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Correspondence, 1978-1981
Articles, 1978-1986
Conference & workshop papers, 1980-1982
Press cuttings/reports, 1977-1982
Files on politics in Vanuatu, 1975-1980

Includes: Paul Kelly: “Aspects of the Kanaka Trade”. Feature article, The Canberra Times, 3 Feb 1979;
Orients melenesia. (economic, commercial and political bi-monthly) Vol.1 No.2, Dec/Jan 1979;
Dr. A.D. Ward. “Post-Independence Vanuatu: The Politics of Land. Seminar paper, Department of Social and Political Change, RSPAS, The Australian National University, 26 Oct 1982. Ts. (copy), 15pp;
Miscellaneous other documents relating to the New Hebrides/Vanuatu. Ts. and Ms., c20pp;
New Hebrides Government of National Unity. Provisional results of the general population census 15-16 January 1979;
Pacific Islands Monthly, Series from July 1978 to April 1983, although not complete.

Includes: British Solomon Islands Protectorate. Sixth Development Plan, 1971-1973. First Annual Review of Progress and Revised Project List. Governing Council Paper No 21/72. Roneo, 55pp;
S.G. Marinos. “Development and Underdevelopment in the Solomon Islands. Seminar Paper, Department of Politics, University of Adelaide, 1 October 1976. Roneo, 17pp;
Politics of New States - 1977. Tutorial Programme and Reading Lists, Department of Political Science, The Australian National University. Roneo, 15pp;
Statutory Instruments, 1978 No. Solomon Islands. Roneo, c80pp;
Current Affairs Bulletin, Vol.56 No.6. November 1979. Includes article by Phillip Potterton: The Solomon Islands Today, pp. 24-31. Printed, 32pp;
J.M. Herlihy. “Decolonization Politics in Solomon Islands: The Model that Never Was. Paper presented at the Melanesia: Beyond Diversity Seminar, Research School of Pacific and Asian Studies, The Australian National University. Ts. (copy), 38pp;
Press cuttings from the Australian Press (Financial Review, Canberra Times, West Australian, The Age, 27 Jun 1978 - 3 Sep 1981.

Includes: Margot Simington. “Australia and the New Caledonia Coup D’etat of 1940”. Australian Outlook, Vol.30, No.1. April 1976, pp.73-92. Printed (p/c), 20pp;
Keesings Contemporary Archives, entry for French Overseas Territories - New Caledonia, 26 Jan 1979. Printed (p/c), 2pp;
A.D. Ward. “New Caledonia: The Politics of Land”. Unpublished manuscript, Oct 1980. Ts, (copy), 23pp;
Letter. To Ken Bennett, Australian Labor Party from Yann Celene Uregei, Secretaire General De L’Union Multiraciale, Nouvelle-Caledonie. 5 Feb 1981. Ts. (copy), 1p;
New Caledonia: Background statement by Mr. Henri Bally, Leader of the Palika Party. 7 Feb 1981. Ts., (copy), 3pp;
Declaration of Mr. Hernu, Minister for Defence before the National Assembly on December 9, 1981. Unofficial translation, Ambassade De France En Australie. Ts., (copy), 3pp;
New Caledonia – French Colonialism versus Kanak Independence. No. 81/28777 Prepared by the Legislative Research Service to the specific request of a member of parliament. Ts., (copy) 36pp;
Nuclear Free Pacific News. Issue 1, March 1982;
W.D. Forsyth. “Nickel of Liberty? New Caledonia 1946-76. New Zealand International Review, March/April 1976. Printed, (p/c), 3pp;
Un Plan De Developpement Economique Et Social A Long Terme Pour La Nouvelle-Caledonie. nd Printed, (p/c), c55pp;
Draft resolution on New Caledonia – ALP Committee. Ts., 1p. (2 copies);
Miscellaneous other documents relating to New Caledonia. Ts., and Printed, c10pp;
Newspapers: Les Nouvelles Caledoniennes, No. 2370, 25 April 1979; France Australe, No. 26.882, 25 April 1979;   France Australe, No. 26.882, 25 April 1979; France Australe, No. 26.882, 25 April 1979; Pacific Action Bulletin, No. 3 1979; Press cuttings from the Australian Press (The Melbourne Herald, The Age, Tribune, Canberra Times, West Australian), 21 Dec 1978 - 10 May 1986.

Includes: Press cuttings from the Australian press (Canberra Times, The Age, Sydney Morning Herald), 29 Sep 1981 - 7 Apr 1984. Topics include riots in Noumea, anti-French protests, etc. 29 Sep 1981- 7 Apr 1984; Alan Clark. “Formal Conflict: On Recent Elections in New Caledonia” Paper presented to the conference on Changing Political Culture in the Pacific, Brigham Young University, Hawaii, Feb 1982. Ts., Feb 1982

Includes: (1) Bombs, bribery and ballots in New Hebrides (Pacific Islands Monthly, Jan 1976); (2) Boycotts and tailspins in the condominium (Pacific Islands Monthly, Apr 1977); (3) New Hebrides – of storms and high commissioners (Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1977); (4) Supervised pandemonium in the condominium (Far Eastern Economic Review, 2 Jun 1978); (5) Special section on Australasia and Oceania (Far Eastern Economic Review, 9 Jun 1978); (6) New Hebrides (Woroni, 1 Aug 1978); (7) Stand-off for New Hebrides (Pacific Islands Monthly, Aug 1978); (8) Yen gathers pace in New Hebrides (Pacific Islands Monthly, Sep 1978) (9) All change at the top in the New Hebrides (Pacific Islands Monthly, Sep 1978); (10) A Pacific storm is brewing (The Bulletin, 31 Oct 1978)

(11) Storm Brewing in New Hebrides (The Age, 10 Nov 1978); (12) No confidence in government (Canberra Times, 16 Dec 1978); (13) We want real independence – on our terms (PNG Post-Courier, 2 Feb 1979); (14) New Hebrides (The Age, 18 Apr 1979); (15) For France, for Britain, or for themselves? (Sydney Morning Herald, 20 Apr 1979); (16) Double-trouble in pandemonium (Nation Review, 3 May 1979); (17) Trouble Brews in Paradise (The Age, 39 Oct 1979); (18) New Hebrides Freedom vote (The Age, 15 Nov 1979); (19) New Hebrides warned on aid (The Age, 16 Nov 1979); (20) Landslide win to Vanuaaku Party (Canberra Times, 17 Nov 1979);

(21) Post-election violence (Canberra Times, 21 Nov 1979); (22) Secessionists ready to take action (The Age, 21 Nov 1979); (23) Problems in paradise (The Australian, 23 Nov 1979); (24) Island election tests France (The National Times, 24 Nov 1979); (25) ‘Uprising’ in New Hebrides (Canberra Times, 23 Nov 1979); (26) Vanuaaku to influence Pacific area (Canberra Times, 25 Nov 1979); (27) The Schizophrenic Bureaucracy (The Age 27 November 1979); (28) Insurrection in New Hebrides ‘over’ (Canberra Times 27 Nov 1979); (29) Civil disorder threat in French influence islands (National Times, 1 Dec 1979); (30) A slow boat to the islands of Oceania (News Weekly, 29 Oct 1980)
(31) Vanuaaku Viewpoints Vol. 7(8) (Smol Nius): New movement – “Natatok Efate”, Oct 1977; (32) Vanuaaku Viewpoints Vol. 8(1) (Smol Nius): Land Rights, Jan 1978; (33) Actualite Dans Le Pacifique: Melanesie, Nouvelle-Hebrides. Journal de la Societe des Oceanistes, 51-52, Tome XXXII, Jun-Sep 1976. Printed (p/c), 5pp; (34) Christopher Plant: Current developments in the Pacific. New Hebrides 1977: Year of crisis. Journal of Pacific history, Vol. 13 No.3 (Galley Proof). Printed (p/c), 10pp; (35) Report on visit to the New Hebrides by Gordon Bryant. Visit between 8th and 23 January 1978. Ts. (p/c) 16pp.;

(36) “Vanuaaku declares peoples provisional government”. Povai, Vol 3 No.1 Apr-May 1978 (published by the Pacific People’s Action Front, Suva) Printed (p/c), 4pp; (37) “New Hebrides”. Department of Foreign Affairs Backgrounder, No. 141 9 Jun 1978. Ts. (p/c), 2pp; (38) The New Hebrides: A doubly oppressed colony. A collection of documents produced in conjunction with the tour of New Zealand by Mr William Edgell and Mr Fred Kalo of the New Hebrides National Party. nd Ts. (roneo), 16pp; (39) Miscellaneous notes and index cards. Ms. c17pp.

Vanuatu in Figures, 1977-1980;
"The Early New Hebrides" by Matthew Spriggs and Graeme Ward (Report to the Ministry of Social Affairs, New Hebrides to aid in the preparation of radio programmes), nd;
The Republic of Vanuatu, 1981. (Prepared by the Legislative Research Service to the Specific Request of a Member of Parliament). Ts. (p/c), 18pp;
Bibliographies (2), Cultural Centre, Vila (?). One entitled “Report” the other “Books on the New Hebrides”. Ts. (copy), 5pp and 7pp.(5) Declaration of Mr. Emmanuelli, Secretary of State to the Minister of the Interior for the Overseas Department and Territories, on his arrival in Noumea, 13 December 1981. Ts., (copy), 6pp

Includes:
Conference itinerary.
List of sponsors.
Order form for speaker cassettes.
Table of projected project aid to South Pacific in 1980.
Book advertising.
Participants list.
Speech notes from Jean Marie Tjibaou.
Info sheet on the Foundation for the Peoples of the South Pacific.
“Our Land” the newsletter of the National Campaign for Land Rights and self-management in Queensland issue No.2, Jan 1982

Includes:
Brochure on Fiji documentary film;
Driver guide to Hawaii;
Honolulu bus timetable;
Map of Honolulu and Hawaii;
Conference participants list;
Request for Conference travel funds;
Travel Itinerary;
correspondence

Items include: (1) Derwent Rural District Council – Letter to Mr Jupp from G. Dunn, Clerk, Chief Executive and CFO. Ts., 22; (2)Poster – Country of North Yorkshire, Notice of Poll, 1973; 1p.; (3) Booklet – Preform of Local Government in England, Feb 1970. Printed, 40pp; (4) James Jupp election brochure 12 Apr 1973. Printed, 2pp; (5) Confidential – Labour Party Members only Howden Constituency – 1974 General Election – Agents Report. Ts.,3pp; (6) General letter to all staff and students registered as voters in Fulford No 1 Division, North Yorkshire from James Jupp Senior Lecturer on Politics. Ts.,1p., n.d;

(7) Howden CLP: final statement of Income and expenditure for the 1974 General Election, February 28, 1974. Ts.,1p; (8) Notice of Election – County of North Yorkshire from G. Dunn Deputy County Returning Officer, 14 Mar 1973. Ts.,1p; (9) Candidates Guide County Council Elections, April 1973. Printed 4pp; (10) Campaign Flyer for James Jupp North Yorkshire County Elections, 1973. Printed, 2pp; (11) Press clippings x 2; (12) Map – Local Government Act 1972 – Proposed Districts in the non-metropolitan counties in England, Nov 1972. Printed, 1p..

Includes papers by:
Yash Ghai; Ts., 68pp.
Greg Fry; Ts., 5pp.
John A. Marcum; Ts., 29pp.
John Ballard; Ts.,7pp.
Peter G. Sack; Ts., 12pp.
Peter J. Bayne; Ts., 18pp.
Barrie McDonald; Ts., 20pp