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The Bilas Exhibition – Australian Museum, 27 September 2023

A Special Event for PNGAA Members – 27 September 2023, 10.30am The Bilas Exhibition at the Australian Museum in Sydney has had jaw dropping spectacular comments and some people have visited it more than once. It is on until 2 October 2023. PNGAA has asked Steven Gagau to do a guided visit of the Bilas exhibition on …

Response to Harbour Trust Draft Master Plan and public meeting 15 June 2023

The Papua New Guinea Association of Australia sent a detailed submission in to the Harbour Trust in response to the 09 May 2023 Middle Head / Gubbuh Gubbuh Draft Master Plan. Additionally members were encouraged to send submissions in and we thank those who supported PNGAA in this endeavour. It is vitally important that our …

After 80 years, is this ASOPA’s last stand?   by Keith Jackson

After 80 years, is this ASOPA’s last stand? by Keith Jackson

  It looks like the heritage of Australian School of Pacific Administration, ASOPA, will be bulldozed in the NSW government’s enthusiasm to monetise and commercialise the valuable public land at Middle Head in Sydney where it once stood. More than any other institution in the years after World War II, ASOPA provided the personnel that accelerated Papua …

PNGAA AGM Nominations due 5pm 31 January 2023! Several positions need volunteers!

PNGAA AGM Nominations due 5pm 31 January 2023!!!  Please consider nominating and send your signed forms in now.  Information and nomination forms are available to members at: https://pngaa.org/documents-relating-to-the-2023-agm/ Either scan or photograph them and email to admin@pngaa.net PNGAA urgently needs volunteers for: PNGAA Treasurer: Our current Treasurer, Murrough Benson has been on the committee for 7 years now and needs …

Check your your membership expiry on the address label of the December's PNG Kundu- and renew now!

Check your your membership expiry on the address label of the December’s PNG Kundu- and renew now!

The December 2022 issue of PNG Kundu was posted out on 21 October 2022 and is about to hit members’ letterboxes or inboxes. PNGAA asks that you check your address label on the envelope for your membership expiry date and if you need to renew for 2023, please assist by doing it now. Details are in …

Sihot’e Nioge: When Skirts become Artworks Omie Tapa – Caloundra QLD

Caloundra Regional Gallery invites you to attend the launch of: Sihot’e Nioge: When Skirts Become Artworks Omie Tapa (beaten barkcloth) artists; Oro Province, Papua New Guinea Thursday 20 October 6.00 to 8.00pm Caloundra Regional Gallery, 22 Omrah Avenue, Caloundra Appetisers provided. Cash bar. Please RSVP by 13 October to secure your place https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/official-launch-of-sihote-nioge-when-skirts-become-artworks-exhibition-tickets-426994972457 Alternatively, please contact Joan Winter on email joangwinter@gmail.com. Joan …

Melbourne function in July

Melbourne function in July

There was a fantastic turn out of around 80 people at the Melbourne PNGAA lunch on Saturday 22nd July at East Malvern RSL.  Including 3 evacuees from Rabaul at the time of the Japanese invasion, who all had relatives on board the Montevideo Maru. Our guest speaker for the day was Andrea Williams who was part …

Finding the MV Montevideo Maru – 1 August 2023 – Shrine of Remembrance, Melbourne

The loss of the Montevideo Maru is the worst maritime disaster in Australian history, and until 2023, the exact location of its final resting place remained a mystery. Its discovery in April off the coast of the Philippines made headlines around the world. Captain Turner played a pivotal role in the discovery alongside the team …

Montevideo Maru Memorial Luncheon, Canberra – 1 July 2023

PNGAA and Rabaul & Montevideo Maru members and friends are invited to a Luncheon to gather together and, with thanks to Silentworld Foundation, to acknowledge the recent successful finding of Montevideo Maru after nearly 81 years. Where: Pavilion on Northbourne, 242 Northbourne Ave, Dickson, ACT 2602 Time: 12-3pm Cost: $63.79 per person – includes a 3 course lunch …

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