Kenneth C. Douglas - Manuscripts relating to Papua New Guinea by Lieut. Kenneth C. Douglas and Father James Noss, 1943-c. 1970s

PMB 1055

fonds

Canberra : Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, [19--]

441404

Microfilm : PMB 1055

microfilm reel 35 mm

Lieutenant Ken Douglas was living near Talasea on the north coast of New Britain at the time of Japanese invasion

1. "Secret Report by Lieut. K.C. Douglas, RANVR, on his coastwatching activities, New Britain and his experiences on evacuating to the New Guinea mainland." (30 p.) Describes conditions and events in New Britain before the Japanese invasion evacuation of European civilian and military personnel in early 1942; arrival of Japanese troops; Japanese bombing activities; attitudes of the indigenous inhabitants to the invading forces and to the departing Europeans; appointment to the Royal Australin Navy Volunteer Regiment in July 1942; evacuation to Sio on the New Guinea mainland; situation on the Rai Coast, the Vitiaz Straits and around Madang and Saidor in late 1942; events in 1943. 2. "Womanhood in Papua New Guinea" by Father James Noss. 25 page paper which includes descriptions and comments on the daily life of people in the Mount Hagen area during the 1970s

PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 1055
Available for reference
The Douglas manuscript is a microfilm copy of an original held by National Library of Australia at MS 8811; location of Noss manuscript unknown