Set the scene.
Born in Msida, Cassar trained as a teacher before emigrating with his family in 1955. In Australia he taught in Victoria and later worked in postal administration.
Here’s the twist.
In 1959 he founded an association for Maltese literature in Australia. He wrote poetry, translated works and contributed to Maltese-Australian newspapers.
Why it still matters.
He also studied painting in Melbourne. His career opens a question for emigrant history: what do people create in their new home while keeping their first language?
🧠 One to think about +
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