Alice Wedega

Jean Kekedo - 00:45:49

Interview: 
Jean Kekedo
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00:45:49

Jean Kekedo discusses the inequalities in pensions and her decision to keep her maiden name.

Jean Kekedo - 00:11:28

Interview: 
Jean Kekedo
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00:11:28

Jean Kekedo recalls that the only position she was offered by the District Administration was as a welfare officer. She recollects that her first posting was in Milne Bay where she was mentored by Dame Alice Wedega.

Matilda Pilacapio - 00:21:23

Interview: 
Matilda Pilacapio
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00:21:23

Matilda Pilacapio discusses the church backgrounds of Papuan leaders and the importance of her own Anglican background.

Matilda Pilacapio - 00:13:02

Interview: 
Matilda Pilacapio
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00:13:02

Matilda Pilacapio states that she learnt about independence while working for Burns Philp. She recalls the Milne Bay politician Alice Wedega who was in the national government. She recalls that she hoped that the white people would not leave at independence, and that there would not be bloodshed as in Africa.

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