Daniel Periwa - Oral History interview recorded on 23 May 2014 at Kokoda Station, Northern Province, PNG

Mr Daniel Periwa tells the story about his father, Periwa Lelewa who was a policeman before the War. During the War he was recruited by the Australians to supervise the carriers and guard Japanese prisoners.

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