Stephen Pokawin reflects on PNG from the perspective of regional leadership especially the challenge to translate national interests at the provincial level. He discusses the implementation of the Organic Law in the provinces.
Lawrence Titimur describes how he went to Adelaide for a year and then took up the position of Senior Inspector. He relates how he was sent to the United States to hire air traffic controllers for PNG. He states that on his return the Public Service Commission was being restructured so he moved to the Labour Department as Deputy Chair of the Arbitration Tribunal.
Henry Chow describes the negotiations after the 1972 election to form government and his rejection of the United Party due to the fear of anarchy. He briefly discusses his relationship with other political figures.
Henry Chow discusses his relationship with Julius Chan, going back to his Brisbane days, and their involvement in shipyards. He discusses discrimination against Chinese, their status as second class citizens and his determination to gain respect.
Charles Lepani discusses the time between when he was appointed to the National Planning Office and when he returned from further study at Harvard as bookends to an era. He relates how he resigned from his position as head of the Office, but not from the public service when he went to Harvard in 1980 to study for a Masters at the Kennedy School of Government and that on return he was informed by Julius Chan that he was no longer required. He states that he established a consultancy firm for 8 years followed by time at the Pacific Islands Development Program at the University of Hawaii.
