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25.01.2022 There is still time to visit the battlefields of PNG without trekking. Why not join us this coming October/November as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the retaking of Kokoda. This tour will see you attend the official retaking of Kokoda-ceremony at the Kokoda Plateau for the 75th anniversary. In addition other key battlefields of the Kokoda campaign will be visited. These areas include Port Moresby, Owers’ & McDonalds Corners, Sogeri, Koitaki Showgrounds, Kokoda Station (village) and visiting the Northern Beachheads of Buna, Gona and Sanananda. The dates are 31 October-6 November 2017. For more information visit http://www.75kokoda.com.au/75th-anniversary-tour-8203-non-t

24.01.2022 Keep an eye out for this Virtual Reality App on the Kokoda Campaign, teaching history through VR. Coming later this year.

24.01.2022 Information night for Advance to Kokoda reenacting A Company’s trek across the Owen Stanley Ranges. If you want to feel what it was really like on the Track in July 1942, come along on the 28th March to our information session. Please click on link to book seats.

22.01.2022 On This Day: The 39th Battalion War Diary entry for the 3rd January 1942 reads:- ‘3 Jan ‘42 - 0900 hrs: Coy Parade Special Roll Check & Inspection. Troop ship Aquitania with 39th Bn farewell on board. Anchored 1 miles from Port Moresby at 1500 hrs. Troops issued with 10 rounds ammunition each. Disembarkation of troops commenced at 1630 hrs in HMAS Swan, HMNS Achilles and life boats from other Cruisers in convoy. 39th Bn disembarked by 1930 hrs. Personal baggage & kits p...laced in heaps at wharf and troops marched to 7 mile aerodrome. Settled in by 2300 hrs. No casualties in disembarkation. Convoy from Sydney to Port Moresby consisted of Aquitania, 2 merchant ships carrying heavy baggage, vehicles and provisions. 4600 troops onboard Aquitania. Escort ships were HMAS Perth, Canberra, Australia and HMNS Achilles. Corvettes HMAS Swan & Yarra and convoy at 1200 hrs 2 Jan 41 and remained until disembarkation completed. No enemy opposition encountered throughout trip’. The Aquitania was far too big to berth in Port Moresby hence the reason why they anchored 1 miles offshore.

21.01.2022 Our service at Milne Bay, remembering all those who fought for Australia during our darkest hour-1942

19.01.2022 Wonderful Rabaul on our latest expedition.

15.01.2022 Interview regarding the passing of Havala the last of the Fuzzy Wuzzy Angels

11.01.2022 Great article on 7 News tonight about Cecil and Karl and our July expedition reenacting the B Coy 39th march to Kokoda. https://twitter.com/twitter/statuses/916569528363970565

11.01.2022 Japanese road near Nauro found revealing the extent in which the Japanese were moving supplies along the line. Very interesting stuff!

11.01.2022 Merry Christmas from 75Kokoda Rememebr 75 years ago today, Australians were still fighting on the Northern Beachheads of Papua. 'Fuzzy Wuzzy Angel' Raphael Oimbari escorts digger George 'Dick' Whittington, in a photograph taken by George Silk, Christmas Day 1942

10.01.2022 Building upon the success of our "March to Kokoda" expedition last year as part of the 75th anniversary, join us in late July this year as we follow in the footsteps of the 39th Btn A Company reenacting their "Advance to Kokoda". Sign up now to secure your spot in this amazing living history expedition across the Owen Stanley Ranges in PNG, brought to you by No Roads Expeditions and Kokoda Historical. Please share with friends. http://www.kokodaexpeditions.com.au/advance-to-kokoda.html

08.01.2022 This news just in, Havala Laula has passed away this morning in the village of Kagi. With his passing we loose one of the last links to the famous Fuzzy Wuzzy A...ngels. Seen here is Havala with Sinead and Kila earlier this year by the sea side on the Mornington Peninsula. Our thoughts reach out to his family and loved ones at this difficult time. Rest In Peace Havala.

07.01.2022 https://www.australiagreatwar.com.au//STUDENT-TASTES-KOKOD

06.01.2022 Keep an eye out for some EXCITING news in the next week or about our two Reenactment treks 1/ Advance to Kokoda and 2/ On Shaggy Ridge. More info to come stay tuned!

05.01.2022 Looking for a great Christmas gift idea? Why not take advantage of our two for one offer? A signed copy of the graphic novel Kokoda-That Bloody Track. All order...s received by December 18 will get two for one. When you use the Kokoda Historical website online store, you will get two copies for the price of one $9.95 sent to you in time for Christmas. Makes an ideal gift for young readers and adults alike. There is only one box left of David's best selling graphic novel! http://kokodahistorical.com.au//kokoda-that-bloody-track-b

03.01.2022 75 Years ago today Major General George Vasey held a ceremony to mark the recapture of Kokoda. Today we gathered at the Kokoda Plateau to mark our respect. Lest We Forget

03.01.2022 Information night in Bendigo for the 'Advance to Kokoda' expedition reenacting A Company’s trek across the Owen Stanley Ranges. If you want to feel what it was really like on the Track in July 1942, come along on the 20th April to our information session in Bendigo. Please click on link to book seats and read more about this session. https://www.facebook.com/events/626557107692408/

02.01.2022 Come and trek Shaggy Ridge in 2018! 22-31 October 2018. Perhaps you have a family connection, perhaps you have trekked Kokoda and would like to discover anothe...r unique part of PNG that is full of beauty and wonder or simply would like to undertake a pilgrimage that immerses you in our proud wartime history. The backdrop of the beautiful, rugged and sometimes harsh terrain of the PNG jungle, the very ground upon which the events of 1943 took place, sets the scene for your master story teller to bring the voices of our ancestors to life. Call David direct anytime on 0405 007 700 or email [email protected] to book or for more information visit http://kokodahistorical.com.au/tours/shaggy-ridge-tour

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