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The narrative offers a firsthand account of life in Papua New Guinea from 1968 to 1975, highlighting the enduring impact of colonial administration amid significant cultural transformations. It explores the complexities of identity and the challenges faced by both villagers and civil servants during the transition to self-governance. The text vividly describes traditional practices, political upheavals, and the stark realities of local governance, drawing parallels between the experiences of rural Northumberland and Papua New Guineans navigating modern changes.
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The Northumbrian Kiap: Bush administration in self-governing Papua New Guinea, Robert Forster
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Northumbrian Kiap: Bush administration in self-governing Papua New Guinea
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Robert Forster
- Publisher
- Consilience Media
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 308
- ISBN13
- 9781912183364
- Description
- The narrative offers a firsthand account of life in Papua New Guinea from 1968 to 1975, highlighting the enduring impact of colonial administration amid significant cultural transformations. It explores the complexities of identity and the challenges faced by both villagers and civil servants during the transition to self-governance. The text vividly describes traditional practices, political upheavals, and the stark realities of local governance, drawing parallels between the experiences of rural Northumberland and Papua New Guineans navigating modern changes.