Please have Australia free West Papua, lndonesia is just using its resources, their philosophies mean suppression and least accepting of others, we are the oldest inhabitants of any region, no one had the right to split an island down the middle in a straight line, it’s common sense.
I was in Bougainville in 76 and 77 working for Barclay Bros. We built Tunuru Service Station in Arawa, extensions to Morgan Equip site, the temporary school in Loloho and about 250 MD2 houses. Great memories of working there. I contracted malaria so my time there ended rather abruptly and was sent home to Sydney. Sad to see it now after all the work that went into the place.
It was such a great treat watching Panguna's flora and fauna regrowth of the aftermath of the civil war that broke out on the island of Bougainville back then.TA!
They say when a bunch of Bougainville blokes get together at a mining conference the room lights up, even 50 years later. There was something special about that place. I was there in 1972 and 1973, and will always be thankful for the experience. But not the malaria!
If only the mining company learned to work with the people ... just a ghost town today. But years of untold wealth for the people remain to be made. I lived in PNG for 22years. This great video brings back wonderful memories.
It was a fascinating place to experience, meet people and hear stories. I'm actually about to publish some photos from Panguna on my website, so do take a look. Cheers
This is great to see. We lived in Arawa early 1970’s and my father worked at the mine. Amazing place for a kid to be, along with an active volcano in the background.
Sad to see what stage Panguna end up with . I was there living on B Block and later in one of the house with my lated husband from1988 to the last day before everyone left .Still remember the day he went to turn the mainframe computer for the mine off then came back to Arowa where our safe house is, with Horse s helicopter. Even though we were there for a short 2 years . We love it there . We went to the the club and play Bingo with everyone . Or go to Arowo for the weekend . Markets ate my favourite place to visit . Such good memories. Sad to see it end
So Sad to see it in this condition, I will keep fond memories of my Bouganinville lady friends from when I lived there in 1986-1990. Shame you didn't show the houses in Panguna where we lived. My children went to Panguna school and I use to swim in the pool nearly every day and go to the gym. I loved the people, the lifestyle and company. I will always cherish my time there. I always am thinking what happened to everyone from the time I was there.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. A lot of people have special memories of the lifestyle and especially the swimming pool. Likewise, I cherish my couple of years in ARoB, it's certainly a special place.
I really felt sorry for you after reading your comment, sure it was such a beautiful place to live in, From Algeria I wish you guys nothing but the best 💙
Thanks for watching. I would love to return again at some stage too. Also, I've recently added a longer version of a Panguna tour to my channel, which you might find interesting. Cheers
I recognise the swimming pool where I once was in the swimming club. In a way though I am happy to see one instance of where nature is winning - in the town at least. I prey the same will happen at Grasberg (which is a much bigger environmental and cultural atrocity than Bougainville). But it is a slow process, you can see the water - perhaps contaminated indefinitely, and the mine itself still looks like a moonscape.
I used to visit Loloho most weekends for a swim, snorkel and coconut. A beautiful spot. Also, some of the buildings from years gone by are still there and I would explore around them.
It felt like a real privilege to visit and be shown around Panguna. Thank you! Do you have fond memories?
Please have Australia free West Papua, lndonesia is just using its resources, their philosophies mean suppression and least accepting of others, we are the oldest inhabitants of any region, no one had the right to split an island down the middle in a straight line, it’s common sense.
The place I was born at. Still remember the swimming pool where we used to swim every day. Thanks so much for this video.
I was in Bougainville in 76 and 77 working for Barclay Bros. We built Tunuru Service Station in Arawa, extensions to Morgan Equip site, the temporary school in Loloho and about 250 MD2 houses. Great memories of working there. I contracted malaria so my time there ended rather abruptly and was sent home to Sydney. Sad to see it now after all the work that went into the place.
sorry mate
It was such a great treat watching Panguna's flora and fauna regrowth of the aftermath of the civil war that broke out on the island of Bougainville back then.TA!
They say when a bunch of Bougainville blokes get together at a mining conference the room lights up, even 50 years later. There was something special about that place. I was there in 1972 and 1973, and will always be thankful for the experience. But not the malaria!
If only the mining company learned to work with the people ... just a ghost town today. But years of untold wealth for the people remain to be made. I lived in PNG for 22years. This great video brings back wonderful memories.
Thats my old hometown. I learnt to swim in that pool, played basketball, tennis and squash near the pool. Happy memories👍🏾.
It was a fascinating place to experience, meet people and hear stories. I'm actually about to publish some photos from Panguna on my website, so do take a look. Cheers
Gee Nev I learnt to swim in that pool as well, maybe 1974.
Me too. See the swimming pool really brought a tear to my eyes.
me belong stop Arrawa liklik pikinini 78-84, such fond memories!
Saw my old rooms from the 70's there and what sad remnants they are.. C Block 215 and G2 room 1.. It was such a thriving and busy place then
B. Curtis that's great! I believe there's a mix of houses, a school and a health clinic in those buildings now. It was great to explore the area.
I lived in panguna from 1970 to 1974 so sad to see all the hard work gone to ruins.
Doesn't take long for nature to reclaim the land. Thanks for the nostalgia.
It certainly doesn't. You're most welcome!
This is great to see. We lived in Arawa early 1970’s and my father worked at the mine. Amazing place for a kid to be, along with an active volcano in the background.
Sad to see what stage Panguna end up with . I was there living on B Block and later in one of the house with my lated husband from1988 to the last day before everyone left .Still remember the day he went to turn the mainframe computer for the mine off then came back to Arowa where our safe house is, with Horse s helicopter. Even though we were there for a short 2 years . We love it there . We went to the the club and play Bingo with everyone . Or go to Arowo for the weekend . Markets ate my favourite place to visit . Such good memories. Sad to see it end
I looked after the old ICL mainframe 86-87 :(
What about mine poluted water on the island?
So Sad to see it in this condition, I will keep fond memories of my Bouganinville lady friends from when I lived there in 1986-1990. Shame you didn't show the houses in Panguna where we lived. My children went to Panguna school and I use to swim in the pool nearly every day and go to the gym. I loved the people, the lifestyle and company. I will always cherish my time there. I always am thinking what happened to everyone from the time I was there.
Thanks for your thoughtful comment. A lot of people have special memories of the lifestyle and especially the swimming pool. Likewise, I cherish my couple of years in ARoB, it's certainly a special place.
@@adamconstanza It really saddend me so upsetting.
I really felt sorry for you after reading your comment, sure it was such a beautiful place to live in,
From Algeria I wish you guys nothing but the best 💙
Great choice of music for this video,thanks.
Thanks!
Destruction is easy, creating Panguna as it was, took a lot of great minds. What a tragic waste
i grew up in panguna from 1970 to 89 ,my two brothers were born in panguna and i want to go back
Thanks for watching. I would love to return again at some stage too. Also, I've recently added a longer version of a Panguna tour to my channel, which you might find interesting. Cheers
I recognise the swimming pool where I once was in the swimming club. In a way though I am happy to see one instance of where nature is winning - in the town at least. I prey the same will happen at Grasberg (which is a much bigger environmental and cultural atrocity than Bougainville). But it is a slow process, you can see the water - perhaps contaminated indefinitely, and the mine itself still looks like a moonscape.
What a shame, I have been there at the Port Loloho Powerstation from 1972 to 1975, good memories 👍👍👍
I used to visit Loloho most weekends for a swim, snorkel and coconut. A beautiful spot. Also, some of the buildings from years gone by are still there and I would explore around them.
Jeez.... changed a bit since i worked their 75/77
My Dream land ...
It's a special spot.
Is the blue water the result of toxic chemicals?
Youre not wrong.
Yes, it's a very unnatural color.
copper sulphate gives the water its blue colour
www.bing.com/search?q=cooper%20sulphate&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&pq=cooper%20sulphate&sc=8-15&sk=&cvid=19ADCAD02B6C47E7AF541E358E0165DC
3:25 gee still a lot of copper there.
It’s sad how the mines destroy the natural vegetation and it is not restored such a beautiful place
Agree - it's very sad to see...