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A book on the relationship between
Australia and Papua New Guinea was launched yesterday to coincide with
PNG’s 32nd Independence anniversary.
The publication, entitled Full Circle: Australia and Papua New Guinea
1883-1970, examines the bilateral relationship and contains previously
unpublished photographs.
Australia’s High Commissioner to PNG Chris Moraitis said the book was an
important examination of our shared history.
“As such, it is fitting for it to be launched around the time of PNG’s
Independence anniversary, which marks one of the most important events
in our deep and enduring relationship.”
Full Circle provides an absorbing account of the relationship between
Australia and PNG from the late nineteenth century to 1970 with a
particular focus on the post-Second World War period and the gradual
acceptance in both Australia and PNG of the need to move towards
decolonisation.
“I am confident that this publication will provide readers, in
Australia, PNG and elsewhere, with a clearer understanding of the
history of this important relationship,” Mr Moraitis said.
Full Circle was prepared by Dr Stuart Doran from the Historical
Publications and Information Section of the Australian Department of
Foreign Affairs and Trade.
It was produced with assistance from the PNG National Archives and
Public Records Service. Many of the photographs in the book come from
the PNG National Archives collection and several are being published for
the first time.
The book will be available online at www.dfat.gov.au/publications/index.html
 
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