Papers of Percy Cochrane, [ca.1950-1967] [manuscript]
- Bib ID:
- 2539160
- Format:
- Manuscript
- Author:
- Cochrane, Percy, 1907-1980
- Related Online Resources:
- Finding aid at National Library of Australia
- Access Conditions:
- Available for research. Not for loan.
- Description:
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- [ca.1950-1967]
- 30 cm.
- Summary:
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The papers include copies of memoranda relating to the administration of the broadcasting services in Papua New Guinea. There are typescript notes on the history of broadcasting in P.N.G. Also included were roneoed copies of notes, and publications dealing with Papua New Guinea law. There is a collection of poems, articles and translations of Allan Natachee. The radio scripts included cover a series of questions asked by native listeners, an explanation of the work of the United Nations. Various native customs and legends for different areas of Papua New Guinea are related in a series of typescript notes of original research. The notes cover courtship, marriage and divorce, birth, sorcery and poetry. Finally there are comprehensive notes on the flutes of Papua New Guineans. The files have been annotated by Mr Cochrane.
- Biography/History:
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Percy Norman Cochrane (1907-) joined the Administration in Papua New Guinea as Senior Broadcast Officer in 1949. He was Chief of Divisional (Broadcasts) of the Department of Information and extension services, and retired in 1967. The author of over 200 radio plays and serials, he compiled an extensive library of tape recordings of Papua New Guinean music and singing - See Who's Who in the Pacific Islands (10th ed.).
- Notes:
- Manuscript reference no. : MS 3760.
- Cited In:
- Guide to collections of manuscripts relating to Australia ; C810
- Index/Finding Aid Note:
- Descriptive list (4 p.) available.
- Subject:
- Time Coverage:
- 1950-1967
- Occupation:
- Other authors/contributors:
- Natachee, Allan
- Copyright:
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- Material type:
- Literary Dramatic Musical
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