Background
Paulias Matane was born on September 21, 1931 in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea; the son of Ilias and Elta (Toto) Matane.
Matane at the Ramoaaina NT Dedication at Molot Village, Duke of York Island
Meeting with Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang.
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Ripples in the South Pacific is a historical novel portraying the development in the village life and culture of Papua New Guinea, a beautiful island in the South Pacific Ocean. It is an eloquent portrait of Aimbe, who, by his attributes of courage and compassion, becomes a leader of his community after his father's death. He was forced to work on a white-owned plantation but with his genius of quick learning not only earns the respect of his colonial masters but also becomes instrumental in the kaleidoscopic metamorphosis in the village of his nation. Although bewildered by a hiatus between the high Christian ideals preached and the low-moral standard lived by European colonizers, Aimbe becomes a brilliant student of theology and a devoted pastor. While he ceaselessly works to promote Christianity among his countrymen, he becomes a strong advocate of the culture and traditions of his own country. Spanning a period of ninety years, the novelist describes, in vivid details, Aimbe's pastoral adventures, his bravery during the Second World War, and his devotion to his people under the renewed colonial exploitation. The novel is interspersed with romantic tales, and reflects the novelist's dexterity in bringing together various strands of the story to examine problems posed in the village life by the alien and materialistic way of life. Thus, it bring to focus the real life as lived in the early twentieth century in the countryside.
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2003
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This selection of articles, published to celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Independence of Papua New Guinea, is from Sir Paulias' column The Time Traveller, which appeared in The National between 200 and 2005. The stories describe his rich and varied experiences, including his village childhood, his early work as an inspector of schools, and his close association with the leaders of the country.
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2005
Paulias Matane was born on September 21, 1931 in East New Britain, Papua New Guinea; the son of Ilias and Elta (Toto) Matane.
Fom 1947-1950 Paulias Matane studied at Toma Village Higher (later Tauran Primary) School. Then from 1951-1955 he attended Keravat High School. Also in 1956 P. Matane enrolled at Sogeri Teachers’ College and in 1962 he entered at Sogeri High School. In 1963 he studied at Port Moresby Teachers’ College and Mendi for Inspector’s Theoretical and Practical Training.
P. Matane served as the first Papua New Guinean Ambassador to the United States following the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. He was the eighth Governor-General of Papua New Guinea, serving from 29 June 2004 to 13 December 2010.
For many years Matane wrote a column in the Malaysian Chinese-owned newspaper "The National", containing advice to the younger generation.
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2005(Ripples in the South Pacific is a historical novel portra...)
2003Paulias, together with Grand Chief the Right Honourable Michael Somare, makes a point of wearing a lap-lap rather than trousers.
Paulias is a member of Public Service Board, 1969; National Investment and Development Authority, National Tourism Authority, National Citizenship Advisory Committee and University of Papua New Guinea Council.
Paulias is married to Kaludia Matane.