John Momis

Lawrence Titimur - 01:26:25

Interview: 
Lawrence Titimur
Time: 
01:26:25

Lawrence Titimur discusses that independence didn't change the status of PNGs at work.

Michael Somare - 01:43:45

Interview: 
Michael Somare
Time: 
01:43:45

Michael Somare outlines the challenges before Independence including the threat of Independence in Bougainville and the role of Momis, and keeping the predominantly Catholic Bougainville within the fold. He discusses the CPC visit to Rorovana village and confrontations during the CPC visit.

Michael Somare - 01:09:55

Interview: 
Michael Somare
Time: 
01:09:55

Michael Somare outlines the formation and three years work of the Constitutional Planning Committee (CPC) and the appointment of John Momis as deputy chair. He discusses the work of John Kaputin, Tony Vourtas, and Barry Holloway. He notes that, unlike Australia, a new framework of laws was needed to be developed to accommodate traditional customs and different ethnic groups and outlines the support he received from Australian legal experts.

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