Lesley Wengembo’s Archibald Prize 2021 entry
This is Lesley Wengembo’s latest Archibald Prize 2021 entry. The legendary Australian New Zealand actor from early Mad Max 2 and 3, Lord of the Rings etc, Bruce Spence, was his sitter. Lesley was...
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Australian Curriculum public consultation open to 8 July 2021 – please respond to highlight Australia and PNG
The Australian Curriculum public consultation is open. Please let our Australian educators know that teaching Australian/PNG history is important. The public consultation period on proposed revisions to the Australian Curriculum opened on Thursday 29...
Last Post Ceremony at AWM commemorates the NGVR and Cpl George Williams Spensley NGX490 – 1 July 2021
On 1 July 2021 the Last Post Ceremony at the Australian War Memorial, Canberra, will commemorate the New Guinea Volunteer Rifles and Corporal George William Spensley NGX490. Anyone is welcome to attend however you...
Can you share your story? History Council of NSW
Would you like to share your story about your life or connection with PNG? Do you also live in NSW? The History Council of NSW hosts a program of speakers connecting them with organisations...
PNG Tales with Bob Lawrence and Lesley Wengembo – 6 June 2021, Hornsby RSL (Sydney) Book early!
PNGAA’s popular speaker series continues on 6 June 2021 with two special guests – book early! All welcome! See below for events details. PNG TALES No. 2, 2021 SPEAKERS: Bob Lawrence: “A Short history...
Thank you Sara, Roger, Jane, Lisa, Ruby, Monique, Nigel, Shaan, Lisa, Zion – to all the family!
The PNGAA has truly been blessed to have Sara Turner as Events Coordinator since 2016. Not only Sara but Roger Carroll has always been there too, along with Jane and Lisa – and Ruby...
Annual PNGAA Brisbane Lunch – The Ship Inn – Sunday 25 July 2021
Stanley and Sidon Streets, Brisbane; near Southbank 3 Ferry Terminal Date: Sunday, July 25, 2021 Time: 11:30 – 3 PM Price: Food and drinks own expense; $10 charge to assist PNGAA RSVP: 21 July...
What happened to the PNG dream? How did paradise go wrong? by Jackson Kiakari
By APR editor – April 3, 2021 COMMENT: By Jackson Kiakari in Port Moresby I am from the Papua New Guinea generation that was born in the 1980s, raised in the 1990s but neglected,...
Patrols into the Stone Age – a Sunday afternoon talk by Dave Wilkins, Pyrmont (Sydney)
PNGAA member, Donald Denoon, advises that the Pyrmont History Group in Sydney is hosting two talks involving Papua New Guinea on Sunday afternoons in June and July 2021. • Sunday 20 June – Patrols...
Kokoda Memorial Walkway Anzac service
Cheryl Marvell said that it was an honour to represent the PNGAA at the Kokoda Memorial Walkway Anzac Service today, 24 April 2021. The Kokoda Track Memorial Walkway is a principal site of commemoration...
Vale Andrew Peacock AC GCL
Andrew Peacock AC GCL, former Australian Liberal minister, has passed away on 16 April 2021 aged 82 years. He played an instrumental role in ushering PNG towards independence in 1975. After being recognised for...
Tales of PNG Speakers Event – 21 March 2021
Another fabulous PNGAA event at Hornsby RSL on 21 March 2021 with thanks to Sara Turner. Speakers and topics were: Jan Anthony – ‘The Way It Was’ Dr Jennifer Gagau – ‘Life of a...
Montevideo Maru – Australia’s Greatest Maritime Disaster
Few Australians know this story – but all should. Seventy-seven years ago today 1053 civilians and Australian troops were about to begin their last tragic journey from Rabaul, the capital of Australian-mandated New Guinea....
Vale Frederick Peter Christian KAAD, OBE
Heartfelt thoughts go to Gaynor Kaad, to her sisters Amanda and Deborah, and to the family of our long serving Patron, Fred Kaad OBE, who passed away this morning, 9 February 2021. The Papua...
Great Australian Medical Moments – Pt2 – Dr Michael Alpers and Kuru
ABC’s Nightlife with Suzanne Hill on 28 December 2020 featured a fascinating interview with Emeritus Professor Robert Clancy – Clinical immunologist (pioneer in a field known as mucosal immunology) and author of the forthcoming...
