This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. The dry plain of Jackson’s airstrip Bounded by the ocean And the encircling hills. On my first arrival Heat slams … More Jackson’s Airport
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Imagine if you will a country with spectacular, awe-inspiring scenery from fierce mountain ranges clothed in almost impenetrable jungle to … More Imagine Independence
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Massed warriors gather in the Goroka showground Highland tribes with spears, arrows and axes Feathers, beads, and arse gras[i] Pig … More Highlands Warriors
“Be in Goroka next week” they said “Sure, no problem!” Hah! A baby, a mother cat, five kittens Public Works packing crates Crazy packing and cleaning Cat and kittens to the high school Only a small grey kitten to join us Guilty consciences for decades. Turns out the choice for the District Inspector of Education … More Going to Goroka
In the coming weeks Ambassadors for the Waves in Time 2019 conference will be introducing you to the speakers. You’ll get to learn a little about them, their expertise and what they will be sharing at the conference. Today we have keynote speaker, Dr Richard Reid, who is an expert in Irish and military research. … More Meet the Speaker: Dr Richard Reid
In the coming weeks Ambassadors for the Waves in Time 2019 conference will be introducing you to the speakers. You’ll get to learn a little about them, their expertise and what they will be sharing at the conference. Today’s featured speaker is Stephanie Ryan from the State Library of Queensland. I wonder if you could … More Meet the Speaker: Stephanie Ryan
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. My second flight ever is Brisbane to Moresby Leaving family and friends, and me, in tears Days later the little … More F is for Flying in PNG
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Four years in (Port) Moresby Ela Beach excursions as a family A weekend drive to check the mail A few … More Ela Beach Excursions
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. Daytrips from Goroka in our first car, the yellow Datsun Roads in the Highlands limited, daytrip opportunities few Often up … More D is for Daulo Pass
This series of blog posts is part of the A to Z 2019 Blogging Challenge in which I will write snapshot memories of my early married life in the then Territory of Papua New Guinea. A colony administered by Australia Bequeathed by the United Nations Colonial administrators Shorts and long socks de rigeur Public servants … More Colonials and Clubs
Family history across the seas 