Papua New Guinea, 1934-79

Component identifier:

Series 5

Content Summary:

Fryer began working in New Guinea with Oil Search Limited in 1934 and his first period there lasted until 1946. He subsequently re-visited in 1949, 1973 and 1979 but maintained a continuing interest in Papua New Guinea history, language and culture. The files in this series, which have been kept as Fryer created them, mostly relate to his business and military activities, but there are also articles and manuscripts which overlap with Series 4. His autobiography ‘The good oil' (see Series 4), focuses on Papua New Guinea and spans 1920-1979. It covers not only Fryer's personal experiences but also the early search for oil. A second volume of his memoirs, ‘A special war', deals with PNG during World War II (see Series 4).

Immediate source of acquisition:

The papers of surveyor and planner H.A.J. Fryer were received from Mr Fryer in 1986.

Names:

H. A. J. Fryer

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