Dr Joe Abela (author) - Revision history

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	==Sources==		==Sources==
	* Joseph Chetcuti, Intervisti, pp.7 & 12		* [[Joseph Chetcuti]], Intervisti, pp.7 & 12
	* The Maltese Herald, 13 December, 1988		* [[The Maltese Herald]], 13 December, 1988
	* MCCV News, Sept-Oct 2012		* [[MCCV News]], Sept-Oct 2012
	* Joe Axiaq, Dr Joe Abela: Ħajtu f'Ħidmietu, Maltese Literature Group, 2012		* [[Joe Axiaq]], Dr Joe Abela: Ħajtu f'Ħidmietu, Maltese Literature Group, 2012

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	==Awards and Recognitions==		==Awards and Recognitions==

	Dr Abela died before the Honours system was introduced in Malta. However, in 1988, he was honoured with a citation from the Maltese government for his part in promoting Maltese language & culture in Australia. In this citation from the then Prime Minister, the Hon Dr Eddie Fenech Adami, it states: ''you have served your country nobly and well, above the normal call of duty, dedicating most of your leisure time to the advancement of culture, friendship and unity within the Maltese community and in the wider multi-cultural society of Australia. You have set a very high standard for others to follow, and I trust that others will be able to continue on the far-sighted course you have initiated.''		Dr Abela died before the Honours system was introduced in Malta. However, in 1988, he was honoured with a citation from the Maltese government for his part in promoting Maltese language & culture in Australia. In this citation from the then Prime Minister, the Hon Dr Eddie Fenech Adami, it states: ''you have served your country nobly and well, above the normal call of duty, dedicating most of your leisure time to the advancement of culture, friendship and unity within the Maltese community and in the wider multi-cultural society of Australia. You have set a very high standard for others to follow, and I trust that others will be able to continue on the far-sighted course you have initiated.''

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	Joe was born in Żabbar and migrated to Australia in 1952. As a keen member of the ''Society of Christian Doctrine'' he worked hard to infuse the young with a solid Christian background. He was the Director of this branch for some 17 years. He studied for the priesthood at ''Corpus Christi'' in Werribee. He worked within the Maltese community in the western suburbs of Melbourne for several years. He met Carol Parkes, a nurse, when he was hospitalised and they subsequently married. He continued his studies in philosophy at Louvain University in Belgium where he graduated ''magnum cum laude'', obtaining a B.Phil., Lic. en Phil., and a Ph.D.)		Joe was born in Żabbar and migrated to Australia in 1952. As a keen member of the ''Society of Christian Doctrine'' he worked hard to infuse the young with a solid Christian background. He was the Director of this branch for some 17 years. He studied for the priesthood at ''Corpus Christi'' in Werribee. He worked within the Maltese community in the western suburbs of Melbourne for several years. He met Carol Parkes, a nurse, when he was hospitalised and they subsequently married. He continued his studies in philosophy at Louvain University in Belgium where he graduated ''magnum cum laude'', obtaining a B.Phil., Lic. en Phil., and a Ph.D.)

	On his return he began to undertake research in the Faculty of Education at Monash University and was a volunteer Maltese language broadcaster on community radio 3ZZ. In June 1975 Joe Abela was invited to coordinate the Maltese language programs on the newly established ethnic radio 3EA which later became [[SBS Radio]]. Joe continued in his role as coordinator and broadcaster for many years until he resigned due to ill health. In 1981 he was appointed as a lecturer at Coburg State College which, with a later amalgamation, formed the Phillip Institute of Technology. He introduced Maltese as a major area of study initially in the Associate Diploma of Ethnic Studies and later as part of the B.A. in Multicultural Studies. Through his efforts, Maltese was also included as a subject at Higher School Certificate level.		On his return he began to undertake research in the Faculty of Education at Monash University and was a volunteer Maltese language broadcaster on community radio 3ZZ. In June 1975 Joe Abela was invited to coordinate the Maltese language programs on the newly established ethnic radio [[3EA]] which later became [[SBS Radio]]. Joe continued in his role as coordinator and broadcaster for many years until he resigned due to ill health. In 1981 he was appointed as a lecturer at Coburg State College which, with a later amalgamation, formed the Phillip Institute of Technology. He introduced Maltese as a major area of study initially in the Associate Diploma of Ethnic Studies and later as part of the B.A. in Multicultural Studies. Through his efforts, Maltese was also included as a subject at Higher School Certificate level.

	==Publications==		==Publications==

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	==Publications==		==Publications==
	Dr Abela is the co-author of several books in Maltese. His poetry style is largely traditional, although, as Chetcuti remarks, there is in his poetry ''“a sense of uncertainty, wishes without hope, which elements are characteristic of modern poetry”''. They deal with various topics relating to life as he sees it. He says: ''Today I write on any subject. Whatever I say, and whatever I feel inside me, that for me is a subject of poetry. But the most dear thing to me is the people, the sense of justice. Those are the topics of my poetry, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, sometime pessimistic… I do not apologize''. He considered himself to be a rebel, influenced by the rebel poet – his own teacher in Malta – Karmenu Vassallo.		Dr Abela is the co-author of several books in Maltese. His poetry style is largely traditional, although, as Chetcuti remarks, there is in his poetry ''“a sense of uncertainty, wishes without hope, which elements are characteristic of modern poetry”''. They deal with various topics relating to life as he sees it. He says: ''Today I write on any subject. Whatever I say, and whatever I feel inside me, that for me is a subject of poetry. But the most dear thing to me is the people, the sense of justice. Those are the topics of my poetry, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, sometime pessimistic… I do not apologize''. He considered himself to be a rebel, influenced by the rebel poet – his own teacher in Malta – [[Karmenu Vassallo]].

	Abela has written both prose and poetry, in Maltese as well as in English. He is also the author of philosophical works. The following is a list of his publications.		Abela has written both prose and poetry, in Maltese as well as in English. He is also the author of philosophical works. The following is a list of his publications.

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	:Chairperson of the Maltese panel, National Accreditation for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).		:Chairperson of the Maltese panel, National Accreditation for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
	:Member of the Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs.		:Member of the Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs.
	:The Maltese Literature Group: Perhaps this will be the most important achievement of Dr Abela, namely his involvement and re-creation of an active group interested in the maintenance of the Maltese language. There were other attempts at organizing a literature group in Victoria, however, he ensured that the MLG became an active force, which in effect has lasted well after his death.		:[[The Maltese Literature Group]]: Perhaps this will be the most important achievement of Dr Abela, namely his involvement and re-creation of an active group interested in the maintenance of the Maltese language. There were other attempts at organizing a literature group in Victoria, however, he ensured that the MLG became an active force, which in effect has lasted well after his death.

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	Dr Abela died before the Honours system was introduced in Malta. However, in 1988, he was honoured with a citation from the Maltese government for his part in promoting Maltese language & culture in Australia. In this citation from the then Prime Minister, the Hon Dr Eddie Fenech Adami, it states: ''you have served your country nobly and well, above the normal call of duty, dedicating most of your leisure time to the advancement of culture, friendship and unity within the Maltese community and in the wider multi-cultural society of Australia. You have set a very high standard for others to follow, and I trust that others will be able to continue on the far-sighted course you have initiated.''		Dr Abela died before the Honours system was introduced in Malta. However, in 1988, he was honoured with a citation from the Maltese government for his part in promoting Maltese language & culture in Australia. In this citation from the then Prime Minister, the Hon Dr Eddie Fenech Adami, it states: ''you have served your country nobly and well, above the normal call of duty, dedicating most of your leisure time to the advancement of culture, friendship and unity within the Maltese community and in the wider multi-cultural society of Australia. You have set a very high standard for others to follow, and I trust that others will be able to continue on the far-sighted course you have initiated.''

	At the inaugural MCCV Community Awards held at the Maltese Community Centre in Melbourne, on 11 August 2012, Dr Abela received a posthumous award for his contribution to Scholarship and Education. His nephew, Daniel Abela, accepted the award on his behalf. On 24 March 2013, the Maltese Literature Group launched a booklet ''Dr Joe Abela:Hajtu f'Hidmietu'' written by [[Joe Axiaq]] at the Maltese Centre in Parkville.		At the inaugural MCCV Community Awards held at the [[Maltese Community Centre]] in Melbourne, on 11 August 2012, Dr Abela received a posthumous award for his contribution to Scholarship and Education. His nephew, Daniel Abela, accepted the award on his behalf. On 24 March 2013, the [[Maltese Literature Group]] launched a booklet ''Dr Joe Abela:Hajtu f'Hidmietu'' written by [[Joe Axiaq]] at the [[Maltese Community Centre]] in Parkville.

	==Sources==		==Sources==

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	==Sources==		==Sources==
	1. Joseph Chetcuti, Intervisti, pp.7 & 12		* Joseph Chetcuti, Intervisti, pp.7 & 12
	2. The Maltese Herald, 13 December, 1988		* The Maltese Herald, 13 December, 1988
	3. MCCV News, Sept-Oct 2012		* MCCV News, Sept-Oct 2012
	4. Joe Axiaq, Dr Joe Abela: Ħajtu f'Ħidmietu, Maltese Literature Group, 2012		* Joe Axiaq, Dr Joe Abela: Ħajtu f'Ħidmietu, Maltese Literature Group, 2012

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	Foremost among those who struggled to maintain Maltese language in Australia one must include Dr Joe (~~Guze~~) Abela. He will be remembered as a promoter and teacher of the Maltese language, as a poet and author, as well as a pioneer of Maltese language broadcasting in Melbourne.		Foremost among those who struggled to maintain Maltese language in Australia one must include Dr Joe (Ġuzé) Abela. He will be remembered as a promoter and teacher of the Maltese language, as a poet and author, as well as a pioneer of Maltese language broadcasting in Melbourne.

	Joe was born in ~~Zabbar~~ and migrated to Australia in 1952. As a keen member of the Society of Christian Doctrine he worked hard to infuse the young with a solid Christian background. He was the Director of this branch for some 17 years. He studied for the priesthood at Corpus Christi in Werribee. He worked within the Maltese community in the western suburbs of Melbourne for several years. He met Carol Parkes, a nurse, when he was hospitalised and they subsequently married. He continued his studies in philosophy at Louvain University in Belgium where he graduated magnum cum laude, obtaining a B.Phil., Lic. en Phil., and a Ph.D.)		==Early life and Radio==
			Joe was born in Żabbar and migrated to Australia in 1952. As a keen member of the ''Society of Christian Doctrine'' he worked hard to infuse the young with a solid Christian background. He was the Director of this branch for some 17 years. He studied for the priesthood at ''Corpus Christi'' in Werribee. He worked within the Maltese community in the western suburbs of Melbourne for several years. He met Carol Parkes, a nurse, when he was hospitalised and they subsequently married. He continued his studies in philosophy at Louvain University in Belgium where he graduated ''magnum cum laude'', obtaining a B.Phil., Lic. en Phil., and a Ph.D.)

	On his return he began to undertake research in the Faculty of Education at Monash University and was a volunteer Maltese language broadcaster on community radio 3ZZ. In June 1975 Joe Abela was invited to coordinate the Maltese language programs on the newly established ethnic radio 3EA which later became SBS Radio. Joe continued in his role as coordinator and broadcaster for many years until he resigned due to ill health. In 1981 he was appointed as a lecturer at Coburg State College which, with a later amalgamation, formed the Phillip Institute of Technology. He introduced Maltese as a major area of study initially in the Associate Diploma of Ethnic Studies and later as part of the B.A. in Multicultural Studies. Through his efforts, Maltese was also included as a subject at Higher School Certificate level.		On his return he began to undertake research in the Faculty of Education at Monash University and was a volunteer Maltese language broadcaster on community radio 3ZZ. In June 1975 Joe Abela was invited to coordinate the Maltese language programs on the newly established ethnic radio 3EA which later became [[SBS Radio]]. Joe continued in his role as coordinator and broadcaster for many years until he resigned due to ill health. In 1981 he was appointed as a lecturer at Coburg State College which, with a later amalgamation, formed the Phillip Institute of Technology. He introduced Maltese as a major area of study initially in the Associate Diploma of Ethnic Studies and later as part of the B.A. in Multicultural Studies. Through his efforts, Maltese was also included as a subject at Higher School Certificate level.

	Dr Abela is the co-author of several books in Maltese. His poetry style is largely traditional, although, as Chetcuti remarks, there is in his poetry “a sense of uncertainty, wishes without hope, which elements are characteristic of modern poetry”. They deal with various topics relating to life as he sees it. He says: Today I write on any subject. Whatever I say, and whatever I feel inside me, that for me is a subject of poetry. But the most dear thing to me is the people, the sense of justice. Those are the topics of my poetry, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, sometime pessimistic… I do not apologize. He considered himself to be a rebel, influenced by the rebel poet – his own teacher in Malta – Karmenu Vassallo.		==Publications==
			Dr Abela is the co-author of several books in Maltese. His poetry style is largely traditional, although, as Chetcuti remarks, there is in his poetry ''“a sense of uncertainty, wishes without hope, which elements are characteristic of modern poetry”''. They deal with various topics relating to life as he sees it. He says: ''Today I write on any subject. Whatever I say, and whatever I feel inside me, that for me is a subject of poetry. But the most dear thing to me is the people, the sense of justice. Those are the topics of my poetry, sometimes humorous, sometimes serious, sometime pessimistic… I do not apologize''. He considered himself to be a rebel, influenced by the rebel poet – his own teacher in Malta – Karmenu Vassallo.

	~~==Publications==~~
	Abela has written both prose and poetry, in Maltese as well as in English. He is also the author of philosophical works. The following is a list of his publications.		Abela has written both prose and poetry, in Maltese as well as in English. He is also the author of philosophical works. The following is a list of his publications.
	:1953: Tlitt Iqlub. [‘Three Hearts’] – poetry collection (with M. Cassar, J. Sciberras)		:1953: Tlitt Iqlub. [‘Three Hearts’] – poetry collection (with M. Cassar, J. Sciberras)
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	:1984: Siltiet [‘Selections’] – quotations (with Maurice Cauchi).		:1984: Siltiet [‘Selections’] – quotations (with Maurice Cauchi).

	His poetry is also found in several anthologies, including: ''Driegħ ma’ Driegħ'' (1971), ''Irjieħ'' (1986), ''Poet's Choice'' (ed. Roberts, Phillip 1976), ''Ethnic Australia'' (1981), How strong the roots, London, 1981. He has also written an autobiography, as well as a collection of post-war Maltese immigrants’ letters which has not yet been published. He was involved in editing The Voice of Malta. He has also published several articles, including ~~‘Maltese~~ settlement in ~~Melbourne’~~ in The Australian People: An encyclopaedia of the nation, its people and their origins, (ed. by J. Jupp et al., 1988)		His poetry is also found in several anthologies, including: ''Driegħ ma’ Driegħ'' (1971), ''Irjieħ'' (1986), ''Poet's Choice'' (ed. Roberts, Phillip 1976), ''Ethnic Australia'' (1981), ''How strong the roots'', London, (1981). He has also written an autobiography, as well as a collection of post-war Maltese immigrants’ letters which has not yet been published. He was involved in editing ''The Voice of Malta''. He has also published several articles, including ''Maltese settlement in Melbourne'' in ''The Australian People: An encyclopaedia of the nation, its people and their origins'', (ed. by J. Jupp et al., 1988)
	~~His other involvements included:~~

			==Other involvements==
	:Chairperson of the Maltese panel, National Accreditation for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).		:Chairperson of the Maltese panel, National Accreditation for Translators and Interpreters (NAATI).
	:Member of the Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs.		:Member of the Australian Institute of Multicultural Affairs.
	:The Maltese Literature Group: Perhaps this will be the most important achievement of Dr Abela, namely his involvement and re-creation of an active group interested in the maintenance of the Maltese language. There were other attempts at organizing a literature group in Victoria, however, he ensured that the MLG became an active force, which in effect has lasted well after his death.		:The Maltese Literature Group: Perhaps this will be the most important achievement of Dr Abela, namely his involvement and re-creation of an active group interested in the maintenance of the Maltese language. There were other attempts at organizing a literature group in Victoria, however, he ensured that the MLG became an active force, which in effect has lasted well after his death.

	Dr Abela died before the Honours system was introduced in Malta. However, in 1988, he was honoured with a citation from the Maltese government for his part in promoting Maltese language & culture in Australia. In this citation from the then Prime Minister, the Hon Dr Eddie Fenech Adami, it states: you have served your country nobly and well, above the normal call of duty, dedicating most of your leisure time to the advancement of culture, friendship and unity within the Maltese community and in the wider multi-cultural society of Australia. You have set a very high standard for others to follow, and I trust that others will be able to continue on the far-sighted course you have initiated.		==Awards and Recognitions==

			Dr Abela died before the Honours system was introduced in Malta. However, in 1988, he was honoured with a citation from the Maltese government for his part in promoting Maltese language & culture in Australia. In this citation from the then Prime Minister, the Hon Dr Eddie Fenech Adami, it states: ''you have served your country nobly and well, above the normal call of duty, dedicating most of your leisure time to the advancement of culture, friendship and unity within the Maltese community and in the wider multi-cultural society of Australia. You have set a very high standard for others to follow, and I trust that others will be able to continue on the far-sighted course you have initiated.''

	At the inaugural MCCV Community Awards held at the Maltese Community Centre in Melbourne, on ~~11August,~~ 2012, Dr Abela received a posthumous award for his contribution to Scholarship and Education. His nephew, Mr Daniel Abela, accepted the award on his behalf. On 24 March 2013, the Maltese Literature Group launched a booklet ''Dr Joe Abela:Hajtu f'Hidmietu'' written by [[Joe Axiaq]] ~~on their founder,~~ at the Maltese Centre.		At the inaugural MCCV Community Awards held at the Maltese Community Centre in Melbourne, on 11 August 2012, Dr Abela received a posthumous award for his contribution to Scholarship and Education. His nephew, Daniel Abela, accepted the award on his behalf. On 24 March 2013, the Maltese Literature Group launched a booklet ''Dr Joe Abela:Hajtu f'Hidmietu'' written by [[Joe Axiaq]] at the Maltese Centre in Parkville.

	Sources:		==Sources==
	1. Joseph Chetcuti, Intervisti, pp.7 & 12		1. Joseph Chetcuti, Intervisti, pp.7 & 12
	2. The Maltese Herald, 13 December, 1988		2. The Maltese Herald, 13 December, 1988
	3. MCCV News, Sept-Oct 2012		3. MCCV News, Sept-Oct 2012
	4. Joe Axiaq, Dr Joe Abela: Ħajtu f'Ħidmietu, Maltese Literature Group, 2012		4. Joe Axiaq, Dr Joe Abela: Ħajtu f'Ħidmietu, Maltese Literature Group, 2012


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