This patrol report was created in 1950 in the Eastern Highlands district of Papua New Guinea. It is inclusive of the patrol objectives, a letter from the District Officer, another letter from the Patrol officer, an introduction, a diary of events, a document of observations, a review of the Native Constabulary present on patrol, and…
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Making History Module Essay by Isabella Holland
On December 28, 1952 patrol officer J. R. McArthur embarked on a patrol that lasted 46 days. He was joined by 28 natives who worked for the government, they were made up of 8 police officers, 1 interpreter and 16 carriers. The patrol was in the Eastern Highlands District, beginning in Kumiava, then to Goroka…
Making History Module Essay By Aylish Tobin-Salzman
Abstract This report details the 40 day patrol led by D.W Eisenhauer. The members of the patrol team were a New Guinean interpreter, medical orderly, five policeman and 49 carriers. The patrol explored the uncontrolled area South of Mt Michael to expand the Australian Colonial Administration. Starting at Goroka the patrol walked to Kami, Lufa,…