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Rabaul Historical Society Inc
Location: Rabaul, East New Britain Province, Papua New Guinea
Representative: Susan Patricia Alexander OBE – Secretary/Treasurer
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Events, Festivals & cultural heritage
Events, historical remains, and cultural heritage are not just relics of the past — they are living symbols of identity, memory, and resilience. They speak volumes about the struggles, achievements, and stories of the people who came before us.
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Queen Emma of new Guinea
Emma Coe, who later became known as Forsayth and then Farrell through marriages, was a remarkable woman of mixed American and Samoan descent. She was famously called the “Queen Emma of New Guinea” as a term of affection, not an official title. Emma was a passionate romantic but, more importantly, a highly successful businesswoman and plantation owner in New Guinea.
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World war II japanese bunkers
East New Britain Province, particularly around Rabaul, holds some of the most haunting and historically significant relics of World War II in the Pacific. Towering over this region is Mt. Tavurvur, an active volcano whose eruptions have shaped both the landscape and the remnants of war.