Identity area
Reference code
AU ANUA 411-78
Title
Catholic Missionaries
Date(s)
- 1966 - ? (Creation)
Level of description
Item
Extent and medium
Context area
Name of creator
(29 July 1940 - 2024)
Repository
Content and structure area
Scope and content
Documents from the Department of Territories and the Catholic Church in Australia. Catholic priests in Bougainville were encouraging local people to reject Riotinto's offer of 5% royalties on mineral resources, and the Australian government wanted the church to order these priests to stop interfering.