Independence.

Labor Prime Minister Gough Whitlam celebrates the First year in Office. Chief Minister Michael Somare was leader as Self Government for Papua New Guinea was declared in December 1973.

Papua New Guinea gained full Independence on Sept. 16, 1975.

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