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'''Anthony L Agius (1931 – 2008) | '''Anthony L Agius''' (1931 – 2008) was a community worker in New South Wales, Australia. | ||
''' | ==Early life== | ||
Tony led a very full and successful life in Malta before migrating to Australia in 1985. Born in Sliema, he began work as an apprentice in the Maltese Dockyards, was a Sergeant in the Armed Services, then became a contract electrician and plumber who eventually employed about 120 workers. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and industrial associations in Malta. He played football with Gzira United and was president of the ''Ta’ Giorni Wolves'' and ''St Julian’s (Balluta) Water Polo Club''. Tony and his wife Lina, migrated to Australia to help their daughter, Marie Louise Muscat, with her first child. They liked Australia so much that they decided to migrate in October 1985. | |||
==Community Work== | |||
Tony’s major achievements in Australia involve his work with the church. He designed the new Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Varroville, NSW which was built under his supervision, and he also handcrafted the main altar. He also designed the Josephite Sisters Chapel in Lakemba, followed by the convent and church at Warrawong in whose parish he was actively involved for many years. | |||
==Awards and Recognitions== | |||
In April 2008, Maltese Welfare Inc (NSW) awarded Tony the “Quiet Achiever Award” in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the religious community. | |||
Tony died in 2008 and is survived by his wife Lina, three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. | Tony died in 2008 and is survived by his wife Lina, three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. | ||
Source | ==Source== | ||
* ''Aħbarijiet mill-Awstralja ma' Lawrence Dimech'', 7 ta' Lulju, 2008 | |||
==External links== | ==External links== | ||
* [http://www.allmalta.com] | * [http://www.allmalta.com] | ||
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[[Category:Maltese-background Who's Who in AU & NZ]] | [[Category:Maltese-background Who's Who in AU & NZ]] | ||
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Revision as of 15:54, 3 June 2013
Anthony L Agius (1931 – 2008) was a community worker in New South Wales, Australia.
Early life
Tony led a very full and successful life in Malta before migrating to Australia in 1985. Born in Sliema, he began work as an apprentice in the Maltese Dockyards, was a Sergeant in the Armed Services, then became a contract electrician and plumber who eventually employed about 120 workers. He was active in the Chamber of Commerce and industrial associations in Malta. He played football with Gzira United and was president of the Ta’ Giorni Wolves and St Julian’s (Balluta) Water Polo Club. Tony and his wife Lina, migrated to Australia to help their daughter, Marie Louise Muscat, with her first child. They liked Australia so much that they decided to migrate in October 1985.
Community Work
Tony’s major achievements in Australia involve his work with the church. He designed the new Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Varroville, NSW which was built under his supervision, and he also handcrafted the main altar. He also designed the Josephite Sisters Chapel in Lakemba, followed by the convent and church at Warrawong in whose parish he was actively involved for many years.
Awards and Recognitions
In April 2008, Maltese Welfare Inc (NSW) awarded Tony the “Quiet Achiever Award” in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the religious community.
Tony died in 2008 and is survived by his wife Lina, three children, seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Source
- Aħbarijiet mill-Awstralja ma' Lawrence Dimech, 7 ta' Lulju, 2008