Documents on Australian Foreign Policy :: Volume 26: Australia and Papua New Guinea, 1966

1. BRIEF BY DOT FOR BARNES: January 1966; ‘Canberra, undated Papua and New Guinea—Select Committee on Constitutional Development NOTES FOR MINISTER’S DISCUSSION WITH COMMITTEE AT PORT MORESBY ON 17 JANUARY 1966 Situation The Select Committee will meet on 17th–19th January to sort out views and points which the Committee desires to discuss on an exploratory basis with the...’
2. MINUTE, DAVIS TO PLIMSOLL: 11 January 1966; ‘Canberra, 11 January 1966 Secret Elements of unrest in Papua/New Guinea On 7th January I attended the meeting of the Local Intelligence Committee3 in Port Moresby as the E.A. representative and also in my capacity as Chairman, JIC. The JIC had previously expressed the view that I should attend one...’
3. NOTES OF DISCUSSION BETWEEN BARNES AND SELECT COMMITTEE: 17 January 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 17 January 1966 Mr. Guise: Time has come for discussions with Australia. Need to know Government’s thinking. 1. Clarify the position of the status of Papua and New Guinea—they differ now. Minister and Cabinet should clear this up so that Committee can get in. Papuans are Australian citizens;...’
4. MEMORANDUM, DOT (WARWICK SMITH) TO ADMINISTRATION: 25 January 1966; ‘Canberra, 25 January 1966 Confidential Immigration policy—Papua and New Guinea The Minister has accepted the principle that the immigration policy of Papua and New Guinea could be modified to permit the entry of a limited number of non-European technicians, educationalists and other professional persons for limited periods for essential purposes....’
5. SUBMISSION NO. 1, BARNES TO CABINET: 27 January 1966; ‘Canberra, 27 January 1966 Confidential Papuá New Guinea—constitutional development 1. The purpose of this submission is to review briefly constitutional development in Papua and New Guinea since the establishment in 1964 of the House of Assembly and to seek approval for proposals in connection with possible further political and constitutional...’
6. SUBMISSION, JOCKEL TO HASLUCK: 28 January 1966; ‘Canberra, 28 January 1966 Secret Air violations of New Guinea border The background to the attached Sydney Morning Herald story in today’s paper2 is as follows— 2. On 22nd November an RAAf3 Caribou aircraft through a navigation error by the pilot, intruded about 10 miles into West Irian at the...’
7. PAPER BY ASIO: 1 February 1966; ‘Canberra, January 19662 Secret [matter omitted]3 Attachment A THE SITUATION IN WEST NEW GUINEA [matter omitted]4 8. The border situation The International border between Australia and Indonesian territory has not yet been accurately surveyed, but it is hoped that a joint survey team will commence this task in the not...’
8. NOTE BY MUNRO AND YEEND ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 1: 2 February 1966; ‘Canberra, 2 February 1966 Confidential Papua/New Guinea constitutional development [matter omitted]5 It seems important not to allow the impression to be given that Cabinet is adopting any rigid attitudes in advance of the report of the Select Committee. Our view is that the Select Committee should be given every encouragement...’
9. NOTE BY CRAIK ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 1: 2 February 1966; ‘Canberra, 2 February 1966 Papua and New Guinea—constitutional development [matter omitted]3 Comment One or two points in the Minister’s submission cause us some concern. It is noted that in paragraphs 4 and 5 of the Annex (which appear to be the basis for the ‘principles’ outlined on page 7 of...’
10. RECORD OF CONVERSATION IN CENTRAL POLICY AND PLANNING COMMITTEE: 7 February 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 7 February 1966 Confidential The meeting opened at 2.00 p.m. His Honour the Administrator stated that the meeting had been called to consider mining policy and legislation in the Territory and the special requirements of large scale operators in the mining field. His Honour commented on the comprehensiveness...’
11. NOTES OF DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN THE ADMINISTRATION AND CRA: 10 February 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 8-10 February 1966 Confidential The present position and possible future development— (A) BOUGAINVILLE AREA—GENERAL C.R.A. is interested in 200 square miles of country … in Southern Bougainville. Ore occurs in four areas marked pink on the small map.2 The Company representatives confirmed that the results of prospecting to...’
12. MINUTE BY DEFENCE COMMITTEE: 10 February 1966; ‘Canberra, 10 February 1966 Top Secret Review of defence situation in Papua/New Guinea The Defence Committee noted the amended Review of the Defence Situation in Papua New Guinea, a copy of which is attached. 2. The Committee agreed that the amended review be used as a basis for the preparation...’
13. CABINET DECISION NO. 23: 15 February 1966; ‘Canberra, 15 February 1966 Confidential Submission no.1—Papua and New Guinea—constitutional development1 Subject to the observations in the succeeding paragraphs of this Decision, the Cabinet approved the general approach set out in the Submission and the particular recommendation— (a) that if the Select Committee’s enquiries disclose that there is a strong...’
14. MINUTE, BOOKER TO PLIMSOLL: 16 February 1966; ‘Canberra, 16 February 1966 Secret Papua and New Guinea: constitutional developments The attached notes on the question of future constitutional arrangements in respect of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea are intended to bring out some of the issues which are either not mentioned or not faced in the...’
15. MEMORANDUM, ATTORNEY-GENERAL’S DEPARTMENT (HOOK) TO DOT: 17 February 1966; ‘Canberra, 17 February 1966 Secret Papua and New Guinea: ultimate status I refer to the draft Cabinet Submission2 forwarded for comment and to subsequent discussions between Mr. Swift and Mr. Ewart Smith.3 2. As was pointed out by Mr. Smith during these discussions, there appear to be two fundamental constitutional...’
16. LETTER, RANDALL TO WARWICK SMITH: 18 February 1966; ‘Canberra, 18 February 1966 Secret I have had a quick look at your draft Cabinet Submission on the ultimate status of Papua and New Guinea.2 My first reaction is to query why, at this stage, we must try and give precise answers to the Select Committee on the ultimate status...’
17. LETTER, CLELAND TO WARWICK SMITH: 18 February 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 18 February 1966 I refer to your letter of 11 th February, 1966, in reference to the position of Under-Secretaries.1 1 now enclose herewith an up-to-date report which has been completed by Dr. Gunther and which sets out in detail the present situation, the difficulties inherent therein, both...’
18. MINUTE, BALLARD TO WARWICK SMITH: 25 February 1966; ‘Canberra, 25 February 1966 Papua and New Guinea ultimate status submission Mr Payne1 and I have read the Defence summary2 and the note on your discussion with the Secretary of the Department of External Affairs. 3 We feel that the Defence Committee have largely adopted the External Affairs3 view. The...’
19. LETTER, ESPIE TO WARWICK SMITH: 25 February 1966; ‘Melbourne, 25 February 1966 Bougainville copper operation At our discussions in Port Moresby1 it was decided that we should prepare a summary of the points dealt with which will have to be incorporated in an overall agreement. This has been completed and copies are attached. The purpose of this document...’
20. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO CLELAND: 1 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 1 March 1966 275/468. Urgent … Minister has approved that any private member’s motion or bill to provide that the ownership of minerals shall run with the land1should be opposed by official members on the following general lines— (1) The principle that the minerals belong to the Administration and...’
21. LETTER, WATKINS TO CLELAND: 1 March 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 1 March 1966 re: Constitutional Committee The Constitutional Committee met yesterday morning and considered the draft questionnaire which had been drawn up by a Sub-Committee.1 After much discussion the questionnaire reached a final form and I enclose two (2) copies. It was agreed that the approach to the...’
22. PAPER BY SELECT COMMITTEE: March 1966; ‘Port Moresby, undated Matters for discussion with Commonwealth Government As a result of the deliberations of the Select Committee on Constitutional Development it has become apparent that because of the nature of some of the questions raised it would be most advisable for certain matters to be the subject of...’
23. MINUTE, JOCKEL TO PLIMSOLL: 7 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 7 March 1966 Secret Papua New Guinea: constitutional developments I have read the notes prepared in Mr. Booker’s Division1 on the draft Cabinet Submission prepared by the Department of Territories.2 I have not seen the draft Submission itself, which I understand you are holding. 2. The following notes are...’
24. MINUTE, BOOKER TO JOCKEL: 7 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 7 March 1966 Secret Papua/New Guinea: future developments Re your minute of 7th March.1 2. I commend to you Mr Shaw’s2 recent despatch on the state of the United Nations.3 It does not encourage any hope that the influence of the United Nations on the future of Papua/New Guinea...’
25. SUBMISSION NO. 71, BARNES TO CABINET: 10 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 10 March 1966 Top Secret Papua and New Guinea: ultimate status Cabinet recently considered what attitude might be adopted by the Commonwealth Government towards short-term or interim constitutional development in Papua and New Guinea.1 This submission is concerned with what attitude the Government might adopt at the present time...’
26. MINUTE, JOCKEL TO BOOKER: 11 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 11 March 1966 Top Secret [ matter omitted ]1 2. Whose job is it, I wonder, to state what our national interests are in respect of TPNG? As the draft rightly says the submission2 rests its case on defence considerations and on international pressures. 3. I wonder what we...’
27. NOTE BY BAILEY ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 71: 11 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 11 March 1966 Top Secret Papua and New Guinea—ultimate status The Minister for Territories is seeking the views of Cabinet on the long term intentions of the Australian Government in relation to the Constitutional status of the Territory, and particularly on the line which should be taken by Government...’
28. NOTE BY YEEND ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 71: 11 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 11 March 1966 Top Secret Papua/New Guinea—ultimate status: some thoughts on submission no. 71 At some point of time in the future the constitutional pattern of Papua/New Guinea will be determined—whatever the subsequent long term influences might be. Therefore at some stage Cabinet will have to make up its...’
29. SUBMISSION, PLIMSOLL TO HASLUCK: 14 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 14 March 1966 Top Secret Papua New Guinea: ultimate status I attach a memorandum from Booker1 on the draft Cabinet submission.2 We have not seen it in its final form, and our comments are based on the draft which is attached. 2. I agree with a great deal of...’
30. SUBMISSION, BUNTING TO HOLT: 15 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 15 March 1966 A Submission about the long term future of New Guinea1 is on today’s Cabinet list. It is a big Submission and has only been circulated in the last few days. There may well be some munnurings about a subject of this importance and difficulty coming onto...’
31. LETTER, HASLUCK TO GORTON: 18 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 18 March 1966 Top Secret I am passing on to you herewith some notes given to me by my Department2 regarding Cabinet submission no. 71 (Papua and New Guinea—ultimate status).3 In addition I have run out some notes of my own and intended to use them if I were...’
32. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (CLELAND) TO DOT: 18 March 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 18 March 1966 Confidential I refer to your confidential memorandum 65/5939 of 25th January 1966, the draft statement attached thereto and subsequent correspondence regarding the proposal to modify the Territory’s immigration policy to permit temporary entry of a limited number of non-European specialist technicians and professional personnel for...’
33. NOTES OF DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN CRA AND GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS: 25 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 25 March 1966 [ matter omitted ] 2. The meeting opened with general talks on the mining project and on the stage which the company felt had been reached in the need for more firm titles over its prospecting areas; and then passed on to a discussion of points...’
34. CABINET DECISION NO. 138: 29 March 1966; ‘Canberra, 24 and 29 March 1966 Top Secret Submission No.71—Papua and New Guinea—ultimate status1 The Cabinet discussed the Submission on 24th and 29th March. 2. It noted that the Submission was put forward with relation to exploratory discussion of the long term constitutional status of the Territory with the Papua...’
35. MONTHLY INTELLIGENCE SUMMARY NO. 3/66: 1 April 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 1 April 1966 Secret1 [ matter omitted ] A number of reports have been received during the month of unrest amongst students about the pay and conditions laid down under the Public Service Ordinance 1964. We consider that the students’ unrest and the allied unrest amongst the younger...’
36. LETTER, BUNTING TO WARWICK SMITH: 15 April 1966; ‘Canberra, 15 April 1966 Secret I feel that I should send to you, and through you to the Minister for Territories, what I might call a supplementary note in relation to Cabinet Decision No. 138, which refers to Papua and New Guinea—Ultimate Status.1 This was the subject of Cabinet Submission...’
37. MINUTE, O’BRIEN TO WARWICK SMITH: 18 April 1966; ‘Canberra, 18 April 1966 Reported dissatisfaction with leadership of Mr. John Guise for P &NG House of Assembly In Sydney on Wednesday night at the reception for Members of the P&NG House of Assembly, [talked to a number of the visiting Members about the position of Leader of the elected...’
38. NOTES OF DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN MINISTERS, OFFICIALS AND SELECT COMMITTEE: 20 April 1966; ‘Canberra, 18-20 April 1966 Monday 18/4/66 [ matter omitted ]1 10.55 a.m., Minister for Territories —Welcome by Minister for Territories. Arrangements with other Ministers given. Talks to go to Thursday2 or longer if required. These were informal talks concerning matters of interest to Select Committee and it was hoped to...’
39. NOTES ON STATEMENT BY BARNES: 18 April 1966; ‘Canberra, 18 April 1966 Confidential Exploratory talks—constitutional development in Papua and New Guinea [ matter omitted ] I am very glad to welcome you to this parliamentary building and to Canberra for our talks on constitutional development. The talks we both understand are quite informal and purely exploratory. This means...’
40. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (CLELAND) TO DOT: 3 May 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 3 May 1966 Secret Monthly Intelligence Summary 3/66—student and public service discontent Reference your Secret memorandum of April 7th1 and my interim reply S.24-4 of April 15th, 1966.2 Comments have now been received from all Departments consulted. Copies of the comments submitted by the Public Service Commissioner3 the...’
41. LIC NOTE NO. 3/66: 10 May 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 10 May 1966 Secret The Public Service (Papua and New Guinea) Ordinance 1963: the reaction relating thereto I. Aim I. The aim of this paper is to assess those events and reactions which have resulted from the introduction of the Public Service (Papua and New Guinea) Ordinance 1963...’
42. SUBMISSION, WARWICK SMITH TO BARNES: May 1966; ‘Canberra, undated Papua/New Guinea police force The Administration have advised me that the Police Executive Association met and subsequently told the Police Commissioner that they considered that unrest in regard to wages and conditions was getting out of hand, and that a situation worse than anything previously experienced could result....’
43. SUBMISSION, BLAKERS TO FAIRHALL: 26 May 1966; ‘Canberra, 26 May 1966 Top Secret Plan ‘Pygmalion’ This plan was amongst those on which you attended a military briefing in the Operations Centre in the Department. It is an Australian Joint Service Plan for the conduct of military operations in Papua/New Guinea to contain and deter Indonesian covert activities...’
44. LETTER, BARNES TO CLELAND: 1 June 1966; ‘Canberra, [1 June 1966]1 Secret I read your memorandum S.24-4 of 3rd May, 1966 and attachments dealing with student and public service discontent.2 While I appreciate that the situation needs very careful handling, my general approach is that a position cannot be allowed to arise in which groups of public...’
45. PAPER BY DINGLE: 7 June 1966; ‘Canberra, 7 June 1966 Secret Visit to the Territory of Papua and New Guinea 2nd—5th June 1966 The following is a brief report on my visit to Port Moresby last week for the monthly meeting of the Local Intelligence Committee. It has been prepared in haste in view of the...’
46. SUBMISSION NO. 256, BARNES TO CABINET: 4 July 1966; ‘Canberra, 4 July 1966 Top Secret Papua and New Guinea—threat to internal security The purpose of this submission is to report to Cabinet that there is some industrial unrest in Papua and New Guinea and to seek Cabinet’s endorsement of action contemplated should the unexpected but extreme situation occur in...’
47. SUBMISSION NO. 349, BARNES TO CABINET: 7 July 1966; ‘Canberra, 7 July 1966 Confidential Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1966/67 This submission seeks approval for a Commonwealth grant of $72.9 million to the Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1966/67. 2. The proposed grant is $10.9 million or 17.6% more than the grant of $62 million...’
48. SUBMISSION, BALLARD TO BARNES: 8 July 1966; ‘Canberra, 8 July 1966 Papua and New Guinea—Select Committee on Constitutional Development On 10th June 1966 the Chairman of the Select Committee, Mr. Guise, made a statement in the House of Assembly summarising the discussions last April between other Ministers and yourself and the Committee.1 Mr. Guise went on to...’
49. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO CLELAND: 9 July 1966; ‘Canberra, 9 July 1966 One of the questions on which the Select Committee is seeking the views of the people is whether the Territory budget should be split so that appropriations of Territory revenue can be decided in the Territory. I thought that the Minister made it clear in the...’
50. NOTE BY YEEND ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 256: 11 July 1966; ‘Canberra, 11 July 1966 Top Secret Papua and New Guinea-threat to internal security Minister advises Cabinet of industrial unrest in Papua and New Guinea and seeks approval to prepare plans for last resort military assistance should civil disturbances take place. Minister points to possibility New Guinea Constabulary and Pacific Islands...’
51. NOTE BY DEANE ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 349: 15 July 1966; ‘Canberra, 15 July 1966 Confidential Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1966/67 The Minister is seeking an initial Commonwealth grant for Papua and New Guinea of $72.9m. in 1966/67, plus approval of a further unspecified grant during the year to meet additional salary costs for overseas and local...’
52. SUBMISSION NO. 262, MCMAHON TO CABINET: 19 July 1966; ‘Canberra, 19 July 1966 Confidential Treasury analysis of submission no. 349: Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration1 The Minister for Territories is seeking an initial Commonwealth grant of $72.9 million for the Administration of Papua and New Guinea in 1966–67. This is $10.9 million or 17.6 per cent greater...’
53. LETTER, BARNES TO HAY: 27 July 1966; ‘Canberra, 27 July 1966 I have written to you separately today informing you that the Governor-General has appointed you Administrator of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea. There are however, some matters associated with the appointment which it would be useful to place on record. These are matters which...’
54. BRIEF FOR HASLUCK: 28 July 1966; ‘Canberra, undated Confidential West Irian and Papua New Guinea [ matter omitted ] (ii) West Irian exile organizations There are two political organizations in the Netherlands set up by political leaders from West Irian who left the country before the Indonesian take-over. One is the Papuan National Front, chaired by...’
55. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (CLELAND) TO DOT: 2 August 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 2 August 1966 Preparation for the establishment of a Papua and New Guinea diplomatic service 1. Papua and New Guinea must eventually have its own diplomatic service, providing specialised advice on external affairs to the government of the day and permanent representation in areas of continuing interest. Such...’
56. MIS NO. 7/66: 5 August 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 5 August 1966 Secret Unrest in the Territory The tension that has existed amongst indigenous police, soldiers, public servants and students, caused by dissatisfaction with pay and conditions of service, has eased following the introduction of the cash conversion scheme for the two former groups and the uncertainty...’
57. SUBMISSION NO. 387, BARNES TO CABINET: 8 August 1966; ‘Canberra, 8 August 1966 Confidential Proposed Japanese participation in oil exploration and development in Papua and New Guinea The purpose of this submission is to seek approval for Asian capital investment in Papua and New Guinea in the oil search and development industry to be permitted and for Australian Aquitaine...’
58. SUBMISSION, BALLARD TO BARNES: 10 August 1966; ‘Canberra, 10 August 1966 Papua and New Guinea: Select Committee on Constitutional Development The Administrator has forwarded the attached report submitted to him by the Secretary for Law,1 giving some details of the Select Committee’s recent activities.2 2. The Select Committee at this stage is moving through the various Districts...’
59. NOTE BY DEANE ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 387: 12 August 1966; ‘Canberra, 12 August 1966 Confidential Proposed Japanese participation in oil exploration and development in Papua/New Guinea [ matter omitted ]2 Prime Minister’s Department was represented on an inter-Departmental committee which has studied this question. External Affairs and ourselves were unable to go along with the recommendation that the current application...’
60. CABINET DECISION NO. 458: 15 August 1966; ‘Canberra, 15 August 1966 Confidential Submission No. 387—Proposed Japanese participation in oil exploration and development in Papua and New Guinea1 The Cabinet approved the basic proposals of the Submission that Asian capital investment in Papua and New Guinea in the oil search and development industry be permitted and that Australian...’
61. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO CLELAND: 16 August 1966; ‘Canberra, 16 August 1966. Representations have recently been made which suggest that there has been an increase in illegal squatting on leased land in the Gazelle Peninsula. [ matter omitted ] The Minister is concerned at these reports of illegal squatting and I should appreciate it if you could inform...’
62. SUBMISSION, BOOKER TO HASLUCK: 17 August 1966; ‘Canberra, 17 August 1966 Confidential Visits by Soviet representatives to Papua New Guinea On a record of conversation (copy attached at Annex 1)1 on this subject you commented: ‘The Secretary. Is it a fact that the Soviet Ambassador is not permitted to visit P.N.G.? I would have thought that we...’
63. SUBMISSION NO. 419, FRASER TO CABINET: 25 August 1966; ‘Canberra, 25 August 1966 Confidential Rates of pay and conditions of service—Pacific Island Members of the A.R.A. 1. In this submission I deal in broad terms with general issues involved. A more detailed paper expanding the actual submission is attached.1 Background 2. In recent years there have been delays and...’
64. SUBMISSION NO. 421, BARNES TO CABINET: 29 August 1966; ‘Canberra, 29 August 1966 Confidential Submission No. 419 (Minister for the Army) Rates of pay and conditions of service—Pacific Island Members of the A.R.A.1 Attached is a note commenting on the recommendations in Submission No. 419 from the standpoint of their effect on conditions of service of local members of...’
65. NOTE BY GRIFFITH ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 419: 29 August 1966; ‘Canberra, 29 August 1966 Confidential Rates of pay and conditions of service— Pacific Island Members of the A.R.A. The Department of Territories oppose the recommendations of the Department of the Army designed to retain a special position for the Pacific Island Regiment in respect of pay and rations. Some background...’
66. LETTER, CLELAND TO WARWICK SMITH: 2 September 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 2 September 1966 I refer to your personal letter of 16 August, 1966 about squatting in the Gazelle Peninsula.1 [ matter omitted ] There is no doubt that a high proportion of the best land in the Gazelle Peninsula has been alienated and that there is considerable population...’
67. SUBMISSION NO. 432, BARNES TO CABINET: 5 September 1966; ‘Canberra, 5 September 1966 Confidential Papua and New Guinea Constitutional development In the Submission No. 1 of 19661 Cabinet was informed that the Select Committee on Constitutional Development of the House of Assembly for Papua and New Guinea was considering possible changes in the Territory constitutional arrangements (including the composition...’
68. TELEX, DOT TO CLELAND: 6 September 1966; ‘Canberra, 6 September 1966 284/1491. Confidential Personal Have discussed with Minister situation in the House of Assembly regarding the budget.1 Minister appreciates that official members are aware of the importance of the matter as affecting relationships between the House of Assembly and the Government. There are some aspects on which...’
69. SUBMISSION NO. 453, BARNES TO CABINET: 19 September 1966; ‘Canberra, 19 September 1966 Confidential Papua and New Guinea—political relations with House of Assembly The purpose of this submission is to acquaint Cabinet of recent developments in political relations with the House of Assembly particularly with regard to the Territory budget and to seek Cabinet’s endorsement for a proposed attitude...’
70. MINUTE, BAILEY TO LAWLER: 20 September 1966; ‘Canberra, 20 September 1966 Relations with Papua and New Guinea2 The recommended attitude for Cabinet in relation to the Territory of Papua and New Guinea seems to Mr. Griffith and myself to be rather heavy handed. 2. Of course Australia has the whip hand, but does it need to be...’
71. NOTE BY YEEND ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 453: 20 September 1966; ‘Canberra, 20 September 1966 Confidential Papua and New Guinea: political relations with House of Assembly The Minister asks Cabinet to identify its attitude to recent moves in the Papua and New Guinea House of Assembly towards giving elected Members of the Assembly an increased say in the Territory Budget. The...’
72. BACKGROUND PAPER FOR DISCUSSION WITH BARNES: 28 September 1966; ‘Canberra, [28 September 1966]2 Review of implementation of recommendations of World Bank mission3 World Bank mission recommendations Essence of the recommendations was the need for a long-term economic development programme based on three principles:— • Concentration of effort (‘in areas and activities where prospective return is highest.’ Special reference made...’
73. MINUTE, GUTMAN TO BALLARD: September 1966; ‘Canberra, September 19661 Reference: attached Bills for an ordinance to amend the mining ordinances of Papua and New Guinea2 —proposed by Mr. Paul Lapun, M.H.A.3 It is considered that the attached Bills should be opposed for the following reasons:— • it cuts across the basic principle contained in the mining...’
74. MEMORANDUM, DOT (WARWICK SMITH) TO ADMINISTRATION: 10 October 1966; ‘Canberra, 10 October 1966 Preparation for the establishment of a Papua and New Guinea diplomatic service 1. refer to your memorandum 2-1-5 of 2nd August, 1966 in which you suggest there is an immediate need to begin training recruits for the establishment of a Papua and New Guinea Diplomatic Service.1...’
75. MINUTE, BALLARD TO GUTMAN AND WARWICK SMITH: 20 October 1966; ‘Canberra, 20 October 1966 Bougainville [ matter omitted ]1 5. We have always thought that the main objection to the existing law had not come from owners of the land themselves but came from the people in the adjoining area who would not directly benefit if the royalties were to...’
76. MINUTE, BALLARD TO GUTMAN AND WARWICK SMITH: 24 October 1966; ‘Canberra, 24 October 1966 Bougainville The Minister saw the Apostolic Delegate1 in [the] Sydney Office on 21st October.2 2. The Minister started by explaining the background of his present concern over the activities of the Bishop in Bougainville. The Archbishop agreed that the situation was dangerous and asked whether it...’
77. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (CLELAND) TO DOT: 24 October 1966; ‘Port Moresby, 24 October 1966 Bougainville mineral prospecting dispute: operations of Conzinc Riotinto of Australia Limited Forwarded herewith are two copies of a paper prepared in the Department of Lands, Surveys and Mines, under date of 21st October, 1966, in which the prevailing circumstances at Panguna and the Kieta area...’
78. LETTER, BARNES TO HASLUCK: 25 October 1966; ‘Canberra, 25 October 1966 I have received the letter which you sent me on 7th July1 together with a copy of the report of the Sub-Committee of the Joint Committee on Foreign Affairs2 after its visit to Papua and New Guinea.3 I would be glad if you would convey to...’
79. SUBMISSION, GUTMAN TO BARNES: October 1966; ‘Canberra, undated Bougainville copper—discussions with C.R.A. Further discussions have been held with C.R.A. representatives regarding the principal provisions of a draft agreement on mining the Bougainville copper deposits. 2. Agreement in principle has been reached on a number of matters, the main ones being— ●| Exploration, etc.| - not less...’
80. LETTER, FAIRHALL TO HASLUCK: 7 November 1966; ‘Canberra, 7 November 1966 Confidential [ matter omitted ]1 The sub-committee visited a number of important defence installations in the Territory including those at Manus and Wewak2. These installations are of great importance in the existing circumstances to the defence of Papua New Guinea, to Australian national security, and to...’
81. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO CLELAND: 15 December 1966; ‘Canberra, 15 December 1966 We had some useful talks with Mr. McCasker and Dr. Parker1 recently on the work under way on the development programme and I am writing to mention the main points that emerged during the talks and to look at them in the context of our overall...’
82. NOTES OF DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN WARWICK SMITH, GUTMAN, MCCASKER AND MANSFIELD: 23 December 1966; ‘Canberra, 23 December 1966 Development programme—Papua New Guinea The following is a summary of the main conclusions reached on the nature of the proposed document to be issued in February, 1967— • Basic purpose - foster understanding and provide basis for discussion of what Government trying to do; - genuine...’
83. TELEX, HENDERSON TO WARWICK SMITH: 3 January 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 3 January 1967 898. Following summary of Aitchison’s report on Bougainville. 1 Summary 1. Earlier reports on Guava people’s opposition to C.R.A. prospecting activities confirmed. People wish C.R.A. to withdraw. Father Mahoney2 says a group of 3 Guava men claim they represent the people and would be willing...’
84. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HENDERSON: 6 January 1967; ‘Canberra, 6 January 1967 275/43. Regarding your recommendations following Aitchison’s report as given in your 898, 3rd January. 1 On your recommendation (c) Minister agrees that no immediate action be taken on meeting with missions but that question of meeting of some or all mission leaders with new Administrator2 might...’
85. SUBMISSION, JOCKEL TO HASLUCK: 9 January 1967; ‘Canberra, 9 January 1967 Aid to TPNG—basic Agreement with UNDP1 On 9th December you approved the text of a draft basic Agreement with the Special Fund sector of the United Nations Development Programme, which included an accompanying letter to the Administrator of the UNDP, subject to the confirmation of the...’
86. SUBMISSION NO. 36, BARNES TO CABINET: 13 January 1967; ‘Canberra, 13 January 1967 Confidential Papua and New Guinea—development of copper resources at Bougainville This submission informs Cabinet of recent developments arising from the discovery by Conzinc Riotinto of Australia Ltd. (C.R.A.) of low grade copper deposits in the island of Bougainville. The company is now carrying out exploratory work...’
87. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 16 January 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 16 January 1967 46. Confidential Following is summary [of] matters which were discussed informally in Administrator’s Council on 12th and 13th January. Recruitment expenses2 On the basis of a personal report by Guise of discussions with the Public Service Commissioner (a sub-committee had been formed at last meeting...’
88. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 2 February 1967; ‘Canberra, 2 February 1967 284/232. Your 184 on Bougainville situation1 refers. Following is comprehensive statement setting out steps which Minister has asked be taken in handling situation following C.R.A. operations. As you will see action to be followed is based very closely on recommendations set out in your 184. Action...’
89. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOT: 4 February 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 4 February 1967 Under-Secretaries in the House of Assembly I refer to your 64/3516 of the 24th January, 1967. 1 I have now had reports from all Departments with Under-Secretaries. Each Department has reviewed the effectiveness of the work of each Under-Secretary. All Departments have worked hard to...’
90. SUBMISSION, GUTMAN TO BARNES: 9 February 1967; ‘Canberra, 9 February 1967 Bougainville copper—notes for visit of Sir Maurice Mawby Attached are notes covering matter which may be raised in your proposed discussions with Sir Maurice Maw by on Tuesday, 14th February. Attachment [ matter omitted ] Background • Exploration began end 1963. • Reserves—C.R.A. have advised that...’
91. MINUTE, BRAY TO SWIFT: 16 February 1967; ‘Canberra, 16 February 1967 Papua and New Guinea—article in ‘New Guinea’ critical of Special Branch The main points of the article were:— • The methods of the Special Branch are intimidatory; • Some indigenes are ‘greased’ and ‘brainwashed’ by Special Branch; • Many Special Branch men are ‘former African colonial...’
92. LETTER, MAWBY TO BARNES: 24 February 1967; ‘Melbourne, 24 February 1967 Our company has discovered and is presently testing a large low grade copper deposit on Bougainville which would cost more than $100 million to develop. Compared with the location of most existing low grade copper mines, the Bougainville deposit faces certain economic and political disadvantages which...’
93. SUBMISSION, BALLARD TO BARNES: March 1967; ‘Canberra, undated Papua New Guinea Administration—departmental reports on the Under-Secretary system 2. The Papua New Guinea departments reported to the Administrator, at his request, on the performance of their Under-Secretaries during 1966, and these reports have been forwarded to the Department.1 In October, 1966 the Administrator indicated the following minimum...’
94. SUBMISSION, BALLARD TO BARNES: 10 March 1967; ‘Canberra, 10 March 1967 Papua and New Guinea—recommendations of the Police Advisory Committee The Police Advisory Committee was appointed in December 1965 and presented its report to the Administrator in March 1966. All but a few of the recommendations have been accepted and in June 1966 you directed that they...’
95. PAPER BY DOT: March 1967; ‘Canberra, undated Minister’s speech in Melbourne, 3rd March, 1967: reporting, reactions, comments and conclusions The speech by the Minister for Territories in Melbourne on 3rd March drew immediate and widespread reaction in the Territory and in Australia. The purpose of this paper is to record the sequence of events as...’
96. SUBMISSION, BALLARD TO BARNES: 14 March 1967; ‘Canberra, 14 March 1967 Papua New Guinea Select Committee on Constitutional Development The Select Committee has been proceeding on the itinerary of 18 public meetings foreshadowed in the Administrator’s memorandum of 16th January 1967.1 A progress report on these meetings, which are due to conclude by 23rd March, has been...’
97. LETTER, GROUP OF 13 TO GUISE: 23 January 1967; ‘Port Moresby, [23 January 1967]2 We are asking leave to make important additions and modifications to the original recommendations we submitted in August.3 Certain events and developments have brought about a change in our thinking. These alterations are more concerned with timing and speed than the actual subject matter. Our...’
98. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOT: March 1967; ‘Port Moresby, March 19671 Evidence given in Port Moresby to the Select Committee for Constitutional Development I refer to your message 263/473 of 17th March2 in which you ask for a copy of the statement given by a group ofPapuan and New Guinean leaders to the Select Committee for Constitutional...’
99. RECORD OF CONVERSATION BETWEEN AUSTRALIAN AND IBRD OFFICIALS: 28 March 1967; ‘Sydney, 28 March 1967 Mr. Goodman began by saying that the Mission had not yet had time to digest all the material it had been given or all the points thrown up in discussion and any opinions it expressed should be regarded as tentative. The Mission’s report would be prepared...’
100. SUBMISSION NO. 187, BARNES TO CABINET: 29 March 1967; ‘Canberra, 29 March 1967 Confidential Territory of Papua and New Guinea: proposed agreement on Mining Copper on Bougainville Island The attached submission1 seeks specific policy directions regarding some aspects of the proposed agreement between the Papua and New Guinea Administration and a subsidiary of C.R.A. Limited for a very large...’
101. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOT: 1 April 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 1 April 1967 Select Committee on Constitutional Development The Select Committee on Constitutional Development has finished taking evidence and will meet on 12th April to begin consideration of a report to present to the House of Assembly in June. This report will contain the final recommendations of the...’
102. SUBMISSION, PLIMSOLL TO GORTON: 3 April 1967; ‘Canberra, 3 April 1967 Confidential United Nations Committee of Twenty-Four on Decolonisation: visiting mission to Australian territories The Chairman of Sub-Committee II (Pacific Territories) of the Committee of Twenty-Four is consulting the representatives of countries administering territories in the Pacific to see if they are now prepared to receive visits...’
103. CABLEGRAM, WASHINGTON TO DEA: 7 April 1967; ‘7 April 1967 1374. Secret South Pacific consultations … Informal and exploratory discussions on the Pacific Island Territories took place in Washington on 5, 6, and 7 April between Australian, British, New Zealand and United States officials. Highlights of the discussions are set forth in the following paragraphs. 1. Importance...’
104. SUBMISSION, JOCKEL TO HASLUCK: 10 April 1967; ‘Canberra, 10 April 1967 Confidential Territory of Papua/New Guinea—agreement on mining of copper on Bougainville Island The Minister for Territories has placed a submission before Cabinet seeking policy directions regarding the major provisions of a proposed agreement between the Papua and New Guinea Administration and a subsidiary of Conzinc Riotinto...’
105. NOTE BY PROWSE ON SUBMISSION NO. 36 AND 187: 17 April 1967; ‘Canberra, 17 April 1967 Confidential Proposed agreement on mining of Copper on Bougainville Island The Submissions follow on lengthy negotiations between the Department of Territories, the Territory Administration and C.R.A. Limited, and in the later stages Treasury. The proposed Bougainville project could be of tremendous importance to the Territory and...’
106. CABINET DECISION NO. 258: 18 April 1967; ‘Canberra, 18 April 1967 Confidential Submission no. 187—Territory of Papua and New Guinea: proposed Agreement on mining copper on Bougainville Island1 The Cabinet noted, and except as indicated below, endorsed the arrangements put forward in the submission for an agreement between the Papua and New Guinea Administration and a subsidiary...’
107. LETTER, MAWBY TO BARNES: 4 May 1967; ‘Melbourne, 4 May 1967 Thank you for your letter of 24th April, 1967,1 and for the consideration given by Cabinet to matters of prime importance to the agreement between the Administration of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea and ourselves. We fully recognise the authority of the Territory House...’
108. BRIEF FOR BARNES: 16 May 1967; ‘Canberra, 16 May 1967 Papua and New Guinea-Arbitrator’s decision on the local officers’ salaries case A. Background to case • Government’s decision in 1962 to reconstruct Public Service to provide framework for completely indigenous Public Service within capacity of local economy to sustain. • Reconstruction implemented in September 1964 involved...’
109. LETTER, BARNES TO MAWBY: 19 May 1967; ‘Canberra, 19 May 1967 I refer to your letter of 4th May, regarding the proposed agreement on mining copper on Bougainville lsland.1 In your letter and subsequent discussion with me you expressed concern about the placing of royalty payments outside the tax ceiling.2 I have given further thought to your...’
110. SUBMISSION, BALLARD TO BARNES: 19 May 1967; ‘Canberra, 19 May 1967 Secret Visit to Papua and New Guinea by Indonesian Ambassador The Administrator has reported on the visit to Papua and New Guinea by the Ambassador for Indonesia, Major-General Kosasih, 1 accompanied by his Military Attache, Colonel Sudiono,2 and Third Secretary, Mr. Mozes Weror. The main points...’
111. DEFENCE COMMITTEE AGENDUM NO. 28/1967: 26 May 1967; ‘Canberra, 26 May 1967 Secret Local defence forces in Papua/New Guinea The following is the text of a minute dated 25th May, 1967 from the Acting Secretary, Department of Defence on the above subject:— ‘The attached are letters dated 13th and 23rd March by the Minister for the Army and...’
112. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 30 May 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 30 May 1967 917. PRIORITY IMMEDIATE PERSONAL It may be useful for Minister and yourself to have my assessment of situation in Territory at this time following salary determination.1 There have been no official representations by public service officers through official departmental channels. Apparently they are content to...’
113. SUBMISSION, JOCKEL TO HASLUCK: 30 May 1967; ‘Canberra, 30 May 1967 SECRET Refugees from West Irian [matter omitted]1 5. We obviously face a continuing and difficult problem. While the great majority of refugees are being returned because they are simply seeking better economic prospects, there is a continuing movement of persons who can make a claim to...’
114. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 31 May 1967; ‘Canberra, 31 May 1967 288/1351. Confidential Personal I discussed with the Minister the report of the Select Committee on the constitution1 and in particular the attitude that should be taken in the House of Assembly when the report is presented.2 The Minister is concerned that no indication should be given...’
115. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 2 June 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 2 June 1967 977. Confidential Your 288/1351 constitutional committee.1 It is important that Minister be reassured as to meaning of para 20. It was written to avoid alternative proposal that there should be a continuous review of ministerial responsibility with some achieving progressively greater responsibility than others. ‘Sole...’
116. LETTER, MAWBY TO BARNES: 6 June 1967; ‘Melbourne, 6 June 1967 Now that all questions have been resolved and the mining agreement for Bougainville Copper has just been signed,1 I would like to reply to your letter of 19th May2 and thank you for your part in bringing this matter to finality. Our task now, in anticipation...’
117. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 6 June 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 6 June 1967 55. Further to the report sent Saturday about march in Port Moresby,1 Minister and yourself might wish to have following observations. The march was orderly. Oala and other leaders lived up to their assurances to me and to the police.2 There was a little cheering...’
118. FINAL REPORT BY SELECT COMMITTEE: 6 June 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 6 June 1967 Chapter I Introduction 1. The Select Committee was appointed by resolution of the House of Assembly on 19th May 1965, ‘to consider ways and means of preparing and presenting, and to draft for the consideration of the House, a set of constitutional proposals to serve...’
119. LETTER, BARNES TO BURY: 7 June 1967; ‘Canberra, 7 June 1967 SECRET I refer to a letter addressed to me on 25th May by the Minister for Defence expressing agreement on the need for a high level review of various matters relating to the local defence forces in Papua and New Guinea and suggesting that the Defence...’
120. TELEX, HAY TO DOT: 13 June 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 13 June 1967 214. Following is text of press statement on the nomination of a new political party. The thirteen men, known as the home rule group,1 together with some nine elected members of the House of Assembly have joined to form a new political party called the...’
121. SUBMISSION, AHRENS TO BARNES: 14 June 1967; ‘Canberra 14 June 1967 Papua and New Guinea—Bougainville Copper Agreement between Administration and Bougainville Copper Pty Ltd The Agreement between the Administration and C.R.A.’s subsidiary, Bougainville Copper Pty. Ltd., has been signed and {was} introduced into the House of Assembly on 8th June. As part of the arrangements it was...’
122. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 14 June 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 14 June 1967 240. New political party1 The following are some preliminary observations:— (a) Parliamentary support At first sight this is not repeat not impressive. This could be due to ‘wait and see’ reaction from majority of members. It could also be due to the fact that party’s...’
123. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOT: 20 June 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 20 June 1967 Confidential Final report of the Select Committee on Constitutional Development1 You have been advised of the lack of a strong reaction here to the final report of the Select Committee on Constitutional Development. The Speaker offered ample opportunity to Members to speak on the report...’
124. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 23 June 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 23 June 1967 The completion of the final report of the Select Committee on Constitutional Development1 and its passage by the House of Assembly make it necessary for the Administration to give early thought to any reorganisation that will be needed by 1968 in order to serve the...’
125. MINUTE, [BALLARD TO WARWICK SMITH]: 23 June 1967; ‘Canberra, undated Papua and New Guinea-Administrator’s letter of 23rd June, 19672 You asked for brief notes on the points made in the letter. Administrator’s Council 2. In general no reason is seen to disagree with the outline of the Administrator’s regarding the future operations of the Council. Some need is...’
126. CABLEGRAM, SHAW TO DEA: 24 June 1967; ‘New York, 24 June 1967 UN796. Confidential United Nations—Secretary-General I took the occasion of a farewell call on the Secretary-General1 on 24 June to put to him some of my impressions after serving at the United Nations for the past two years. 2. I said that Australia had been and...’
127. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: June 1967; ‘Port Moresby, undated1 I regret that I have not until now been in a position to respond to your letter of 12th April, 1967 about the Pacific Islands Regiment.2 I now enclose (Attachment ‘A’) some comments on the headings in your letter and the notes, based on these headings, attached...’
128. RECORD OF CONVERSATION BETWEEN ANDERSON AND KOSASIH: 27 June 1967; ‘Canberra, 27 June 1967 Confidential In conversation at a social function, the Indonesian Ambassador said that he had greatly enjoyed his recent visit to Papua — New Guinea1 and had been impressed by the effort Australia was putting into the development of the Territory. There was no doubt that Australia...’
129. SUBMISSION, SWIFT TO BARNES: 27 June 1967; ‘Canberra, 27 June 1967 Confidential United Nations Visiting Mission to New Guinea {and Nauru} Messages have been exchanged with the Australian Mission to the United Nations about the composition of the United Nations Visiting Mission due to inspect New Guinea and Nauru (if it is still a Trust Territory) in...’
130. SUBMISSION NO. 320, BARNES TO CABINET: 30 June 1967; ‘Canberra, 30 June 1967 Confidential Policies for private investment in Papua and New Guinea The purpose of the submission is to bring to Cabinet’s attention some issues raised by the Territory’s growing need for overseas investment and to obtain Cabinet’s endorsement of some elements of an investment policy for the...’
131. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOT: 6 July 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 6 July 1967 Resolution of the House of Assembly concerning appointment of Papuans and New Guineans as liaison officers overseas I attach copy of a resolution passed by the House of Assembly on the 7th June, 1967 concerning the above matter.1 You will note that it is a...’
132. SUBMISSION NO. 401, BARNES TO CABINET: 11 July 1967; ‘Canberra, 11 July 1967 Confidential Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1967/68 This submission seeks approval for a Commonwealth grant of $81 million to the Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1967/68. The grant for 1966/67 was $69.8 million.1 2. Comparing the proposed 1967/68 Administration budget with that...’
133. NOTE BY DEANE ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 320¹: 13 July 1967; ‘Canberra, 13 July 1967 Confidential Policies for private investment in Papua and New Guinea There are two matters for decision—investment promotion and a review of arrangements for Asian investment in Papua and New Guinea. 2. An investment promotion programme of $35,000 is proposed. This is hardly modest as claimed when...’
134. SUBMISSION NO. 364, MCMAHON TO CABINET: 17 July 1967; ‘Canberra, 17 July 1967 Confidential Analysis of submission no. 401:1 Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration The Minister for Territories is seeking a Commonwealth grant of $81 million for the Administration of the Territory ofPapua and New Guinea in 1967–68. This is $11 million or 15.7 per cent greater...’
135. NOTE BY DEANE ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 401: 17 July 1967; ‘Canberra, 17 July 1967 Confidential Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1967/68 A sizable increase in the Commonwealth grant is again inescapable if the Territory is to continue to move towards economic viability and political self–determination. 2. We are inclined to agree, however, with the Treasurer’s recommendation that...’
136. CABINET DECISION NO. 417 (M): 19 July 1967; ‘Canberra, 19 July 1967 Confidential Submission No. 401—Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1967/681 Submission No. 364—Analysis of Submission No. 401: Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration2 The Ministry approved a Commonwealth grant of $77.6m. for the Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1967/68. Concerning the Papua...’
137. NOTES OF DISCUSSION BETWEEN DOT AND DEA OFFICIALS: 27 July 1967; ‘Canberra, 27 July 1967 Secret [matter omitted] (e) West Irian Refugees Mr. Ballard raised the question of possible action against West Irian refugees in T.P.N.G. who were indulging in anti-Indonesian political activities. He pointed out that these refugees were also becoming quite heavily involved in local politics. In the following...’
138. SAVINGRAM, LOVEDAY TO DEA: 18 August 1967; ‘Djakarta, 18 August 1967 38. Confidential Refugees from West Irian During discussion of aid and other matters with Malik on 18th August I brought the subject round to West Irian, including the matter of refugees crossing into TPNG from West Irian. I said that while on leave in Canberra I...’
139. SUBMISSION NO. 440, BARNES TO CABINET: 21 August 1967; ‘Canberra, 21 August 1967 Confidential Papua and New Guinea: constitutional development This submission discusses the recommendations of the final report of the Select Committee on Constitutional Development appointed by the House of Assembly for Papua and New Guinea. This report was adopted unanimously by the House of Assembly on 8th...’
140. MEMORANDUM, DOT (ROSE) TO DEA: 23 August 1967; ‘Canberra, 23 August 1967 United [Nations] Visiting Mission to the Trust Territories of Nauru and New Guinea 19681 I wish to refer to my memorandum dated 28th July,2 and to telephone discussions between your Mr Wilson3 and Mr Rose of this Department.4 2. The views expressed in cables UN.10165 and...’
141. NOTES ON DISCUSSION BETWEEN WARWICK SMITH AND PNG LEADERS: 25 August 1967; ‘Canberra, 25 August 1967 Dr. Taureka explained that they had been invited to Australia by Mr. Beazley, M.P.,2 on behalf of Moral Re–Armament. While they were in Canberra they were taking the opportunity for informal discussions with various people. They did not come here to lobby on behalf of the...’
142. MEMORANDUM, DEA (PETHERBRIDGE) TO DOT: 30 August 1967; ‘Canberra, 30 August 1967 Confidential 1968 Visiting Mission to Australian Trust Territories Please refer to your memorandum of 23rd August, 1967, and its attachment2 concerning suggestions, relayed through the Australian Mission to the United Nations, that the United Nations Visiting Mission’s visit to New Guinea be so arranged as to...’
143. NOTES OF DISCUSSION BETWEEN BARNES AND SHAW: 4 September 1967; ‘Canberra, 4 September 1967 Mr Shaw, Australian Ambassador to the U.N., New York, called on the Minister prior to returning to New York after a period of leave and consultations in Australia. Indigenous advisers • Mr Shaw, expressing regret at his inability to visit the T.P.N.G. during his stay, because...’
144. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 16 September 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 16 September 19671 Confidential I refer to your letter of 14th June on the subject of relations between the Department and Territorial Administrations.2 In my view, your letter sets out a reasonable procedure in the event of disagreement between the Department and this Administration. I share your desire...’
145. RECORD OF CONVERSATION BETWEEN FAIRHALL, BARNES, FRASER, HICKS WHITE AND WARWICK SMITH: 18 October 1967; ‘Canberra, 18 October 1967 SECRET Local defence forces Papua and New Guinea Mr Fairhall drew attention to the concern of the Minister for Territories that in the event of Australia’s early departure from Papua and New Guinea as a result of various pressures for independence, the army could become the...’
146. MEMORANDUM, DOT (WOOD) TO ADMINISTRATION: 1 September 1967; ‘Canberra, undated Confidential U.K./ Australia trade talks, September, 19672 [ matter omitted ] 2. Arrangements were made for Mr Wood to attend the talks … 3. It is important to keep in mind that the British made it clear that they would see it as fatal to their application to...’
147. LETTER, COOMBS TO WARWICK SMITH: 7 November 1967; ‘Sydney, 7 November 1967 At meetings of our New Guinea Advisory Committee on Central Banking, members have shown considerable interest in the Territory’s balance of payments. They have been concerned particularly with the movements of private capital and with the growing trade gap caused by the greater rise in imports...’
148. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOT: 17 November 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 17 November 1967 Confidential Report of significant events—Papua and New Guinea It is considered that the Minister might wish to be informed, on a regular basis, of significant events and trends occurring in the Territory. With this in mind, it is intended to submit a round–up each two...’
149. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 23 November 1967; ‘Port Moresby, 23 November 1967 I wrote to you on 23rd June about some constitutional and administrative implications of the Report of the Select Committee.1 There has not yet been an opportunity to discuss this letter with you. I hope that discussion can be arranged soon and suggest a time...’
150. MINUTE, SWIFT TO WARWICK SMITH: 12 December 1967; ‘Canberra, 12 December 1967 Administrators Letter of 23rd June1 This can’t be considered sensibly without an agreed understanding of what the Minister must keep, and what can be left to the Ministerial Member. 2. How do we get a written down policy framework within which the Ministerial Members can work?...’
151. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 18 December 1967; ‘Canberra, 18 December 1967 Secret In connection with my letter of the 10th November, 1967, about the P.I.R.1 you mentioned, when I was last in Port Moresby, the absence of any ready criteria for determining the appropriate size of a future Territory Army. I am inclined to think that the...’
152. LETTER, FRASER TO BARNES: 21 December 1967; ‘Canberra, 21 December 1967 Secret You will recall that at the Ministerial discussion on 18 October last, about the development of the Pacific Islands Regiment,1 it was agreed that Army in consultation with Territories and subsequently with Defence, would prepare a draft submission to Cabinet which would give authority for...’
153. SAVINGRAM, SHAW TO DEA: 22 December 1967; ‘22 December 1967 SAV 66. Confidential Nauru and New Guinea Our telegram 2375, dated 19th December,1 reported briefly on the adoption in plenary of the resolutions from the Fourth Committee on Nauru and New Guinea … 2 2. This telegram gives our assessment of the Assembly’s discussion of the report...’
154. SUBMISSION, PAYNE TO BARNES: 28 December 1967; ‘Canberra, 28 December 1967 Papua and New Guinea—political education tour of Australia by a party of Local Government Councillors during October, 1967 A report has been received from the Administration officer who accompanied the above party giving his impressions of their tour of Australia. This report and comments by the...’
155. LETTER, HAY TO BARNES: 31 January 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 31 January 1968 Confidential Now that I have completed my first year as Administrator I wish to make certain observations on the situation in the Territory and certain comments on the policies which the government is following there. As a preface I state, as best I know it,...’
156. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 2 February 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 2 February 1968 I mentioned to you during my recent visit to Canberra that I had received a letter from Sir Donald Cleland in which he suggests the establishment of a Commission, under the Commissions of Inquiry Ordinance, to study the future constitution of the Territory. The case...’
157. SUBMISSION SHANN TO HASLUCK: February 1968; ‘Canberra, undated Confidential Papua and New Guinea and the Asian Development Bank This submission brings to your attention questions that have arisen affecting the eligibility of Papua/New Guinea to secure development loans from the Asian Development Bank in the event that the terms of Australia’s regional membership of E.C.A.F.E.2 are...’
158. MEMORANDUM AG’S (EWENS) TO DOT: 6 February 1968; ‘Canberra, 6 February 1968 I refer to your memorandum dated 2 January, 1968, regarding the withholding of assent from part of a Territory Ordinance.2 2. The records of this Department do not disclose the reasons for the removal from the Papua and New Guinea Act, by the amending Act of...’
159. MEMORANDUM, DOT (SWIFT) TO AG’S: 13 February 1968; ‘Canberra, 13 February 1968 Amendment of the Papua and New Guinea Act, 1949–1966 In Decision No. 558 of 7th September, 1967, Cabinet approved amendments of the Papua and New Guinea Act1 to give effect to its acceptance of the recommendations of the final report of the Select Committee on Constitutional...’
160. MEMORANDUM, DOT (WARWICK SMITH) TO ADMINISTRATION: 17 February 1968; ‘Canberra, 17 February 1968 United Nations Visiting Mission 19681 This Department and the Department of External Affairs have examined the proposed arrangements for the 1968 United Nations Visiting Mission against the background of: (a) Reports of liaison officers attached to the 1965 Mission. (b) Reports of escort officers who have...’
161. BRIEF BY DEFENCE: February 1968; ‘Canberra, undated Confidential Brief on defence matters for use by service officers and others accompanying or meeting the U.N. Trusteeship Council mission to New Guinea 28th February–2nd April1968 [ matter omitted ] The Mission, particularly the Liberian member, will be interested in looking at defence installations in the Trust Territory...’
162. SUBMISSION, BOOKER TO HASLUCK: 20 February 1968; ‘Canberra, 20 February 1968 Secret Australian membership of the Committee of Twenty-four Purpose of submission The purpose of this submission is to seek your direction on the question of Australia’s continued membership of the Committee of Twenty–four. Background 2. Relevant previous submissions to you on this subject, together with a...’
163. TIC PAPER NO. 268: 8 March 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 8 March 1968 Secret Assessment of reactions of T.P.N.G. communities to influxes of West Irianese natives The purpose of this paper is to assess: (i) Extent of sympathy among the indigenous people from all parts of the Territory for West Irianese dissidents; (ii) Whether anti-Administration feelings would be...’
164. SUBMISSION NO. 11, BARNES TO CABINET: 12 March 1968; ‘Canberra, 12 March 1968 Confidential Papua and New Guinea: Parliamentary Commissions of Inquiry Ordinance, 1967 Proposal This submission seeks approval for withholding assent from the Parliamentary Commissions of Inquiry Ordinance 1967 which was passed by the House of Assembly for Papua and New Guinea against the opposition of Official Members....’
165. PAPER BY MCDONALD AND POWYS: 14 March 1968; ‘Canberra, 14 March 1968 Restricted Papua and New Guinea elections 1968 Polling has been taking place throughout Papua and New Guinea over the last month for seats in the Territory’s new House of Assembly. In all, 484 candidates, including 420 indigenes, have sought election in 84 constituencies covering a total...’
166. NOTE BY WARWICK SMITH: 20 March 1968; ‘Canberra, 20 March 1968 Executive authority—Ministerial Member—Administrator—Minister 1. It is necessary to ensure that the House of Assembly is not able by Ordinance to confer powers upon Ministerial Members directly. 2. Ministerial Members are subject in the discharge of their responsibilities to the over-riding authority of the Administrator and this...’
167. PAPER BY DOET: March 1968; ‘Canberra, undated Points on Select Committee report2 1. Administrator felt that membership of the Nomination Committee should not preclude being Ministerial Member, e.g., can be member of Nominations Committee and Ministerial Member at the same time. Department does not feel that a Committee can nominate own members. 2. House should...’
168. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 3 April 1968; ‘Canberra, 3 April 1968 Enclosed are six copies of draft papers outlining suggested administrative principles for the operation of the Ministerial Member and Assistant Ministerial Member system which were prepared in discussion with Mr. Watkins during his recent visit to Canberra.1 It is envisaged that the paper marked CWP/2 should...’
169. MIS NO. 368: 5 April 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 5 April 1968 Secret [ matter omitted ] Item 389: 1968 House of Assembly Elections The counting of primary votes and the distribution of preferences in the House of Assembly elections has now been completed in all but five electorates. The election, the second in the Territory, was...’
170. LETTER, SHAW TO PLIMSOLL: 9 April 1968; ‘New York, 9 April 1968 Confidential Australian membership of the Committee of Twenty–four A reading of the Department’s All Posts Savingram AP30 of 6th March, 1968,1 leads me to put to you the following further comments on Australia’s interests as a member of the United Nations Special Committee on Colonialism....’
171. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 16 April 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 16 April 1968 I have been giving thought to some of the political problems that now face us. The Secretary for Law is in touch on the texts of amendments to the Papua and New Guinea Act.1 There remain the questions of the presentation of these amendments and...’
172. MEMORANDUM, DOT (BALLARD) TO HAY: 17 April 1968; ‘Canberra, [17 April 1968]1 On the 3rd April the Secretary wrote sending some draft papers concerning the functioning of the Ministerial Member system.2 These do not, however, mention the role of Assistant Administrators. It seems necessary to consider this separately in connection with the House of Assembly and Departments. 2....’
173. SUBMISSION NO. 59, BARNES TO CABINET: 18 April 1968; ‘Canberra, 18 April 1968 Confidential Papua and New Guinea constitutional development Cabinet Decision No. 558 of 7th October, 1967,1 accepted amendments to the Papua and New Guinea Act 1949–1966 to give substantial effect to the recommendations of the Select Committee on Constitutional Development appointed by the House of Assembly for...’
174. LETTER, BARNES TO BOWEN: 19 April 1968; ‘Canberra, 19 April 1968 In a submission concerning some additional changes to the Papua New Guinea Act I have proposed to Cabinet that section 56(1) of the Act should be amended to give the Governor-General the power to withhold assent to part of an ordinance.2 There has been an exchange...’
175. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 23 April 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 23 April 1968 4508. I have now had the opportunity of detailed discussions with Watkins on proposed amendments to Papua and New Guinea Act. I have the following observations— (a) General approach should be to make minimum changes in legislation. Too much definition underlines what powers the Assembly...’
176. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 24 April 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 24 April 1968 In my letter of 16th April about amendments to the Papua and New Guinea Act and suggestions for the role and duty of Ministerial Members and Assistant Ministerial Members,1 I did not express a clear opinion on the question of financial delegations. Paper CWP/2,2 part...’
177. PAPER BY DOET: April 1968; ‘Canberra, undated Notes on the House of Assembly Elections 1968 General The people of Papua and New Guinea again went to the polls from 17th February to 16th March, 1968, to elect a new and enlarged House of Assembly. The new House was enlarged following the report of the Select...’
178. MINUTE, BALLARD TO WARWICK SMITH: 3 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 3 May 1968 Ministerial Members At our discussion yesterday concerning Hay’s visit1 we took the view that time would be limited to such an extent that it would be impossible for you to discuss anything apart from the item relating to the role of Assistant Administrators and our differences...’
179. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 10 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 10 May 1968 Following the discussions in Canberra on the 6th and 7th May1 I now attach a check list of conclusions reached and points for further action. [ matter omitted ] Whilst I have assumed that the points as expressed in the attachment are a reasonable record I...’
180. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 11 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 11 May 1968 Further to my letter LH.l010 of 16th April1 and following discussions in Canberra earlier this week,2 I wish to make the following recommendations in respect to outstanding constitutional matters. Organisation of departmental responsibility in the House of Assembly On consideration I recommend that the following Departments...’
181. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 16 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 16 May 1968 8270/4323. UNCLASSIFIED PRIORITY Reference your memorandum LH1078 of the 11th May.1 1. I agree with your recommendations concerning the Administrator’s Executive Council. My comments on the other recommendations are: Ministerial Members 2. I have no comment on the proposal that Education, Health, Labour, Posts and Telegraphs...’
182. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 16 May 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 16 May 1968 4995. Priority Immediate Your 4323 constitutional matters.1 This teleprinter confirms the points made in our telephone conversation this morning as follows— (1) Ministerial Members. We included agriculture and trade in our list of seven after very careful consideration of, amongst other things, the expectations of...’
183. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO BLAND: 17 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 17 May 1968 At the meeting between the Ministers for Defence, Army and Territories which was held in Mr. Fairhall’s office on 18th October, 1967,2 Mr. Barnes mentioned the need to bring about a relationship between the Army and the developing civil government of the Territory and it was...’
184. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 20 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 20 May 1968 4384. Personal 1. Assume you have been giving some thought to action which more active or politically minded Members of the House might institute when the House meets. Glad if you would let the Department have any comments on this generally as soon as possible. Hope...’
185. SUBMISSION, BALLARD TO BARNES: 21 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 21 May 1968 Papua and New Guinea—determination of functions for ministerial officers The Act which was recently passed by Parliament requires the Minister to approve arrangements for the functions of Ministerial Members and Assistant Ministerial Members. Attached to this submission is a proposed statement of arrangements,1 prepared after discussions...’
186. LETTER, SPRY TO WARWICK SMITH: 23 May 1968; ‘Melbourne, 23 May 1968 Secret I enclose the report prepared by my Deputy, Mr. P. Barbour, as the result of his recent visit to Port Moresby. When the Administrator spoke with me earlier this year he seemed to be concerned with two principal considerations: that the security and intelligence functions...’
187. BRIEF FOR GORTON BY TREASURY: May 1968; ‘Canberra, undated Confidential Papua and New Guinea and IBRD/IDA During 1963 the World Bank made a full-scale economic survey of the Territory and, in March 1967, the Bank sent another mission to the Territory to up-date its information and to make a preliminary examination of four projects the Government had...’
188. MINUTE, BALLARD TO WARWICK SMITH: 29 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 29 May 1968 Papua and New Guinea–introduction of Ministerial Member system There has been something of a storm in a teacup between the Department and the Administration while you have been away about the Ministerial Member system generally. 2. You will recall signing a submission containing three recommendations.1 The...’
189. NOTES ON DEFENCE COMMITTEE DISCUSSION BY PLIMSOLL: 30 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 30 May 19681 Top Secret Defence Committee agendum no. 19/68 size and role of the Pacific Islands Regiment2 The Defence Committee spent most of the morning of 30th May discussing this submission. 2. Mr George Warwick Smith (Secretary of the Department of External Territories) was present and was the...’
190. MINUTE BY DEFENCE COMMITTEE: 30 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 30 May 1968 Top Secret Future size and role of the Pacific Islands Regiment The Defence Committee considered Joint Planning Committee Report No. 32/1968 on the future size, role, rate of development and disposition of the Pacific Islands Regiment including implications for programme objectives and works, taking into account...’
191. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 30 May 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 30 May 1968 5313. Priority Immediate Your 4588.1 I do not repeat not believe that document as now drafted2 conforms to Minister’s views on flexibility as discussed with myself and yourself. I understood that following discussions later on in the Department you yourself were of the same mind....’
192. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 31 May 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 31 May 1968 284/4600. Unclassified Priority Personal Your 5313.1 1. Have again gone through the document with the Minister who has reviewed it from the point of view of flexibility. He is satisfied it is adequately flexible. 2. My own references to flexibility in our earlier discussions were...’
193. TELEX, DOET TO PORT MORESBY: 31 May 1968; ‘Canberra, 31 May 1968 8270/4605. Unclassified Priority Following is text of message referred to in Secretary’s personal message to Mr Hay 4600 of 31st May.1 ‘Papua and New Guinea Act 1949–1968 —Arrangements approved by the Minister of State for External Territories pursuant to section 25 of the Papua and New...’
194. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 31 May 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 31 May 1968 5344. Urgent Personal In general my view is that we have to steer a course between on the one hand creating a ‘stooge’ image and associated frustrations, and on the other hand opening up the way for a much more rapid advance towards self-government than...’
195. TELEX, BALLARD TO WARWICK SMITH: 3 June 1968; ‘Canberra, 3 June 1968 B270/4645. Unclassified Ministerial Members Further to discussions yesterday there seems no difference between the Department and the Administration on paragraphs 1 and 2 and 8 and 9 of our re-drafted approved arrangements2 if we amend paragraph I of our draft by including at the end of...’
196. CABLEGRAM, SHAW TO CANBERRA: 4 June 1968; ‘New York, 4 June 1968 UN956. Confidential Secretary-General The following points emerged in a conversation which I had with the Secretary-General at a lunch which he gave in honour of the Australian Prime Minister at headquarters on 31st May./ [matter omitted] 3. In discussing the attitudes of the Australian Government...’
197. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 6 June 1968; ‘Canberra, 6 June 1968 4713. Unclassified Priority Personal Following is complete text of document for which in harmony with the Minister’s existing approval I propose his final approval be anticipated for your purposes within the next few days in relation to discussions with possible nominees for ministerial office. Arrangements approved...’
198. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 6 June 1968; ‘Canberra, 6 June 1968 4724. Unclassified Priority Following is draft text of code of conduct which as l understand it in the light of comments passed to the department by the Administration ought to be acceptable to you with the possible exception of the preamble which is new. The point...’
199. SUBMISSION FROM BOOKER TO HASLUCK: 7 June 1968; ‘Canberra, 7 June 1968 Australian compliance with General Assembly de-colonisation resolutions The purpose of this submission is to seek your approval for a reply to a formal request from the United Nations Secretary-General for us to furnish information relating to the steps taken and/or envisaged to implement General Assembly resolutions...’
200. PAPER BY HAY: 19 June 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 19 June 1968 Restricted Report on the first sitting of the House of Assembly 4–14 June 1968 The purpose of this report is to draw attention to the significant features of the sitting.1 Details of the legislation passed and of the business conducted have been separately reported in...’
201. MINUTE, BESLEY TO GALVIN: 24 June 1968; ‘Canberra, 24 June 1968 U.N.D.P. Special Fund projects The substance of your minute (folio 78)1 was discussed briefly at the Senior Officers’ meeting this morning. 2. The question of the international aid as such was considered and two broad bases emerged. Namely:— - in general we should steer clear of...’
202. MINUTE, ROSE TO GALVIN: 25 June 1968; ‘Canberra, 25 June 1968 U.N.D.P. Special Fund projects Whilst I agree with the views expressed in the second part of para 2, folio 79,1 I am depressed by the negative philosophy on aid that it implies. 2. Surely our attitude should be— (a) Let us integrate aid into our development...’
203. LETTER, MCMAHON TO GORTON: 25 June 1968; ‘Canberra, 25 June 1968 The Board of the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development will meet in Washington on 25 June to consider a $US7million ($A6.2million) loan for Papua and New Guinea for a major telecommunications project in the Territory.1 Assuming a favourable decision by the Board, this will be...’
204. DRAFT MINUTE BY UNIDENTIFIED DOET OFFICER: June 1968; ‘Canberra, undated Papua and New Guinea: arrangements for reference of bills to Department of External Territories Following discussions, it was agreed in 1964 with the Administrator that any proposal for an official Bill, which involves new principles, or principles which are not covered adequately by approved policy, will be referred...’
205. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 1 July 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 1 July 1968 Confidential Administrative arrangements—Assistant Administrators1 The purposes of this letter are (a) to recommend formally to the Minister that the Administrative Arrangements Ordinance 1961 be amended by deleting Sub-section (b) of Section 102 and (b) to submit up-to-date duty statements for the Assistant Administrators. The amendment...’
206. LETTER, BARNES TO FAIRHALL: 3 July 1968; ‘Canberra, 3 July 1968 Top Secret When Malcolm Fraser and you and I had our talk last October about the size of the PIR 1 we agreed that a strength of about 3,000, including ARA members, would be reasonable and that the question should be put to Cabinet. Army was...’
207. MIS NO. 6/68: 5 July 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 5 July 1968 Secret [ matter omitted ] Item 421: Internal security—indigenous brawling in Port Moresby Brawls which began at the BOROKO football ground, at the conclusion of a Papua versus New Guinea representative match on the afternoon of Sunday 9th June, 1968, spread to various parts of...’
208. SUBMISSION NO. 168, BARNES TO CABINET: 9 July 1968; ‘Canberra, 9 July 1968 CONFIDENTIAL Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1968/69 1. This submission seeks approval for a Commonwealth grant of $87.0 million to the Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1968/69. The grant for 1967/68 was $77.6 million. 2. The proposed grant is needed to finance...’
209. MINUTE BY DEFENCE COMMITTEE: 11 July 1968; ‘Canberra, 11 July 1968 Top Secret Future size and role of the Pacific Islands Regiment The Defence Committee noted that following his discussion with the Committee on the 30th May 1968 (Minute No 42/1968)1 the Secretary, Department of External Territories requested that his Department•s views be recorded as per the...’
210. SUBMISSION NO. 234, BARNES TO CABINET: 12 July 1968; ‘Canberra, 12 July 1968 Confidential Papua and New Guinea development programme This submission recommends endorsement of a five-year development programme for Papua and New Guinea and puts forward a suggested attitude by the Commonwealth Government towards the aid aspect of the programme. 2. The Government’s basic policy for Papua and...’
211. SUBMISSION NO. 242, BARNES TO CABINET: 17 July 1968; ‘Canberra, 17 July 1968 Confidential Review of policy on Asian investment in Papua and New Guinea Background In Submission No. 320 on Policies for Private Investment in Papua and New Guinea of 30th June, 1967,1 I recommended that in view of the need for a substantial increase in private investment...’
212. LETTER, BLAND TO WARWICK SMITH: 18 July 1968; ‘Canberra, 18 July 1968 Confidential I have given considerable thought to your letter of 17th May about the need to foster an awareness and understanding of Defence matters in the developing civil Government of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea. 1 This is, of course, closely related to the...’
213. PAPER BY DOET: 22 July 1968; ‘Canberra, 22 July 1968 Top Secret PNG/West Irian Border—contingency planning Background The United Nations Mission led by Mr F. Ortiz-Sanz which has been appointed by the Secretary-General of the United Nations to assist in the arrangements for the exercise of self-determination by the people of West Irian is due to...’
214. NOTE, FAIRHALL TO BLAND: 5 August 1968; ‘Canberra, 5 August 1968 Top Secret Future size and role of the Pacific Islands Regiment1 I think this is a matter more appropriate for discussion but, in view of the timetable and other commitments, I thought I should commit to paper a few thoughts arising from your Minute of 19...’
215. NOTE FOR FILE BY WARWICK SMITH: 6 August 1968; ‘Canberra, 6 August 1968 The Minister saw Sir Henry Bland this afternoon at 3.30pm. He had previously arranged to meet Mr. Fairhall in Canberra today to discuss the question of the strength of the P.I.R. Mr. Fairhall was not able to come and the Minister spoke to Mr. Fairhall by...’
216. SUBMISSION NO. 274, BARNES TO CABINET: 9 August 1968; ‘Canberra, 9 August 1968 Confidential Papua and New Guinea: strength of the Pacific Islands Regiment In the light of past instances of disaffection in the PIR over pay and conditions of service and the implications of this for the reliability and stability of the Force, it was proposed to the...’
217. MINUTE, ASHWIN TO JOCKEL: 12 August 1968; ‘Canberra, 12 August 1968 Confidential The Torres Strait islands I have been meaning for some time to prepare a paper on this subject. I have made notes on the characteristics of the islands and had discussions on the subject when I visited the Western District of PNG in 1966. I...’
218. MINUTE, STAREY TO JOCKEL: 21 August 1968; ‘Canberra, 21 August 1968 Secret Situation in border areas of TPNG Attached is a report drawn up by Mr. Galvin of External Territories and myself covering the situation in the border areas of TPNG as observed on our recent visit.1 Contingency planning 2. As a result of this trip, and...’
219. NOTES OF INTERDEPARTMENTAL MEETING: 23 August 1968; ‘Canberra, 23 August 1968 Secret TPNG border contingency planning Threat Assessment The consensus of opinion in discussion that took place in the light of oral assessments given by Mr Starey and Commander Black was as follows:— • it was unlikely that disturbances would take place on the arrival of the...’
220. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 2 September 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 2 September 1968 Top Secret I enclose an ‘Estimate of the Threat to Internal Security in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea and of the Territory’s capacity to meet it from its resources-to 1973’. This document was prepared at my request as an aid to assessing the...’
221. NOTE BY HOOTON ON CABINET SUBMISSION NO. 274: 10 September 1968; ‘Canberra, 10 September 1968 Top Secret Papua and New Guinea—strength of the Pacific Islands Regiment [ matter omitted ] 2 4. It is fundamental to all plans for Papua/New Guinea defence that the indigenous force should be both stable and reliable and capable of carrying out the role assigned to...’
222. CABINET DECISION NO. 541: 18 September 1968; ‘Canberra, 18 September 1968 Top Secret Submission No. 274—Papua and New Guinea—Strength of the Pacific Islands Regiment1 The Cabinet noted and accepted the need, referred to in the first paragraph of the Submission, for revision of the programme adopted by the Cabinet in 1963 for the expansion of the Pacific...’
223. RECORD OF CONVERSATION BETWEEN MCDONALD AND SOMARE: 19 September 1968; ‘Canberra, 19 September 1968 Confidential Papua and New Guinea politics I met Mr Michael Somare, the Pangu Pati leader, socially in Canberra on the evening of 19th September. After becoming acquainted I mentioned Mr Paul Lapun’s call for a referendum on the future of Bougainville.1 Somare admitted to some embarrassment...’
224. MEMORANDUM, DOET (BALLARD) TO DEA: 19 September 1968; ‘Canberra, 19 September 1968 C.R.A. Activities on Bougainville—to August 1968 In view of the recent press reports on C.R.A. activities at Bougainville, it is considered that the attached statement on the situation may be useful. Attachment STATEMENT ON C.R.A. ACTIVITIES ON BOUGAINVILLEs Background information The following is an extract from...’
225. LETTER, BARNES TO WRIGHT: 25 September 1968; ‘Canberra, 25 September 1968 In your letter of 22nd August you drew my attention to Senator Laught’s 2 suggestion that a small number of Papuans and New Guineans be recruited into the Department of External Affairs for training at the tertiary level and later for appointment in the Australian Diplomatic...’
226. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 28 September 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 28 September 1968 Confidential Report on the Second Meeting of the House of Assembly 26 August–12 September 1968 I attach copies of a report which has been prepared by officers of the Administration and edited by myself. I would be glad if it could be brought to the...’
227. MINUTE, LEGGE TO WARWICK SMITH: 2 October 1968; ‘Canberra, 2 October 1968 Top Secret Threat to internal security in TPNG In relation to the attached paper1 you asked for comments on (a) the argument; (b) arrangements re defence forces The Argument Reference documents • JIC (Aust) (65) 56—‘Threat from Indonesia to the Territory of Papua and New Guinea’—is...’
228. MEMORANDUM, UNNY (ROGERS) TO DEA: 5 October 1968; ‘New York, 5 October 1968 Restricted Papua and New Guinea annual reports Reference is made to your memorandum No. 488, dated 4th September … on the above subject.2 2. Your memorandum gave a further examination of the question of combining in future the two reports at present presented separately to...’
229. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 6 October 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 6 October 1968 Personal There are several aspects of the relations between the Department and the Administration which I would like to discuss with you when I am in Canberra. Indeed I suggest we start in on these when I see you on Friday afternoon. 1 The first...’
230. LETTER, HAY TO BARNES: 7 October 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 7 October 1968 This letter contains an account of a discussion which I had on 4th October with Ministerial and Assistant Ministerial Members on the question of Bougainville. There was general agreement that the situation of opposition to the Administration and receptiveness to the idea of a referendum...’
231. PAPER BY CAMPBELL: 8 October 1968; ‘Canberra, 8 October 1968 Notes on paper—Bougainville situation 1. The information contained in the paper 2 reinforces our opinion that CRA operations are merely a precipitating factor and NOT the cause of the BOUGAINVILLE dissention. 2. The similarities between the AMEl–DAMlEN secession move 3 and the beginnings of the HAHALIS...’
232. CABINET DECISION NO. 611: 15 October 1968; ‘Canberra, 15 October 1968 Confidential Submission no. 242—Review of policy on Asian investment in Papua and New Guinea1 The Cabinet agreed that a relaxation of the present restrictions on Asian investment in Papua and New Guinea would be appropriate, and it therefore adopted the recommendation that the present restrictions be...’
233. NOTE, WARWICK SMITH TO BARNES: 15 October 1968; ‘Canberra, 15 October 1968 T.P.N.G. Administrator’s visit2 1. The Administrator leaves Canberra late this afternoon. 2. In discussion between him and me we have traversed some of the ground of relationships between the Department and the Administration … The Administrator has so far declined my suggestion we discuss delegations, which...’
234. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 17 October 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 17 October 1968 8416. Priority Telegram dated 17th October from Administration broadcasting station Rabaul reads: ‘At public meetings held near Rabaul last night one hundred New Guineans mainly Tolais unanimously elected Vin Tobaining as President of new political party. Party tentatively named Melanesian Independence Party.1 Party pledged to...’
235. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 18 October 1968; ‘Canberra, 18 October 1968 7497. Unclassified Priority [ matter omitted ] … I am concerned that no repeat no indigenes are currently being trained to full professional levels in key areas such as agricultural science, forestry and veterinary science as [I] believe it important (a) intrinsically (b) for political reasons...’
236. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 21 October 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 21 October 1968 8462. Immediate … It is too early to assess prospects of new party.1 Its sentiments are of course not new. There are however indications of more experienced European hand than that of Simpson 2 in the organisation and documentation. This suggests we may expect vigorous...’
237. MEMORANDUM, DEA (JOCKEL) TO AUSTRALIAN EMBASSY, DJAKARTA: 22 October 1968; ‘Canberra, 22 October 1968 Secret West Irianese in TPNG We have been discussing with the Department of External Territories measures to prevent the use of TPNG as a channel for the transmission of anti-Indonesian material into West Irian. Following a visit to TPNG early in August by Mr Starey and...’
238. MINUTE, PROCTER TO BALLARD: November 1968; ‘Canberra, November 1968 2 Points of interest arising from discussions with visiting M.H.A.’s3 I discussed many different topics with the Members whilst accompanying them on the Queensland tour. The more pertinent items raised during these discussions are briefly summarized below. (i) Site for a capital city. Only two places were...’
239. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 11 November 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 11 November 1968 8941. Confidential House of Assembly—motion on unity Tactics and approach were discussed in A.E.C. on Friday. 2. It was thought likely that Lapun’s national name bill 1 would be debated first and that debate would inevitably encompass question of unity. This would give holders of...’
240. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 15 November 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 15 November 1968 Confidential The Minister might like to know that I have had discussions in the last few days on the Melanesian Independence Party with Mr. Ashton1 and Mr. Toliman, both of whom have recently been in Rabaul. Both regard the new Party as potentially a force...’
241. SUBMISSION, DISHON TO IDCC: 15 November 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 15 November 1968 Local Government Councils—East New Britain District 1. Purpose And Reason For Bringing To The Administrator 1.1 This paper is submitted by direction of His Honour for consideration by the Interdepartmental Co-ordinating Committee as, in view of past events and present attitudes, a proposal to reconstitute...’
242. MEMORANDUM, DOET (WARWICK SMITH) TO ADMINISTRATION: 19 November 1968; ‘Canberra, 19 November 1968 Confidential National unity Some thought has been given in the Department to the situation arising from the secessionist moves in Bougainville and the New Guinea Islands area. Attached are some notes which have been prepared in the Department. 2. The Minister, at present, considers that the...’
243. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 3 December 1968; ‘Canberra, 3 December 1968 . Confidential Following their return from the Territory Dr Sinclair and Brigadier Campbell prepared some notes on the Bougainville situation. A copy of the paper is attached. The paper raises a number of points which require consideration for further action and these are listed in a...’
244. SUBMISSION, JOCKEL TO HASLUCK: 4 December 1968; ‘Canberra, 4 December 1968 Confidential Visit by Brigadier-General Sarwo Edhie to T.P.N.G. You may not be familiar with the background of the subject which is briefly summarized below. 2. On 27th September, the Indonesian Minister for Internal Affairs, Basuki Rachmat, also at the time acting Foreign Minister, told Loveday that...’
245. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 13 December 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 13 December 1968 9845. Inclusion of dissident Raluana villages in Gazelle Peninsula Local Government Council I.D.C.C. considered a paper on this … [ matter omitted ]1 Because next step will be preparation of a proclamation of new multi-racial council covering whole Gazelle, for A.E.C. consideration, I sought preliminary...’
246. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 20 December 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 20 December 1968 RESTRICTED Report on the Third Meeting of the House of Assembly—18th November to 29th November I attach copies of a report which has been prepared by Mr. T.W. White, Senior Liaison Officer, with some editing by myself. I should be glad if it could be...’
247. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 21 December 1968; ‘Port Moresby, 21 December 1968 Restricted I enclose two copies of a note I made after I visited Rabaul last weekend. The Minister may be interested to read this. I draw to your attention the comments of Epineri Titimur. Attachment Impressions Of Visit To Rabaul While in Rabaull had conversations...’
248. PAPER BY GALVIN: December 1968; ‘Canberra, undated Confidential Visit of Brigadier General Sarwo Edhie to T.P.N.G.1 Brigadier-General Sarwo Edhie, Indonesian Military Commander of West Irian visited the Territory of Papua and New Guinea from Monday 9th December 1968 to Saturday 14th December 1968. He was accompanied by a party often officials (including three air crew)....’
249. MINUTE, CORKERY TO SHANN: 1 January 1969; ‘Canberra, 1 January 1969 Trading arrangements: Australia — Papua & New Guinea The proposal in the draft Cabinet submission2 is that consistent with the protective needs of Australian industry, we should extend preferential treatment to imports from Papua and New Guinea. The tariff [is] to be used as the method...’
250. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HENDERSON) TO DOET: 4 January 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 4 January 1969 National unity and secessionist movements Reference your memorandum ‘National Unity’ ofNovember 19th 1968, with attachments,1 and your telex 8440 of 21st November 1968.2 2. The official attitude being developed here is in line with the Minister’s view that overt Administration condemnation of secessionist movements is...’
251. SUBMISSION NO. 449, BARNES TO CABINET: 15 January 1969; ‘Canberra, 15 January 1969 Confidential Trading arrangements—Australia and Papua and New Guinea 1. The purpose of this submission is to put before Ministers the case for further extending the long-established policy of providing favourable access to the Australian market for Papuan and New Guinean products. 2. Such an extension would...’
252. SAVINGRAM TO ALL POSTS: 15 January 1969; ‘Canberra, 15 January 1969 0.3295 Restricted United Nations debates on Papua and New Guinea In All Posts Savingram 82 of 25th August, 1968,1 we sought the assistance of our Missions in making representations about recent United Nations General Assembly resolutions on Papua and New Guinea. As an outcome of a...’
253. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 28 January 1969; ‘Canberra, 28 January 1969 I refer to your message 9492 of 29th November in which you reply to my message of 26th November suggesting that Official Members might visit Canberra during February for discussions with the Minister and Commonwealth Departments.1 I regret that I sent such a brief message about...’
254. NOTES OF DISCUSSION BETWEEN BARNES, HAY AND WARWICK SMITH: 28 January 1969; ‘Canberra, 28 January 1969 1. The Administrator said that the general political situation was satisfactory. He thought the secession movement in New Britain was not at this stage at any rate to be taken too seriously but in Bougainville was a real matter for concern. He was very impressed with...’
255. CABLEGRAM, LOVEDAY TO DEA: 5 February 1969; ‘Djakarta, 5 February 1969 284. Secret West Irian: TPNG1 Our 257.2 Malik fixed for me to see him at mid-day Tuesday.3 I called on Soepardjo earlier that morning and ran through the story with him to prepare the ground for Malik. Soepardjo took it all very sensibly but at one...’
256. MEMORANDUM, DOET (WARWICK SMITH) TO ADMINISTRATION: 18 February 1969; ‘Canberra, 18 February 1969 National unity Your 1–1–63 of 4th January, 1969 refers.1 Your assessment that the secessionist movement centred in Rabaul should not be taken too seriously is noted. Your view that the situation in Bougainville will be more difficult to handle is also agreed. You make no mention...’
257. PAPER BY MCDONALD: 28 February 1969; ‘Canberra, 28 February 1969 Confidential Transition arrangements for Papua and New Guinea [ matter omitted ]1 In an interview in Port Moresby on 4th June, 1968, concerning the same issue, the Minister for External Territories (Mr C. E. Barnes) said that: (1) it would be within the powers of the...’
258. MEMORANDUM, DOET (WARWICK SMITH) TO ADMINISTRATION: 28 February 1969; ‘Canberra, 28 February 1969 House of Assembly: second chamber In our telex 768 of 29th January, 1969 your views were sought on the desirability, in the event that a Select Committee is established as a result of a motion by Arek,1 of getting the Committee to look at the question...’
259. LETTER, HAY TO BARNES: 28 February 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 28 February 1969 Confidential On 31st January, 1968, I wrote to you giving certain observations on policy matters which had occurred to me in my first year as Administrator.1 You told me orally that you were in full agreement with them. I therefore felt that I had authoritative...’
260. SUBMISSION, GUTMAN TO BARNES: 10 March 1969; ‘Canberra, 10 March 1969 Bougainville copper project There have recently been significant developments in proposals by Bougainville Copper Ltd to develop the copper deposits on Bougainville Island. 2. The company has made no announcement on the future of the project but the Chairman of CRA, Sir Maurice Mawby, wrote to...’
261. MINUTE, VIZARD TO KIRKPATRICK: 28 March 1969; ‘Canberra, 28 March 1969 Confidential T.P.N.G: The Arek Motion for a Select Committee on Constitutional Development2 1. Historical 1.1 Arek became publicly committed to moving a motion to establish a Constitutional Committee in January, 1969 at a press interview. 1.2 Following an exchange of telex messages and discussions between the...’
262. PAPER BY BLAND: 31 March 1969; ‘Canberra, 31 March 1969 Some observations on my visit to P.N.G.—16th to 22nd March, 1969 So many decisions the Government has to take in respect of the Territory and Australia’s relationships with it over a spectrum whose major elements include political, social, economic and military depend on a definitive assessment...’
263. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOET: 14 April 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 14 April 1969 Restricted House of Assembly Fourth Meeting I enclose copies of the Administration’s Report on the last meeting of the House of Assembly.1 Attachment [ matter omitted ]2 Debate On Bills 6. Most Government Bills went through all stages with little or no debate. The following...’
264. MINUTE, BESLEY TO WARWICK SMITH: 28 April 1969; ‘Canberra, 28 April 1969 Secret Border situation1 • Spoke to the Minister. • He feels very strongly that stiff formal protest should be sent, that it should seek assurance re appropriate instructions to Indonesian border police and that it should say we are reinforcing border posts and want to avoid...’
265. NOTES ON DISCUSSION BETWEEN DOET, DEAAND DEFENCE: 30 April 1969; ‘Canberra, 30 April 1969 Secret West Irian Border: record of meetings with External Affairs and Defence [ matter omitted ]2 West Irian border crossers 2. It was agreed that: • despite larger influxes, no change warranted in policy of confining grant of permissive residence to persons in danger because of...’
266. SUBMISSION, BOOKER TO FREETH: 1 May 1969; ‘Canberra, 1 May 1969 Secret Papua/New Guinea border incident1 The Administrator of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea, Mr D.O. Hay, has been in the border area in the past few days. Following discussions there he has come to the conclusion that it is imperative to establish early contact...’
267. MINUTE, KELLOWAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 7 May 1969; ‘Canberra, 7 May 1969 Bougainville copper project Detailed projections of Administration receipts, prepared by Economic Policy Branch, are attached.2 2. On these assumptions the Commonwealth grant would drop below 50% of total budget receipts (or expenditure) by 1973/4 and below 33⅓% by 1980/1. Put another way, local revenue (including Bougainville)...’
268. SUBMISSION NO. 577, BARNES TO CABINET: 9 May 1969; ‘Canberra, 9 May 1969 Secret Papua and New Guinea National unity and public order The purpose of this submission is to seek Cabinet’s approval of a proposed attitude towards present or future secession movements in parts of Papua and New Guinea and generally towards national unity in the Territory; and...’
269. TELEX, WARWICK SMITTH TO HAY: 12 May 1969; ‘Canberra, 12 May 1969 4679. Unclassified Personal 1. Policy papers are now being prepared on Commonwealth attitude towards the questions of constitutional development in the event that a Select Committee is established.1 2. We would not expect Government to oppose establishment of Select Committee on lines foreshadowed by Arek’s motion....’
270. DRAFT SUBMISSION, BARNES TO CABINET: 13 May 1969; ‘Canberra, 13 May 1969 Confidential Papua and New Guinea Constitutional development This submission seeks Cabinet approval for a proposed attitude towards further constitutional development of Papua and New Guinea. Background 2. Recent amendments to the Papua and New Guinea Act relating to the size of the House of Assembly and...’
271. TELEX, HAY TO BESLEY: 16 May 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 16 May 1969 3535. Confidential 1. My 3532. 1 District Commissioner2 reported last night that council under intense pressure from Tammur, Titimur and Tomot lasting whole day, finally passed resolution asking that proclamation setting up multi-racial council be withdrawn and elections deferred. 2. This morning as notified to...’
272. SUBMISSION, RESEIGH TO BARNES: 19 May 1969; ‘Canberra, 19 May 1969 PNG—strengthening of social affairs function In conjunction with the Administration, the Department has recently focussed attention on increasing social problems resulting from accelerated economic development. These problems are more obviously seen in the towns with the increase in squatter settlements, youth unemployment and social welfare casework...’
273. CABINET DECISION NO. 1044: 20 May 1969; ‘Canberra, 20 May 1969 Secret Submission No. 577—Papua and New Guinea: national unity and public order1 Addressing itself first to the issue of possible secession movements in Papua – New Guinea, the Cabinet reached the view that the Commonwealth ought, increasingly, to rely upon the views of the House of...’
274. SUBMISSION, BALLARD TO BARNES: 23 May 1969; ‘Canberra, 23 May 1969 Papua and New Guinea: Gazelle Peninsula—protest march Following a march through Rabaul of between 5,000 and 10,000 persons on Friday 16th May1 a number of resolutions referring to the establishment of the Gazelle Local Government Council as multi-racial and signed by Mr. Melchior Tomot as Secretary...’
275. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 23 May 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 23 May 1969 Mr. Paulus Arek called to see me yesterday about his motion for a Constitutional Committee.1 He said that he had been giving a good deal of thought to the matters which should be considered and also to the way in which the Committee should be...’
276. MINUTE, BALLARD TO VIZARD: 23 May 1969; ‘Canberra, 23 May 1969 Constitutional development We will prepare a Working Paper on Constitutional Development to discuss with the Official Members before the meeting of the House when Arek’s motion is going to be debated. [ matter omitted ] 3. You should prepare as soon as possible a working paper...’
277. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOET: 2 June 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 2 June 1969 SECRET Reaction to the proposal to form the Gazelle Peninsula Local Government Council (multi-racial) Recently I had the Territory Intelligence Committee prepare an assessment for me on the above-mentioned subject and I attach a copy for your information. 2. In regard to paragraph 4, I...’
278. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO PLIMSOLL: 3 June 1969; ‘Canberra, 3 June 1969 Confidential I would like to expand a bit on our telephone talk about possible four-cornered, low-key middle-ranking-official discussions in Canberra with the Indonesians on border matters.1 The object of these talks would be to bring together Canberra/Djakarta/Djajapura and Port Moresby in order to work out some...’
279. MINUTE, ROWLAND TO OSBORN: 4 June 1969; ‘Canberra, 4 June 1969 Secret West Irian border My understanding of where we got to at yesterday’s meeting with Territories is this. 1 Under existing legislation and ordinances the Administration has full power to detain illegal immigrants or to place restrictions on their residence, or to make them report to...’
280. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO BLAND: 5 June 1969; ‘Canberra, 5 June 1969 Confidential Thank you for the copy of your paper giving your impressions of your recent visit to the Territory. 1 We have all along thought it was necessary to develop a military establishment appropriate to the future needs and circumstances of the Territory rather than simply...’
281. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 5 June 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 5 June 1969 Personal One point which I should mention to you is the likelihood of a debate in the House on the West Irian situation at the June meeting. There has been some conflict of views sent to us from the Department. I drew attention to this...’
282. CABLEGRAM, JOCKEL TO PLIMSOLL: 6 June 1969; ‘Djakarta, 6 June 1969 Confidential West Irian Thanks for your telegram no. 1746 setting out the ideas about border matters in more detail. 1 The following views are put forward as a contribution to consideration of these problems in Canberra. They reflect our judgments of the situation as seen from...’
283. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 9 June 1969; ‘Canberra, 9 June 1969 5681. Confidential Your 3660.1 Select Committee on Constitutional Development 1. Minister would like you to ensure that Official Members during debate state the Government’s position— (a) That establishment of Select Committee is matter entirely for elected members to decide and officials will therefore express no opinion...’
284. MEMORANDUM, DOET (BALLARD) TO ADMINISTRATION: 11 June 1969; ‘Canberra, 11 June 1969 Confidential Arek Motion on Constitutional Development The Secretary’s personal telex 5681 of 5th June to the Administrator1 indicated the position that the Minister wishes Official Members to take when this motion comes on for debate. 2. 1t also indicated that a working paper prepared in the...’
285. TELEX, HAY TO DOET: 13 June 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 13 June 1969 4445. Secret Priority Webb and Brown returned from Djajapura midday today and report as follows. 1 Representatives of the provincial government of West Irian and the Administration of the Territory of Papua and New Guinea met at Djajapura on the 10th and 11th June 1969...’
286. STATEMENT BY NEWMAN TO HOUSE OF ASSEMBLY: 16 June 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 16 June 1969 This statement has been prepared in order to inform the Members of the House of the background and significance of the large low-grade deposits of copper ore which have been revealed at Panguna in the Bougainville District, and of the measures being taken by Bougainville...’
287. LETTER, BARNES TO LYNCH: 18 June 1969; ‘Canberra, 18 June 1969 Secret I refer to your letter of 29th May seeking my agreement to a proposal to increase the present strength of the P.I.R. to 2,700 by mid-1970.2 [ matter omitted ] The recommendation of the Defence Committee which was considered by Cabinet was for an increase...’
288. SUBMISSION, PLIMSOLL TO FREETH: 26 June 1969; ‘Canberra, 26 June 1969 Secret West Irianese: Zongganao and Runaweri1 Policy on this question as approved by Mr. Fairhall is set out in telegram 1913 to Djakarta attached.2 The Minister for External Territories has been in agreement with it. In brief it is that— (a) The two men should be...’
289. MINUTE, WARWICK SMITH TO BESLEY AND BALLARD: 27 June 1969; ‘Canberra, 27 June 1969 I spoke to the Administrator by telephone this morning about the Constitutional Committee. 1 I asked him the position regarding Chairmanship. He said it was generally accepted that Arek having moved the motion and who was anyway in a strong position in this matter would be...’
290. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 27 June 1969; ‘Canberra, 27 June 1969 6315. Unclassifed Immediate Personal I think a real argument against a non-official constitutional adviser is that unless experienced in the responsibility of government such people almost inevitably tend to seek to force acceptance of their own ideas and that what happens is that a debate develops...’
291. SUBMISSION NO. 654, BARNES TO CABINET: 8 July 1969; ‘Canberra, 8 July 1969 Confidential Territory of Papua and New Guinea Bougainville copper project Purpose The purpose of this submission is to inform Ministers on the progress of this project and to seek Cabinet approval for the temporary and conditional use of Asian workers during the construction phase. Background 2....’
292. SUBMISSION NO. 655, BARNES TO CABINET: 8 July 1969; ‘Canberra, 8 July 1969 Confidential Grant for Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1969/70 This submission seeks approval for a Commonwealth grant of $97 million to the Papua and New Guinea Administration in 1969/70. The grant for 1968/69 was $87 million. 2. The financial year 1969/70 is the second year...’
293. MINUTE, KELLOWAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 9 July 1969; ‘Canberra, 9 July 1969 Steps in constitutional development You directed me some time ago to prepare a paper on the steps which should be taken at our end preparatory to self-government and independence. [ matter omitted ] 4. The general approach adopted is that preparation of Cabinet Papers should commence...’
294. LETTER, LYNCH TO BARNES: 14 July 1969; ‘Canberra, 14 July 1969 I refer to your letter of 18 June regarding my proposal to increase the strength of the PIR.2 I must confess to some surprise at the views expressed therein, as they are at variance with my understanding of the background to this matter. The gradual increase...’
295. LETTER, HAY TO BARNES: 20 July 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 20 July 1969 Confidential Discussions on constitutional matters between officials of the Administration and the Department are to take place shortly.1 The fact that these matters will shortly come before you prompts me to write direct to you and urge that the decisions on them be taken against...’
296. SUBMISSION, BESLEY TO BARNES: 21 July 1969; ‘Canberra, 21 July 1969 Secret PNG border contingency planning [ matter omitted ]1 Administration’s Border Contingency Plan 5. Basis of the plan …2 - based on existing channels of control from Administrator’s Department to district headquarters and sub-districts; - assumes a context of a border shared by two friendly powers...’
297. CABLEGRAM, JOCKEL TO DEA: 22 July 1969; ‘Djakarta, 22 July 1969 1960. Secret Priority Reference my telegram 1953.1 Visit to West Irian This telegram describes the pattern of relationships and co-operation which, if we want it, could develop between Indonesia and Australia in respect of New Guinea. If I go back to Biak and Djajapura I should...’
298. CABLEGRAM, DEA TO JOCKEL: 24 July 1969; ‘Canberra, 24 July 1969 2397. Secret Priority [ matter omitted ] 4. On the points made in your 1960,1 we agree that it is premature to consider the question of establishing liaison offices or consulates in Djajapura and Port Moresby. We also agree that the border liaison arrangements are developing...’
299. LETTER; BARNES TO HAY: 24 July 1969; ‘Canberra, 24 July 1969 I have read with interest your letter of 28th February which sets out your views on certain broad policy issues. 1 Before commenting on your letter I want to say that I regard very highly the work that the Administration is doing. Over the period there...’
300. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOET: 25 July 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 25 July 1969 Confidential House of Assembly Fifth Meeting I enclose copies of the Administration’s report on the last meeting of the House of Assembly.1 Attachment [ matter omitted ]2 Debate on Bills 4. The Bills which aroused most interest were as follows:— (A) Evidence (Land Titles) Bill...’
301. MINUTE, BALLARD TO GUTMAN: 29 July 1969; ‘Canberra, 29 July 1969 Constitutional development • Further to your discussion with the Secretary on constitutional development.1 • I do not think we should look too closely at the experience of British or even other European decolonisation as a guide to our future relationship with Papua and New Guinea. -...’
302. MINUTE, HAY TO JOHNSON: 30 July 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 30 July 1969 Constitutional questions for discussion in Canberra You will see from the attached copy of a letter to the Minister1 the broad background against which, in my opinion, the more detailed discussions of what the Constitutional Committee might do should be held. As to the discussions...’
303. SUBMISSION, EASTMAN TO FREETH: 31 July 1969; ‘Canberra, 31 July 1969 Confidential West Irianese refugees—Runaweri and Zonggonao2 Request for travel documents On 16th July Mr Hayden,3 M.P. for Oxley, sent the following telegram to you: ‘Urge you to provide necessary travel documents for representatives of West Irian presently Manus Island to allow these representatives to travel to...’
304. NOTES OF DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN DOET AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS: 1 August 1969; ‘Canberra, 31 July – 1 August 1969 Confidential P.N.G. constitutional committee [ matter omitted ] 31St July—Commenced 9:50A.M. Mr. Johnson • thought Arek would be elected Chairman. Probably the most radical members of Committee were Arek, Somare and Olewale but none of these were really radical unless roused. • The...’
305. LETTER, BARNES TO FREETH: 4 August 1969; ‘Canberra, 4 August 1969 I refer to your letter of 26th June 1969 concerning the petition on the Act of Free Choice in West Irian which was presented to the Administrator of Papua and New Guinea by Mr. Leo Hannett on 24th May 1969.1 Whilst there are differences in the...’
306. LETTER, BESLEY TO HAY: 7 August 1969; ‘Canberra, 7 August 1969 Secret As I have mentioned, I have been concerned for some time that the Territory Intelligence Committee, whose membership includes representatives of the Defence and Service Departments and the Department of External Affairs, is permitted by its terms of reference to issue reports and assessments on...’
307. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 12 August 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 12 August 1969 Unnumbered. Confidential 1. I refer to your memorandum of 22nd July 1969, addressed to me and in which you directed that I should move to Bougainville to assume control of police in the region as there were indications that disturbance of some size could possibly...’
308. LETTER, FREETH TO BARNES: 22 August 1969; ‘Canberra, 22 August 1969 Thank you for your letter of 4th August, 1969, in relation to the petition submitted by Leo Hannett and the motion of the House of Assembly on West Irian.1 I have given careful consideration to the points raised in your letter, which I must confess raise...’
309. DRAFT LETTER, HAY TO BARNES: 31 August 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 31 August 1969 Since my letter of {LH2996 July 10th}1 I have sent a number of messages on the situation in Rabaul expressing my view that it remains most insecure and that it could be necessary for me, at very short notice, to request authority to use army...’
310. TELEX, HAY TO DOET: 1 September 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 1 September 1969 Unnumbered. Confidential Immediate Rabaul sitrep no. 6 … Reported 0810 hours today—Damien Kereku, a leader of the Mataungan Association, took possession of Council house keys. Council staff locked out this morning. Keys at present in possession of Melchior, another Mataungan leader who also took possession...’
311. MINUTE BY DEFENCE COMMITTEE: 2 September 1969; ‘Canberra, 2 September 1969 Secret Papua/New Guinea—possible domestic violence at Rabaul The Committee considered a letter dated 2nd September, 1969, from the Department of External Territories indicating that the Administrator considers that there is a possibility that a situation will develop at Rabaul beyond the control of Administration resources to...’
312. TELEX, HAY TO BESLEY: 3 September 1969; ‘Port Moresby 3 September 1969 7103. Confidential Immediate During Minister’s stop over in Moresby he held discussions with Kelloway, Police Commissioner,1 Head of Special Branch2 and myself.3 Police Commissioner expressed the view that on existing reports the planned build up would be able to hold the situation in Rabaul. He...’
313. MINUTE, KELLOWAY TO BESLEY: 4 September 1969; ‘Canberra, 4 September 1969 Confidential Discussion with Administrator—3rd September Present: Minister, Kelloway, Administrator, Whitrod, Sheekey—Special Branch • The discussion covered mainly the Rabaul situation as known to Administrator at 10.00 a.m. • The Administrator gave us a copy of your 28511—the Minister had not shown me previous reports. • The...’
314. TELEX, HAY TO BESLEY: 5 September 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 5 September 1969 7271. Secret Priority Rabaul Following is my current appreciation.1 1. Policy after Council elections was stated in House on 18th June.2 Our aim is broadly to get the Tolais working together, with Administration support, to solve their very complex problems. The Council as duly constituted...’
315. NOTE BY GOODE: 12 September 1969; ‘Canberra, 12 September 1969 Letter of 22 August from the Minister for External Affairs:1 some comments [ matter omitted ]2 • It is clear that Papua and New Guinea may petition the General Assembly and New Guinea in addition may petition the Trusteeship Council. There is no restriction placed on...’
316. NOTES OF DISCUSSION BETWEEN BARNES, WARWICK SMITH AND HAY: 18 September 1969; ‘Canberra, 18 September 1969 [ matter omitted ] 7. Select Committee: Constitutional Development The Administrator thought that the process of bestowing additional responsibility on Ministerial Members under Section 25 might be accelerated in two ways: (a) Ministerial Members to take responsibility for their individual Departments instead of sharing it with...’
317. LETTER, MCMAHON TO BARNES: 19 September 1969; ‘Canberra, 19 September 1969 I am writing to you regarding the offer by Bougainville Copper Pty. Ltd. for the Administration of Papua and New Guinea to take up a 20% shareholding in the Bougainville copper project. Attached is a copy of a Submission I had prepared for Cabinet but, on...’
318. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOET: 20 September 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 20 September 1969 Confidential Select Committee on Constitutional Development1 Please find attached programme prepared by the Committee’s Sub-committee for consideration at the next Committee meeting on October 6th. Attachment SELECT COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMME 1. Basic need A united Papua–New Guinea. Outward symbols of unity—name, flag, national...’
319. MEMORANDUM, DJAKARTA (JOCKEL) TO DEA: 26 September 1969; ‘Djakarta, 26 September 1969 Confidential General Sarwo Edhie’s remarks about T.P.N.G.1 I refer to your memorandum No. 1258 of 18th September, your file 3034/10/114.2 2. I commenced action along the agreed lines before receipt of this memorandum. I discussed the matter with General Soepardjo at the Foreign Office and showed...’
320. TELEX, DOET TO ADMINISTRATION: 3 October 1969; ‘Canberra, 3 October 1969 9614. Unclassified Immediate Priority Your 83871 constitutional committee proposed programme.2 Generally speaking the programme embraces points which were discussed here with official members of Committee who are aware of our thinking.3 Government’s attitude will need to be sought on several items and some delay is expected...’
321. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOET: 8 October 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 8 October 1969 Confidential Report of the sixth meeting of the House of Assembly Attached, herewith, is the report on the Sixth meeting of the House of Assembly.1 Attachment [ matter omitted ]2 Debate on Bills 4. Most of the Bills were non-controversial and there was little debate....’
322. LETTER, PLIMSOLL TO WARWICK SMITH: 13 October 1969; ‘Canberra, 13 October 1969 You will remember that in 1965, with the approval of the then Minister for External Affairs,1 I proposed orally to you that a couple of indigenous persons from the Territory of Papua and New Guinea should attend the External Affairs course on foreign service training which...’
323. PAPER BY BOURCHIER: 17 October 1969; ‘Canberra, 17 October 1969 Independence of TPNG Some questions for the Department of External Affairs The possibility of independence for TPNG is sufficiently close to influence, if not determine, all plans for the development of the Territory and its institutions. The development of institutions is carried out by the Department...’
324. LETTER, BARNES TO LYNCH: 20 October 1969; ‘Canberra, 20 October 1969 Secret I refer to your further letter of the 14th July regarding your proposal to increase the strength of the PIR.2 As I see it, the significant aspects of the background to Cabinet’s decision of 18th September, 19683 are as follows: • The original decision to...’
325. LETTER, HAY TO BARNES: 20 October 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 20 October 1969 Confidential I mentioned to you when I was in Canberra early in September my belief that in order to involve Papuans and New Guineans more in the difficult decisions which need to be taken to develop this country, it is necessary to ensure that they...’
326. LETTER, WARWICK SMITH TO PLIMSOLL: 24 October 1969; ‘Canberra, 24 October 1969 In your letter of 13th October 1969 you asked if I would consider making available two or more indigenes from Papua and New Guinea to attend the 1970 foreign service training course and for consequent training and service in the Department of External Affairs.1 When the...’
327. LETTER, BESLEY TO HAY: 3 November 1969; ‘Canberra, 3 November 1969 Secret During your last visit you mentioned to the Secretary your concern about the present Territory Intelligence set up. You seemed to be thinking of the establishment of a cell in the Administrator’s Department to serve I assume in some kind of co-ordinating role. We have...’
328. SAVINGRAM, DEA TO ALL POSTS: 4 November 1969; ‘Canberra, 4 November 1969 AP2l. Unclassified Status of external aid and assistance to Papua and New Guinea External Assistance to Papua/New Guinea continues to be provided in the main by the Commonwealth Government. Since 1966, the Territory has attracted an increasing flow of aid from UNDP, WHO, and most recently,...’
329. MEMORANDUM, DOET (WARWICK SMITH) TO ADMINISTRATION: 5 November 1969; ‘Canberra, 5 November 1969 Possible social problems connected with Bougainville mining project In his discussions with the Minister for External Territories on 21st August, 1969,1 Mr. Lapun stated that the Bougainville people were afraid of the social upheaval which the building of Arawa town might cause. He suggested that great...’
330. TELEX, HAY TO DOET: 10 November 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 10 November 1969 9992. Your 10522—Select Committee on Constitution.1 Have received papers on name, anthem, etc. Impression of Assistant Administrator (Services) after discussions Canberra2 was that Government position was a little more positive than indicated in the papers. I think there is considerable advantage in Government being forthcoming...’
331. SUBMISSION, BALLARD TO BARNES: November 1969; ‘Canberra, undated T.P.N.G. West Irian border liaison The third border liaison meeting between an Administration team led by Mr. R. Webb and the Indonesians was held at Djajapura on 20th October 1969.1 2. Agreement in principle was reached on points discussed, the main points being: - the Indonesians provided special...’
332. FIRST INTERIM REPORT OF SELECT COMMITTEE ON CONSTITUTIONAL DEVELOPMENT: 13 November 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 13 November 1969 [ matter omitted ] Chapter II—matters being examined by Committee 4. At its proposed meeting in December 1969, your Committee will consider submissions and invite persons to address the Committee in relation to the present system of ministerial members and assistant ministerial members and the...’
333. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 23 November 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 23 November 1969 614. Confidential Immediate Gazelle Peninsula Following is my appreciation as of today 23 November. 1. The Council though elected by a relatively small percentage of voters (20%) is the lawful council. Although it lacked purpose and drive in mid-year, it has shown increased vigour and...’
334. MINUTE, BALLARD TO WARWICK SMITH: 24 November 1969; ‘Canberra, 24 November 1969 • Mr. Evatt brought out to me the series of messages from Hay yesterday ending with his 614.1 - I do not agree with his assessment in paragraphs 6A and 6B. • In particular it seems to me that the type of action which is envisaged...’
335. MINUTE, PLIMSOLL TO BRENNAN, BOURCHIER AND GREET: 24 November 1969; ‘Canberra, 24 November 1969 Foreign Service Training for TPNG Officers2 I have read Mr Greet’s minute of 13th November3 and also Mr Bourchier’s note of 19th November, with its attached paper.4 2. Mr Bourchier’s paper sets out a number of points on which consultations with the Department of External Territories...’
336. TELEX, WARWICK SMITH TO HAY: 26 November 1969; ‘Canberra, 26 November 1969 11201 Confidential Priority Gazelle plan of action Minister has considered your 614 of 23rd November1 and related messages and before approving a plan of action, some elements of which as indicated are contingent upon further decision, as follows would like to have any comments from you:—...’
337. CABINET DECISION NO. 17: 26 November 1969; ‘Canberra, 26 November 1969 Confidential Submission no. 5—Territory of Papua and New Guinea Bougainville copper project1 The Minister for Territories informed the Cabinet that the first of the recommendations at paragraph 25 of the Submission was now excluded, the developments which it foreshadowed having already occurred.2 2. Turning to the...’
338. SUBMISSION NO. 41, FRASER TO CABINET: 5 December 1969; ‘Canberra, 5 December 1969 Confidential Pay and conditions of service of Pacific Islanders and members of the PNG division of the RAN 1. For some time, there has been growing unrest amongst members of the PIR and the PNG Division of the RAN over their terms and conditions. This has...’
339. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 5 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 5 December 1969 10073. Confidential Immediate Your 11416 Gazelle.1 Assume you will also have seen my confidential 975.2 So far as individual points raised by you are concerned, Williamson3 will have more information when he returns from Rabaul today. Interim comments are as follows: (a) Next meeting between...’
340. NOTE FOR FILE BY EVATT: 7 December 1969; ‘Canberra, 7 December 1969 Disturbances Gazelle Peninsula On Sunday 7th December two groups of about 100 each of young Tolais associated with the Mataungan Association were going around the Gazelle Peninsula in truck loads attacking members of the Gazelle Council and elderly respected Tolai leaders, four Councillors and one European...’
341. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 9 December 1969; ‘Rabaul, 9 December 1969 Unnumbered. Restricted. Staff-In-Confidence. The following is my assessment as at 8am on Tuesday 9th December. 1. A serious threat to security has arisen from use by Mataungans of mobile gangs of thugs who beat up Council supporters and threaten their families. They operate by day and...’
342. NOTES OF DISCUSSIONS BETWEEN DOET AND ADMINISTRATION OFFICIALS: 9 December 1969; ‘Canberra, 8–9 December 1969 Confidential Select Committee on Constitutional Development2 [matter omitted] 8TH DECEMBER 1969 Mr. Johnson —Basically a very conservative committee - Toliman - Giregire - Yuwi - Middleton - Leahy - Abal—All conservative - Olewale - Somare - Arek—All radical - Mola - Lussick - Oala-Rarua—All fence sitters...’
343. NOTE FOR CABINET BY BARNES: 9 December 1969; ‘Canberra, 9 December 1969 Confidential Territory of Papua and New Guinea Pay and conditions of servicemen I attach a note on Submission No. 41 circulated by the Minister for Defence on 5th December, 1969.1 Attachment NOTE ON PROPOSED SERVICE LOADING FOR INDIGENOUS MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES In 1951 when...’
344. CABINET DECISION NO. 40: 10 December 1969; ‘Canberra, 10 December 1969 Confidential Submission no. 41—Pay and Conditions of Service of Pacific Islanders and Members of the P/N.G. Division of the R.A.N.1 Subject to paragraph 2 below, the Cabinet gave approval to the recommendation of the Inter-departmental Committee (see Appendix ‘A’ to the Submission, Item 1) that there...’
345. LETTER, BARNES TO MCMAHON: 10 December 1969; ‘Canberra, 10 December 1969 On 22nd August, 1969, your predecessor wrote to me regarding the Papua and New Guinea House of Assembly’s resolution on West Irian.2 While I accept the method of transmission in that case, that is to accompany the resolution with a note which dissociates its expression of...’
346. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 12 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 12 December 1969 10126. Confidential Priority Gazelle My assessment of 9th December.1 Consideration was given here today to desirability of holding special session of House of Assembly to pass legislation which would enable Administration to cope with existing Rabaul situation. Factors taken into account in discussion were: (1)...’
347. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (HAY) TO DOET: 13 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 13 December 1969 Confidential Report of the seventh meeting of the House of Assembly1 Attached herewith is the report of the seventh meeting of the House of Assembly.’ Attachment [ matter omitted ]2 Debate on Bills Most of the Bills were not controversial and attracted little debate. However,...’
348. TELEX, HAYES TO PARKINSON: 15 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 15 December 19691 10139. Secret Following is assessment for week ending 12th December. (1) The only day of actual conflict has been Sunday 7th December and events since that date clearly indicate that the situation is extremely critical and could erupt at any moment. (2) It now appears...’
349. MEMORANDUM, DOET (BALLARD) TO ADMINISTRATION: 15 December 1969; ‘Canberra, 15 December 1969 Constitutional Development Committee—briefing papers Attached are two copies of the briefing papers2 prepared following your conference with the Secretary last week.3 These are being forwarded in draft form on the basis that we assume you will let us have your formal comments at the conclusion of...’
350. TELEX, BALLARD TO WARWICK SMITH: 17 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 17 December 1969 Unnumbered. Confidential Priority Minister had three meetings today.1 1. With Toliman alone. 2. With 11 back-benchers (Fielding, Arek, Uroe, Lussick, Mola, Chatterton, Somare, Middleton, Yuwi, Cecil Abel, Olewale) and Maori Kiki. 3. A.E.C. (Tei Abal, Toliman, Bilas, Kapena, Ashton, Leahy, Lepani Watson and Oala Rarua)....’
351. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 18 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 18 December 1969 1760. Confidential Immediate Curtis has advised as follows in respect of tax rules under Local Government Ordinance.1 Gazelle Council tax rule for 1969/70 has not come into operation due to defect in the publication of the rule. This conclusion almost certainly applies to all tax...’
352. BRIEF BY HAY FOR BARNES: 18 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 18 December 1969 Points for use in talks with Kaputin1 Friday 19 December 1969 1. He has virtually rejected the normal, western principles of bringing about change peacefully. He has told me he does not believe statements by the Australian government that the destiny of Papua and New...’
353. NOTES OF DISCUSSION BETWEEN BARNES AND KAPUTIN: 19 December 1969; ‘Brisbane, 19 December 1969 Mr Kaputin started by saying that the Multi-Racial Council means that the Territory is leading to political independence in a multi-racial situation. He said that on the 3rd June, 1967 Tobunbun proposed a referendum on the multi-racial concept. This was rejected in the Council on the...’
354. TELEX, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 22 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 22 December 1969 1828. Confidential Personal Immediate 1. Your 11975.1 On present advice all tax rules of all councils for years 1967/68, 1968/69 and 1969/70 are invalid, and probably all other council rules for the same period are invalid. Administration would be gravely remiss in permitting such a...’
355. LETTER, HAY TO WARWICK SMITH: 23 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 23 December 1969 Confidential I refer to your letter A.109 of 7th August1 and to a letter on your file 68/3943 dated 3rd November and signed by Mr. Besley.2 I have been giving a good deal of further thought to the best organisation of intelligence machinery in the...’
356. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (JOHNSON) TO DOET: 23 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 23 December 1969 Meetings of the Constitutional Committee December 15th to 19th Please find attached a report of the meetings of the Constitutional Committee held during the week beginning December 15th.1 You will note that not a great deal was done at the meetings due to lack of...’
357. MEMORANDUM, ADMINISTRATION (JOHNSON) TO DOET: 24 December 1969; ‘Port Moresby, 24 December 1969 Constitutional Development committee—briefing papers I refer to your 69/3605 in which you ask for our view on points the Minister may need to raise with the Prime Minister.1 It is difficult to anticipate what might be regarded as matters of important Australian Government policy and...’

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