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25 years ago - The Times Saturday, April 30, 1994 Demolition of part of St George’s Tower: PA admits giving go-ahead The Planning Authority has admitted it sanctioned the demolition of part of St George’s Tower because it “detracted from the historicaWhat happened on... April 30
25 years ago - The Times Saturday, April 30, 1994 Demolition of part of St George’s Tower: PA admits giving go-ahead The Planning Authority has admitted it sanctioned the demolition of part of St George’s Tower because it “detracted from the historical integrity of the fortification”. But yesterday, both the Museums Department and historical group Fondazzjoni Wirt Artna (FWA) expressed outrage that the authority granted approval for the demolition without proper consultation. It approved plans by the Corinthia Group for “the tower to be ‘restored’ to its original 17th century state without the British-added fire control tower” in July last year. Damage at Mnajdra temples Two stone quaries near the Mnajdra neolithic temples had their supply of explosives suspended last week on the recommendation of the Minerals Board. A statement by the Planning Authority said the recommendation followed the recent collapse of a three-ton megalith at the 6,000-year-old temple. The damage was discovered following a heavy storm on April 4. Half a century ago - Times of Malta Wednesday, April 30, 1969 £11,000 research grant award The Royal University of Malta announced yesterday that Professor W. H. Read more











