Governor General

John Dademo Waiko - 00:38:53

Interview: 
John Dademo Waiko
Time: 
00:38:53

John Waiko recalls visits to PNG by Gough Whitlam and Australian Governor-General Lord De L'isle (William Sidney). He refects on the small number of students during Preliminary Year (PY) at UPNG and the use of technology to record lectures.

Michael Somare - 01:48:23

Interview: 
Michael Somare
Time: 
01:48:23

Michael Somare recalls the feelings around the country, including the Papua Besena movement, Josephine Abaijah and separation and the role of Albert Maori Kiki and Reuben Taureka and other Papuans and John Guise to win the hearts of people.

Michael Somare - 00:56:22

Interview: 
Michael Somare
Time: 
00:56:22

Michael Somare discusses the 1972 election, the Pangu Party's policy of self government and forming a coalition with Julius Chan and the People's Progress Party. He refers to his recommendation of John Guise for Governor General. He recalls that because he and Brere Awol were both elected unopposed they were able to move around the country and assist other campaigns for the Pangu Party.

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