6. Registration of Guest Houses and possible training of operators/owners in basic operation and bookkeepingMr Vincent stated that the TPA wanted this placed on the agenda as no inventory currently existed. This would need to be done with the assistance of the tour operators. A list could be prepared followed by workshops and a program of…[Read more]

5. Registration of tour operators and their supply of trekking itineraries to KTA for co-ordination purposesThis was addressed in agenda item 1 and agreed to.Sonia, Ivan and Andrew Bryson.jpg

4. Track Fees Collection, Permits and Purpose of RevenueMr Bartlett advised that thus far KTA has collected K63,000 permit fees from PNGTIA. While other fees paid in Australia are still being held with Ruth Dicker of Niugini tours.Mr Bartlett stated that Ms Dicker was an agent in Australia and had written to the KTA, on behalf of New Guinea…[Read more]

2. Community Policing and Security for Trek Safety (Hoi Incident)Mr Vincent asked the tour operators what security arrangements were in place for trekkers.Mr Coney replied they were self-regulating and self compliant. The Hoi incident was a one off and an isolated case.Ms Thomas stated that in America public relations units were set up to nip…[Read more]

Business of the DayAgenda 1: Guide and Porter Registration with the Kokoda Track Authority (KTA)Mr Vincent stated that currently individual operators had their own porters and guides but raised the possibility of setting up a tour company of guides and porters for all tour operators to use. He said this may reduce the incidents along the Track…[Read more]

Update 29/7/04: All trekkers have made it back to Ower's Corner and are now about to be picked up and will soon be heading back into Port Moresby.Update 29/07/04 – 4pm: All trekkers are now back at the Gateway Hotel – Telephone: + 675 327 8100

Editors Note: The message below was just one of a few similar messages I have received from various people regarding their loved ones buried here in PNG:Message: From: Douglas Barker——–Is it possible to obtain a photo of a particular headstone in Bomana WarCemetery ?If it is at all possible could a photo of the grave (headstone) of:-WORKMAN,…[Read more]

Anzac Day Poem:I saw a kid marchin? with medals on his chest.He marched alongside Diggers marching six abreast.He knew that it was ANZAC Day – he walked along with pride.He did his best to keep in step with the Diggers by his side.And when the march was over the kid was rather tired.A Digger said ?Whose medals, son?? to which the kid replied:?They…[Read more]

ZWOERNER, Private, DESMOND NOEL, Q21873. A.C.M.F. 49 Bn. Australian Infantry. 11th December 1942. Age 23. Son of Arthur James Zwoerner and Amelia Zwoerncr, of Warwick, Queensland. B 1. D. 13.Sonia, Ivan and Andrew Bryson.jpgPlaque_at_Lae_War_Cemetery.jpg

YARROW, Sapper, ALAN MALLET, V255746. A.C.M.F. 15 Field Coy. Royal Australian Engineers. 30th June 1945. Age 22. Son of Albert James Yarrow and Christiania Amelia Yarrow, of Glen Iris, Victoria. C2. B. 14.YATES, Private, COLIN ERNEST, Q45670. Australian Army Service Corps. 31st August 1942. Age 24. Son of Joseph Ernest and Mary Yates, of…[Read more]

WRIGHT, Gunner, FREDERICK JAMES, QX47770. A.LF. 235 Lt. A.A. Bty. Royal Australian Artillery. 19th October 1943. Age 19. Son of Ernest and Lilian May Wright, of Rocklea, Queensland. A3. C. 17.WRIGHT, Private, LESLIE, TX12872. A.LF. 31/51 Bn. Australian Infantry. 6th February 1945. Age 22. Son of Albert and Ethel Anne Wright, of Devonport,…[Read more]

WOOLCOTT, Pilot Officer, EDGAR SEYMOUR, 406895. Royal Australian Air Force. 15th June 1943. Age 28. Son of Edgar Robert and Jessie Woolcott, of Subiaco, Western Australia. Al. F. 14.WOOLHOUSE, Corporal, RONALD MACKERSON, VX59059. A.LF. 2/14 Bn. Australian Infantry. 9th December 1942. Age 31. Son of Thomas Henry Kirk Woolhouse and Margaret Phoebe…[Read more]

WISEMAN, Maureen Matilda, of Elizabeth Bay, New South Wales. B.Sc. (Sydney). Alderman of Municipality of Wollongong. A5. F. 25.WISEMAN, Sapper, HAROLD EDWARD, QX50657. A.LF. 7 Field Coy. Royal Australian Engineers. 7th August 1945. Age 26. Son of Percy Alexander and Veronica Kathleen Wiseman, of Petrie Terrace, Queensland. B4. C. 20.WITHERS,…[Read more]

WILSON, Sapper, JOHN MAXWELL, QX26478. A.LF. 7 Field Coy. Royal Australian Engineers. 7th August 1945. Age 28. Son of William and Priscilla Elizabeth Wilson; husband of Lillian Amy Wilson, of Sandgate, Queensland. B4. C. 18.WILSON, Sergeant, JAMES RUPERT, 40196. Royal Australian Air Force. 12th October 1942. Age 20. Son of James A. Wilson and…[Read more]

WILLIAMS, Captain, FRANCIS EDGAR, VX136033. A.LF. H.Q. Australia New Guinea Administrative Unit. Australian Infantry. 12th May 1943. Age 50. Son of David and Annie Williams; husband of Constance Laura Ackroyd Williams, of London, England. D.Sc. (Oxon): M.A. (Adelaide): Rhodes Scholar, 1914. Rockefeller Research Fellow; Wellcome Medallist; Govt.…[Read more]

WICKING, Private, ROBERT WILLIAM, NX66144. A.LF. 2/106 Gen. Tpt. Coy' Australian Army Service Corps. 19th December 1942. Age 22. Son of Frederick William and Rachel Wilson Wicking, of Lakemba, New South Wales. B 1. E. 5.WIESE, Lance Corporal, JIM, SX20127. A.LF. 2/1 Docks Operating Coy. Royal Australian Engineers. 16th August 1943. Age 25. Son of…[Read more]

WHITE, Captain, ROBERT SPAULDING, NX127359. A.LF. H.Q. Milne Bay Fortress Comd. Royal Australian Artillery. 2nd October 1943. Age 37. Son of Abby Carolin White; foster son of Thomas Arthur White; husband of Geraldine Euphemia White, of Longueville, New South Wales. A3. C. 8.WHITE, Private, WILLIAM ROSS, SX381 1. A.LF. 2/27 Bn. Australian Infantry.…[Read more]

WHALLAND, Lance Corporal, RONALD ERNEST, SX3827. A.LF. 2/27 Bn. Australian Infantry. Ist December 1942. Age 24. Son of John Henry and Eveline Helene Augusta Whalland; husband of Mavis Lorrainne Whalland, of Royal Park, South Australia. C5. B. 7.WHATLEY, Sergeant, SAMUEL HARRY DESMOND, QX16717. A.LF. 2/31 Bn. Australian Infantry. 23rd November…[Read more]

WELLS, Private, LIONEL GUY, TX5654. A.LF. 2/12 Bn. Australian Infantry. 14th January 1943. Age 20. Son of William David Ward Wells and Mildred May Wells, of Smithton, Tasmania. A6. E. 1.WELLS, Private, WILLIAM JOHN, TX1036. A.LF. 2/12 Bn. Australian Infantry. 23rd October 1942. Age 32. Son of Robert William and Annie Wells, of Kogarah, New South…[Read more]

WEBB, Gunner, BENJAMIN, NX3518. A.LF. 2 1 Field Regt. Royal Australian Artillery. 23rd October 1942. Age 28. Son of Walter and Margaret Gladys Webb, of Redfern, New South Wales. C7. E. 22.WEBB, Private, FRANK CECIL, QX20830. A.LF. 2/25 Bn. Australian Infantry. 23rd November 1942. Age 27. Son of Henry and Daisy Helen Webb, of Fairfield, Queensland.…[Read more]