeans in higher esteem than they do than they do their European counterparts. themselves (Table 2). This situation may well serve as an inclina - For the Maltese in Australia, the Maltese Giddens, A. (1991). Modernity and Self-Identity: tion towards European assimilation rather Self and Society in the Late Modern Age. Cam - are better than both Australians and Euro - than integration (Sammut, 2011), by which bridge: Polity. peans on every positive trait. They are also a more positive identity is negotiated by the SRaemfemreunt,c Ges . (2011). Civic solidarity: the negotiation worse than both Australians and Europeans Maltese in European terms, at the expense of of identities in modern societies, Papers on Social on four out of the eight negative traits (Jeal - certain features that are typically Maltese. Representations, 20(1), 4.1-4.24. ous, Stubborn, Impatient, Gossipy). Secondly, the Maltese in Australia demon - Sammut, G., Andreouli, E., & Sartawi, M. (2012). Unlike the Maltese in Malta, however, Social influence and social change: states and strate - strate a stronger sense of self-worth than the gies of social capital. In B. Wagoner, E. Jensen, & J. the Maltese in Australia consider the Mal - Maltese in Malta. A factor for this might be Oldmeadow (Eds.), Culture and Social Change: tese to be less Indulgent, Competitive and due to nostalgia that migrants may experi - Transforming society through the power of ideas (pp. Shifty than both Australians and Euro - ence when away from their homeland. On 263-274). Charlotte, NC: Information Age. peans, and as Blasphemous as Australians, the other hand, it may also be the case that Sammut, G., & Howarth, C. (2014). Social represen - although more so than Europeans. those Maltese who hold themselves in high tations. In T. Teo (Ed.), Encyclopaedia of Critical Consequently, the Maltese in Australia esteem relative to other nationalities are un - Psychology (pp. 1799-1802). New York: Springer. Sammut, G., Sartawi, M., Giannini, M., & Labate, C. present a higher positive typicality than deterred by the challenges of migration and (2014). Representations and social belonging: An id - the Maltese in Malta (5.95) and a lower are thus more prone to seek better opportu - iographic approach to community and identity. In A. negative typicality (4.69), with a self- nities overseas than the ones who are not Gennaro, S. Salvatore, & J. Valsiner (Eds.), Multi - stereotype ratio of 1.27. The positive typ - quite so convinced about their overall po - centric Identities in Globalizing World (Yearbook of icality for Australians (4.46) and tential. Idiographic Science, Vol. V) (pp. 251-278). Char - Europeans (4.84) amongst the Maltese in lotte, NC: Information Age. Finally, and arguably most importantly, Tajfel, H. (1981). Human groups and social cate - Australia is lower than that for the Mal - the relative stereotype ratios demonstrated gories: Studies in social psychology. Cambridge: tese. And whilst the negative typicality for by the Maltese in Australia represent an Cambridge University Press. 4 The Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015 ‘Maltese’ man victim of arson offers $5,000 for information

man of Maltese descent, Leo that valuable Cuschieri, owner of Leo’s Ve - information,” Ahicle Rentals and Leo’s Used he said, add- Cars, on Kildare Rd, recently made ing that the the news and was featured in The police were do- Blacktown Advocate for offering a ing a good job $5000 reward after discovering an and he wanted arsonist had torched two of his to praise them rental cars in Blacktown, NSW. for all that Leo was born in Sydney but his they have do- parents are from Gozo. ne so far. Two cars on Heart Place, and a van Another car parked in Walters Rd, were de - owner who al- stroyed by the fire, which police be - so lost her car lieve was deliberately lit at 12.35am. in the fire is a Leo was gutted by the incident. woman by the . Leo told The Blacktown Advocate , name of Sal-ly “It’s depressing, and I’m disappoin- Yu. Leo said ted. I just spent $2500 on the van he wanted to and $900 on my ute, and I’ve now help her out lost $10,000 on both cars. free of charge. “I would love to ask them why and “I want to get a what did they achieve from it; it’s loan car ready just so selfish.” for her with- Leo, who is also a The Voice spon - out insurance sor (see advert page 5) is so interested so she can get by,” he said. Leo Cuschieri on The Blacktown Advocate ...is offering cash in finding answers, that he has put reward of $5,000 to find arsonist who torched his cars up $5000 of his own money for any The newspa - information that leads to an arrest. per reported Leo being scoffed at money, why would I purposefully “If I had more money, I would give claims he lit the fires for an insur - set the cars on fire?” more, but that’s all I’ve got - $5000 ance job. “My car wasn’t insured During the blaze, a Heart Place is only a drop in the ocean to get for fire and theft,” he said. “I’ve lost resident told the newspaper that after hearing a loud bang she pe- ered through her bedroom window Minn Malta: Solidarjetà mal-Maltin and saw a lot of fire. She also heard an explosion that was so loud that fl-Awstralja dwar ir-radju etniku she was very scared. l-Kummissjoni Emigranti u l-G˙aqda tal-Maltin Awstraljani f’Malta wrew l-appo©© The concerned resident who has tag˙hom lill-Maltin fl-Awstralja fit-talbiet li lill-awtoritajiet konçernati biex ire©©g˙u lived in her house for almost 40 lura d-deçi Ωjoni li jnaqqsu l-˙in allokat g ħall-komunità Maltija fuq l-istazzjon tar-radju years, went on to say that after the etniku SBS bl-ilsien Malti b’sag˙tejn fil-©img˙a. L-SBSqalu li g˙amlu dan min˙abba l- explosion she saw a man jump from finanzi. her neighbour’s fence and into her Kemm il-Kummissjoni Emigranti u wkoll l-G˙aqda tal-Maltin-Awstraljani g˙arfu li l- front yard. She was perturbed by the argumenti tal-komunità Maltija huma bba Ωati fuq il-kriterji tal-multikulturali żmu, is-sens attack. “This was the first time it komuni u l-ugwaljanza. had happened in our street, so it L-entitajiet Maltin jifhmu l-argument tal-emigranti Maltin li g˙andu jkun hemm atten - was very scary for us,” she said zjoni xierqa g˙all-˙ti©ijiet tag˙hom l-aktar u l-aktar li il-proporzjon qawwi ta’ nies anzjani (*A ute is an abbreviation for “utility” li jiddependu ˙afna fuq ir-radju etniku biex jiksbu t-tag˙rif me˙tie©. or “coupé utility”. It is a term used IIl-Kummissjoni Emigranti u l-G˙aqda tal-Maltin Awstraljani qed i˙e©©u u anke jawgu - originally in Australia and New raw li tinstab soluzzjoni xierqa malajr kemm jista’ jkun. Zealand to describe passenger vehi - cles with a cargo tray in the rear.) A proud sponsor of The Voice of the Maltese

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Carmen (right) with daughter Annie and Luke Bigilla (Broad Bean 6 The Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015 Tourism: very positive trends observed nbound tourism statistics for June NSO statistics covering the month of 2015 published by the National Sta - May showed that the Gozitan hotels and Itistics Office indicated an increase of guesthouses registered an increase of 4.5% in the number of tourists visiting 8.8% in arrivals and a 13.4% increase in Malta compared to June last year. It bed nights. For the period January to reached 187,617. At the same time, ex - May the collective accommodation on penditure by tourists during the same Gozo registered a cumulative drop of month peaked at an impressive €165.2 5% in arrivals and 2.8% in bed nights. million featuring an incremental spend Mr Muscat explained the decrease dur - of €4.4 million over the same month last ing January and February was due to the year. fact the two five-star hotels in Gozo The number of nights stayed by were closed for refurbishment. tourists increased marginally to reach But the drops in the first two months the 1.36 million mark. The number of were partially made up for by the in - tourists staying in hotel-type collective creases registered in the March - May accommodation, which hosted three out better coordination within all govern - period. of every four tourists during June in - ment entities and authorities to ensure He said that Gozo is also managing to creased marginally to reach 134,799 the objectives are met. attract smaller and more exclusive cruise while those staying in private accommo - “The main objective is to diversify and ships that berth off Mgarr harbour for a dation grew by almost 5,000 or 11.3%. extend the season throughout the winter number of hours, and in fact, 23 cruise This positive trend has also been ob - months,” he said. ships are scheduled to visit and berth off served during July and the first days of When it comes to Gozo, during August Gozo during the current year. August, with Malta Tourism Authority demand has been exceeding supply in Mr Muscat the improvement of the (MTA) CEO Paul Bugeja saying that in - all types of accommodation, with Gozo Gozitan tourism product is an ongoing dications are, that hotels are also quite Tourism Association CEO Joe Muscat process with various projects infrastruc - strong in their booking forecast for Sep - confirming that the accommodation sec - tural as well as embellishment initia - tember. tor featuring both the hotels and farm - tives, being carried out. According to him, the main challenge houses is very busy during August. *We urge our readers to entice their rel - to keep Malta’s product going is to en - “It is customary for an island destina - atives and friends to register to the MTA sure keeping it continuously refreshed, tion like Gozo to have the month of Au - e-Newsletter in order to keep abreast innovative and active all year round. He gust featuring as the busiest period of with the positive news emanating from also called for more coordination be - the whole summer season. More often the Maltese Islands. Go to: www.visit - tween all stakeholders than not during this month, the demand malta.com/en/subscribe-to-newsletter . “Synergies among all stakeholders ne- exceeds the supply in all types of accom - The MTA also has its own facebook ed to be strengthened more, including modation,” he said. page: www.facebook.com/visitmalta Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 7 CHARLIE CAMILLERI - a Mosta-born Maltese ANZAC Mark Caruana same address and his occupa - tion given as linesman. nother Maltese ANZAC who There are no further entries joined the New Zealand Expe - for later years. Could he have ditionary Forces was Mosta- left New Zealand? A My good friend Joe Deguara born Charlie Camilleri, son of Giovanni and Mary Camilleri of 44 tells me that family talk in the Sda Speranza, Mosta (today known ei - Deguara household in Mosta ther by its Maltese name as Triq it- believe that Charles and Hil- Tama, or commonly known as Hope da moved to Victoria, Aus - Street that is still one of the best tralia. known streets in the village). Through his good friend Vic - Charles was born on August 4, 1895. tor, Joe Deguara I also con - He left Malta for New Orleans in the firmed Charles’ date of birth United Stats at an early age. His pass - as the 4th August 1895 and port application held at the Malta Na - not 1896 as it was incorrectly tional Archives is dated 17th March written down in official 1911. He was then 16 years old and his records that enlisted Charlie father signed his consent for him to Camilleri a Malta-born travel to America. ANZAC in the NZ Army. On the boat Liguria were other Mosta Copies of documents of: attestation passengers all destined for New Or - for general service with the New leans, one of whom was a next-door Zealand Expedition Force (right), neighbour to Chares, a Giuseppe Mus - and Charles’’ certificate of dis - cat, son of Calcedonio. He was aged 17 chargebelow) years. The group arrived in New Or - leans on the April 4, 1911. Three years later, in 1914, we find Charles arriving in New Zealand and working as an acrobat with a circus- performing company. On June 4th 1917, Charles joined as a private with the Otago Infantry Regi - ment of the NZ Army. He was de - scribed as being 5 foot 2 inches tall and of dark complexion. He did six months military duties in New Zealand and was then posted overseas where he served for two years in France till the termination of his en - gagement on December 5, 1919. For his contribution to the war effort, he was awarded the British War Meal and the Victory Medal. 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Il-kwestjoni mal-SBS Your letters/ L-ittri tag˙kom ... The Voice of the Maltese - ejja nu Ωaw lill-politiçi li m’a˙niex kuntenti bil-mod li qed jimxu oonnlliinnee mmaaggaazziinnee tal-SBS. is is a bi-lingual (in ˙iduli bniedem negattiv jew pes - Jin˙tie© nuruhom li u simist kemm tridu imma minkejja jekk ma jg˙inuniex m’a˙niex se ng˙in - English and Maltese) fort - J.R. minnl- Misfeolbrzoiu rknbea jri kltie qbe: d isiru, u ta’ dan uhom i Ωommu posthom u j˙axxnu bwi - nightly online publication wie˙ed tassew g˙andu jag˙ti ˙ajr lill-Kun - ethom minn fuqna meta ji©i ç-çans tal-vot. specifically targeting all silli ta’ NSW u Victoria, imma ftit li xejn Hemm b Ωonn nirrikattwawe hmoeman b bilu-vsionte. ss Maltese living abroad qed nara çans li l-kbarat tal-SBS içedu with emphasis on the g˙at-talbiet tag˙na l-Maltin u jtuna lura Australian scene. dawk is-sag˙tejn ta’ trasmissjoni li ˙a- Grazzi tat-tifkiriet is online magazine is dulna minn fuq l-istazzjon tar-radju. sent via email by request. B’danakollu xorta g˙andna nibqg˙u nif - g˙idx x’nostal©ija ©ibtuli b’dawk ir-ri - Subscription is free. fittawhom u nag˙mlu dak kollu li jista’ jsir tratti li ppubblikajtu fuq il-pa©na ta’ biex nuruhom kemm a˙na rrabjati g˙all- quddiem fl-a˙˙ar ˙ar©a tal- , l-aktar Editors: Mario Cassar minn St Kilda, Melbourne Malta: Joseph Cutajar mod li bih qed jittrattawna. fejn g˙andu x’jaqsam ir-ritratt ta’ Joe Cini Ner©a’ ng˙id, napprezza dak kollu li qed mal-captain tat-tim nazzjinali Ingli Ω meta Australia: jag˙mlu xi leaders Maltin fostna, u anke fl-1971 Malta lag˙bet kontra l-Ingilterra. Lawrence Dimech: MOM, lil dawk li tant ˙admu biex ji©bru l-firem Imm’anke r-ritratt tal-EmpireV oSitcaedium tal- OAM, JP ˙alli forsi naslu li niksbu lura dak li GΩira li fi tfuliti tant kont niffrekwenta. email address: ˙Gadulna. Imma na˙seb li wa˙da mill-aktar Il-log˙ba ta’ Malta kontra l-Ingilterra ta’ [email protected] armi effettivi li biha nistg˙u n©ibuha Ωew© dakinhar kienet l-a˙˙ar partita internaz - hi, li jekk jista’ jkun inda˙˙lu lill-membri zjonali li segwejt mill-qrib min˙abba li ftit Parlamentari, kemm dawk tal-istati u Txhur wara flimkien mal-familja ©ejna l- Letters for publication in The Voice ei - wkoll Federali, li tant jiffittawna meta tkun Awstralja. ther in Maltese or English should be riesqa xi elezzjoni. Hemm b Ωonn li lil Il-futbol dejjem kien l-aktar sport g˙al e-mailed to: [email protected]. dawn nippressaw jekk me˙tie© anke nhed - qalbi u meta ©ejt l-Awstralja, kont ninter - duhom bil-vot. essa ru˙i ˙afna fit-tim tal-George Cross li Now you can also join us Óafna minnhom isibuha façli jersqu lejna kienu jilag˙bu fil-Victoria State League, u on facebook: l-Maltin biex intuhom il-vot imma anzi kienu wie˙ed mill-aqwa timijiet. Óasra mbag˙ad ftit li xejn jag˙mlu (˙lief forsi xi li dak i Ω-Ωmien g˙adda u issa b˙ala Sun - https://www.facebook. wa˙diet) g˙alina l-Maltin. Hemm b Ωonn shine GC ma tantx sejrin tajjeb. Ukoll jekk com/groups/thevoice - nuruhom li m’a˙niex ©wejdin u lesti li mill-bog˙od, kont ukoll ninteressa ru˙i fil- nu Ωaw is-sa˙˙a tal-vot, fil-fatt l-unika Melta Eagles. Dak kien Ωmien! ofthemaltese Biex ni©i g˙all-grawnd tal-G Ωira, min- sa˙˙a li g˙andna biex inwasslu l-messa©© ˙abba li kont noqg˙od Tas-Sliema, fit- telg˙a tas-Savoy, fi tfuliti, flimkien ma’ ˙afna tfal o˙ra konna nin Ωlu bil-mixi biex nissapportjaw lill-Wanderers. Mhux dejjem kien ikollna flus biex in˙allsu ˙alli nid˙lu fil-grawnd f’dik li konna nsibuha b˙ala s- u min jaf kemm-il darba ppru - vajna nisgiççaw jew nitilg˙u mal-˙ajt ˙alli ma n˙allsux. Veru ka Ω ta’ O zmien ˙elu kif g˙addejtli. While visiting Malta Stay at: SIbliqegm˙au sfiadkek, runa f’dawk i Ω-Ωmienijiet! The Diplomat Hotel,, 173 Tower Road Sliema Email: [email protected] Tel: (00356) 23497000 Congratulations Ivan Cauchi from Blacktown NSW writes: 'd just like to congratulate the Maltese ICommunity Councils of NSW & Victoria on the courageous defence of the Maltese programmes being put up with the SBS man - agement, and on the remarkable positive re - sponse of the community to the petition. (See also letter on opposite page) Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 9

U˙ud mill-membri tas-CCMSRC li attendew g˙al-laqg˙a ©enerali flimkien mar-appre Ωentanti tal-Maltese Community Council ta’ NSW

ixtieq sinçerament nirringrazzja lill- c-Central Coast Maltese Social and Recreation Club (CCMSRC) kellhom il-laqg˙a Community Councils ta’ NSW u Vic - annwali tag˙hom fis-sala ta’ Kanwal Youth & Community Centre, Wyong Shire toria li tant ˙abtu biex isalvaw l-a˙˙ar (madwar 85 km minn Sydney CBD). Wara li nqraw is-soliti rapporti annwali saret TsDa. gS˙ateenjtn çm liii nnΩne ˙S˙jperowinlngav ali-lSe ,B kVSi cRrtoadruiao,.d Tjikai’te mlbi:in ukoll l-elezzjoni ©enerali fejn l-erba’ uffiçjali ewlenin, Joe Vassallo b˙ala President, ifamkkar ilil ll-˙-inSijieBt li Sne˙ ˙Rewlnaa, dji©ifio eri t- s-segretarja Censina Cefai, il-kaxxier Spiro Galea u Lorraine Vassalo b˙ala ssistenta Tlieta u l-Óamis f’nofsinhar huma l-˙inijiet sLegre-taurjaf ref©gi˙çu gjeaw elleitt feil-kwarigli.e Panulinien u E mtaanuesl R-eCfaloC u CaMrmenS GaRlea ©Cew li kien ilhomt fissi g˙al dawn l-a˙˙ar 40 ukoll eletti b˙ala membru biex jifurmaw il-kumitat. sena. Biex tara kemm huma krudili mag˙na rGi˙a-l edinl iel-latqtg˙ia afnniwla-li katteundemw ukiotll aLatw regnce˙ Daimelc h,s ile-Prnesi’deont t˙al-Mraa l - l-SBS Radio. tese Community Council ta’ NSW, li kien ir- , u Emanuel Camilleri Fra˙t ukoll nara kemm kien hemm g˙aqda viçi president tal-istess kunsill. Wara l-laqg˙a, b˙ala ˙ajr il-membri pre Ωenti (ara ri - fost il-komunita` Maltija. Dan deher fl-eluf tratt) gew ipprovduti bl-ikel u xorb. tNa’ Maltin li ffirmaw il-petizzjoni. Na˙seb IPermezz ta’ din l-G˙aqda fin-na˙at tac-Central Coast, il-Maltese Community Coun - li kienet l-akbar petizzjoni li qatt in©abret cil ta’ NSW jipprovdi g˙ajnuna ta’ informazzrjeotunri n( ing officer ) minn fost il-komunita` Maltija fl-Awstralja. lill-Maltin kollha f’dawk l-in˙awi. Smajt ukoll id-diskorsi li g˙amlu l-presi - Dawk li jkollhom b Ωonn l-g˙ajnuna b˙al din jistg˙u jikkomunikaw ma’ Censina denti tal-Kunsilli fuq l-SBS Radio. Veru Cefai fuq: 02 439 000 12 jew 0414 267 652. tkellmu sewwa. Information & Referral Service 10 The Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015 A version of this series in English may be found in kitba ta’ the author's blog at: IVAN http://www.ivancauchi. CAUCHI Perspettiva blogspot.com Il-Kardinal Pell u l-Ipokrisija iversi ©urnali madwar id-dinja, kif ukoll il-˙ar©a li g˙addiet (nru. 107) ta' , irrap - purtaw l-intervista tal-Kardinal George Pell fuq il- tas-16 ta' Lulju li g˙adda. Il-Kardinal Pell (xellug) F'din l-inTtehrev iVstoai,c iel- oKfa trhdei nMala ©lties re rappur - f’laqg˙a mal-Papa Fran©isku tat li qal li l-ençiklika (ittra lill-knejjes) Ftianla-Pncaipaal FTrimane©si sku dwar l-am - bjent, g˙alkemm kellha ˙afna elementi in - teressanti, il-knisja m'g˙andha l-ebda mandat minn Alla biex tippronunzja ru˙ha dLwauadr aatfofa Srii'jiet xjentifiçi peress li m'hix es - perta tax-xjenza. “A˙na”, kompla jg˙id il-Kardinal, li f'dak il-pronom personali kien pre Ωumibbilment qed jinkludi lilu nnifsu, “nemmnu fl- aDwtonomija tax-xjenza.” 1 Stqarrija b˙al din minn Kardinal tal-knisja hija sorprendenti g˙all-a˙˙ar, fuq ˙afna livelli. Huwa interessanti li ninnutaw ta˙dita li ta l-Kardinal lill-Fon - L-ençiklika 2 tirreferi g˙al dak li qieg˙ed ji©ri madwar id-dinja, dazzjoni fuq il-Politika tat-Tibdil tal-Klima, fil-katidral ta' West - li jinkludi l-impatt ambjentali tat-tni©©is, il-kultura tar-rimi u t- minster f'Londra, fl-2011. 5 tibdil fil-klima, il-problema tal-aççess g˙all-ilma, u t-telfa tal- Fiha mhux biss jistaqsi jekk ix-xjenza dwar it-tibdil tal-klima biodiversità. hijiex stabbilita u kemm hemm kunsens fuqha, imma jirribattiha Titkellem ukoll dwar kif qed ti©i affettwata l-umanità, inklu Ω billi jikkwota lill-matematiku Lonrenz dwar l-impossibilta' li tip - immigrazzjoni, it-tnaqqis tal-kwalità tal-˙ajja, l-inugwaljanza ta' prevedi l-futur, lil diversi xjentisti li ma jiffurmawx parti minn individwi u popli u l-in©ustizzja ta' pajji Ωi g˙onja li stag˙new fil- dan il-kunsens li ma jaççettawx l-immudellar bil-kompjuter li ji©i passat minn fuq dahar ri Ωorsi li ©ew minn pajji Ωi foqra filwaqt li kkwotat, igerger li l-influwenzi tax-xemx u tal-vulkani ma jistennew lill-pajji Ωi foqra j˙allsu iktar milli jistg˙u biex jo˙or©u jing˙atawx importanza, u jsemmi ˙afna u ˙afna inçertezzi o˙ra mis-sitwazzjoni. biex jitfa’ dubju fuq il-konklu Ωjoni li l-bniedem huwa l-ka©un F'˙afna postijiet, l-ençiklika tirreferi u taççetta l-pariri tax-xjenzati tat-tibdil pre Ωenti fil-klima. u organizzazzjonijiet ekolo©içi. Tistqarr li l-Knisja ma tistax toffri Jien m'inix se nid˙ol fil-mertu, g˙ax dan mhux l-iskop tal-artiklu opinjoni definittiva u li hemm veduti diver©enti anke fost l-esperti. tieg˙i. Imma l-intervent tal-Kardinal fl-2011, elokwenti, wiesg˙a Madankollu ti©bed l-attenzjoni g˙al sinjali li d-dinja qed tittar - u mhux nieqes mill-interess, kien wie˙ed purament xjentifiku. raf, b'˙afna di Ωastri naturali u kri Ωijiet soçjali u finanzjarji li ma Allura huwa l-Kardinal Pell biss, fil-Knisja Kattolika, li jista' jistg˙ux ji©u analizzati jew spjegati wa˙edhom. 3 jitkellem u jippronunzja ru˙u fuq is-su©©ett? Dakinhar ma kienx Il-Papa jkompli billi jag˙mel il-ka Ω bibbliku u nisrani ta' x'inhu jemmen fl-awtonomija tax-xjenza? Din mhi xejn ˙lief ipokrisija. l-obbligu tal-bniedem biex i˙ares id-dinja b˙ala rigal ta' Alla u Huwa diffiçli biex nifhem g˙alfejn xi ˙add bl-intelli©enza tal- kif ing˙ata mandat biex jg˙ix minnha u jindukraha. 4 Kardinal jasal li jg˙ajjar lis-superjur tieg˙i b'dak li jag˙mel hu. L-ençiklika tirrimarka li ma nistg˙ux nistennew li s-suq jew it- Forsi t-twe©iba qeg˙da f'paragrafu 217 tal-ençiklika, fejn il-Papa teknolo©ija jsolvu l-problemi li qed no˙olqu a˙na stess. Te Ωortana jirrimarka li xi nsara devoti, bl-isku Ωa tar-reali Ωmu u l-prag - biex in˙arsu l-impjiegi, id-diversità, l-etika, il-komunitajiet indi©eni mati Ωmu, g˙andhom il-˙abta li jirredikolaw stqarrijiet ta' t˙assib u li meta nfittxu soluzzjonijiet g˙al kri Ωijiet ambjentali n˙arsu dwar l-ambjent. b'mod ˙olistiku wkoll lejn soluzzjonijiet g˙al kri Ωijiet soçjali. Dawn il-kliem japplikaw perfettament g˙all-gvern pre Ωenti Aw - Tinkora©©ina li nag˙tu ka Ω li n-nies ikollhom saqaf fuq rashom, straljan, immexxi mis-Sur Tony Abbott, li kemm ilu li tela' g˙amel trasport adegwat, issaqsi jekk wasalniex biex ng˙ixu ˙ajja minn kollox biex l-u Ωu tas-sorsi ffossilizzati tal-ener©ija jitkompla mg˙a©©la wisq fejn il-problemi n˙alluhom g˙all-©enerazzjoni ta' u possibilment jitqawwa, u inaqqas l-investiment f'sorsi sostenibbli warajna. tal-ener©ija. Dan huwa l-oppost ta' dak li hemm fl-ençiklika. Fl-a˙˙ar, l-ençiklika tawgura li jintla˙aq kunsens bejn il-pajji Ωi B'kumbinazzjoni, il-Prim Ministru huwa ˙abib personali tal- biex jissolvew problemi li huma kbar wisq g˙al pajji Ω wie˙ed, Kardinal Pell. Forsi l-Eminenza ˙ass li kellu jaqbe Ω xi ftit g˙alih! b˙all-u Ωu llum globalment mifrux ta' ener©ija minn sorsi ffos - silizzati. Ti©bed l-attenzjoni g˙ad-dikjarazzjoni ta' Rio fl-1992 li n-nuqqas ta' çertezza xjentifika m'g˙andhiex tintu Ωa b˙ala sku Ωa biex soluzzjonijiet g˙al-˙sara ambjentali ji©i pospost. 1. http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/7f429c28-2bc6-11e5acfbcbd2e1c81c Jien f'din l-ençiklika, ma rajt l-ebda pronunzja dwar affarijiet ca.html#axzz3iMYiWgeL, retrieved 10/8/2015 xjentifiçi. Il-pronunzji saru u qed isiru minn xjenzjati u organiz - 2R. eEfnecryecnlzici al Letter Laudato Si' - On Care For Our Common Home, zazzjonijiet o˙ra. Holy Father Francis, Holy See Il-Papa, wara li jinnutahom, qieg˙ed juri li hemm obbligu tal- 3. Ibid., para. 61 bniedem biex jie˙u azzjoni, u jekk hu nisrani, jag˙ti r-ra©unijiet 4. Ibid., para. 67 bibbliçi u l-prinçipji nsara g˙aliex g˙andu jag˙mel dan. Din hija 5. http://www.sydneycatholic.org/people/archbishop/adresses/2011//201110 po Ωizzjoni morali u politika, u mhux xjentifika. 26_1463.shtml, retrieved 10/8/2015 Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 11 Big Day Out for the NSW Active Maltese Seniors! crisp winter’s start for a visit to the Three Sisters and were eagerly joined for she was on holiday”. How wonderful it Blue Mountains for very active a photo shoot by visiting Japanese tourists. was for me to see these Maltese seniors Maltese Seniors group from Fair - The seniors experienced some easy walks truly enjoying themselves and sharing field, in Sydney’s west that is sponsored through the bush paths where the wildlife their experiences with their friends. by The Maltese Community Council of and native plants are so abundant. Of I encourage all Maltese seniors in the NSW. course, all this activity promotes a healthy Sydney area to join their nearest group to The group was “blessed from above” appetite and so on to lunch at the nearby experience the many social benefits of be - with great weather for a wonderful day out Katoomba RSL for a smorgasbord lunch. longing to groups such as this one. visiting the pretty village of Leura where Afterwards the group headed for the Sce - they were able to browse through the nic Railway that was an absolute delight many quaint little shops with their amaz - to the seniors as most remembered bring - ing wares on display for all to enjoy. Next, ing their families when many years before. the group went to Echo Point where they So much to see and do in this wonderful (Note: This is a Welfare Service of the enjoyed the spectacular views of The location. One lady told me “she felt like Maltese Community Council of NSW. Phone 0414 863 123 for more informa - tion.) A Marisa Previtera he Catholic Archdiocese of marriage vows and other items. TMelbourne along with the Among those celebrating their Life Marriage and Family Office, 50th Wedding Anniversary were organised the annual Mass for our correspondent from Victoria, couples at St. Patrick’s Cathedral, Paul Vella and his wife Salvina, East Melbourne who this year are Lino and Helen Hammett, Victor celebrating their 25th, 50th, 60th and Carmen Casa, Morris and or 70th Wedding Anniversary. Carmen Spiteri and Charles and TWhee Cdatdheidnragl fAor nthne Mivaessr cseale -ry TMilda Vsass saaltl oS. t Patrick’s brated by the Archbishop of Mel - Maltese couple Jim and Mary bourne, Denis Hart, DD was Dingli, of Springvale were filled to the brim by couples that among those celebrating their were celebrating one of these an - 60th Wedding Anniversary. niversaries this year. Most of the couples also met In his homily, Archbishop Hart, Archbishop Hart personally out - spoke of the importance of the side the Cathedral for a chat and union in marriage to create a bet - a special blessing. ter family and a better society. To remem - ber the occa - sion, each co- Paul and Salvina Vella uple was then with (APhroctho byi sLhinoop H aDmemnetits ) presented Hart with a special pack that in - cluded a cer - tificate of their Marriage An - niversary signed by Arch- bishop Hart, a prayer book- mark, a re - newal of the 12 The Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015 Roundup of News About Malta RS2 Chairman, Mr. Mario Schembri (right) with the Prime Minister at the inauguration New national youth policy announced ew initiatives specifically targeting young peo - Nple at risk of social exclusion – including those with a disability, migrants and LGBT youths – is to be developed under a new National Youth Policy just announced. It will address all 13 to 30 year olds, and would be implemented over the next six years. It is also aimed at supporting young people in “fulfilling their potential and aspirations” while encouraging their active participation in society. Among its wide-ranging set of action plans, the policy includes the creation of new spaces for young people and youth organisations at local com - munity level and measures to enhance young peo - ple’s entrepreneurship prospects. It will also support young people in areas such as health, sports and arts New €1m. investment will and culture. Education Minister Evarist Bartolo expressed se - rious concern over the fact that some 1000 young create 100 new jobs in Gozo people who left school in 2014 – or 23 per cent of ine months after announcing it, bration of a new beginning for Gozo. the total – are currently not in education, employ - and three months after finalising “After long years of lack of investment ment or training (NEETs). Nthe agreement with the Gozo we are happy to have changed that trend He said that nearly half as many young people as Ministry, RS2 Software p.l.c inaugurated and we welcome the investment which are entering university are simply doing nothing their €1 million invest in the form of new RS2 has decided to engage in Gozo.” He once they leave school. “We cannot avoid asking premises in Xewkija, Gozo that will hoped it would be a “beacon for other in - why,” the minister said. serve as an extension of the works and vestment ventures in the future.” Parliamentary secretary for Youths and Sports services currently provided from its He went on to say: “In the seventies we Chris Agius said that in implementing the new pol - Mosta Office in Malta and create 100 saw the industrial estate flourish with icy, the focus would be on “tangible outcomes”, en - new jobs in Gozo over the next two light manufacturing activities. Forty suring that all young people would benefit from the years. years later, our aim is to transform Gozo policy. The new state of the art offices of the into a niche for service oriented eco - company, which employs 180 employ - nomic activities. RS2 is a first for Gozo ees at its Mosta-based facility, is a global offering a service of global financial Maltese Euros go 20%further provider of card payment services, IT cards management.” he results of a study conducted among a group consultancy and related services to inter - Dr Refalo explained that the Govern - Tof 37 European countries, including the 28 EU national and domestic banks, service ment has “optimistic plans for Gozo,” member states that has just published by Eurostat providers, retailers and other financial adding that some projects have started found that when compared to those in other Euro - organisations. After more than 26 years this year while others would materialise pean countries, shoppers in Malta get 20 per cent in operation, RS2 has offices in Ger - next year and more are on the drawing more goods and services with the Euros in their many, USA, Brazil, Jordan and the board. pockets. Philippines. He also mentioned the investment in A comparative analysis of purchasing power (how As he inaugurated the new offices a few services through Barts Medical School. much you can buy with your money) shows that a days ago, Prime Minister Joseph Muscat “Our aim is to maintain the beauty of the bag of goods costing an average of €100 in the eu - said that thanks to the government’s ef - island and to do our utmost to bring back rozone could be bought in Malta for €83. The same forts, Gozo is now becoming synony - the youths we have lost over the years purchase would cost €148 in Norway and just €48 mous with investment. He added that the because of the lack of job opportunities. in Bulgaria. Government wants quality work for “We want to reverse the trend of an The euro area consists of Belgium, Germany, Es - Gozo. ageing population and rejuvenate Gozo tonia, Ireland, Greece, Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus, He also pointed out with pleasure that with new economic activities which in Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Nether - the film company behind the multi-mil - turn will bring youth-related ancillary lands, Austria, Portugal, Slovenia, Slovakia and lion production, "By The Sea" , had re - services,” concluded Dr Refalo. Finland. leased the official trailer that, even from the teaser, one could sense that the splen - dour of Gozo would travel the world. He Gozo the new Mecca for the Maltese said that not only did Brangelina spend around €20 million filming in Gozo, but ozo Channel said that during the week islands and carried about 30,000 vehicles. the movie would serve as a massive pro - Gcelebrating the feast of Santa Marija , All the rooms in the nine hotels on the Gozo motion for Gozo as a destination to visit. when most of the working places in Malta island were fully booked, so to over 1,000 The Minister for Gozo Dr Anton Re - start their summer shutdown, its ships carried other apartments, including farmhouses. falo on behalf of the Gozitan community more than 110,000 passengers between Malta Beside that, some 1,200 tourists visited gave thanks to the investors, represented and Gozo, which is an increase of 40,000 Gozo Sunday after the cruise liner Oriana by the Chairman, Mr. Mario Schembri, compared to the same period last year, prov - berthed close to the island and the Minister for Education and Em - ing Gozo is a new Mecca for Maltese. These figures prompted Gozo Minister Dr ployment, Evarist Bartolo, for making Gozo Channel is reported saying that during Anton Refalo saying he believed that available the site for this new enterprise. the week in question - Monday to Sunday - tourism in Gozo this year would once again He said that the occasion was a cele - it made 400 crossing between the two sister prove to be very strong. (See also page 6) Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 13 Roundup of News About Malta Man critically injured in 'sword fight ' n 18-year-old youth was critically injured in Aa re-enactment incident when he was struck with a sword while taking part in a duel in front of guests during a scheduled daily tour of Fort Rinella. The victim was at the end of the sword in the duel with a 25-year-old. According to the Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna chairman Mario Farrugia, the ‘fighters’ had carried out the duel many times be - fore, but a mistake appears to have been made when the victim came in the path of the other fighter’s sword. Roocckfalll froomm DDeellimaraa ccliffffs Mr Farrugia said that all re-enactors had some degree of bodily protection, includ - ing facemasks, but the extent of the pro - tection was limited for reasons of crittiicalllyy innjjuurres Gudjaa maan “authenticity”. The victim was taken to the Intensive Treatment Unit and is now reportedly on 52-year-old man from Gudja was se - a 52-year-old woman were sailing by. The the way to recovery. Ariously injured when part of the cliff woman was also hospitalised for shock but The police do no believe there was any in the area known as Ta ˙t il-Fortizza in she was not injured. malicious intent behind the incident. Delimara collapsed on his boat as he and Other boaters who were in the vicinity and saw the accident towed the couple into Marsaxlokk, where they were given first aid by a medical team before they were even - Gaia Cauchi wins New Wave tually transferred to Mater Dei Hospital. Witnesses to the cliff face collapse said Junior 2015 contest in Russia they saw a cloud of dust and boulders tum - aia Cauchi (right) the 13-year-old who bling down onto each other. At first they Gwon the Junior Eurovision Song Con - thought it was an earthquake, test in 2013, has added another trophy to her In comments to the press, carbonate ge - mantle piece by winning New Wave Junior ologist Dr Peter Gatt said the incident was 2015, one of Europe’s biggest singing con - predictable and more rocks could fall in tests for kids. the near future. He explained that there is The 14th edition of the event was held in a history of collapse in the Delimara area front of more than 10,000 spectators at the not far from the new gas terminal. Artek Children’s Camp (on the Black Sea But Enemalta said the new gas plant is in the town of Hurzuf in Crimea). When about 350m away from the location of the Russia 1 broadcasts the programme later incident. They have been informed by Elec - this year, it’s estimated that more than 100 trogas Malta, the consortium building the million people will tune in. new gas plant, that all necessary measures Bulgaria’s Krisia Todorova, who finished were being taken to safeguard the plant ac - second at Junior Eurovision 2014, also fin - cording to international best practices. ished second at this year’s New Wave. A most satisfied Gaia said of her time in Rus - sia where she competed with 14 other young singers: “I managed to make friends with Air Malta launches new everyone. It’s a real competition between us but there is no jealousy or resentment!” “We care More” initiative Czech woman bites police s part of a “We Care More” initiative, September 1, it would be lowering its fares woman who bit a policewoman after AMalta’s national carrier, Air Malta has on all routes for travel - up to €54 in a upgraded its range of products in both its round trip on some routes. It has also re- Ashe was taken to a police station be - economy and business classes. As the air - introduced child and infants discounts, cause she was drunk and disorderly was line is moving forward to meet the needs changed from a baggage weight concept handed a seven-month jail term suspended of contemporary travellers, it would be to the piece concept and increased luggage for 18 months and fined her €5,000 giving more choice to customers. weight allowances. A 21-year-old Czech woman living in St The upgrade to Air Malta’s new product Mr Micallef said that in contrast with Paul’s Bay who goes by the name of range follows the feedback and comments what most carriers offer, its basic fare still Barbora Krizkova, pleaded guilty to as - received from its customers, with its CEO includes a piece of 20kg luggage al - saulting and resisting two police officers Philip Micallef saying that the airline has lowance and a snack. at a police station biting one of the woman made many product changes to offer cus - Other improvements are aimed at cus - officers on the arm, slightly injuring her tomers more choice and flexibility. tomer experience and satisfaction and a and to being drunk. She said she did not Among the changes announced as from more responsive website. remember anything as she was drunk 14 The Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015

Minkejja li din il-festa ti©i fl-eqqel tas-sajf, dis-sena, ˙abta u sabta beda tielg˙a l-ajru u deher biç-çar li kienet ©ejja wa˙da minn dawk il-maltempati li jafu jag˙mlu fl-eqqel tas-sajf. ’Malta u G˙awdex b˙alissa Mhix sorpi Ωa li malli l-partitarji ninsabu fl-aqwa tal-Festi u tal-festa ta’ San Lawrenz raw ix- kul˙add jaf li kwa Ωi l-aqwa xita ©ejja malajr bdew jag˙mlu festi... fejn jid˙ol il-briju, ti Ωjin, minn kollox ˙alli j Ωarmaw it-ti Ωjin baned eçç, isiru propju fejn hemm tal-festa biex kemm jista’ jkun je - aktar minn ka Ωin wie˙ed tal- Il-Ìirbin jiççelebraw il- vitaw li ti©ri ˙sara, kif ©ara, banda. festa ta’ San Lawrenz pere Ωempju, fil-Óamrun Sintendi fejn hemm aktar minn Kien hawn li ntwera çar kemm ka Ωin wie˙ed aktarx li jkun hemm filwaqt tal-b Ωonn kul˙add kien lest ukoll piki kbar bejn il-partitarji li jag˙ti daqqa t’g˙id. Dan billi ta Ω-Ω ew© baned ... piki li jissa˙˙u ©emg˙a ta’ Ωg˙a Ωag˙ li kienu fil- uFF jis˙nue efil-jiessm tattl-fesii ti, u li ukuul - ppiikkii ka Ωin Prince of Wales (li jie˙du tant, (g˙alkemm da Ω-Ω mien anqas ˙sieb il-festa l-o˙ra tal-Birgu, dik milli fl-antik), jispiççaw f’tg˙ajjir ta’ San Duminku) kienu pronti li mhux darba jew tnejn anke ng˙aqdu mal-hekk imsej˙a ‘rivali’ jwasslu g˙all-partitarji ta’ na˙a tag˙hom biex it-ti Ωjin kollu tne˙˙a jew tal-o˙ra li ji©u fl-idejn. fi ftit f’˙akka t’g˙ajn. Hekk meta FMinn xi daqqiet, anke jekk nfet˙u bwieb is-sema t-ti Ωjin, in- hemm dawn il-piki, filwaqt tal- klu Ωi statwi, bnadar, bandalori, eçç, bΩonn ikun hemm fejn dawn il-piki jinqatg˙u u tirrenja l-g˙aqda. la˙qu tpo©©ew g˙all-kenn fejn ma tkunx tista’ ti©rilhom ˙sara. Hekk se˙˙ fil-Birgu fejn ftit ilu kienet qed ti©i ççelebrata l-festa ta’ Ìesti b˙al dawn ta’ min jammirahom. Tal-inqas juru l-wiçç po Ωittiv San Lawrenz. tal-piki bejn il-ka Ωini tal-baned. Il-Maltin, il-CCF Ir-ri Ωultat u l-President tal-ist˙arri© ’dawn l-a˙˙ar snin parti mill-˙idma tituzzjonijiet. tal-Presidenti ta’ Malta dejjem kienet Fi Ωmien l-ewwel President ta’ Malta, li ja˙dmu favur dawk li huma fil- Sir Anthony Mamo, il-fond ing˙ata l- bΩonn. Aktar ma jg˙addi Ω-Ω mien aktar bdew isem ta’ . jag˙tu importanza lil din il-˙idma, u nistg˙u Baqa’ j Ωomm l-istess kunçett ta’ qabel ng˙idu li la˙qet il-quççata tag˙ha ta˙t il-Pres - li mill-fond jgawdu g˙aqdiet u indi - ident pre Ωenti, l-ET Marie Louise Coleiro vidwi fil-b Ωonn. L-ewwel President Preca li qed tag˙mel emfasi qawwija fuq il- tal- Community Cheksti enFeutn id l- ˙tie©a li jsiru attivitajiet biex jin©abru l-fondi. mara ta’ Sir Anthony, Lady Mamo li ©iet Preca g˙all-ewwel darba waqfet uffiççju tal- Hija tis˙aq dwar il- ˙tie©a tag˙hom biex segwita mis-Sinjura Buttigieg, meta b˙ala fond f’G˙awdex. jintlaqg˙u l-˙afna talbiet g˙all-g˙ajnuna li President ta’ Malta kien hemm Dr Anton Il- huwa po- jsiru lill- ButCtigoimegm. u nity Chest Fund polari ˙afna. Dan jixhdu l-fatt tal-miljuni ta’ , l-aktar minn nies li je˙tie©u xi kura Fi Ωmien il-Presidenza tas-Sinjorina Agatha Ewro li jin©abru mill-g˙otjiet ewlenin jag˙- speçjalizzata fosthom pazjenti li jintbag˙tu Barbara, saret bidla fl-istatut tal-fond biex mel il-poplu Malti, inklu Ω Maltin li jg˙ixu g˙all-kura barra minn Malta u o˙rajn li issa l-President tar-Repubblika saret ukoll il- barrMa malitnan C xotmutmnau,n kitiyf uCkhoelsl ti dF-udnivd ersi attivi - je˙tie©u çeMrtai lmtae dCiçoinmi mspuençijtayl izCzahteis. t Fund President ta’ dan il-fond, u minn dakinhar il- tajiet li jsiru minn organizzazzjonijiet u ndi - (MACtCtwFa) lment il- presidenza baqg˙et f’idejn min ikun Pre- vidwi. Fjaf it-twelid tieg˙u sa minn meta Malta sident tar-Repubblika. G˙alhekk wie˙ed jibqa’ sorpri Ω jara li fi kienet g˙adha tiddependi sewwa mill-Gvern Ma Ω-Ω mien, il- st˙arri© tal-©urnal s il-ma©©uranza Ingli Ω u nistg˙u ng˙idu li l-og˙la personalita’ ing˙ata l-isem kif nafuh illum - Il- ta’ dawk li wie©bu g˙all-mistoqsija, tal-pajji Ω kien g˙aMdua llt-aG Cveormnamturn iÌtye nCehraelsit. Fiul-nfd att kien il- Gvernatur Ìenerali Ingil Ω, Sir Sadanittant il-©bir ta’ flus g˙all-fond ma ba- Robert Laycock, li beda jorganizza l- qax biss jiddependCi ommilml- unity Chest Fund , , wieT©hbeu Tfiinm-ne egattiv. biex jin©abru l-fondi bl-iskop li li g˙adu jsir kull sena, u anzi mis-sena Ml-oa˙ltra Dan min˙abba li mhemmx dubjDu ol iy osu - jg˙inu lill- n Cbeodmam jsuinr ituyk Colhl efs’tG F˙uanwdd. ex, imma minn di - sthuiçnçke tshs atat lt-hfeo nPdr ejisdidenpte onfd Mi ˙aalftnaa s mhoiulll-d˙ ihdamvea (MPFA). L-ewwel Ballu sar fi tmiem il-˙am - versi attivitajiet o˙ra, fosthom forsi l-akbar ata ml-Pajroers irdoelnet i nt tahl-ei sotregsasn ifsoantido.n oAf tftuwnadl mraeins -t sinijiet u issa l-attivita’ saret parti inAteuggruaslit wa˙da dik tal-Istrina. August Moon Ball ijnekgk a cwtiivei˙tieeds ? i˙ares lura jara li dan il-fond mMiollo-nk aBleanlld arju annwali. Ma Ω-Ω mien il-Presidenti bdew jag˙tu aktar irnexxielu jikber skond kemm ing˙ata mpor - Fi ΩmienM l-aal˙ta˙ aPrl aGyvinegr nFaiteulrd,s S Airs sMocaiautriioce importanza lill-fond. Bdew ji Ωdiedu anke l- tanza mill-Presidenti. Dorman kien hemm diversi istituzzjonijiet fi - attivitajiet biex jin©abru l-flus u spinta qaw- Min-na˙a l-o˙ra wie˙ed irid jie˙u inkunsid - lantropiçi li wrew ix-xewqa li l-fondi mi©- wija ng˙atat mill-ex-President l-Avukat erazzjoni x’fehem e Ωatt min ivvota g˙all- bura ma jibqg˙ux jing˙ataw dejjem lill- George Abela. Issa l-President attwali qed fra Ωi . MPFA. Konsegwentement, Dorman, idde- tag˙mel kull sforz biex il-fond ikun jista’ Bla dubju ta’ xejn wie˙ed jista’ jg˙id li bl- çieda li jo˙loq fejn jitpo©©ew il- ila˙˙aq mat-talbiet kbar g˙all-g˙ajnuna li imbuttar tal-President pre Ωenti u dawk ta’ qa - flus mi©bura mill-Ballu u l-flus bdew jid˙lu ta’ kuljum. Ta˙t MLCP l-fond sar fon - bilha sar ©id immens fost dawk li huma jitqassmu lil diversi organizzazzjonijiet u is - dazzjoni, u sa˙ansitra l-President Coleiro l-akta“r mfial-jboΩro rnonle. ” Chest Fund Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 15

Spiççat il-Habs hux l-ewwel u lanqaMs se jkiuxn l-ax˙˙aer dnarbaa li tal-˙ajja Maltija 2 Mbarranin spiççaw fil-˙abs f’Malta. Imma dawn iΩ-Ω ew© ka Ωi juru çar kemm in-nuqqas ta’ ˙sieb speçjalment fejn jid˙lu l-flus jistg˙u jwasslu biex dak li jkun li jwettaq reati. L-ewwel ˙a Ω hu ta’ mara Rumena – Tita Buidescu (stampa ta˙t) – li g˙andha 76 sena. Ìiet Malta biex tara lin-neputi tag˙ha li ja˙dem f’pajji Ωna. Xtrat bil - jett one way... u l-ftit flus li kellha flok nefqithom biex tmantni lilha nnifisha, ˙liethom fit-tipjip. Marret iddur il-˙wienet tas-Sliema u t-tentazzjoni g˙elbitha. Serqet Ωew© t-shirts u nqabdet. Sar rapport Il-Port tal-Im©arr lill-pulizija, u minke - f’G˙awdex bil-va - IΩda dapnu lr-ai ˙ta˙la-rG koizeon Chhemanm - jja li n-neputi tag˙ha min xorta baqa’ jwassal in- ˙allashom, xorta nel lesti ˙alli j©orru nies mill-lp-Iamss©ia©r©ri erGi ˙awdex spiç- çat il-Qorti. g˙all-port taç-Çirkewwa u Lill-pulizija qaltil - g˙idu li avukat tajjeb jaf jinqeg˙da portijiet o˙ra f’Malta billi nstab li l- hom li ma kelliex b’toqba fil-li©i biex idawwar ftehim kien isemmi biss lil Malta u flus biex tmantni kaw Ωa favur il-klijent tieg˙u. U jidher lill-G˙awdex u mhux lil Kemmuna. lilha nnifisha u li kull li©i g˙andha xi toqba. I Ωda jid - Allura wie˙ed seta’ jitlaq minn riedet tmur lura pa - her li mhux l-avukati biss jinqdew b’xi G˙awdex g˙al Kemuna u minn hemm jji Ωha. In-neputi qal li toqba fil-li©i g˙ax g˙add ta’ Maltin g˙al Malta bla ma jikser l-ebda ftehim. kien se jixtrilha bil - huma kapaçissimi biex jaraw kif Malli xi ˙add skopra din it-toqba fil- jett tal-ajru. jirnexxielhom jisgiççaw minn çerti re - ftehim, mall-ewwel beda j©orr il- Imma l-Ma©istrat, golamenti. passi©ieri mill-Im©arr g˙al Malta, Consuelo Scerri Her - Dan hu rifless tajjeb f’dak li qed iΩda biex ma ji©ix imwaqqaf mill- rera ˙asbitha xort’- ji©ri fit-tra©it bejn Malta u G˙awdex. pulizija, beda jg˙addi Kemmuna... u o˙ra. Qalet li ma JIl-Kumpanija Gozo Channel minn wie˙ed saru tnejn, tlieta, eçç, tridx nies jittallbu fit- g˙andha d-dritt esklussiv li tie˙u l- eçç. Ing˙ad li dan it-tra©it qed jolqot toroq. Il-Ma©istrat passi©©ieri minn Malta g˙al sew id-d˙ul tal-Gozo Channel. sostniet: “Jekk GI˙awsdexi ub viçiu-versa . tG˙alhekrk f G˙al min ma jafx, minn jitla’ miç- m’g˙andhiex mezzi g˙al Ωmien twil l-ebda biçça tal- Çirkewwa ma j˙allasx, imbag˙ad biex issostni lilha ba˙ar li kienet i©©orr il-passi©ieri li i˙allas malli jirkeb il-vapur l-Im©arr nnifisha, tista' tis - titlaq minn Malta ma setg˙at torbot biexjer©a’ lura Malta. tenna fil-˙abs sa- mal-moll tal-Im©arr u tni ΩΩ el jew it - Hawn fejn il-vja©©i li semmejt qed kemm jinxtara l-bil- tella’ passi©©ieri. jolqtu l-bwiet tal-Gozo Channel... jett tal-ajru. Jekk hi Xi sidien privati ta’ laneç biex iduru g˙ax dawk li ma jkunu ˙allsu xejn kapaçi tisraq, kapaçi ma’ dan il-ftehim kienu jag˙mlu xi biex minn Malta jitilg˙u G˙awdex, wkoll tmur il-˙abs.” vja©©i lejn portijiet o˙ra G˙awdxin ju Ωaw il-vja©©i offruti minn diversi G˙alkemm im- billi jidher li l-ftehim isemmi l-Port biççiet tal-ba˙ar li jg˙addu minn Ke - bag˙ad min-na˙a l- tal-Im©arr biss. Imma vja©©i b˙al muna u allura l-Gozo Channel jkun o˙ra aççettat it-talba dawn kienu rari, kemm min˙abba l- ©arr lil dawn in-nies ming˙ajr ma biex il-Qorti turi vja©© itwal li wie˙ed ried jag˙mel da˙˙al xejn. ˙niena mal-mara u g˙ax kemm Marsalforn kif ukol ix- Dan jeffettwa sew il-finanzi tal- kkundannata xahar Xlendi huma aktar bog˙od mill- Gozo Channel, i Ωda ma na˙sibx li ˙abs, li huwa l-min - portijiet Maltin milli l-Im©arr, i Ωda dan qed jeffettwa daqs it-toqba li imu possibbli ta' wkoll g˙ax m’hemms façilitajiet fejn sabu g˙add ta’ Maltin li g˙alkemm dak li tipprovdi l- jista’ jitrakka u jni ΩΩ el in-nies bil- jg˙ixu Malta, g˙andhom residenza li©i. kumdita`. wkoll f’G˙awdex. Anke jekk forsi mhux il-familja kollha, dawn jirre©is - traw il-Karta tal-Identita` tag˙hom Tulla Getaways fuq ir-residenza tag˙hom f’ G˙aw- ABN: 98 330 164 499 Present : 29-Day Russia & Scandinavia ’Lulju li g˙adda l-inflazzjoni f’Malta Ωdie - dex. Hekk, awtomatikament jitqiesu Tou r. Departing 27 May 2016. 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A quick gliimpse at Australia We have a

The new Speaker, new Speaker the 30th of the House of Representatives ictorian Liberal backbencher Tony Smith has been elected as the new Speaker of the House of Represen- tatives, the 30th. The new Speaker was selected by lower house Liberal MPs in a secret ballot a week after the resignation of Bronwyn Bishop. Before entering Federal Parliament Tony Smith was a staffer to former Treasurer Peter Costello. He entered the lower house representing the seat of Casey in 2001 and served as parliamentary secre - tary to the Prime Minister in the Howard Government. Tony Smith arrived in Parliament House in mid-1990 as Peter Costello’s press secretary, later the then Treasurer made him hVis senior advisor. Tony Smith battled it out with fellow Vic- torian backbencher Russell Broadbent, South Australian MP Andrew Southcott party room tactics while he holds the posi - two speakers of the Australian House of and Queenslander Ross Vasta. Mr. Smith tion. “I will not be attending weekly party Representatives to be forced to resign in won the final stage of the elimination meetings,” Mr. Smith told Parliament. “It's disgrace. process against Russell Broadbent 51 to 22. my view that the Speaker should not only Bronwyn Kathleen Bishop was the 29th Unlike his predecessor, Mr. Smith has be, but also seen to be, independent of the Speaker of the House of Representatives confirmed he will remove himself from partisan day-to-day fray.” He said the deci - between November 2013 and August sion was both sym - 2015. She was born in 1942. bolic and practical. Elected as a Senator in 1987, she was the After weeks of first woman president of the Liberal Party furore surrounding NSW Branch. She became the Member of her grandiose use of Mackellar in the lower house in 1994. taxpayers-funded Served as well as Minister of Defence and travel perks, Bronwyn Minister for Aged Care. Bishop the Speaker of In Parliament, the Prime Minister said the Federal Parlia - that the former speaker served with dis - ment resigned while tinction for over 30 years “she has been a the PM Tony Abbott warrior for the causes that she believed unveiled a sweeping in”. He quoted John Howard: “politics is review into MPs' enti - hard and unforgiving business but it is tlements, saying a amongst the highest and noble forms of new system would re - public service”. store public trust. Bronwyn Bishop gained attention for her Mrs. Bishop and imbalance in booting MPs out of Parlia - Peter Slipper are the ment: 393 from Labor and seven from the Coalition.

Former Speaker Bishop Bronwyn Boats being turned back nder the Abbott government, 630 asy - lum seekers and 20 boats have been turned back, including a group that was re - turned to Vietnam last month. It was a rear statement by Peter Dutton the Immigration Minister of usually secret details of “on- water operations”. A boat containing 157 Tamil asylum seek - ers arrived in June last year. There is no doubt that the turn-back policy of the Ab - bott Government, described as cruel by crit - iUcs, has dramatically stemmed the flow of asylum seekers boats headed to Australia. Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 17

A quick glimpse at Australiia Employment up or down? Since January 166,700 extra Australians have been put into work, giving the Abbott government a reasonable chance of fulfilling its commitment to create one million new jobs in its first five years. There was a pickup in the market for the first time since 2013 as new employment figures re - leased by the Bureau of Statistics show both em - ployment and unemployment climbing. In the three months to July Australia’s unemployment rose from 6 to 6.3 percent. City2Surf attracts 80,000 runners The number of Australians out of work rose to he City2Surf is a road running tracted more than 80,000 entrants 87,500. The clue to making sense of the apparent event held annually in Sydney, who started in staggered groups based contradiction is an increase in the number of Aus - Australia since September 1971, cov- on previous running times and early tralians changing their status from “not in labour ering a 14 kilometres (8.7 mi) course. entry. force to unemployed”. The event is a "fun run" as well as a The event raises more than $4 mil- Australia’s three biggest states were responsible race, attracting both competitive run- lion for charity. Even Prime Minister for almost all of the employment growth since ners and community participants who Tony Abbott took part finishing in 80 January, with NSW gaining 113,500 jobs, Victoria can choose to run or to walk. minutes. Brad Milosevic finished 27.300 and Queensland 22.600. Elsewhere em - The event this year, the 45th time, first male in 42.15 and Casandra Fien ployment gains have been modest or negative. hTeld on a deliriously sunny day at - first female in 46.39 minutes. Climate change and Australia efore he heads to Malta for the binding and universal agreement on cally responsible, environmentally re - BCHOGM, Prime Minister Tony Ab - climate, from all the nations of the sponsible target”. bott will attend the United Nations Cli - world. Environment Minister Greg Hunt said mate Change Conference to be held in The government decided it would the target showed “we do the right Le Bourget Paris, France from Novem - halve its emissions per person over the thing by the planet and we also do the ber 30 to December 11. The confer - next 15 years under a long-awaited cli - right thing by families who are con - ence’s objective is to achieve a legally mate change pledge. It predicts will cut cerned by cost-of-living pressures and harmful greenhouse gas emissions with - power prices”. out sacrificing the economy. Labor Leader Bill Shorten said the Uranium: It will reduce the amount of green - government was trying to “drag Aus - house gas released into the atmosphere tralia backwards on climate change” 31% of the world’s total by 26-28 per cent by 2030, based on and it must demonstrate how the target Australia has the world’s largest known ura - 2005 levels. was consistent with the 2-degree warm - nium resources - 31% of the world’s total. It Mr. Abbott said the government was ing scenario. Australia is among the is a significant player in the industry with focused on growth and jobs, and the worst greenhouse gas polluters per enough mining to be the world’s third biggest pledge was a “good, solid, economi - capita in the Western World. producer of the nuclear fuel. Uranium has been mined here since 1954. It MICHELLE ROWLAND MP has three mines, two in South Australia and FEDERAL MEMBER one in the Northern Territory. Its production is FOR GREENWAY all exported and comprises about 35% of the Proudly serving the areas of: country's energy exports in thermal terms. However, the Industry remains small com - Acacia Gardens, Blacktown*, Girraween, pared with gold, copper and coal, and accord - Glenwood, Kellyville Ridge, Kings Langley, ing to Peter Ker of the SMH, it has endured a Kings Park, Lalor Park, Parklea, Pendle severe downturn over the past four years. Hill, Prospect*, Quakers Hill*, Riverstone, Uranium became fashionable in investment Rouse Hill*, Schofields, Seven Hills, circles between 2004 and 2008 as awareness Stanhope Gardens, The Ponds, of climate change led many to speculate that Toongabbie*, Vineyard nuclear power could be large-scale, centralise *Parts of source of electricity free of carbon emissions. Australia uses no nuclear power, but with 230 Prospect Hwy, Seven Hills 2147 high reliance on coal any likely carbon con - Ph: 9671 4780 straints on electricity generation will make it Email: [email protected] a strong possibility. This year the South Australian government www.facebook.com/mrowlandmp set up a royal commission into the potential for Twitter : @mrowlandmp nuclear power. 18 The Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015 The love and life of Jo Jo Zep - a talented musician altese-born Australian singer, and Joe are now a couple. songwriter, and saxophonist They met five years ago but MJoe Vincent Camilleri, known decided not to live together. for his work with Jo Jo Zep & The Fal - Angela explains that Joe cons, was born on May 21, 1948. He comes from a large Maltese was one of ten children and his family family of 10 children. He is moved from Malta to Australia when the third-eldest sibling, while he was a toddler at the age of two. she came from a family of He has recorded as a solo artist and four who are particularly as a member of Jo Jo Zep & The Fal - close. She loves how close cons and The Black Sorrows. Jo Jo Zep & The Falcons' highest charting single was "Hit & Run" from June 1979, which peaked at #12; Jo Jo Zep's "Taxi Mary" peaked at No. 11 in September 1982, and The Black Sor - rows top single, "Chained to the Wheel", that peaked at No. 9 in March 1989. Joe Camilleri has been rocking the pubs and clubs of Australia for more than four decades, as well as making close to 30 CDs and producing count - less more. He has produced records The cover of the for The Sports, Jo Jo Zep & The Fal - DVD Music Doc - come up to him after the show cons, Paul Kelly & the Dots, The Black umentary about do not worry Angela at all, “I Sorrows, Renée Geyer and Ross Wil - Joe Camilleri am the one who goes home son. Australian music journalist, Ian with him”. McFarlane, described him as "one of “He will not marry me,” she the most genuinely talented figures in says laughing. She adds that Australian music". it is the happiest both of them As a member of Jo Jo Zep & The Fal - have been for a long time. It’s cons, Camilleri was inducted into the an easy relationship that was Australian Recording Industry Asso - built firstly on friendship. ciation (ARIA) Hall of Fame in 2007. At the same interview Joe Joe Camilleri grew up in Port Mel - Camilleri talks about how he bourne and listened to rock music on Joe’s family are. They all get together started work at twelve-and-a- half in the radio. His mother called him Zep often and, if Joe is working she visits an abattoir so he knows what hard and he became known as Jo Zep. He them without him. They love her and work is and what it is like to struggle. began his music career in 1964. are really glad to see their big brother He says that the first time he laid eyes The Maltese born musician who vis - happy. on Angela, it was a nice experience. ited Malta on a number of occasions, Joe Camilleri has a big family himself She was beautiful and very bubbly, was featured recently in the SMH now; he has five children aged be - “there is a spirit there that you can’t Good Weekend when Bernadette Clo - tween 38 and four. Joe has been mar - help being attracted to. hesy interviewed him and his partner ried twice, the first time when he was “We are both silver foxes, so we Angela Clark. very young. His second wife is the know what it is like to be in a relation - Angela 48 years, a jewellery-designer mother of his three adult children. ship that has faced difficulties. I am re - Angela ally set in my ways”. Joe is not sure does not ag- why his relationship with Angela ree that Joe works, “No one else laugh at my jokes, is obsessed she makes you feel that you’re the with wom- most important person in the room.” en; “he is A feature length DVD Music Docu - actually ve- mentary about Joe, titled Joe Camilleri: ry respect - Australia's Maltese Falcon, traces his ful, he was Maltese background and the rise from wild in his Jo Jo Zep and The Falcons to The Black younger Sorrows through to present day, days, but which includes the making of The that is all in Black Sorrows' stunning collectors edi - the past. tion of Crooked Little Thoughts 3CD, “He’s nev- 78 page book set. Joe and Angela, er been a The Maltese community in Australia indeed a very heavy drin- are indeed proud of this highly tal - happy couple ker”. The wo- ented musician, more so, because he men who acknowledges his ancestry. Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 19 Dawn taf xi jfissru? Matmura [ Lbieba Nom mimmat li jfisser post Il-qalba jew il-parti r- ta˙t l-art fejn jin˙a Ωen il- ratba ta’ ©ewwa tal- qam˙ u affarijiet o˙ra tal- ˙ob Ω. Óafna Maltin ikel. jirreferu g˙a liha b˙ala L-isem ©ej minn Matmata ‘il-bieba’. Hawn min li li huwa post fejn tg˙ix ko - mill-˙ob Ωa kollha jip - munita` ta’ bdiewa li preferi jiekol lilha u jg˙ixu fi djar sempliçi jwarrab il-qoxra. G˙al m˙affra ta˙t l-art. Hemm o˙rajn l-isba˙ tal-

˙ob Ωa Maltija [ hi l- huma wkoll ja˙ Ωnu kull tip [ ta’ ikel. qoxra tqarmeç Din tirreferi g˙al min hu kwiet ˙afna u ma Kutu tantx jitkellem.G˙alhekk meta ng˙idu kutu kutu, qrunu f’butu nkunu qed nirreferu g˙al xi ˙add kwiet jew sieket i Ωda li jkun jaf jew qed ifixkel minn ta˙t.

. Glata Din hija skorça rqiqa ta’ sil© li tiksi l- uçuh tar-raba’ meta jkun lejl ta’ kes˙a kbira. Din tag˙mel ˙sara kbira lill-pro- dotti mi Ωrug˙a tal-g˙alqa. Tfisser ukoll marda tal-pjanti ka©unata mill-moffa. Biex tikteb Malti tajjeb Il-Partiçelli (Tieni parti)

Illum nittrattaw 8. Bil- u fil- quddiem kelma li tibda 12. Partiçella lil tista’ titqassam f’: il-bqija tar-regoli b’vokali jsiru bl- u fl- . EΩ.: bl- a) ‘il meta ta˙bat bejn Ωew© kon - (sebg˙a) fil-lez - arlo©©, fl- ajru’. snanti. zjo-ni dwar Il- EΩ.: rajt ‘il ˙uk; smajt ‘il ˙ija jibki. Partiçelli . 9. Quddiem kliem li jibda b’ittri b) ‘l meta l-kelma ta’ qabilha Xemxin l-artiklu tl-Partiçella jit - tispiçça b’ vokali jew dik ta’ warajha 7. Qabel ma ˙ar©u r-regoli l-©odda biddel fl-ewwel ittra tal-kelma. tibda b’ vokali . minn min ©ie mog˙ti l-inkarigu li EΩ.: maz -ziju minflok mal- ziju; fid- EΩ.: tlat ‘l Alla; ktibna ‘l sie˙bek. “jtejjeb” il-mod kif jinkitbu çerti dar flok fil-dar. kiem, ken jing˙ad li kien ikun 13. Il-Partiçella lill- titqassar f’: a˙jar li kieku ma’, ta’, sa, ©o, ta’, 10. Niktbu lil, g˙al, b˙al, qud - a) ‘il meta ta˙bar bejn Ωew© kon - dan, u. din, ma jing˙aqdux ma’ diem kelma li ma ti˙ux l-artiklu . EΩ.: sonanti . l-artiklu meta ja˙btu quddiem lil Karmnu, g˙al ˙ija, b˙al kul˙add. EΩ.: sajja˙t ‘il- bidwi. kelma li tibda b’ vokali . Ez. : ma’ l - b) ‘l meta l-kelma ta’ qabilha art minflok mal-art; ta’ l -orfni flok 11. Niktbu lill-, g˙all-, b˙all- tispiçça b’ vokali jew dik ta’ warajha tal-orfni. Imm’issa dawn qed ji©u quddiem kelma li tie˙u l-artiklu. tibda b’ vokali . meqjusa b˙la l-mod kif ghandhom EΩ.: lill- ˙addiem, g˙all- Italja, b˙all- EΩ.: sejja˙na ‘l- ˙abib; staqsejt ‘l- isiru. g˙asafar. armla .

In response to a number of inquiries, The Voice of the Maltese wishes to advice that we can Readers can now now supply hard copies in colour of our magazine to our readers at a price. So anybody in - request a printed terested in acquiring copies of the magazine can communicate with us personally or by email to: [email protected]. The magazine can also be delivered by post. As the cost copy of The Voice of postage varies one is kindly requested to get in touch with us to work out the details . 20 The Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015

Il-Festa tal-Vitorja: mill-Fathers Maltin Il-Komunita` Maltija hija mistiedna g˙all-festa tradizzjonali tal-Vitorja Announcing the establishment of (li ilha ssir 51 sena), A NEW Maltese Social Support Group Fis-2.30 pm tibda l-purcissjoni u ssir il-quddiesa fil- In the Shellharbour Local Government Area CCoo. Pmrmedikattur:m muunn.iittFyoyr old erNN peoplee ovwewr the ass ge of 65 years nhar il-Hadd 13 ta’ Settembru. The Multicultural Communities Council of Illawarra Inc is proud to Il-familji li g˙andom xi tfal jew Ωg˙a Ωag˙ li jkunu jrridu jilbsu kostum announce that a new Multicultural Social Support Group for older Katidral ta’ St people from Maltese backgrounds, living in the Shellharbour LGA, MMaraylt’is jCewo ltlaelg-ep rSetçreetet,t bSiyexd njieey ˙du sehem fil-pFurr çNisosejlo Bnii ajçnecmo pMluS lSilP Antoinette Mascari 9899 1938 jew 0438 639 986. will commence on the 5th of August. Ejjew u ©ibu mag˙kom il-bnadar jew standardi tal-g˙aqda tag˙kom The Maltese Social Support Group is supported by the Australian Tarcisio Micallef MSSP (Chaplain g˙all-Komunita` Maltija fl-arcidjocesi ta’ Sydney) Government Department of Social Services under the Common - wealth Home Support Program. A number of activities will be organ - ised for the group including; u Morning tea and lunch from different cultures uSocial activities including local and regional events, festival and activities uDay outings and excursion of your choice u Cultural arts activities and events uGentle exercise and physical activities to assist with health and wellbeing u Be kept up- to- date with Community Guest Speakers who will Maltese Cultural Association present various topics which promote healthy ageing Presents an afternoon of entertainment showcasing our top u Individual support and other lifestyle and leisure activities u Transport to and from the centre if needed of NSW Inc. u Assist clients with Referrals and accessing MY Aged Care Con - JYamoeusn Cgas sMar,a Slttaecseye STalaiblae, nMta ritnin CVeollna,c Aelreet , tact Centre Emmanuel & Miriam, and Dianne Camilleri. We welcome our members of Shellharbour to join in and be part Wentworthville Leagues Club on Sunday of this exciting new group August 30 at 2.00 p.m. The new programme begins: Wednesday from 9:30 am to 1:30 pm Tickets: APdruoultds l$y1 s5p;o Cnshoirleddr ebny :U /14: $10. at Oak Flats Neighbourhood Centre 44 Fisher Street, Oak Flats For bookings contact: Jim Borg: 9636 7an7d6 7; For further information on how you can become a member of the Doris Caruana: 9636 2295; group contact: MCCI Head office on 02 4229 7566 or Daiana on Charles N. Mifsud: 0421 662 298 0402 165 014, or the MY Aged Care Call Centre on 1800 200 422. The programme commenced on August 5 Wentworthville Leagues Club Share it with the readers The Voice is not just a news portal; If you have a story to tell that you believe We comment,..... We get your message across... We fight for your could make interesting reading and you rights...... We believe in freedom of expression... and would like to share it with The Voice of the We are read in the right places. Maltese readership, get in touch with us by email at: [email protected]

The Maltese Guild of SA Inc Cordially Invites You to THE MALTA NATIONAL DAY OOurU LRa LdyA oDfY V OicFto rVieICs PTaOrRisIhE wSi,l lH bOe RhSolLdEinYg Pa ARK Parish Feast Dinner Dance. We hope that you, your Dinner Dance PARISH FEAST DINNER DANCE family and friends can join us on what promises to SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 12 be a most enjoyablet oev beeni hnge. ld at MANDAVILLA FUNCTION CENTRE (Entry Start at 6.30pm, 7pm to 12.00am) (The Horsley Drive, Horsley Park) Sponsored By BASETEC SERVICES Pty. Ltd. On Saturday September 5 at 7.00 p.m. At the Sicilian Function Centre 45A O.G. Road KLEMZIG 5023 Entertainment by: OUR GOOD FRIENDS “THE GOD Cost: Adults $65 per person; Children 3-10 yrs $45 FATHERS” FROM ADELAIDE Price includes 3-course meal, antipasto, Featuring our Local Maltese Singer Stacey Saliba pastizzi, beer, wine, soft drinks, tea/coffee Attendees to be seated in the Hall from 6.30pm Raffle & Lucky door prizes. Catering by The Sicilian Club includes: 4-course dinner Entertainment by Charlie Muscat and Joe with drinks: beer, wine and soft drinks included in Price Xuereb Price: Financial Members $55, Non Members $65 Make up a table of 10 or more on your own. Book early as seating is limited. For bookings or any information phone: Our Office on Tuesday’s only from 9am to 2.45pm For bookings contact: Mario Bartolo: on 8243 0860; the President: Joe Briffa: 8254 0432886946; Parish Officer: 96201242 6988/Mob 0421 791 327; v/president Mary Craus: 8281 2329/Mob 0420 699 617; Secre - Our Parish Feast will be celebrated on September 20th tary Rita Bornhoeft: 8248 1008/Mob 0401 860 Hope to see you all there for a community celebration 632, or anyone from the Guild’s Committee. Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 21

The Xag˙ra Association of NSW Inc. Programme for the Festa INVITES YOU TO : Tal-Vitoria Dinner Dance tal-Vitorja at Greystanes Gues of honour: Rev. Mons. Carmelo Refalo (50th Anniversary) (Archpriest of Xag˙ra) CDCate : Satuoorday Semmptember 19 mmuunniiWettdneysyday 2 3,N NThursdaeey 24w wand Fridss ay September 25: Time: 6.30 pm onwards. Venue: Balmoral Function Centre Triduum of the Festa to be led by special visitor Mons Carmelo Re - 47-49 Balmoral Rd., BLACKTOWN falo, Archpriest of Xaghra, Gozo: 6.30pm: Rosary; 7.00pm: Mass. Food: 5-Course Meal, beer, wine & soft drinks Saturday, September 26 : 9.45am: Confessions. 6.00pm: Solemn Entertainment: Roc-A-Tac & Giuseppe Verdi Brass Band Concelebrated Mass in English with Maltese hymns. Principal Celebrant, Fr Contact: Paul Marshall, Parish Priest, accompanied by Fr Suresh Kumar, Mons. Josephine/Ray: 9627 4182, Mob: 0439 974 182 Carmelo Refalo, Fr Simon Cachia and Fr Paul Cahill O.Carm. At the con - M'Anne Teuma: 9627 4641 clusion of the Mass the Rosary will be recited and Benediction will be given. Sunday, September 27: 3.30pm: Solemn Concelebrated Mass by Mons. Carmelo Refalo, accompanied by Fr Paul Marshall, Fr Suresh Kumar, Fr Simon Cachia, Fr Tarcisio Micallef mssp, Fr Benedict Sant mssp and Fr Noel Bianco mssp. Mons. Carmelo Refalo will deliver the Panegyric. During Mass Joe Galea will sing hymns in Maltese. The procession, accompanied by the statue of Our Lady of Victories and devotees takes place at the conclusion of the Mass. Our Lady Queen of Peace Maltese Band will take part in the procession. 6.00pm: First musical program by Our Lady Queen of Peace Maltese Band. Fuq Radju Malta (www.pbs.com.mt) kull nhar ta’ Tlieta fil-5.00 p.m. 7.00pm: Second musical program by Our Lady Queen of Peace Maltese Band. Tippre Ωenta Josephine Zammit Cordina 8.30pm: Fireworks display.

METD Committee Are holding the Maltese Elderly Thanksgiving Day 22nd Anniversary Luncheon on Wednesday October 7 Venue: St Stephen Serbian Orthodox Church Hall Corner of Woodstock Ave & Hyatts Rd Plumpton Holroyd Veterans of Start time: 9.00 a.m. – Finish 3.00 p.m. World War One Exbibition We start the day with morning tea, followed by Mass A special lunch and dessert will be served and live entertainment to commemorate the ANZAC’s at the Maltese Community Council of NSW Will be provided by well-known Maltese entertainers till 3.00 p.m. Alfred Fenech Maltese Resource Centre, Donation: Frail Senior – FREE, Carer - $25, Active Senior - $45 59b Franklin Street, Mays Hill Contact: Doris Pocock 0419 420 915, Lina Magro 9629 4046, (next to Parramatta West Public School) Maria Cilia 0431 800 720, Maggie Vella 9621 3125 September 5 and 6 from 10.30 a.m. to 2.30 p.m. Our Elderly are forever grateful for this very special day. Open days at the Centre to coincide with Malta National Day (8th September) MALTESE LANGUAGE Contact Emanuel Camilleri 0409 744 376 SCHOOL OF NSW Teachers Wanted A Division of the Maltese Community Council of NSW Inc. (Paid positions) Computer Class for the Elderly Classes are available for students from 6 years to adults at all levels of ability in the Maltese language. We have trained and experienced teachers qualified in The Maltese Community Council of language teaching and with Maltese study credentials. Learn the Maltese language, NSW is conducting a computer class at the culture, lifestyle, cuisine, traditions and about the amazing history of the island. Maltese Resource Centre Classes at: HORSLEY PARK - SEVEN HILLS - LUDDENHAM 59b Franklin Street, Mays Hill 2145 For more information and enquiries Call Mary on 9601 2189 NSW every Friday between 10.00 Or email: [email protected] Supported by the Minister of Education and Training and the NSW Community Languages Schools Programme. a.m. and 12.00 Member of the NSW Federation of Community Language Schools of NSW; Member of the Federation of For more information contact Em. Maltese Language Schools of Australia; Supported by 16 Maltese associations affiliated with the MCC Camilleri: 0409 744 376 of NSW. The Maltese Language School of NSW is a Not-For-Profit organisation. 22 The Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015

FRIENDS OF PROVIDENCE HOUSE NSW TintAeNrNeOsUsaNkCE iSl-: k18i tDbaay ?F ly – Cruise – Stay – Tour commencing September 19, Vis - iting Perth – Bali – Thailand – Malaysia – CCoommmmuunniittyy NNSeeingwawpore. ss Fantastic Tour – Great value – All inclu - sive from $3650 p/p Proceeds donated to: Trid Itdi-Drarre takl-lParomvidaen? za, Malta. For brochure or bookings call Jim Borg on (02) 9636 7767. Note: Donations to Id-Dar tal-Providenza can be made in Australia at any Common - wealth Bank. A/C Name: Friends of Providence House NSW BSB: 062 416 A/C No. 10199448 This will save you the normal bank fees. Please supply name and address so an acknowledgement can be issued. Proudly supported by:

Cnr Main & Campbell Sts, Blacktown. Contact George Vella Tel (02) 9622 7799

You may be wondering how you can be assisted Past Pupils & Friends when it comes to: Suonfd aDy Aoungu Bst 3o0s: cA o45 (kNm cSruWise )o n the Hawkesbury River, including a one- hour sto How can we, as parents and grandpar - pover at Bobbin Head. Mini-bus leaves Wenty Leagues C lub at ents hear more about these issues, have 9.30am; Retu them explained to us in simple terms? rns 5.00-5.30 pm same place. For more information contact Joe Galea on 0415 477 254 or 4332 2165 Once again is here to support and ------guide you through Saturday October 24: 28th Annual Dinner Join us on our facebook page: these challenging times. Dance at M https://www.facebook.com/groups andavilla Function Centre /thevoiceofthemaltese Maltese Welfare NSW Inc. 1788 The Horsley Drive Horsley Park from 7pm San Gorg Preca Hall at our Lady Music by Joe Apap. Dress: semi formal 35th Anniversary: Programme for QQueen of Peace Church SFto rH beoolekinga: MMaralelnte:s 02e 9/A63u1 9s2t9.5 SC the feast of St Helena Melbourne Old PWrosepdencte Rsdda, Gy rSeyesptatneems bNeSrW 2 2145 AUGUST 21: (Friday): 7.30 p.m.: Mass in the Croatian Catholic Chu- Ms Collfereonm N i7ch.3o0la sp D.mip.. Couns. English by Fr. Edwin Agius mmsp at Croa - rch at Ardeer Celebrated by MACA, MAIPC tian Catholic Church, Fitzgerald Rd, Bishop Hilton Deakin and from Connection Counselling will guide Ardeer. Later refreshments in the Hall three Maltese Priests, fol - us through during another of our infor - while the Maltese United Brass Band will lowed by the Benediction and the Procession. mation nights. entertain with lively marches. After the Procession there will be a huge Free Entrance. All welcome. Tea & Cof - AUGUST 22: (Saturday): Gala Dinner fee served Fireworks Display, to be followed at the Dance at Melrose Receptions, Tullamarine, hall with a spectacular show featuring THE the VIBES Band in attendance and the KA - VINCENTS, who will entertain everyone TOOMBA DANCERS will perform a with 50’s, 60’s, 70’s Rock & Roll music. spectacular show followed by the Maltese During breaks DJ DOMINIC will entertain. United Brass Band. Fiducian Financial Services PTY Ltd ABB 46094 765 For more information phone Victor on 0412 134 AFSL and Australian Credit LKicence 23110 AUGUST 23: (Sunday): 3.p.m.: Mass at 99 13 25 or Mary Abdilla on 03 (9370 51 64) Tuesday August 18, 2015 The Voice of the Maltese 23

Malta Society of New Zealand We now have a Facebook page Isma’ l-programm tar-radju that former members are in - bil-Malti mill-Kunsill Malti CCoommmmuuta’n nNSW imiintnt fuqyy l-ista z - NNeevwwited to ssjoin. It is: zjon Mainly-Maltese-in-Auckland: TunJiest a’I wnko ltl joins tRemaa’ dio https://www.facebook.com/pages and mTinne fluqe lv-Initesrnieot n /Mainly-Maltese-in-Auckland/ 2GLF 89.3FM. 396193070527203?ref=hl. It is open to all who have an interest , on or on Il-programm ta’ sieg˙a nhar ta’ ÓOand dD feil-- . Mondays 5pm, Fridays 11.00 am.man. d ikun fih l-a˙˙ar a˙barijiet in the Maltese culture. 5pm, Saturdays 10am.; Last Wednesday each minn Malwtaw, wm.8u 9Ω3ikfma,. ctoamg˙.aruif, kultura, month at 1pm. a(vOvni ΩDi eum saund© ©>eEttthin tiac’ > iMntaelrtesses C go˙uanlcli-l M11aalmti) n MELBOURNE on 98.39Z NZoZr th9 2W.3eFsMt FM, each The Maltese Language wMwwa.3lztzezs.ceo mR.aau dio Programmes every Sat - Friday 6.00 - 7.00p.m. Presenter Emmanuel urday at 1.00 p.m. on RADIO 2RRR 88.5FM or School of NSW Brincat. on the Internet - ON DeMAND Ótie©a ta’ G˙alliema tal-Malti STEREO 974 (93180930): MELBOURNE L-iskola tal-Malti ta NSW sa tifta˙ klassijiet 97.4FM Wed (Maltese Magazine) & Thursday Listen to John Borg & Glenn Cassar ©odda fil Western Suburbs ta' Sydney g˙at- (Mer˙ba): 6.00pm to 8.00 pm Co-ordinator – tag˙lim tal-lingwa Maltija. G˙alhekk hemm Ray Anastasi 12:00-13:00 97.7fm MELBOURNE: www2rrr.org.au il-˙tie©a ta’ g˙alliema ©odda (l-g˙alliema In , listen to the MCC radio pro - 14:00-15:00: 97.7fm jit˙allsu). Dawk kollha li jixtiequ jg˙allmu l- grammes on . 6 to 8 To tune into Oding iStaBl Sr aRdiaod iyo ou need a re - Malti g˙andhom japplikaw billi jibag˙tu email a.m. Martese Caruana presents ceivDear yo rT diemviec eA wniathlo ag DueA aBn+d c h Dipi.g Tituanl ing lill: [email protected] ; from 10.00 - 11.00 am: Finr isd abyy: station name not frequSeBnSc yR. aDdigioit a2 l Wanted: Teachers of Maltese language SYD. NBoEtYh available on demand. Follow Sraadtuiord caayn: also be heard via digSitBaSl TRVad. io 2 2GLF FM 89.3 Saturdays The Maltese Language School of NSW is plan- same procedure as for MCC programmes, except is on . ning to open new classes in the Western Sub- select programe in reference. Nostalgia Music Sundays Il˙-na The radio programmes can be accessed on - urbs of Sydney in the teaching of the Maltese In listen to the Maltese Program Language. We need new teachers (paid posi- Maltin line at on on Tuesdays 6.00 -8.15am; Sundays and via mobile phone, tions) for these classes. Those who are inter- 4.15pm to 5.15pm uSsBiSng R tahdei oS B2 S RadCioh aanpnpe. lF 3o8 r television ested in teaching this languageshould apply: Maltese Radio) tune in to news from on Thurs - [email protected] linBk:R ISBANE days( laivned oSru cnadtcahy su apt) 8am. 4EB sbs.com.au/maltese L-ahbarijiet tal-PBS (Malta) UNCLE SAM DJ ( Malta -o SnB CSO 2A TSVT FM 96.3 www.unclesamdj.com Community Radio in Gosford Central Every Saturday at 2pm. Repeats on NSW. Aired every fortnight from MMoanltdeasye sP 5r opgmra amnmd eTsu oens dTaVy sa n7d.3 W0 aem b 6 pm -7 VpmIV (AN eMxtA isL ATuA gust 27). G˙alkemm il-PBS ta’ Malta tforni lill- The GDAY MALTAUSSIE SHOW VIVA PMreAseLnTteAr: Nathalie Gatt. SBS fl-Awstralja bis-servizz tag˙ha, il- on TVS is broadcast in Sydney qarrejja m˙e©©a li x’˙in iridu jid˙lu on SBS TV twice a week nationwide Sunday at fil- website: www.tvm.com.mt u jsegwu l- 8.00 am on SBS2 (Chan. 32); Thursdays at 8.00 am on SBS2 a˙barijiet ta’ Malta. Din tkun a©©ornata Watch direct via HYPERLINK: l-˙in kollu bi stejjer li jkunu qed ise˙˙u. http://ww.tvs.org.au; http://ww.tvs.org.au Web streaming on: www.coastfm.org.au. Mhux biss, imma min irid isegwi dak li jkun g˙addej, kull filg˙odu ˙in ta' Malta L-A˙barijiet fuqG ilr- weyebsstiate njeitst eMllga˙ult weskeo lSl le-an˙iobarrs ijiet Meets on the last Wednesday of the tMale-jeutsm o tna 't hqea bselc. ond Monday of the The SBS MALTESE NEWS month in the Meeting Room One, No. 3 month n the George Preca Centre of General Bridges Crescent, Daceyville. OLQP Church, 198 Old Prospect Road, D: aceyville Maltese Seniors Greystanes from 10 am to 12 noon Fairfield Active Maltese Seniors Come and join us and make new friends. Meets on the first Tuesday of the Month Meetings of Day Ongoing: We meet every First Wednesday from10:00am to 12 noon. NMote eeTthse e Gvreoruyp ss aelcso nadrr aFnrgied raeyg uolaf rt hBeus Trips The grCoupa mreeet sM in thae lPtareissh eHall, cnr month; Miller Room, Memorial Avenue of the Month from 10:00am-1:00pm of Stella Street & The Boulevard, Fair - Merrylands from 10.30am to 12.30 am OTuhr eM Seuettihngesr/Glaent dT o&ge tShte rGs aeroe rignte er - fieldG Herigohtus. ps in NSW esting, infoMrmaaltitvees e& Genrtoerutap ining. Merrylands Social Maltese Seniors Come Join us and make new Friends Meets on the first Wednesday of the Group Meetings for Maltese living month at the Llandilo Community Hall, at the Central Coast: are held every Seventh Avenue, from 11am to 1pm. second Monday of each month from Llandillo Maltese Seniors Ma10lt aemse t oS e1n2 iaot rWs yCoenng tRrSaLl ,C conrast For more information contact our Coor - Anzac & Margaret Street Wyong. dinator: Charles Mifsud J.P.Phone (02) For more information 9501 5525 – mobile 0421 662 298 . Tel: 02 439 000 12 or 0414 267 652 *(All Groups are Sponsored by The Maltese Community Council of NSW). Please contact the MCC Welfare Officer: Marisa Previtera JP on 0414 863 123. The MCC offices are at 59b Franklin Street Mays Hill NSW (next to West Parramatta Primary School) 24 The Voice of the Maltese Tuesday August 18, 2015 SSppoorrttss

penalty miss by The Eagles fought valiantly tion tally from ubstitute CJ after Luke Grima was pul- Matthew Clowes and eventually got the result Arditti. led down for a penalty, Ain the dying min - they needed to stay in the A relieved Parramatta FC Matthew Clowes missed utes of their Round 21 PS4 NPL I Div NSW for coach Franco Cosentino the chance to equalise when home match against Ro- another season. said afterwards, “I think we tepped goalkeeper Necev- ckdale at the Melita Sta - proved to be a job well deserve to be in this compe - ski saved his spotkick. dium seemed to have ser- done. tition, the boys play with his goalkeeper beaten iously com - Marco Sama gave the Ea - heart and desire every The game was so impor - promised Par - gles a third-minute leadwith week. tant for Parramatta after a ramatta (Mel- a shot from 25 yards. They “Both our goals were qual - midweek 1-1 draw at home ita Eagles) ’s could have added another ity, we have a rich history as against Blacktown S. They survival hop- while Patrick Gatt cleared a club, the aim now is to get were shattered with the re - Following their 2-1 victory ov- es, but in the off the line to deny manly better and be a” sult, but in the final game er Manly on the last dayP of the arramatta are safe final round on the leveller. Then two min - In the previous round, Par - they managed to dust them - championship, Parramatta Ea - Sunday, their utes Shayne Ardle doubled ramatta found tehmseves a selves and rise to the occa - gles finished on 20 points, 13 2-1 win at the score . goal down on 53 minutes sion to get the result they more than relegated Marconi. Manly U. ce- Manly worked hard to sal - against Rockdale and then needed for safety. Blacktown City won the cham - cemented their vage some - RpEioSnUsLhTipS,: fRololuonwde 2d2 by APIA, position in the thing, but all MBaonnlyn Uyr vi gPga,r raSmyadttnae y Olymp1ic-2 top-flight for they got was Saydnnde Sy oOu tvh S Cydonaesyt aUs 5t8h e top fiv1e-.0 next season. a consola - Rockdale C. v Bonnyrigg 0-4 Round 21 APIA v Blacktown S 4-4 Parramatta v Rockdale S 0-1 Blacktown C v Sutherland 4-1 Bonnyrigg v APIA 0-3 Suth Coast W v Marconi 2-0 Sutherland S v Sydney O 0-2 n Malta, Champions Hiber - Blacktown S. v Blacktown C 0-4 nians took revenge on PS4N PL2 NSW: Birkirkara who beat them in Mounties v Hakoah 0-2 South Coast W v Manly U 2-0 Own goals earn Fraser Park v Mounties W 2-1 Sydney U 58 v Marconi S. 2-0 last season’s FA Trophy final bHy rietbursni nSg uthep faevrou Cr tou bep at them 2-1 to win the pre-sea - soonv Seurpe rB Cuipr. kirkara unshine George Cross, the team in Melbourne associated The final is played annually with the Maltese community (formerly George Cross), fol - prior to the start of the season lowing five successive victories in the Victoria Championship between the Champions and (PS4 NPL 1 West), had their run of five victories halted at home the winners of the FA Trophy on Saturday when they were beaten 2-1 by Moreland City. Ithe previous season. Their unbeaten run had helped them to climb to seventh in the Birkirkara took the lead on lSeaugnues lhadidnere, aC porsoitisosn trheyc hoorldd d e5sp-iwte tihne rrecuent lhosas.l Ttehed y 12 minutes through Miccoli stand on 30 points from 24 matches, a position they managed direct from a corner, but Hi - after their 5-3 away success at Nunawading City in Rd 23. They bernians levelled in the 32nd have won eight times in this campaign. minute through a Zach Mus - cat own goal from a Clayton S Failla corner, and then got the Meanwhile, the other club with connections to the Maltese winner three minutes from community in Melbourne, Green Gully are also doing consid - half time from another own erably well. They occupy seventh place among 14 teams. They goal by scored by Vucanac. are on 33 points from 24 games after beating Port Melbourne S In the second half Hibs con - aFwoauyr 2t-h0 sinu tchceeirs tshievier fpouorsthit pivoesi trivees urelstu flto irn Gsurcceeesnsi oGn.u lly trolled their opponents have often said that we should be proud with the achievements of our young ones and that we should encour - Well done, Madison! age them in whatever they choose to specialise in, being studies, sports or what - door netball since the age of five. She has New Zealand contested the series in the 6-a- ever. represented Queensland on numerous occa - side and 7-a-side disciplines. Rose Sacco from the Reskeon Seniors Gro- sions and even formed part of a number of In the 6s Madison was in the team that beat up at Merrilands Community Centre proudly Division 1 representative teams for different New ZMeaaladnisdo, nan Cd othnewne flol rsmeend pina rat cotfi othn e indicated to me the achievements in sports of Queensland Associations. team in the grand final against South Africa her 16-year-old granddaughter, Madison Con - But after playing for Queensland in the where Madison scored 30 goals out of a total wel who in July trained with the full Aus - Australian National Junior competition, last of 47 scored by her team. Unfortunately the Itralian netball squad that was preparing for the December Madison received her greatest ho - Aussies lost the final 53-25 and received the Netball World Cup just ended and which nour when she was selected to represent silver medal. Australia won for teh 11th time. Australia in the Junior (Under-16s) Indoor Two days later the Australian team took Madison was one of four players from Netball Tri-Nations Tournament in Perth, part in the 7s (Australian) game. They went Queensland. Others were from NSW, Victoria. July 12-8. The teams played a mix of six- throughout the competition undefeated and It was just reward for a kid who has been a-side and seven-a-side games. in the Gold final defeated South Africa 73- showing great improvement in this particular Madison played centre and wing attack 24. So this time Madison and her team added sport. She was not in the final World Cup against New Zealand and South Africa and the gold medal to the silver. team, but her chance will surely come. was even named vice-captain of the U/16s. Madison has been playing netball and in - Teams from Australia, South Africa and

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