R. J. Lampert - Documents relating to Dr Lampert's archaeological excavation at Te Aka, Banaba (Ocean Island), 1965; and documents gathered by Ken Sigrah relating to Banaba and Rabi Islands, 1933-1992

PMB 1136

fonds

441482

Microfilm : PMB 1136

ocuments, artifacts

Phosphate mining began on Banaba (also known as Ocean Island) before the First World War and continued until the British Phosphate Commissioners (originally established to exploit phosphate resources on Nauru and Banaba) left in 1980. The consequences of this mining have been devastating: only 150 acres of the original 1,550 acres of tropical vegetation on the island remain viable. Ken Sigrah, a Banaban from Rabi is writing a history of Banaba. He has been taught Banaban culture, customs and genealogy from Clan Elders. Dr R.J. Lampert is an archealogist who excavated materials from Banaba in 1965

Ron Lampert's papers on his archaeological excavation at Te Aka, Banaban, include a correspondence file, field notebook, scale drawings, plan of old Teaka village and photographs. There is also a site map and summary of a dig at Tabwewa, Banaba, by Mrs L.J. Thwaites and Mrs V. Conrad, 1969, and a folder of post-War reports and notes on Ocean Island and Nauru, including an account of the Japanese occupation of Ocean Island. Ken Sirah's papers consist of various documents gathered for his history of Banaba, including material on the Banaban Settlement Scheme and the Banabans' legal conflict with the British Crown

PMB (Australian National University. Pacific Manuscripts Bureau) ; 1136
Available for reference
Microfilm. Balgowlah : W.& F. Pascoe Pty Ltd for Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, Australian National University : 1998. 1 microform reel : positive, 35 mm
Originals held in private ownership
Descriptive list available (3 p.)
Archaeologists