Albert Maori Kiki

Stephen Pokawin - 00:31:27

Interview: 
Stephen Pokawin
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00:31:27

Stephen Pokawin reflects on the period 1972-1974 and the work of the Constitutional Planning Committee and senior public servants in preparing the country for independence. He discusses the importance of managing the different groupings in PNG.

Matilda Pilacapio - 00:31:42

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Matilda Pilacapio
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00:31:42

Matilda Pilacapio discusses the presumption that Michael Somare would be prime minister in 1972, saying she rallied behind John Guise. She recalls that John Guise was probably the only one who could be governor general. She describes the balance of Papuans in the leadership positions.

Charles Lepani - 00:58:45

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Charles Lepani
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00:58:45

Charles Lepani discusses the role of Ross Garnaut in developing the budget suppport grant. He describes how Lepani, Tony Siaguru and others accompanied minister Sir Albert Maori Kiki to Sweden to meet Prime Minister Olof Palme. He discusses the process where Garnaut developed the policy and Mekere Moratau took it to Julius Chan who then asked Garnaut for his opinion before taking it to Cabinet.

Josephine Abaijah - 00:52:53

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Josephine Abaijah
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00:52:53

Josephine Abaijah discusses the 1977 elections when she successfully stood for the National Capital District where a lot of Papuans were located, and the different challenges in that district. She recalls women storming the labour office to fight for an increase in wages.

Michael Somare - 01:52:50

Interview: 
Michael Somare
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01:52:50

Michael Somare outlines developing foreign policy based on 'a friend to all', his relationship with South East Asia and his visit to China with Albert Maori Kiki to sign a diplomatic agreement in 1976.

Michael Somare - 01:48:23

Interview: 
Michael Somare
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01:48:23

Michael Somare recalls the feelings around the country, including the Papua Besena movement, Josephine Abaijah and separation and the role of Albert Maori Kiki and Reuben Taureka and other Papuans and John Guise to win the hearts of people.

Michael Somare - 01:33:33

Interview: 
Michael Somare
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01:33:33

Michael Somare describes the preparations in the month between the Constitution being adopted and Independence including the powers transferred to PNG and the role of Albert Maori Kiki first foreign relations minister. He emphasises the importance of the Governor General not being given the power of veto, thus removing the threat of a presidential system. He states that he operated in effect as Prime Minister and discusses the guests for Independence celebrations.

Michael Somare - 00:11:49

Interview: 
Michael Somare
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00:11:49

Michael Somare discusses regular meetings of the Pangu Party in Hohola and discussions in Albert Maori Kiki's house.

Michael Somare - 00:11:07

Interview: 
Michael Somare
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00:11:07

Michael Somare recalls meeting Albert Maori Kiki and talking about the formation of Pangu Party. He reflects on his decision at College to switch from a local magistrate course to become a journalist.

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