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Dixie Woiwa - Oral History interview recorded on 20 May 2014 at Hanau, Northern Province, PNG
Mr Dixie Woiwa tells the story of his father and grandfather who worked as carriers during World War Two for the Australians and Americans.
Keith Tembure - Oral History interview recorded on 20 May 2014 at Hanau, Northern Province, PNG
Mr Keith Tembure tells the story of his father Dandase Perija who worked as a carrier during World War Two for the Australians and Americans.
Dennis Itari - Oral History interview recorded on 20 May 2014 at Hanau, Northern Province, PNG
Mr Dennis Itari tells the story of his grandfather, Soni Goto who worked as a carrier during the battle of Buna-Sanananda in 1942 when the famous George Silk photo of George Whittington and Raphael Oembari was taken.
Carson Hanana - Oral History interview recorded on 20 May 2014 at Hanau, Northern Province, PNG
Mr Carson Hanana tells the story of his grandfather Omota Tarawo who worked as a carrier during the battle of Buna-Sanananda in 1942. His grandfather also worked with the American and Australian engineering units to construct roads, bridges, and…
Lomas Tomu Ani - Oral History interview recorded on 20 May 2014 at Hanau, Northern Province, PNG
Mr Lomas Tomu Ani tells the story of his father, Osborne Tonu who was a member of the Papuan Infantry Battalion, and his mother, Ruth Ani who was a laundry worker for the Allies during World War Two.