https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63433 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 02:28:12 GMT 2026-04-06T02:28:12Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63463 Title: Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society : no. 46(1) : April 2017 Editors: Bonnici, Alfred Abstract: Table of contents: 1/ PRESGRAVE, A. - Paris hot air balloon letter belonged to lawyer in Imperial court -- 2/ GANADO, A. - The Camp Nachrichten published by the prisoners of war in Malta in 1914-1916 -- 3/ BEZZINA, J., & ATTARD, F. P. - Stamp cancellations related to Gozo handlist 1969-2016 -- 4/ DE BATTISTA, J. V. - Postal diary : 24th December 2015 - 8th August 2016. Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63463 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63457 Title: Stamp cancellations related to Gozo handlist 1969-2016 Abstract: This handlist classifies in a single chronological order the three categories of stamp cancellations related to Gozo first listed under three headings by George Vella (1948-2014). The FIRST category consists of special hand stamp cancellations related to Gozo and stamped at the Victoria Post Office, Gozo, unless otherwise indicated. The SECOND category consists of special machine stamp cancellations related to Gozo and also stamped at the Victoria Post Office, Gozo, unless otherwise indicated (marked •). The THIRD category consists of the usual hand stamp cancellations on the occasion of a Gozo anniversary, stamped on a Sunday when all other post offices in Malta and Gozo were closed (marked ••). Entries are listed in English and Maltese. [excerpt] Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63457 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63456 Title: Postal diary : 24th December 2015 - 8th August 2016 Abstract: The official diary of the Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society covering the period of 24th December 2015 - 8th August 2016. This section contains chronological facts related to the postal services in Malta including the opening and closing of sub-post offices, commemorative handstamps and cancellations issued for special occasions, issues of new stamps, MaltaPost press releases and other philatelic miscellanea. Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63456 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63455 Title: The Camp Nachrichten published by the prisoners of war in Malta in 1914-1916 Abstract: On 28 June 1913, Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria, the heir to the Austrian throne, and his wife were murdered in the Bosnian town of Sarajevo. Within the space of just over a month, Austria-Hungary and Germany were at war with England and France, joined by Italy on 24 May 1915. Turkey was on the side of the Central Powers, but when Italy declared war on Germany on 24 May 1915 Malta instantly became outside the theatre of war although it was a British Crown Colony. Consequently, it served peacefully as a vital base of support in the Middle Sea for the British and French fleets. In virtue of legislation passed locally after the outbreak of war, Germans and Austrians aged between 17 and 42 were arrested as prisoners of war. They were later joined by the crews of German and Austrian ships either in port or captured near Malta. At first, the prisoners of war were interned at Casemate Barracks, Floriana. These were too small to accommodate the increasing number of war prisoners brought over to Malta from time to time from various localities. Larger camps were established in late 1914 in the area of the Three Cities on the east side of the Grand Harbour at Verdala Barracks and St. Clements' Parade Ground. The move from Floriana took place on 3 November 1914. [excerpt] Sat, 01 Apr 2017 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/63455 2017-04-01T00:00:00Z