Poroman – Special Independence Issue

Full Title
Poroman Newspaper – Special Independence Issue 1975
Member of
Newspapers Collection
Alternative Title
Poroman Independence 1975
Publisher
Poroman Newspapers Pty Ltd
Place Published
Port Moresby
Date Issued
1975-09-16
Date Created
2025-09-16
Description
Special independence issue of the Poroman newspaper, featuring messages from political leaders (e.g., Prime Minister Gough Whitlam, Chief Minister Michael Somare), historical summaries, advertisements, and local news related to PNG's independence.
Table of Contents
  • Pages 1–2: Masthead and introduction
  • Page 4: Message from Opposition Leader Tei Abal
  • Page 5: Message from Australian PM Gough Whitlam
  • Page 6: Profile of Australian Administrator T. Critchley
  • Pages 8–9: Advertisements (e.g., Golden Crust Bakery, ILIMO Farm)
  • Page 10: South Pacific Brewery message
  • Page 11: Air Niugini international expansion news
  • Page 13: Message from Chief Minister Michael Somare
  • Page 16: Political progress timeline
  • Page 18: Obituary of Sir Donald Cleland
  • Page 20: Independence exhibition in Sydney
  • Page 21: Independence day photographs
  • Page 22: 100 Kina gold coin announcement (same as in Nation Building)
  • Page 23: Tribute to Mathias Tolian and Paulus Arek
Language
Hiri Motu
English
Tok Pisin
Type
Newspaper
Form
Digitised
Subject
Papua New Guinea; Independence; Poroman; Tei Abal; Gough Whitlam; Michael Somare; Self-Government; Constitutional Development
Identifier
POROMAN-1975-09-16
Rights

Copyright may apply; likely held by Poroman Newspapers or successor.