Voices of Independence

Name: Voices of Independence
Released: 2025-09-14T00:00:00.000Z

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Listen to the voices of those who helped shape a newly independent nation. They share their experiences of Independence Day, the formation of Papua New Guinea and their hopes for the country's future.

2025 · 5m

EPISODE 1

PNG Kiap - John Hocknull

John Hocknull was a Patrol Officer in Papua New Guinea, locally they were known as Kiaps. They assisted Papua New Guinea on their road to independence.

5m
EPISODE 2

First Flag Raiser - George Aibo

Seargent Major, George Aibo, reflects on his experience of raising the flag of newly independent Papua New Guinea, for the first time.

3m
EPISODE 3

Dame Carol Kidu

Dame Carol Kidu is an Australian born Papua New Guinean. She's also a former politician and pioneering advocate for women's rights in the country.

4m
EPISODE 4

Sir Julius Chan

A former Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea refects on PNG and Independence. The interview was conducted in 2022.

4m
EPISODE 5

Brigadier General Ted Diro

Brigadier General, Ted Diro was the Commander of the Papua New Guinea Defence Force for 6 years. He was the first in the country to hold the title.

5m
EPISODE 6

Dame Meg Taylor

In the formative years of a nation and her professional life, Dame Meg Taylor worked as the Private Secretary to Chief Minister Michael Somare.

6m

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