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The journalist and writer Manuel da Silva Carreiro<\/b> passed away on 8 September 1974 at his residence on Avenida Gaspar Frutuoso in Ponta Delgada.<\/p>\nThe journalist and writer Manuel da Silva Carreiro<\/b> passed away on 8 September 1974 at his residence on Avenida Gaspar Frutuoso in Ponta Delgada.<\/p>\n
Born on 24 August 1905 in the parish of Ribeira Seca<\/b>, in the municipality of Ribeira Grande, he was the son of Manuel Resende Carreiro, the director and successor of the newspaper Di\u00e1rio dos A\u00e7ores<\/i><\/b>. Growing up immersed in the world of journalism, his vocation was shaped from an early age. Although he graduated in Law from the University of Lisbon in 1928, he dedicated his entire career to the newspaper, rising to the position of co-director alongside his brother, Carlos Carreiro.<\/p>\nLiterary Career<\/h3>\n
His literary contributions were equally remarkable, with several published works including:<\/p>\n
Meio-Dia<\/i> (1927)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Norte da Europa<\/i> (1953)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Hispano-Luso-American-Philippine Congress of Municipalities<\/i> (1959)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Camilo and Sena Freitas<\/i> (Lecture, 1966)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Primavera em Espanha<\/i> (Travel chronicles, 1966)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Raul Brand\u00e3o e os A\u00e7ores<\/i> (1967)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Oito Dias nos Estados Unidos<\/i> (Travel impressions, 1968)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n A devoted lover of his homeland, Manuel Carreiro held several high-ranking public offices:<\/p>\n Mayor (President) of Ponta Delgada<\/b> (1943\u20131944; 1955\u20131962): During his tenure, he acquired the City Park, now known as the Ant\u00f3nio Borges Garden<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Representative of Azorean municipalities to the Corporate Chamber<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Member of the General Board of the Autonomous District of Ponta Delgada.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Vice-president of the Autonomous Port Authority of the District of Ponta Delgada.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n President of the Hunting Commission (Comiss\u00e3o Venat\u00f3ria<\/i>) of Ponta Delgada.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Board Member of the Carregadores A\u00e7orianos<\/b> Shipping Company.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Board Member of Banco Micaelense<\/b>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n Member of the Cultural Institute of Ponta Delgada.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n On 23 January 1974, in recognition of his extensive journalistic and public service, he was awarded the title of Commander of the Order of Prince Henry<\/b> (Comendador da Ordem do Infante D. Henrique<\/i>).<\/p>\n During his leadership, Manuel da Silva Carreiro was decisive in modernising Di\u00e1rio dos A\u00e7ores<\/i><\/b>, ensuring the continuity of a family tradition dating back to the 19th century. Under his guidance, the newspaper became a primary vehicle for information and culture on the island of S\u00e3o Miguel, actively participating in the region’s civic life.<\/p>\n Following a Requiem Mass at the Chapel of Sant\u2019Anna<\/b>, celebrated by Father Artur Botelho de Paiva (Parish Priest of the Mother Church of Ponta Delgada) and Father Jos\u00e9 Joaquim Rebelo, the funeral proceeded to the family vault at the Cemetery of S\u00e3o Joaquim<\/b>.<\/p>\n The mourning was widespread, with people from all social backgrounds attending to pay their respects. The coffin key was carried by Dr Jos\u00e9 Oliveira San-Bento, and the casket was covered in floral tributes from family, friends, and staff.<\/p>\n Employees from all departments of Di\u00e1rio dos A\u00e7ores<\/i><\/b> carried the hearse throughout the procession. The ceremonial ribbons were held in four shifts:<\/p>\n 1st and 2nd Shifts:<\/b> Family members, including Dr Jo\u00e3o Carreiro, Dr Edmundo da Silva Melo, Dr Eduardo da Silva Melo, Dr Gabriel da Silva Melo, Dr Jos\u00e9 Tib\u00farcio, Gil Machado, and Aristides Gamboa da Silva Melo.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 3rd Shift:<\/b> Dr Alberto de Oliveira, Dr Ernesto Correia de Andrade, and Dr Jos\u00e9 da Silva Fraga (lawyers and friends), as well as Dr. Francisco Carreiro da Costa<\/b><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n 4th Shift:<\/b> Representatives of the local press, Manuel Ferreira<\/a><\/span>, Victor Cruz (Senior), Dr Lobito de Macedo, and Dr Jos\u00e9 Almeida Pav\u00e3o<\/b><\/a><\/span>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n In a final tribute, Dr Jos\u00e9 Oliveira San-Bento spoke eloquently of the deceased’s exemplary life, highlighting him as a journalist, writer, and a citizen deeply committed to the Azores and its community.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" The journalist and writer Manuel da Silva Carreiro passed away on 8 September 1974 at his residence on Avenida Gaspar Frutuoso in Ponta Delgada. Born on 24 August 1905 in the parish of Ribeira Seca, in the municipality of Ribeira Grande, he was the son of Manuel Resende Carreiro, the director and successor of the […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":6649,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-1730","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nPublic Administration and Service<\/h3>\n
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Leadership at Di\u00e1rio dos A\u00e7ores<\/i><\/h3>\n
The Funeral<\/h3>\n
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