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1989 in Papua New Guinea

Explore 2 historical events and records for Papua New Guinea in 1989.

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Historical records for Papua New Guinea in 1989

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March

1 March 1989

Governor-General Takes Office

Kilage, Ignatius · Port Moresby · Governor-General of Papua New Guinea · Government / Government of Papua New Guinea

Ignatius Kilage becomes Governor-General of Papua New Guinea

December

31 December 1989

Acting Governor-General

Young, Dennis · Port Moresby · Acting Governor-General of Papua New Guinea · Government / Government of Papua New Guinea

Dennis Young serves as acting Governor-General after Ignatius Kilage dies

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