1972 Papua New Guinean general election

none General elections were held in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea between 19 February and 11 March 1972. They saw the election of the country's first female MP, Josephine Abaijah."She'll drive a hard bargain for Papua", Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1972, p35 Electoral system The House of Assembly was expanded from 94 to 107 members, consisting of 100 elected members, four civil servants and three members nominated by members of the House to represent special interest groups.Papua New Guinea The Commonwealth The 100 elected members were elected from 82 open constituencies and 18 regional constituencies, from each of which a single member was elected by Instant-runoff voting. Voters could vote for a candidate in both their local open constituency and the regional constituency covering their area. Candidacy in the regional constituencies was limited to people who had received the Intermediate Certificate (or an equivalent) from school. Prior to the elections, the voting age was lowered from 21 to 18.New, younger voters pose uncertainty at PNG polls Pacific Islands Monthly, January 1971, p26 A total of 1,384,780 voters were enrolled.Report of the United Nations Visiting Mission to observe the elections to the Papua New Guinea House of Assembly in 1972 United Nations To reduce the reliance on 'whispered' votes (in which illiterate voters told polling officials who they wished to vote for), photos of the candidates were added to ballot papers.2,000 polling places Pacific Islands Monthly, March 1972, p 116 Campaign A total of 611 candidates contested the 100 seats in the House of Assembly,Party politics to the fore in PNG poll Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1972, pp26–27 of which four were women and 74 were incumbents running for re-election.PNG Elections Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1972, p106 Two seats – East Sepik Regional and West Sepik Coastal Open – had only one candidate, both of whom (Michael Somare of the Pangu Party and Brere Awol respectively) were returned unopposed. Incumbent MP for Morobe Regional, Tony Voutas, chose not to run after becoming an official within the Pangu Party. Other incumbents stepping down included Percy Chatterton (Moresby Open). Results Only 38 of the 72 incumbents that contested the elections were re-elected. The new House of Assembly had 37 members of the United Party, 11 from the People's Progress Party, 18 members of the Pangu Party, 8 members of the Niugini National Party, and 3 from the Mataungan Association.Roland Rich, Luke Hambly & Michael G. Morgan (2008) Political Parties in the Pacific Islands p85 Results by constituencyConstituencyCandidateFirst prefAfter prefsNotesAlotau OpenJohn Guise9,6049,604ElectedMaikel Kaniniba637 Osineru Dickson573 Invalid votes792 Angoram OpenBill Eichhorn4,1054,778ElectedJoe Kenni3,1433,800Jim2,148 Daniel Guren750 Maski Kasikamon555 Pita Jonsen508 Invalid votes233 Bewani OpenBewa Tou3,979 ElectedGlammis Inohha3,177 Invalid votes0 Bogia OpenStanis Toliman5,0535,143ElectedGoragora Kopara1,9771,997Alfred Ararua1,4921,756Philip Magado812838Yamun Bingi493524Tom Maguna488 Invalid votes102 Bougainville ProvincialJohn Momis20,952 ElectedJoseph Lue3,771 Invalid votes1,611 Bulolo OpenBen Dangu2,5853,362Gedisa Gwaju2,1873,418ElectedGias Umbu1,410 Dennis Brown1,175 Anani Maino701 Eric Robson588 Rikani Hapiango503 Mbawa Yenduabo456 Mangobing Kakum428 Umbi Dandas428 Guyo Saweo420 Apeo Motanatau83 Invalid votes541 Central Bougainville OpenRaphael Bele3,0103,641ElectedBarry Middlemiss1,6471,917Henry Moses1,175 Raphael Niniku635 Joseph Baraka327 Invalid votes611 Central ProvincialJosephine Abaijah16,01119,845ElectedF.D "Andy" Anderson6,7449,183Tom Rosser5,5167,107Kevin Javia Zomai5,434 Bill Fielding5,129 Kevin Fletcher3,294 Maikel (Pita) Galli1,603 Invalid votes5,104 Chimbu ProvincialIambakey Okuk10,75712,696ElectedWaru Degemba10,24910,872Gigmai N.J Bal7,200 Ignatius Kilage6,856 Numambo Siune5,003 Invalid votes22,591 Chuave OpenJohn Kaupa2,7343,528ElectedEmmanuel K. Suakere1,5442,410Uauwi Wauwe Moses1,437 Komane Teimai1,320 Mai Goro1,077 Kopori Kari820 John Michael Wani768 Girimai Teine750 Teine John712 Da Jufugao604 Tabie429 Invalid votes94 Daulo OpenSinake Giregire3,5083,622ElectedAnis Romude1,2491,252Ikime Baro763965Sitak Watavilo685691Nomane Ombwa471 Mondie Lowairo438540Kondo Omba328 Invalid votes9 Dei OpenParua Kuri2,1313,468ElectedGapa Wai1,8192,897Pim1,422 John Malts1,111 Wariki Wama900 Kuma Toga820 Tei Kome690 Invalid votes11 Dreikikir OpenToromble Kabai2,1832,499ElectedAisimboro Ston1,2531,564Cista Hapeli722 Kokomo Ulia619 Dam Hormetele420 Invalid votes83 East New Britain ProvincialDamien Kereku16,607 ElectedSamson Patiliu12,348 Invalid votes9,116 East Sepik ProvincialMichael Somare––ElectedEastern Highlands ProvincialBarry Holloway31,05831,836ElectedDennis Buchanan20,16320,979Kevin Masive6,6646,999K. Hariepe Tereyamo6,537 Patrick J. Gehapine1,640 Invalid votes5,083 Esa'ala OpenTim Ward3,3313,816ElectedHenry P. Andrew1,3051,833Roy Kaitolele1,241 Boitau Somale1,2361,605Jack Wilkinson738 Enosi Baloiloi494 Joseph Nimagore409 John Rae261 Invalid votes527 Finschhafen OpenPopou Malenggudoi3,4713,915Waliong Buga'ong1,9443,045ElectedSimon Baur1,883 Zibang Sifuyu Zurenuo1,508 Somu Sigob1,418 Darius Nako Cook1,284 Oku Zanezia1,097 Meck Singiliong850 Simongi Kangiong764 Linoge Hebaumu614 Hesingut B. Wangu520 Invalid votes717 Gazelle OpenMatthias Toliman3,2844,062ElectedBlasius Turgone2,8322,925Nason ToKiala1,151 John Tarutia363 Invalid votes516 Goilala OpenLouis Mona4,5545,371ElectedEriko Rarupu2,6983,486T. Kaga Lauva1,705 Enga Suda1,545 Invalid votes134 Goroka OpenAkepa Miakwe2,1283,910ElectedSabumei Kofikai2,1173,308Koni Aize1,771 Lomdopa Heve1,435 Soso Subi1,367 Isembo O. Nateva1,248 Iyape Noruka1,023 Bulumakau Longani925 John Akunai924 Sekeyaro695 Bin Aravaki431 Nogo Susuke322 Invalid votes164 Gulf ProvincialTom Koraea5,4647,524ElectedWilson Patricia4,7675,902V. B Counsel4,009 Charles Karava2,174 Invalid votes803 Gumine OpenNinkama Bomai2,4843,454ElectedKuman Dai1,5121,846Nilkare Kaupa1,290 Wemin Aure950 Dege Kobita920 Gari Kumulga896 Amos Tongia Kabe833 Biria Kia727 Sine Gomuna552 Mol Gari477 Lukas Kaupa Kiruai386 Kua Galmai342 Kaupa Ninkama276 Kawale Winiga49 Invalid votes86 Hagen OpenJohn Colman (Kolmans)2,5534,549Ogla Makindi2,035 Pena Ou2,0024,816ElectedMinembi Ken1,568 Wamp Wan1,429 Komp Dei1,349 Koim Kip1,337 Wak Kumbamung1,221 Namp Opa1,143 Kopey Mong980 Denbis299 Debra Waya128 Invalid votes81 Henganofi OpenBono Azanifa1,9652,476Atiheme Kimi1,4832,482ElectedTutueva Kasemu1,241 Kangeto Yabise1,188 Sununku Krokie857 Baina Meseya610 Oto Tofevfe595 Menema Nogoe568 Kutanama Yayameso562 Invalid votes52 Huon Gulf OpenGideon Apeng3,0763,534ElectedPure Pinganoma2,6522,915Nelson Wazob Nimolen1,373 Osia Gason853 Gaga Nappa535 Invalid votes54 Ialibu Pangia OpenKoke Itua4,4817,094Turi Wari4,3487,522ElectedRanguma Oma2,115 Pangano Suma1,914 Glaimi Warena1,763 Rambu Melo1,080 Undi Nandi1,021 Kiboi Wanu788 Yoge Maga781 Invalid votes103 Ijivitari OpenPaulus Arek4,071 ElectedEdric Eupu2,593 Invalid votes189 Jimi OpenThomas Kavali5,724 ElectedJames Kuru Kupul5,160 Invalid votes47 Kabwum OpenBuaki Singeri3,3924,503ElectedFranzing Ansawang2,2882,691Wale Asa1,612 Rauke Gam1,609 Zerienang Kumi Galunga560 Barnabus Kuso330 Invalid votes49 Kagua Erave OpenYano Belo9,086 ElectedMata Mura2,473 Tamanae Ipinipe1,464 Wagunabo Merepo1,122 Invalid votes50 Kainantu OpenMoses Sasakila4,5215,408ElectedWiwinu2,2562,769Karo Koko'aiyo1,462 Nembosi1,335 Ono Aia1,022 Juraina791 Bun455 Invalid votes197 Kairuku-Hiri OpenResult invalidatedThe seat was won by Ron Slaughter after the redistribution of preferences, but the result was successfully challenged in court by losing candidate Charlie Maino Auki on the basis that the number of ballots destroyed in an accident involving a ballot box being dropped in a river was greater than Slaughter's margin of victory.Auki, In the matter of [1973] PGCDR 1; [1973] PNGLR 243 (8 August 1972) Papua New Guinea Court of Disputed Returns Slaughter won a by-election the following year.Kandep Porgera OpenNenk Pasul3,2234,994ElectedAmo Wangariti1,992 Taru Yapogan1,9053,167Was Per1,512 Torp Male1,322 Kandu Pope1,198 Yala Yandape899 Andi Plower694 Manasa Piagori Kii612 Liwa Komapu565 Invalid votes34 Kandrian Gloucester OpenJames Simon Vora Ayong2,2193,062Galopo Masa2,1603,212ElectedMombi Maringle1,049 Aisapo Talavi989 Pele Taul762 Invalid votes36 Karimui Nomane OpenInuabe Egaiano2,6722,709ElectedBirial Welebi2,0412,159Nebare Kamun1,311 Alua Yori922 Homeri Kaupa645 Tine Boi423 Galamai Boi390 Invalid votes56 Kavieng OpenPerry Kwan4,483 ElectedChris Rangatin2,473 Lawrence Maris665 Sirenda Appasai632 Invalid votes647 Kerema OpenTore Lokoloko3,7524,110ElectedMahiro Kivovia2,0892,433Semese Ivaraoa1,2941,638Francis Pao Maiu754 Joseph Morehari Haro683 Gabriel Ehava Karava582 Invalid votes335 Kerowagi OpenWena Wili2,0082,814ElectedSiwi Kurondo1,7162,709Kagl Kindagl1,127 Mende Auru1,111 Danga Bagme Mondo519 Damba Endemongo212 Invalid votes34 Kikori OpenNuae Ou'u1,712 Dodobai Wautai1,5333,029ElectedKareva Lavaro1,4412,817Ope Oeaka1,102 Peni Bori674 Ivia Laura628 Ipai Kairi451 Invalid votes259 Kokopo OpenOscar Tammur3,928 ElectedMeriba Tomakala1,630 Leonard Tarum529 Nellie Exon Lawrence364 E. Tade250 Boas Tipaul209 Invalid votes685 Kompiam BaiyerTraimya Manyingiwa4,5275,939ElectedMinoko Leangun2,0863,285Paraka Nyi1,788 Amai Kembena1,484 Trakyowa Palimo1,438 Pone1,132 John Andui777 Nanowa Lopowa401 Buru282 Mako Kapoa181 Invalid votes49 Koroba Kopiago OpenAndrew Wabiria5,0936,967ElectedPiko Matiabe2,662 Paiyali Elo2,2024,043Peta2,088 Paku1,279 Invalid votes74 Kula OpenJohn Fifita2,5804,057Solomon2,0343,283Thomas1,488 Noah Teliwa Tengwe1,159 ElectedLepani Watson1,043 Amenoni Izod694 Inia590 Invalid votes665 Kundiawa OpenDelba Biri1,4102,153Kugame Kura1,329 Kumo Siune1,287 Joseph Luanga1,2322,293ElectedKawage Kendey1,040 Wel Diwi906 Kiagi Kawage714 Aina Kanua640 Daga Kindine623 Kaman Au397 Kantikane Endekan312 Invalid votes143 Lae OpenToni Ila4,707 ElectedEki Vaki1,547 Stephen Ahi1,145 Brian Bogagu581 Luther Karo Ahi306 Invalid votes685 Lagaip OpenPerano Pisa2,9653,535Leo Laku2,433 Waitea Magnolias2,3034,077ElectedDon Kapi1,511 Moses Kambun1,180 Kopene Yanda796 Poio Iuri719 Inunk Mailu156 Invalid votes43 Lufa OpenPupuna Aruno2,4943,455Suinavi Otio1,7613,756ElectedKumoro Vira1,469 L. James Yanepa1,444 Humi (Tevenale) Atipu1,269 Moses Aikaba1,144 Kafia Kemiepa793 Bino Fumapa696 Lame Aokiwa611 Saksak Legu92 Invalid votes9 Madang OpenAngmai Bilas3,4853,589ElectedJob1,9762,045Aksim Siming532615Phil Hancock501647Kaukesa Kamo455 Hon Pipoi203 Invalid votes526 Madang ProvincialBruce Jephcott29,548 ElectedShong Babob10,797 Jerry Kaon9,194 Invalid votes0 Manus OpenMichael Pondros1,9782,241ElectedPeter Pomat1,7882,155Paliau Maloat1,786 Joel Maiah1,435 J.B Cholai Popunau532 Silih Sawi149 Invalid votes266 Manus ProvincialPikah Kasau2,3482,569ElectedSilas Pokupen Samuel2,1002,348Richard Selan Litau1,665 Arnold Masipal1,524 Invalid votes294 Maprik OpenPita Lus4,702 ElectedBoigun Raki858 Kaisman Titas Pa'apo620 Silas Maiguna542 Abraham Kotitaumba523 Murray K. Phillips286 Stephen Mairavi Walimini267 Ulisimbi Sumbwia246 David Nailas93 Invalid votes178 Markam OpenPhilip Buseng4,4064,784ElectedTom Leahy (Lae)4,1304,685W. Bibuai Waigan696 Bilum Ganguts635 Kapumi Marabuman213 Invalid votes253 Mendi OpenMomei Pangial4,2374,866ElectedFrancis Kili3,594 Posu Ank3,3724,478Ebi Wari1,800 Kisombo Pendene1,393 Tubiri Wagep1,389 Mark Kuna803 Invalid votes158 Menyamya OpenManasseh Voeto5,979 ElectedYosa Tiamipo2,384 Mesak Omaljamja1,604 Yongwia Yagwicha'abana1,389 Invalid votes448 Middle Ramu OpenKui Baiyang2,6954,223ElectedWokam Rem2,2402,498Simon Pita Gi1,904 Ambrose Yenmoro1,803 Joseph Kunja1,578 Jeff Liversidge595 Invalid votes40 Milne Bay ProvincialDennis Young12,693 ElectedArnold Joseph12,309 Invalid votes6,140 Moresby Coastal OpenGavera Rea2,2073,164ElectedSevese Oipi Morea1,4182,375Mahuru Rarua Rarua1,132 Gavera Ovia920 Toua Kapena714 Frank Griffin483 Tetley Keith316 Sogo Sebea306 Therese Daera261 Lohia Doriga257 Miria Gavera202 Invalid votes1,270 Moresby Inland OpenAlbert Maori Kiki3,546 ElectedMichael Kauga Aigal931 Dennis Brian Douglas424 Colin Buscombe136 Invalid votes414 Morobe ProvincialBoyamo Sali48,393 ElectedJohn Raka18,084 Invalid votes9,314 Mount Milhelm OpenKarigl Bonggere1,3931,905ElectedSimon Kumai1,268 Miugwe Bina1,1601,684Yirei Kawagi615 J. Kimagl Ongugo265 Invalid votes16 Mul OpenMek Nugints2,6973,266ElectedPepa Paua1,7852,593Auwa Nenjipa1,564 Straus Raus Roga1,544 J. Miti Rogapa279 Invalid votes7 Namatanai OpenJulius Chan4,7645,099ElectedBruno Leo Sasi2,8123,013Robert Seeto2,665 John Lasisi379 Invalid votes582 Nawae OpenSikiong Kalisie1,9282,408Amenao Jongombei1,7662,648ElectedPatik Nimambot1,150 Tamae Dambin316 Simbagi Ramiginga120 Invalid votes33 New Ireland ProvincialObed Boas10,266 ElectedWally Lussick7,212 Invalid votes2,604 Nipa Kutubu OpenJames Sand2,434 Tegi Ebei'al2,196 Ibne Kor2,1164,067ElectedKau Lumbi1,9443,680Igila Tigi1,249 Mau'ei Lenep842 Lai Liu617 Kobiap Ogom593 Pont Humbi478 Kep Injera328 Miabe Agiwa50 Invalid votes54 North Bougainville OpenDonatus Mola3,8064,654ElectedWilliam Kunai2,0832,500Moses Havini1,743 Samson Purupuru1,259 Joseph Hapisiria563 Samuel Kariup306 Invalid votes670 North Fly OpenDominikus Sam Kambana3,4084,126Krenem Wonhenai2,5844,497ElectedWarren Dutton1,803 Sam Wingen1,713 Simik Tetra645 Ulisini Kaindi539 Invalid votes98 Northern ProvincialMackenzie Daugi7,181 ElectedFrank Aisi4,094 Cromwell Burau2,904 Invalid votes757 Obura OpenOnamauta Beibe1,9322,908ElectedKakurimaka Popiana1,6142,255Undap Maina1,262 Wesley Mataora1,193 Invalid votes55 Okapa OpenWilliam Abua2,1623,656Naso Fore2,091 Muriso Warebu1,753 Tudak Faki1,724 Esaki Isufa1,141 John Pokia1,1013,751ElectedKege Yasinamo1,084 Horove Au'udumu744 Eveto Vebuloya657 Daniel Kassa463 Okai Aakamala111 Invalid votes130 Pomio OpenKoriam Urekit7,277 ElectedJulius Taiul1,080 Kaolea Golpak802 John Altapua620 Invalid votes156 Poroma KutubuHamabo Kuri2,3532,811Awali Ungunaibe2,0483,039ElectedEdward1,453 Hauko463 Invalid votes2 Rabaul OpenJohn Kaputin7,790 ElectedJoseph Talam2,481 Josiah Wartovo1,266 Epineri Titimur150 Invalid votes775 Rai Coast OpenJohn Poe4,253 ElectedDui Yangsai2,072 Willem Sawang910 Mafuk Gainda345 Lumak Mapui245 Iaga Bakuk222 John Sillio (Jon)4848Invalid votes100 Rigo Abau OpenReuben Taureka3,3314,818ElectedDirona Abe2,5873,118Cliff Ianamu1,978 Willie Dihm1,658 Koni Marai805 Harry Lewis782 Scotty Uroe628 Naime Doko616 Moere Raikarawa535 Kila Mareva509 James Cima Kepo305 Invalid votes0 Sinasina OpenKelaga Eremuge1,4502,041Gabe Uba1,288 Kobale Kale1,0952,174ElectedKorul Wauwe770 Komi Leo Miamil768 Ilai Buge685 Kalale Wel655 Konia Kum590 Dom Gela414 Kauba (Driver)411 Kom Yogol399 Clement Kwipa Poye62 Invalid votes73 Sohe OpenStephen Tago2,8543,292ElectedWilson Suja1,9612,153Benson Toroi1,663 Andrew Ririka854 Gerald Lodi239 Asina Papau144 Invalid votes368 South Bougainville OpenPaul Lapun4,464 ElectedAndrew Komoro Ukevi2,117 Aloysius Noga1,125 Pinoko Sipisong815 Invalid votes31 South Fly OpenEbia Olewale5,9316,020ElectedSerese Bani3,0593,076Arthur Thomas Wyborn1,4171,461Simoi Paradi915941Robert Tabua367407Samuel Kloney345 Invalid votes1,090 Southern Highlands ProvincialRon Neville62,805 ElectedKaripe Haawe Pitzz11,958 James Waia5,863 Joseph Ango Haiyako3,570 Invalid votes12,143 Sumkar OpenJohn Middleton6,118 ElectedKare-Maor2,696 Rawad Marun1,343 Suguman Matibiri428 Invalid votes443 Talasea OpenHarry Humphreys3,8264,361ElectedSoa Ubia1,2101,481Theodore Kaiwa1,0631,289Peni Ase981 James Towaninara7441,198Morris Ling730 Pitar Simogun721 Maus Bala507 Maranglik Tobob141 Invalid votes349 Tambul Nebilyer OpenKandalip Yagimbu4,2534,948Koitaga Mano3,5125,178ElectedKagul2,309 Raim Kewa2,113 Rambai Keruwa1,545 Kiap Morau1,189 Invalid votes8 Tari Komo OpenMatiabe Yuwi5,3088,120ElectedTandiago Waragoli2,3352,839Aya Dabuma Dabuma2,0752,784Andrew Andaija Aiango1,571 Togola Wabulu1,509 Punga Tiri1,359 Henry Hingery906 Invalid votes49 Upper Sepik OpenAnskar Karmel2,5374,030ElectedAmbet Atapu2,2693,024Wesani Iwoksim1,835 Nauwi Sauinambi1,518 Harry Weldon1,151 Silas Neksep860 Diyos Wapnok774 Markis Tinerok545 Rob Roy Keura170 Invalid votes248 Usino Bundi OpenMarcus Kawo2,7872,927ElectedTongia1,359 Umbaria-Waikiripa1,038 Tugo973 Uririp Dumeni9201,602Usisip Simukaip766 Invalid votes75 Wabag OpenTei Abal10,277 ElectedJames Sikin1,428 Peter Amean628 Invalid votes62 Wahgi OpenKaibelt Diria4,4176,367ElectedOpai Kunangel3,8115,010Timothy Ginga1,631 Anthony Kubul1,541 Nopnop Tol1,253 Andrew Sowelu523 Invalid votes57 Wapei Nuku OpenYakob Talis8,661 ElectedSimon Yanepei2,179 Clement Arino550 Makain Mo479 John Kouye192 Invalid votes101 Wapenamanda OpenPato Kakaraya4,6937,191ElectedLeme Iangalyo3,1784,605Yasima Patage1,803 Otto Tsinunk1,446 Frank Iki1,366 Kibunki Aitok963 Pavakali Tili766 Yonge Wetea399 Invalid votes85 West New Britain ProvincialJohn Maneke5,7797,137ElectedC.F. Chan4,1065,272Clive Johnson3,545 Michael Ross2,004 Invalid votes1,777 West Sepik Coastal OpenBrere Awol– ElectedWest Sepik ProvincialPaul Langro21,288 ElectedDaniel Jon (Johns)10,664 Invalid votes2,232 Western Highlands ProvincialAnton Parao71,484 ElectedPaul Pora20,900 Goemba Kot19,835 Heni Basa11,324 Invalid votes16,098 Western ProvincialNaipuri Maina11,777 ElectedDoug Pettersen7,103 Invalid votes5,683 Wewak OpenThomas O'Shannessy2,8743,432ElectedDonigi Samiel9971,486Albert Sagom9161,298Joseph Bula Simogun708 William Ilawarry587 Pita Maut443 Peter Uiap266 John Parinjo Simen257 Labu Yaumbery170 Tom Maraf81 Invalid votes264 Wosera Gaui OpenJohn Matik3,5483,698ElectedMattias Yambunpe2,0472,243Alois Kawang1,958 Theo Galgal675 Alloy Taura369 Joseph Anganjuan144 Konkon Sibuk130 Yambu Sangi114 Invalid votes174 Yangoru Saussia OpenMatias Yaliwan7,684 ElectedGodfried Oguiemungu474 Horinya Cherakau328 Bais Yambinangra289 Thomas Warimbangu260 Henry Walu144 Beibi Yembanda73 Invalid votes85 Source: Development Policy Centre Aftermath Following the elections Michael Somare was able to form a coalition government including his Pangu Party, the People's Progress Party, the Niugini National Party, the Mataungan Association and a group of independents led by John Guise.It's the moment of truth for PNG and testing time for a new leader Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1972, pp19–21 Somare's bloc nominated Perry Kwan for the post of Speaker; Kwan won by a vote of 49–48 against United Party candidate Matthias Toliman. However, Kwan resigned from the post June, saying he was too inexperienced for the role. Barry Holloway was elected to replace him.Record for Speaker? Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1972, p121 A new government was formed led by Somare as Deputy Chairman of the Administrator's Executive Council.New ministry is "good" Pacific Islands Monthly, June 1972, p11 PositionMemberDeputy ChairmanMichael SomareMinister for AgricultureIambakey OkukMinister for Business DevelopmentDonatus MolaMinister for EducationEbia OlewaleMinister for ForestsMoses SasakilaMinister for HealthReuben TaurekaMinister for InformationPaulus ArekMinister of the InteriorJohn GuiseMinister for Internal FinanceJulius ChanMinister for LabourGavera ReaMinister for Lands and EnvironmentAlbert Maori KikiMinister for Local GovernmentBoyamo SaliMinister for MinesPaul LapunMinister for Posts and TelegraphsKaibelt DiriaMinister for Trade and IndustryJohn PoeMinister for TransportBruce JephcottMinister for WorksThomas KavaliSource: Papua New Guinea ReportAdministration of Papua New Guinea, Australia. Department of External Territories See also Members of the National Parliament of Papua New Guinea, 1972–1977 Notes References Papua Category:1972 in Papua New Guinea Category:Elections in Papua New Guinea Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results