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...
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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...
Vale – Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery, AC, AO (Mil), CVO, MC (Retd)
Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery, AC, AO (Mil), CVO, MC (Retd) – 12 December 1937 – 18 December 2020 aged 83 years. It is with deep sadness that we advise that PNGAA Patron,...
Vale – Sir Mekere Morauta, KCMG (12 June 1946 -19 December 2020)
Lady Roselyn Morauta announced yesterday that the Member for Port Moresby North-West and former Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Mekere Morauta has died. Sir Mekere was born in 1946, in Kukipi Village, Malalaua...
Vale Murray Day – 6 December 2020
Murray Day lived in PNG from 1970 to 1983. He joined the Department of Forestry in 1970 as a senior draftsman at Konedobu (Port Moresby). After six months he was transferred to the Forestry...
Guest Speaker at Sydney Christmas Lunch – Michael Were of Open Heart International (OHI)
We are delighted that Mr Michael Were has accepted an invitation to be the guest speaker at our Sydney Christmas Lunch on Sunday 6 December 2020. Michael is General Manager of Open Heart International...
SYDNEY Christmas Lunch – 6 December 2020
Date: Sunday, 6 December 2020 Venue: Killara Golf Club, 556 Pacific Highway, Killara, Sydney Plenty of parking/10minutes walk from Killara Railway Station; Disability access available Time: 11:30am – Registration; 3:30pm – Leave premises Cost:...
Perth Christmas Lunch – 20 November 2020
All welcome! Come along and share some Christmas spirit! Date: 20 November, 2020 Venue: New Dining Room, The RAAF Club, 2 Bull Creek Dr, Bull Creek (Perth, WA) Time: 12 Noon Cost: Counter lunch...
PNGAA Christmas Luncheon – Canberra – 12 December 2020
Members and friends are invited to a Christmas Luncheon, a time to get back in touch for many, renewing new friendships and having a good time. Where: Pavilion on Northbourne, 242 Northbourne Ave, Dickson,...
Niugini Arabica Coffee to buy!
When the founders of Niugini Arabica Coffee worked in Papua New Guinea, they fell in love with the coffee…and we all know that the fertile highlands are home to the best coffee in the...
Gobe House opened on site of former ANZ building, Lae
Gobe House, Lae, was recently opened by PNG Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for National Planning, Hon. Samuel H Basil, MP. The redevelopment is on the site of the former ANZ building that was...
Birds of Paradise – Ellis Rowan in New Guinea
This exhibition is on at the National Library of Australia in Canberra until 8 March 2021. Ellis Rowan (1848–1922) is one of Australia’s most celebrated artists, best known for her striking wildflower paintings but...
75th Anniversary since Pacific War ended in Rabaul
75th anniversary service at the Australian War Memorial today. This service commemorated the signing of the Instrument of Surrender on HMS Glory near Rabaul on 6 September 1945. On that day General Hitoshi Imamura,...
