One of the victims of the Sette Giugno riots was from Birgu
1919
7 June 1919
07/06/1919
Wenzu Dyer, who was born in Birgu and resided at 78, Strada Palazzo Antico Del Governatore in Vittoriosa, was one of the casualties of the Valletta riots on Sette Giugno (7th June) 1919
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7 June 1919
One of the victims of the Sette Giugno riots was from Birgu
Wenzu Dyer, son of Enrico who is known as ‘Tal-Block’ lived at 78, Old Governor’s Palace Street, Birgu. During the attack on the printing press of the Daily Malta Chronicle, Dyer, who was 21 years old, happened to be at the corner of St George’s Square, when he was hit by a bullet. He fell dead in a pool of blood in front of the Main Guard.
