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PNGAA Catalogue- Stories & Memoirs
This incudes stories & memoirs published in the PNG Kundu journal, Una Voce journal, links to documents published on other websites which are PNG relevant, and documents & articles submitted to PNGAA for inclusion in the Catalogue. The download includes 3 worksheets by Category by Author by Title Add excel filters to the excel worksheets to facilitate your search. This catalogue is a work in progress & we continually update it. We are always seeking help to expand the resour

John Mayers
Nov 4, 20251 min read


PNGAA Upcoming Events
9th November: The SE QLD Kiaps Reunion, at Kawana Waters, Sunshine Coast. For further information email kiap@optusnet.com.au 12-23rd November: Paradise Palette Art Exhibition. Opening night 12 November, 6.30pm, at Royal Queensland Art Society, 162 Petrie Terrace, Brisbane. 17th November: The ‘network day’ at Chatswood, 9.30-11.30am, Chatswood Bowling Club, located just off the Pacific Highway between Chatswood and Mowbray Road. When coming from Chatswood on Pacific H

John Mayers
Nov 3, 20252 min read


Canberra Christmas Lunch 13th December, 12pm
This is an invitation for Members and friends to join together over a traditional Christmas Lunch on Saturday, 13th December 2025 at 12.00. We are grateful for your past participation and hope to see you again this year. As in years past, this lunch is a great way to engage with those with an interest in PNG, especially with the two interesting speakers who have been engaged. Venue: The Pavilion on Northbourne, located on Northbourne Avenue in Canberra, is easily accessi

John Mayers
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Launch of new book Struggle, Reform, Boom and Bust, 3 November 2025 5pm
Launch of new book 3 November 2025 - Struggle, Reform, Boom and Bust: An Economic History of Papua New Guinea since Independence

andrea
Nov 3, 20251 min read


Sydney Christmas Lunch. 26/11/2025. RSVP by 12/11/2025. Celebrating this golden independence year.
Date: Wednesday 26 November 2025 Time: 11.30am Where: Norths Club, Ken Irvine Room Address: 12 Abbott St, Cammeray NSW 2062 Cost: $88 RSVP: By 12 November 2025 Payment: Please confirm that you can attend by paying by direct debit to: Name of account: PNGAA CBA, BSB 062-009 Account No. 0090 7724 Reference: Include your name and the code SYDX,eg. "Tom Jones ACTX" Confirmation Email: Then confirm attendees by sending emails to treasurer@pngaa.net :and events@pngaa

John Mayers
Nov 1, 20251 min read


Its the PNG Chiefs ! New NRL Team Officially Named
The latest NRL team has a name....

John Mayers
Oct 31, 20251 min read


Pope approves cannoinisation of Peter ToRot who will be PNG's first saint
Peter ToRot to become PNG's first saint

John Mayers
Oct 31, 20252 min read


PM Marape: Air Niugini’s New Airbus A220 a Symbol of National Pride and Unity
Prime Minister Hon. James Marape has welcomed the arrival of Air Niugini’s brand-new Airbus A220, declaring it a proud moment for Papua...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20253 min read


Captain Beverly Pakii: Papua New Guinea’s Trailblazing Female Pilot
Air Niugini's female pilot Captain Beverly Pakii successfully delivered the new Airbus PX50 A220 from Canada to Papua New Guinea with...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20252 min read


Pearl Expeditions to launch new service
A new Australian expedition company is set to offer an alternative approach to exploring Papua New Guinea, with plans to launch five...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20252 min read


ABC Education Special - PNG: Road to Independence
Papua New Guinea is one of the most culturally diverse lands on Earth, and its independence from Australia in 1975 came against all odds....

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20251 min read


PNG: Road to Independence by Max Uechtritz 15September 2025
Revisiting one of the most extraordinary political transitions in history – and the people who made it happen. PNG Road to...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 20256 min read


Vale- 2025, September
BETTERIDGE | BARNETT | DWYER | HUNTER | MELLOR | TOBIN | MURRAY | BETTERIDGE, BETTERIDGE , Charles, 22 June 2025, aged 88 Charles was...

John Mayers
Sep 25, 202512 min read
A Didiman's Diary, David Montgomery
A story of people, places and patrols in the life of an Agricultural Extension Officer (Didiman) in the Territory of Papua New Guinea from 1956-65

John Mayers
Sep 22, 20251 min read



John Mayers
Sep 20, 20250 min read


50 Years of Independence Community Day: 13/9/25. Canberra ACT – Visit NAA, NGA and National Library.
The 50 Years of Independence Community Day in Canberra is a collaboration between the National Archives of Australia, the National Gallery of Australia and the National Library. Start your day at National Archives of Australia with speeches and a performance at 10am , followed by a morning tea.Immerse yourself in PNG’s rich history by exploring original records, participating in curator-led talks and experiencing demonstrations that bring archival treasures to life.See...

John Mayers
Sep 2, 20252 min read


PNGAA Upcoming Events
29 Aug 2025 Perth PNGAA WA Luncheon – RAAFA Club, Bull Creek WA, 11:30 – 16:30, Pay as you Go, Contact Kylee @ 0405 334 501 29 Aug 2025 Canberra PNGAA 50 th Anniversary Dinner , Canberra, ACT, or PNGAA FaceBook 6 Sep 2025 Brisbane University of Queensland Art Museum – Symposium 10 am – 12 pm, https://art-museum.uq.edu.au/event/session/4131 , Celebration 12:30 pm – 3pm, https://art-museum.uq.edu.au/event/session/4116 6 Sep 2025 Brisbane East New Britain Guria Gala Ball – Eag

John Mayers
Aug 26, 20252 min read


Living Art: Papua New Guinea- Susan Cochrane
Living Art: Papua New Guinea By Susan Cochrane Please use this link: Living Art: Papua New Guinea | Melbourne Books To get the discount,...

John Mayers
Aug 14, 20252 min read


Sharing Histories Event: Kiap Tribute at national Archives of Australia, 20th November 2010
These photographs were taken at the Sharing Histories event at the National Archives of Australia, 20 November 2010. Barbara and Tony Try...

John Mayers
Jul 29, 20251 min read


Christmas Luncheon - Sydney - 2010
Christine Leonard Harry West and Jan Sinclair James Sinclair and Robert Blaikie Jane and Sara Turner Janis Kleinig, Barbara Jennings and...

John Mayers
Jul 29, 20251 min read
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