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Montevideo Maru Memorial Luncheon, Canberra – 1 July 2023

PNGAA and Rabaul & Montevideo Maru members and friends are invited to a Luncheon to gather together and, with thanks to Silentworld Foundation, to acknowledge the recent successful finding of Montevideo Maru after nearly 81 years. Where: Pavilion on Northbourne, 242 Northbourne Ave, Dickson, ACT 2602 Time: 12-3pm Cost: $63.79 per person – includes a 3 course lunch …

PNGAA Annual Brisbane Lunch 2023

When: Sunday 30 July 2023 Time: 11.30am – 3pm Where: The Ship Inn Cnr Stanley and Sidon Sts, South Bank Parklands, Brisbane Qld 4101 Cost: Food and drinks are at your own expense upon arrival and PNGAA have asked for a small donation of $10.00 to assist them with their ongoing expenses with the proposed Centre …

After 80 years, is this ASOPA’s last stand?   by Keith Jackson

After 80 years, is this ASOPA’s last stand? by Keith Jackson

  It looks like the heritage of Australian School of Pacific Administration, ASOPA, will be bulldozed in the NSW government’s enthusiasm to monetise and commercialise the valuable public land at Middle Head in Sydney where it once stood. More than any other institution in the years after World War II, ASOPA provided the personnel that accelerated Papua …

PNGAA AGM Nominations due 5pm 31 January 2023! Several positions need volunteers!

PNGAA AGM Nominations due 5pm 31 January 2023!!!  Please consider nominating and send your signed forms in now.  Information and nomination forms are available to members at: https://pngaa.org/documents-relating-to-the-2023-agm/ Either scan or photograph them and email to admin@pngaa.net PNGAA urgently needs volunteers for: PNGAA Treasurer: Our current Treasurer, Murrough Benson has been on the committee for 7 years now and needs …

Check your your membership expiry on the address label of the December's PNG Kundu- and renew now!

Check your your membership expiry on the address label of the December’s PNG Kundu- and renew now!

The December 2022 issue of PNG Kundu was posted out on 21 October 2022 and is about to hit members’ letterboxes or inboxes. PNGAA asks that you check your address label on the envelope for your membership expiry date and if you need to renew for 2023, please assist by doing it now. Details are in …

Sihot’e Nioge: When Skirts become Artworks Omie Tapa – Caloundra QLD

Caloundra Regional Gallery invites you to attend the launch of: Sihot’e Nioge: When Skirts Become Artworks Omie Tapa (beaten barkcloth) artists; Oro Province, Papua New Guinea Thursday 20 October 6.00 to 8.00pm Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra Appetisers provided. Cash bar. Please RSVP by 13 October to secure your place https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/official-launch-of-sihote-nioge-when-skirts-become-artworks-exhibition-tickets-426994972457 Alternatively, please contact Joan Winter on email joangwinter@gmail.com. Joan …

Montevideo Maru Memorial Luncheon, Canberra – 1 July 2023

PNGAA and Rabaul & Montevideo Maru members and friends are invited to a Luncheon to gather together and, with thanks to Silentworld Foundation, to acknowledge the recent successful finding of Montevideo Maru after nearly 81 years. Where: Pavilion on Northbourne, 242 Northbourne Ave, Dickson, ACT 2602 Time: 12-3pm Cost: $63.79 per person – includes a 3 course lunch …

PNGAA Annual Brisbane Lunch 2023

When: Sunday 30 July 2023 Time: 11.30am – 3pm Where: The Ship Inn Cnr Stanley and Sidon Sts, South Bank Parklands, Brisbane Qld 4101 Cost: Food and drinks are at your own expense upon arrival and PNGAA have asked for a small donation of $10.00 to assist them with their ongoing expenses with the proposed Centre …

Melbourne Function - 22nd July 2023

Melbourne Function – 22nd July 2023

We have scheduled another get together in Melbourne with a special Guest speaker. This is another chance to get together and mix and mingle with fellow PNGAA and MVM members, meet new members, and renew old acquaintances. Our special guest speaker will be Andrea Williams – Chair and founding member of the Rabaul and Montevideo Maru group, …

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