Ethel Arek relates that the Education Department had problems with the schools at Manus Island and so transferred Paulus Arek there in 1954. She describes the fighting between the mission schools and the government schools and the problems attracting teachers.
Stephen Pokawin describes his work on Manus removing the Local Government Council and establishing the Community Government Act and the involvement of the communities in formulating each constitution. He discusses his election to the Provincial Assembly in 1983 where he stayed until 2002, culminating as Governor.
Stephen Pokawin discusses issues of racism and colonialism at university and the role of leaders and academics. He discusses his options on graduating and his work with the Department of District Administration when he was sent to Manus in relation to local government, when his father died and he requested a posting to Manus in 1974.
Stephen Pokawin discusses his schooling on Manus Island, beginning at a mission school run by Americans, later attending Manus High School in 1966, and his selection as part of a group of six to attend University of Papua New Guinea in 1970 and his uncertainities around Port Moresby.
Charles Lepani, as current PNG High Commmissioner to Australia, reflects on the characteristics of Australia's approach to the fledgling government of PNG. He stresses the importance of the Moti Affair and Somare Affair in convincing PNG of the need to reduce Australia's aid. He reflects on Australia's generosity, and also on the need to mature the relationship in the last 15 years as between equals, working mutually and inter-dependantly on economic, trade, investment and people relations. He highlights the absence of a visa-on-arrival agreement as a point of contention.
