Stephen Pokawin reflects on the regional politics between self government and independence, especially in relation to New Britain and Bougainville. He discusses the splits in the country by party and region.
Lawrence Titimur discusses a move by the family from Matupit Island, the ambition of John Kaputin's election to parliament replacing his father and the rise of the Matanguan Association.
Henry Chow describes the negotiations after the 1972 election to form government and his rejection of the United Party due to the fear of anarchy. He briefly discusses his relationship with other political figures.
Michael Somare reflects on issues during the second House of Assembly including New Britain, Matanguan links, Oscar Tammur, the Pangu Party, John Kaputin and the formation of the Matanguan Party and the meaning of its name, and the land problems developing between the inland Tolais and the coastal Tolais.
Michael Somare discusses his decision when elected in 1968 to the House of Assembly not to be a minister, but to wait. He recalls the issues of that parliament including the Matanguan situation, Bougainville, and the parliamentary committee visit to Africa with Paul Lapun and Tei Abal.
