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20.01.2022 The motto of the most decorated battalion in the Pacific War, the gallant 2/14th Battalion, was 'Deeds not Words'. This should be adopted by our two Governments... in the official recognition of the wartime service of Papuan and New Guinea native carriers who were specifically excluded from benefits under legislation for compensation awarded to PNG soldiers who fought in the various campaigns. In 1980 the native carriers were also deemed to be ineligible for the PNG War Gratuity Scheme for ex-Servicemen. They were also ineligible for medals any any other form of official recognition. It's time to correct this historic anomaly by dedicating a special day to commemorate their memory in perpetuity. This will provide an opportunity for students and communities to pause and reflect on the contribution they made to our victory in the Pacific War. We submitted our first proposal for Kokoda Day to be proclaimed in 2006 - and many times since then - but so far it has been 'words not deeds'. Suggestions on how we can honour their legacy 75 years on are most welcome

15.01.2022 Join us for a special ANZAC weekend - https://mailchi.mp/5944/join-us-for-a-special-anzac-weekend

08.01.2022 Network Kokoda have submitted a funding proposal for a Master Plan for the Kokoda Trail as there has been an allocation of $10 million to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of the End of the War in the Pacific. You can view the proposal on the Adventure Kokoda website.

03.01.2022 An update from our Chair during these times - https://bit.ly/update-from-our-chair