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Memories of Papua New Guinea
One place that I have enjoyed going to over the years is Papua New Guinea. My first experience there was as a very young Australian Volunteer when my wife Robyn and I went to Hagita High School and Plantation in 1976 near Alatou in Milne Bay Province. I managed a copra and cattle plantation and Robyn taught at the Catholic High School. This was just after independence and it was great to experience the hope and confidence of this new nation. One claim to fame - at least for Robyn - was making the outfits for the school brass band to welcome the Queen on a visit to Alotau.
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