Archive for History of the War in New Guinea

Gasmata – March 8th, 1942

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Gasmata was not on the scale of Tol but it is not to be forgotten.

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Burial of the Tol Massacred Men

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An extract from the diary of Mick Heagney

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The Fall of Kavieng

Apr 21, 2010 1 Comment

1st Independent Company, Kavieng, New Ireland – Mandated Territory of New Guinea

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The Tol Massacre

Mar 29, 2010 2 Comments

By early February 1942 about 200 men had gathered at Tol Plantation on New Britain. All were tired and hungry and many were ill.

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The Australian Territory of New Guinea: Taim Bipo, 1921-1940

Mar 27, 2010 3 Comments

An article on the Australian Territory of New Guinea during the pre-war period of 1921-1940. By Professor Hank Nelson.

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