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Tony Borg talks about Strait Street: 21.11.2009
Strait Street in Malta was for many years the hub of activity for British and Amerikan navy personnel who visited the island in the post war years. Brawls, drunkenness and prostitution were part of the daily scene but deep down the location provided
much needed income for the poorer families of Valletta.
Tony Borg whose father ran one of the Strait street pubs talks about the times.
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The Maltese Language - Then and Now Part 7A: 19.11.2009
Mr. Roderick Bovingdon, Maltese scholar and lingwist, talks about the beginnings and development of the Maltese language. In this segment, he talks about the period when the Knights of St. John occupied the Maltese Islands.
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Visiting the Gharb Folklore Museum – Part 5: 18.11.2009
Maltese Folklore includes rituals related to birth, death, feasts, old customs, history, literature, legends, children’s games, traditional medicine and so many other aspects. Marion Felice, one of those incharge of the Gharb Folklore Museum takes Marlene Galea around the museum that houses an array of Maltese and Gozitan traditional objects.
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FORGOTTEN MALTESE - The Cilia story: 16.11.2009
Kevin Rudd has made an emotional apology to half a million people who faced abuse and neglect in Australian institutions between 1930 and 1970 - and child migrants. 310 Maltese children were sent to Australia between 1950 and 1965 - among them the Cilias - three brothers and three sisters.... this is their story.... a story of physical and sexual abuse... a lifetime of trauma. Report by Marlene Galea.
Photo courtesy of State Library of WA
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The origin of Maltese Surnames - 54: 15.11.2009
Surnames distinguish us from one another. In this series of features, we take a look at the origins of Maltese surnames and their meaning. Surnames featured are Grillo, Buttigieg, Arapa, Guillaumier, Milanes, Farrugia and Peralta.
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The Arts Around Australia: Jersey Boys (Musical) / Egyptian Treasures : 12.11.2009
Jersey Boys – A multi-award winning musical – the story of the huge success of Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons, which is currently playing at the Princess Theatre in Melbourne.
An interesting and educational exhibition about the art and treasures that came out of the Ancient Egypt civilisation - Egyptian Treasures: Art of the Pharaohs at the Australian Museum Sydney.
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The film Mao’s Last Dancer which is currently showing in cinemas around Australia - a film about the true story of a very talented ballet dancer, Li Cunxin, a boy from a poor Chinese village, who found fame and success in America and around the world in spite of the challenges he faced under a communist regime in his homeland.
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Convention of Maltese Living Abroad 2010: 10.11.2009
HE Francis Tabone, High Commissioner for Malta in Australia talks with Marlene Galea about the Convention for Maltese Living Abroad to be held in Malta, from the 15th to the 18th of March 2010. For more info visit www.foreign.gov.mt/convention
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The Pauline Controversy: 9.11.2009
Canon John Azzopardi runs the Wignacourt Museum at Rabat
two steps away from St Paul's Grotto. A scholar in his own right he speaks about the controversy raised in the year 1000 AD whether St Paul landed on the Island of Malta or some other island in the Mediterranean. He says evidence in favour of Malta is
overwhelming.
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William Mangion - 36 years of music: 9.11.2009
36 years in the Maltese music scene have made William Mangion one of Malta's popular singers. In this interview with Marlene Galea, William talks about his career and the various hits he had with Maltese bands Getting Closer and Still Waters. For more info visit www.william-mangion.com
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Melbourne Cup - History, horses and fashion!: 1.11.2009
It's that time of year again.... where history, horses and fashion dominate Australian media. The Melbourne Cup has a rich history dating back to 1861, when Archer won the first cup. Marlene Galea talks with fashion designer Jason Grech and listeners about this important event in the Melbournian calendar!
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