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C-BERSS EX-PRESS
June 2001
Issue 2, Vol 4
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All Newsletters : June 2001 : Malta Migrants Meeting
Malta Migrants Meeting
Eighteen former child migrants from Malta had the opportunity to raise issues which were specific to their experience of child migration and its affect on their lives when they met with the C-BERS Management Committee in April.
The meeting had been called to gather information which could be incorporated into the C-BERS submission to the Senate Inquiry into Child Migration.
From all accounts the discussions were more than lively with the walls of St Catherine’s College vibrating to the sound of reunion—some laughter, some sadness, a lot of banter and some strong words and argument as well. Apart from the fact that there was a lot of catching up to do for some of the men who had not met each other for years, it was a great opportunity to speak Maltese and catch up with stories about family searches and trips back to the home country.
The issues raised at the meeting were recorded, typed and sent to the Inquiry, together with a very comprehensive individual statement from one man. Everyone who attended the meeting was also sent a summary of the points raised as well as the individual submission. Anyone else who would like a copy can obtain one through C-BERS.
MEANWHILE… the meeting was such a success that those who attended have asked for another one within the next three months at which it is hoped that even more men, and their partners will be in attendance. Mark your diary for Friday 3 August 2001 from 3.30—5.30pm at St Catherine’s College, Nedlands. (See page 4 for details).
By the way, did you know that:
310 Child Migrants came from Malta (between 1950 and 1965)
259 of them were boys and 51 girls (aged between five and 16)
303 Maltese Child Migrants came to Western Australia and seven went to South Australia
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