Andrew Peacock

Stephen Pokawin - 00:42:22

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Stephen Pokawin
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00:42:22

Stephen Pokawin discusses the role of visiting Australians and administrators in encouraging independence. He emphasises the importance of collaboration between the international community, Australian administrators, the political leadership in PNG's independence.

Michael Somare - 01:32:14

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Michael Somare
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01:32:14

Michael Somare states that he discussed with Gough Whitlam the importance of at least 4 or 5 years of continuing Australian presence in PNG for training, and his discussions regarding ongoing financial assistance to PNG from Australia with both Gough Whitlam and Andrew Peacock.

Michael Somare - 00:50:48

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Michael Somare
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00:50:48

Michael Somare talks about issues leading up to the 1972 election and the movement for constitutional change and the visit and role of Australian Prime Minister John Gorton and Opposition Leader Gough Whitlam and his shadow ministers Kim Beazley and Simon Crean. He discusses the uncertainty around Independence caused by the Compass Party and the role of Pita Lus and the Pangu Party.

Michael Somare - 00:39:09

Interview: 
Michael Somare
Time: 
00:39:09

Michael Somare outlines visits of Australians to PNG including Bob Menzies and Ceb Barnes and the latter's prediction that Independence was 30 years away. He discusses the views of the more moderate Andrew Peacock who replaced Ceb Barnes.

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