Young fellow from south of Hagen who wanted to join the Police. He liked the uniform, rifle and bayonet, knew about aeroplanes and ships. A bright spark. PNG's future, but liked his tobacco.
Mother with bilum and child on her shoulders, Kerawagi, Chimbu.
Native policeman's wife from Lae with baby (aged 4 months) stationed with husband at Mt Hagen Police Station.
Old couple from south of Hagen in 1950s. The woman is the man's only wife.
Six men drumming, one left handed, at Mt Hagen singsing. Pearl shell pendants identify all six as headmen. Near the original Hagen airstrip; taken from the verandah.
General view of the crowd at Mt Hagen singsing. Note spears.
Man with axe making headband. People would sit down for hours. A different attitude to time.
Jeep crashed
Unidentified. Royal Papuan and New Guinea Constabulary Coronation Contingent in UK.
