https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/75241 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 23:45:56 GMT 2026-04-19T23:45:56Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/75474 Title: The PSM journal : no. 30(2) : August 2001 Editors: Bonnici, Alfred Abstract: Table of contents: 1/ The Second Maltex Philatelic Exhibition - 2001 -- 2/ CALLEJA, J. M. - Antonius Manoel de Vilhena : Grand Master of the Order of St. John (1722-1736) -- 3/ FENECH, A. - Postal diary : 1st April 2001 - 30th June 2001. Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/75474 2001-08-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/75473 Title: Postal diary : 1st April 2001 - 30th June 2001 Abstract: The official diary of the Journal of the Malta Philatelic Society covering the period of 1st April 2001 - 30th June 2001. 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. Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/75473 2001-08-01T00:00:00Z https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/75472 Title: Antonius Manoel de Vilhena : Grand Master of the Order of St. John (1722-1736) Abstract: What a relevant thought, which becomes Grand Master Antonius de Vilhena so superbly. De Vilhena, born in 1663 was the 23rd Grand Master who reigned in Malta and one of three Portuguese who occupied that chair. He followed the Italian Marc Antonio Zondadari (1720-1722) and was succeeded by Ramon Despuig (1736-1741), a Spaniard. Prior to his election as Grand Master in 1722, he occupied a number of important posts within the Order, including, Colonel of the Militia, Commissioner of the Navy in 1698, Commissioner of War in 1701, becoming the Grand Chancellor in 1713. He strongly believed that the Maltese Islands deserved the best, and he delivered the very best. Duty and responsibility were never ignored by de Vilhena, although his dream to embellish the territory under his command, and to make it safer for the Order, and the population, was always given top priority. [excerpt] Wed, 01 Aug 2001 00:00:00 GMT https://www.um.edu.mt/library/oar/handle/123456789/75472 2001-08-01T00:00:00Z