Michael Somare recalls the involvement of conservatives in CPC including Tei Abal and Wally Lussick and their visit to Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ceylon. He states that many Australians were worried that Independence would cause violence as had been the case in Africa.
Michael Somare recalls how as Chief Minister he went about the timing of self government and his statements that Independence is never given but has to be fought for, despite some people, including Julius Chan and Wally Lussick, wanting to keep the status quo.
