Aida Jaruga and David Jaruga - Oral History interview recorded on 18 May 2017 at Hohorita, Northern Province, PNG

Mrs Aida Jaruga and Mr David Juraga tell their mother's story on her behalf. Mrs Lilly Jaruga was a young girl who ran into the bush with her family, and grew up during the war. Mrs Lilly Jaruga was present at this interview, surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Because of her old age, her son and daughter told her story on her behalf. Mrs Lilly Jaruga passed away shortly after this interview, in September 2017.

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