ABC News – Australia ·australia ·2 hours ago

How Maltese migrants united to build a Queensland sugarcane legacy

Mackay unveiled new bronze statues to honor Maltese migrants Sam Bezzina, Emanuel Camilleri, and John Vassallo on Friday. The project raised over $300,000 through the Maltese Corner Fundraising Group, led by local historian Carmel Baretta. The statues commemorate the significant contributions of the Maltese community to Queensland's sugarcane industry.

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