Prince Charles

John Dademo Waiko - 00:26:57

Interview: 
John Dademo Waiko
Time: 
00:26:57

John Waiko discusses the need to have a constant reference to your own identity when moving away from family, tribal area and land. He discusses his selection to go to Madang.

Michael Somare - 01:39:08

Interview: 
Michael Somare
Time: 
01:39:08

Michael Somare describes the excitement of 16 September 1975 and the ceremony and speeches by John Guise, Prince Charles and Gough Whitlam. He discusses the advice he got to keep the armed forces numbers low so as not to create a situation as occurred in Fiji with General Rambuka.

Michael Somare - 01:33:33

Interview: 
Michael Somare
Time: 
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.

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