The National Archives of Australia, in partnership with the Maltese Community Council of Victoria (MCCV) Incorporated, celebrated the successful completion of the project to digitise the paper records of Maltese immigrants.
To mark this significant milestone, the event was attended by His Excellency Clifford Borg‑Marks, High Commissioner of Malta; Dr Gioconda Schembri, Consul General of Malta; Madam Antonia Camilleri, President of the Maltese Community Council of Victoria; Mr Patrick Ferry, National Archives Collection Manager; MCCV Executive Members Joseph Matina and Rosemary Attard; as well as the dedicated Maltese volunteers who contributed to this project.
During the visit, His Excellency reviewed several historical documents on display and commended all those involved, noting that the preservation of these records represents a valuable legacy for future generations.
Madam Antonia Camilleri and Mr Patrick Ferry also extended their congratulations to the volunteers. Mrs Camilleri expressed her pride in contributing to a project of such historical importance.
