PNG Independence Day Functions,
PNG Consulate, Brisbane.
1999
PNG INDEPENDENCE—On the 15 September the Executive Committee attended a formal reception at the PNG Consulate-General in Brisbane for the 24th Year of Independence. Consul-General Mr Henry P Koiaie spoke on the welcomed support extended to his office and country by Australia, in particular Queensland, and acknowledged the ongoing assistance our Association has given the Consulate over the years.
PNG INDEPENDENCE—On the 15 September the Executive Committee attended a formal reception at the PNG Consulate-General in Brisbane for the 24th Year of Independence. Consul-General Mr Henry P Koiaie spoke on the welcomed support extended to his office and country by Australia, in particular Queensland, and acknowledged the ongoing assistance our Association has given the Consulate over the years.
PNG Independence Day 1999 at the PNG Consul General Offices in Brisbane.
L-R. Harry Green. Colin Gould, ?,?, Joe Fisk, Norm Mundy, Maj Gen John Pearn AM. RFD., Tom Lega (NGVR/ANGAU), Bob Collins
L-R. Harry Green. Colin Gould, ?,?, Joe Fisk, Norm Mundy, Maj Gen John Pearn AM. RFD., Tom Lega (NGVR/ANGAU), Bob Collins
2000
Crowd at a display at the PNG Consul General Offices in Brisbane on the 25th anniversary of PNG Independence, 2000.
The Museum had not been opened at that time and John Holland, with the assistance of a large number of Association Members set up the display.
Rear row: Bruce Crawford, Tom Lega MM (NGVR/ANGAU), Harry Green MBE, John Holland, Barry Wright, ?.
Middle row. Tom Dowling, Jenny Crawford, Val Fisk, Joe Fisk, Tom Lega's daughter, ?, Colin Gould, Pam Wright, Janice Jenner, Bob Collins.
Front. PNG Consul General Henry Koiaia, The Governor of Qld Peter Arnison AO and his wife on Henry's L., Patty Gould, ?.
Below. Governor's Aide, Governor of Qld Peter Arnison AO, John Holland, PNG Consul General Henry Koiaie.
The Museum had not been opened at that time and John Holland, with the assistance of a large number of Association Members set up the display.
Rear row: Bruce Crawford, Tom Lega MM (NGVR/ANGAU), Harry Green MBE, John Holland, Barry Wright, ?.
Middle row. Tom Dowling, Jenny Crawford, Val Fisk, Joe Fisk, Tom Lega's daughter, ?, Colin Gould, Pam Wright, Janice Jenner, Bob Collins.
Front. PNG Consul General Henry Koiaia, The Governor of Qld Peter Arnison AO and his wife on Henry's L., Patty Gould, ?.
Below. Governor's Aide, Governor of Qld Peter Arnison AO, John Holland, PNG Consul General Henry Koiaie.
Some of the PNG people living in Australia with the Qld Governor Peter Arnison, AO. and his wife.
The PNG dancers put on a display at the 2000 function.
Harry Green MBE receives his PNG 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal from Consul General Henry Koiaie
Association Vice President, Bob Collins, receiving his PNG 25th Anniversary of Independence Medal from the Consul General for PNG, Queensland, Henry Koiae, at the PNG Consul General Offices on PNG Independence Day 2000.
Tom Dowling also accepts his PNG 25th Anniversary of Independence from Henry Koiaie
2001
PNG Consul General Mr Henry Koiaie after being presented with an Association Plaque at the PNG Independence Day function 2001.
Association members Joe Fisk, Bob Collins, Harry Green MBE, Maj Gen John Pearn AO RFD, Barry Wright
Association members Joe Fisk, Bob Collins, Harry Green MBE, Maj Gen John Pearn AO RFD, Barry Wright
2003
Association Committee Members at the PNG Consul General Office in Brisbane for PNG Independence Day celebrations, 2003
Tom Dowling and Maj Gen John Pearn AO. RFD. at the 2003 Independence Day function.
2006
Above. John Holland looks on as the PNG Consul General Paul Nerau LLB addresses the group.
Below. Colin Gould, Phil Ainsworth, Paul Nerau LLB, Maj Gen John Pearn AO. RFD.
Below. Colin Gould, Phil Ainsworth, Paul Nerau LLB, Maj Gen John Pearn AO. RFD.
Independence Day 1975
There were many celebrations and sing-sings on Independence Day. This photo shows a Police contingent at one of the ovals in Madang. Note the Independence badge on their shirts (above the right pocket). Also, the No 4 SMLE rifles. (They never had bayonets?)
There were many celebrations and sing-sings on Independence Day. This photo shows a Police contingent at one of the ovals in Madang. Note the Independence badge on their shirts (above the right pocket). Also, the No 4 SMLE rifles. (They never had bayonets?)
