The significance of B.A. Santamaria’s many contributions to public life was discussed by Professor Gabriël A. Moens in a speech he delivered on the occasion of the inauguration of the B.A. Santamaria Library, Cloverdale, Perth, on June 10, 2009.
I propose to comment upon the history of the Movement led by Mr B.A. “Bob” Santamaria (1915-1998) and the leadership it has provided in Australia for nearly seven decades. In doing so, I should like to remind my listeners that I am not necessarily th…