Photograph - Klabb Ghannejja Maltin Social Club 6 Gooding Street St. Albans 2000 Photographs, Arlene Sachon, 6th May2000

Negative (collection) - Sunshine Advocate Negative Collection

Historical information

These photographs, taken by The Advocate in 2000, feature members of the Klabb Għannejja Maltin Social Club celebrating the opening of their new clubrooms at 6 Gooding Street, St. Albans.

The Klabb Għannejja Maltin Social Club was established in Victoria in 1983 to preserve and promote the traditional Maltese folk singing art of għana.

Based in St. Albans, the club has played a significant role in maintaining Maltese cultural traditions in Melbourne's western suburbs through music, social events and community activities, providing an important gathering place for generations of Maltese Australians.

Significance

The images document an important milestone for the club, reflecting the growth of the local Maltese community and the establishment of a dedicated venue for social, cultural and community activities.

Physical description

Collection of digitally scanned colour negatives

Inscriptions & markings

7769.01 - Klabb Ghannejja Maltin Social Club 6 Gooding Street St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 240.1).JPG

7769.02 - Klabb Ghannejja Maltin Social Club 6 Gooding Street St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 240.1).JPG

7769.03 - Klabb Ghannejja Maltin Social Club 6 Gooding Street St. Albans 2000 Photographs (Advocate 240.1).JPG

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