The story of Australia as a British colony is well known, but did you know Australia was the colonial ruler of Papua New Guinea for nearly 70 years? As PNG celebrates 50 years of independence, reporter Hugo Hodge looks at the pivotal moments on the journey to nationhood. #ABCThePacific Watch The Pacific on ABC Australia or on ABC iView. | ABC Pacific

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