Australia Hall - EXCLUSIVE !! Discovered Pembroke Cistern, Malta ... CNG Trekventures

Built in the early 20th Century, but left to ruins, we are today exploring the remains of what was the Australia Hall in Pembroke, Malta.
A large Fire broke out about 25 years ago which left this building roof-less and open to all elements. A building which was in the midst of some controversy about its future, and which then belonged to the Malta Labour Party. Some nice Drone shots are included.
Adjacent to it is a large Water Cistern, which was discovered during some excavation works carried out while preparing for the foundations of a future new Chinese Embassy in Malta.
We have Exclusive footage and photos of this Cistern, which we also reported to the Superintendance of Cultural Heritage for further protection and conservation.
Hope you all enjoy this adventure, and learn something from it as well. We did ;)
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[@ConradNeilGatt]

Testimonial Charles Stroud … I remember the Australia Hall when it was still fully functional as a Cinema and Theatre. My father was stage manager for the variety show entertainment troupes that came to Malta to entertain the British services and their families. I would stand backstage and follow the show from the wings, meeting all the top British singers and performers and helping set up the stage and lights. …… If that was between 1958 (crca) and 1964, iwas standing backstage during the live shows.

[@ConradNeilGatt]

As far as I know my father was involved between 1952 and 1964. He toured with the shows in Malta, Cyprus, North Africa, and sometimes also in Germany. His first contact with the Hall was way back in 1939. Together with other soldiers from the Devonshire regiment he had stayed out late and as a punishment they were ordered to clear out the Australia Hall which was reduced to a store of useful rubbish. They cleared it out than decided to put it to good use by putting on a variety show themselves That is how he got interested in theatre.

[@robinhood3926]

Thanks kid

[@rayvalletta2913]

Well done Conrad for your dedication to preserve the heritage of our islands.Once again the vlog was very informative and interesting and for me personally another place I never knew about.Hope that the authorities responsible take notice of your efforts and take the necessary action in order to prevent further damage to this historic site.Grazzi S S🖐️🇲🇹

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Grazzi Ray 🙏🏼❤️

[@larrymic2526]

Good one Conrad !!! Hello from Australia.

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Hallo hallo my friend ❤️🇲🇹🇦🇺🙏🏼

[@scottferguson2712]

Thanks Conrad. It’s a shame about the Graffiti it’s everywhere including here in Sydney. I watch all of your vids I’ve been to Malta 20 years ago and thought I saw just about everything however all of your videos keep surprising me. Keep up the great work!

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Thanks loads buddy … 👍🏼

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Testimonial Victor Fenech … I remember the place in its heydays. I had a close friend who worked with the Services and was naturally a card holder. He sometimes invited me as his guest, and there I remember seeing top British entertainers, as also some films otherwise banned from local cinemas by our pompous state censors. The place today is a complete shambles. It should be returned to the state and revived as a cultural centre.

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Hello Conrad u Charles, kienu bejn l-aħħar tal-Ħamsinijiet u l-ewwel tas-Sittinijiet. Niftakar sew ix-shows ta' Russ Hamilton u ta' James Calvert, 'the man with the golden trumpet'. F'din l-aħħar attività konna tlifna l-van li twassalna sal-Ferries f'Tas-Siema biex naqbdu l-aħħar karozza tal-linja għall-Belt. U kellna nimxuha kollha f'xita traxxax il-ħin kollu.

[@rosemariestolk979]

Hopefully this video will enspire the authority or the right people to restore it. Thank you Conrad!

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Same here

[@aravr_project]

We are working towards this but it is very complicated, but I do have the support of the owner.

[@ConradNeilGatt]

@@aravr_project wow this is a VERY GOOD news …

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Testimonial Patricia Hamilton … MY DEAR LATE UNCLE OLIVER HAMILTON WAS THE PERSON IN CHARGE OF THESE VISITS TO MALTA BY TOP BRITISH ENTERTAINERS he always invited me to attend !! if I Remember correctly they were titled ENSA Shows JOE H XX

[@johnabela932]

ANOTHER BEAUTIFUL & HISTORIC BUILDING GOES TO RUINS 😔. Shame about all those graffiti - it's criminal damage. A couple of NGOs in Australia started campaigns "Restoration Of Australia Hall Project" but nothing really materialised to date. Conrad, you DON'T need to apologise because I believe the said NGOs approached the "Australian Government" for help towards funding the restoration of the hall but they were turned down - "Govt. Not Interested" obviously. It's surprising because at the same time the sum of "$500Million" was voted/allocated towards the War Memorial "upgrade" in Canberra.Think about it 🤔. THANKS Conrad 🚶⛑ 🎥 👏. Cheers 👍 🇲🇹 ♥ 🇪🇺 ™

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Unfortunately another one Bye-bye soon then ;(

[@CarmelGarcia]

Il-muzika storbjuza wisq biex tissaportiha.

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Meaning ? Background music you mean ?

[@zerstorer7527]

'This is what is ruining our heritage' you said........BS. If it really was heritage, then it wouldn't be left like this!

[@ConradNeilGatt]

One bad thing does not cancel the other !! Yes it IS ruining our Heritage indeed ! Graffiti everywhere 😡 Yes I repeat it here again … Speaying on old buildings ( whether anandoned ornot) and other Heritage sites, caves etc, IS RUINING OUR HERITAGE big time !!

[@johnscerri3922]

You pan too fast. I had to stop watching because it gave me a headache.

[@ConradNeilGatt]

Sorry for that .. Which part exactly buddy ?

[@Hey77777]

Aw bro top int ❤