/library/oar/handle/123456789/39318 2025-12-25T15:41:15Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/40079 Title: Fr Manwel Magri's contribution to the conservation of Malta's archaeological heritage Abstract: Mallia traces the footsteps of Father Manwel Magri- a priest who had an undying affinity for archaeology albeit the fact that he had no formal training in this area. This, however, did not impede his development as an archaeologist since, with the knowledge of a multitude of languages, his immersion was greatly facilitated. 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/40053 Title: Book reviews Abstract: This document contains two book reviews written by Paul Cassar and Joseph Cassar Pullicino. 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/40051 Title: The strategy of unruffled persistence: Borg Olivier's 1952 negotiations with the British government Abstract: This article follows the political feud that Maltese Prime Minister George Borg Olivier partook in against the British Government with regard to financial aid. Due to Malta's precarious economic situation as a result of the disastrous World War II, Borg Olivier sought to attain financial backing from the British who, despite governing Malta, were reluctant to provide substantial help. As a result of Borg Olivier's expertly-administered, if time-consuming, political tactics, the British eventually fulfilled Malta's financial requests. This political victory laid the groundwork for the eventual Maltese independence in 1964. 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z /library/oar/handle/123456789/40037 Title: The padre Ryllo affair from contemporary journals Abstract: Galea unveils the personality and the subsequent unwarranted misfortunes that occurred to Father Maximilan Ryllo, who lived in the early 19th century. The author describes him as being a man of eloquent religious-teaching capabilities yet, unfortunately, this virtue was used against him by local newspaper "Il Mediterraneo" which propagated the narrative that Ryllo was promoting protestant propaganda. The concerned British government sought to investigate, however, as a result of strenuous and extraordinary efforts from various clergy members and Ryllo himself, his name was cleared of any suspicion. 1985-01-01T00:00:00Z