Matilda Pilacapio discusses the presumption that Michael Somare would be prime minister in 1972, saying she rallied behind John Guise. She recalls that John Guise was probably the only one who could be governor general. She describes the balance of Papuans in the leadership positions.
Michael Somare recalls winning the 1968 election and the small group including Barry Holloway and Pita Lus who started talking to people about self government.
