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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
May 29, 1965
Page
3
Dr J. Caldwell argues at a seminar on future problems in Papua New Guinea that the tropical African experience offers lessons for independence and local governance. He warns that sheer territorial size and traditional loyalties hinder stable statehood, urging policies that guarantee minimum freedoms while avoiding overcentralization.
Dr Lawrence from the Department of Anthropology at Sydney University spoke in Papua New Guinea about Papuan and New Caledonian political development. He outlined four ideologies guiding post contact colonial era governance. He questioned whether central or regional powers would prevail and whether traditional rights could survive under new party systems and potential devolution.
In Port Milnesby a fishing village presents its harbor view to visitors. Local New Guinea warriors are seen pointing out new construction and building activity along the quiet waterfront rather than plotting raids.
Professor Mayer argued that Papua New Guinea discussions miss key issues. He warned against overemphasizing formal structures in Canberra while neglecting real participation, race relations, and indigenous senior roles. He urged comparatives to avoid assumed peculiarities and promote practical democratic paths.
New York Friday briefed that Australia’s policy in Nauru and New Guinea faced sharp criticism from Russia at the trusteeship council opening. Reports say Moscow will challenge Australian moves amid plans seen as undermining Nauruan self rule and phosphate mining interests.
National Secretary A Ci Wahey urged speedier defence planning in Papua and New Guinea. He warned slow mobilization risks and called for more defence bases and closer Australian cooperation to protect the Territory and deter attacks. The RSL delegation, touring eight sub-branches, stressed local support for rapid development and education programs.
The speaker proposes a territory following the Australian mode and suggests studying other countries to find suitable institutions for New Cruméa. He emphasizes keeping it pure and British as the safest path, though not the most imaginative, while noting New Guinea could be more fascinating if it differed from Australia.
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