1964 Papua New Guinean general election

none General elections were held in the Territory of Papua and New Guinea between 15 February and 15 March 1964. They were the first elections in the territory held under universal suffrage. Voter turnout among enrolled voters was 65%.NG Elections Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1964, p129 Background In March 1962 the Papua New Guinea Select Committee on Political Development was set up to identify future amendments to political arrangements in the territory. Following the visit of a United Nations mission that proposed a 100-member legislature, the committee toured the territory in September and October, taking evidence from over 450 residents. An interim report was presented to the Legislative Council in October, and subsequently approved by the Australian government. The 37-member Legislative Council (which had only twelve elected members) was replaced with a 64-member House of Assembly. The new legislature had 10 official members (civil servants) and 54 elected members, of which 10 were elected from reserved constituencies in which only Europeans (who numbered around 25,000 of the total population of around two million) could be candidates; Europeans could also run in the non-reserved constituencies.Big Increase In P-NG Council Planned As Next Step Towards Self-Government Pacific Islands Monthly, November 1962, p5 Voters cast two votes; one for a general constituency candidate and one for a reserved constituency candidate.Desks Cleared for NG Common Roll and 64-Man Assembly Pacific Islands Monthly, June 1963, p15 The voting age was set at 21.P-NG Elections, 1964: They're Preparing For The Territory's Greatest Extravaganza Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1963, pp19–23 The electoral roll was created over several months in 1963, with field staff of the Native Affairs Department visiting over 12,000 villages and recording the names of all adults in the territory, except in an area of 6,000 square miles that were classed as "restricted" due to the likelihood of being attacked by the inhabitants.P-NG Set For Biggest Pacific Election Pacific Islands Monthly, January 1964, p12 A total of 1,029,192 voters were registered.Full Details Of The Big New Guinea Elections Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1964, p113 Candidates were required to have lived in their constituency for at least 12 months, and to have a home there.P-NG LegCo Makes Way For New House Of Assembly Pacific Islands Monthly, October 1963, p15 A preferential voting system was used, with candidates required to gain a majority to be elected.New Polls Could Be Forced In 35 Electorates Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1964, p11 Campaign A total of 299 candidates contested the 54 seats, of which 238 were indigenous and 61 Europeans; 31 of the Europeans contested the 10 reserved seats and 30 ran in the general constituencies.300 Candidates for P-NG's First All-In Election Pacific Islands Monthly, February 1964, pp9–10 One seat – North Markham Reserved – had only one candidate (Horrie Niall), who was elected unopposed. Ten of the twelve MLCs elected in 1961 ran for re-election, with only John Chipper and Paul Mason not standing. Three of the candidates for the general constituencies were former or present cargo cult leaders, Francis Hagai, Paliau Maloat and Yali. Although Yali ran in the Rai Coast constituency, numerous voters in the neighbouring Madang constituency attempted to vote for him, submitting blank votes after being told he was not on their ballot.A Month Of Variety In New Guinea's Big Election Extravaganza Pacific Islands Monthly, March 1964, pp9–10 Results Of the 44 open constituencies, 38 were won by indigenous candidates and six by Europeans.Surprise To The Last In P-NG Election Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1964, p9 35 of the 38 indigenous members were new to the legislature, with only Nicholas Brokam, John Guise and Pita Simogun having previously been members of the Legislative Council. Four of the 16 Europeans had previously been MLCs. Preference votes only changed the result in five of the 44 open constituencies.Benjamin Reilly (2001) Democracy in Divided Societies: Electoral Engineering for Conflict Management, Cambridge University Press, p71 Open constituenciesConstituencyCandidateFinalpreferencecountNotesAngoram(19,676 registered)John Pasquarelli6,723ElectedWilliam Eichhorn6,495Sumbiri Kwoiyan3,649Bonjui Pius2,994Sumare Sana1,600Yambunbei Walinga1,388Mas Niangri936Olimei Nausambin753Billy Kiton486Kontrak Nokan459Stephen Wingu298Bougainville(30,311 registered)Paul Lapun13,638 ElectedAnton Kearei4,810Severinus Ampaoi4,700 Andrew Komoro4,255 John Hakena1,948 Francis Hagai1,667 Nelson Laiisi Iaru1,206 Matevisiana Maikol Witoi408 John Ambrose Karuah Keisen197 Chimbu(27,645 registered)Waiye Siune3,415ElectedJosep Kauga3,205Kondom Agaundo2,840Aulakua Wemin2,085 Willie Kunauna1,145 Kugame Amug817 Juainde lual619 Kambua Mongia522 Karil Bonggere499 Kwatininem Kuman324 Nindikay Pagau180 Chuave(25,098 registered)Yauwi Wauwe8,245ElectedLauna Mewea2,797Kelaka Eremoke2,524 Brian Heagney2,383 Dreikikir(23,462 registered)Pita Lus8,620ElectedWaiu Weimba7,274Bilpal Masakim3,841 Joseph Langu3,196 Nohunga Umbu'ha1,922 Andahiga Nauli622 East New Britain(19,850 registered)Koriam Urekit7,217ElectedVin ToBaining2,433Stanis Boramilat2,390 Napitalai Tolirom723 Tomeriba Tomakala700 Longkurumia Joseph470Esa'ala Losuia(23,330 registered)Lepani Watson7,825Elected Kelemalisi Clem Rich3,199Goweli Taurega2,109 Pologa Leatani Baloiloi1,045 Jack Wilkinson649 Wilson Dobunaba566 Finschhafen(21,059 registered)Zure Makili Zurecnuoc8,029ElectedSomu Sigob4,370Meek Singiliong2,727 Oku Zongetsia1,160 Jack Roy Smith1,015 Ompampawe823 Taikone Buyumbun515 Fly River(16,243 registered)Robert Tabua6,765ElectedArthur Wyborn4,698Simoi Paradi2,307 Paho (Paho-Wageba)1,539 Jacob Wamabon1,212 Goroka(29,440 registered)Sinake Giregire7,657ElectedJohn Wells6,567Sapume Kofikai5,240 Bimai Palae3,823 Akepa Miakwei2,875 Duwe Afiyai1,732 John Akunai1,150 Ikeivannima Gia1,084 Soso Subi775 Madang Obuseri600 Bin Aravaki467 Gulf(21,662 registered)Keith Tetley6,640ElectedSawaleba5,862V. B. Counsel3,730 Samai Nahomu1,845 Boruwo Kauwamu1,109 Morea Pekoro705 Gumine(23,601 registered)Graham Pople7,719Elected Ninkama Bomai2,421Hagen(24,814 registered)Keith Levy12,274ElectedPena Ou8,159Kup Ogut4,563 Komo Dei1,604 John Colman1,481 Henganofi(20,424 registered)Ugi Biritu9,228ElectedBono Azanifa8,299Pupuna Aruno3,822 Posi Latara'oi1,772 Forapi Maunori787 Ialibu(26,833 registered)Koitaga Mano11,498ElectedTuri Wari3,443Karia (Wanu)3,072 Tua Piya1,913 Puruba Wambi1,090 Piliembo Ugu670 Poi'ia Ibubu463 Iamuna Windi118 Ata Lenga40 Kainantu(23,291 registered)Barry Holloway8,350ElectedTouke Mareka2,859Ono Aia2,644 Akila Inivigo2,352 Manki Kaoti2,049 To'ito Simau'ampe1,165 Kaindi(27,221 registered)Bill Bloomfield9,007ElectedDavid Iti6,407Anani Maniau3,974 Su Kate (Kekalem)1,842 Isom Kaia (Phillip)1,780 Ninga Yamung1,379 Leiwa Monbong939 Mangi Iom388 James William Gould254 Kerowagi(18,951 registered)Siwi Kurondo8,409 ElectedWena Amugl5,902Asuwe Kawage1,615 Urambo Gomangogl1,276 Kutubu(18,461 registered)Tambu Melo8,047ElectedWayabo Awa5,391Konifabu Iore2,918 Kiras Tombala1,077 Lae(28,118 registered)Singin Pasom10,428ElectedKahu Sugoho7,041Kobubu Airia4,419 Christian Gwang2,693Silas Kamake1,340Lagaip(21,990 registered)Poio Iuri9,243ElectedNenk Pasu5,153Liopa Momabu3,522 Kora Wabe1,073 LakekamuEhava Karava6,258ElectedAlan Baupua4,323Kevin Alphonse Kassman1,438 Lumi(21,532 registered)Makain Mo7,526ElectedMisama Warambor5,758Mans Solmin3,460 Waringli Amaraho2,912 Bun Wasau1,898 Paine Maiyene1,304 Madang(27,284 registered)Suguman Matibri7,481ElectedBato Bultin6,701Shirley Ann Mackellar2,816 Manus(9,121 registered)Paliau Maloat3,357ElectedJoseph Malai2,713Peter Pomat1,203 John Mohei510 Cholai Popinau208 Joel Maiah127 Maprik(21,850 registered)Pita Tamindei7,799ElectedBoigun Raki5,837Kumasi Manga4,611 Stefan Mairabi3,040 Godfried Wogiamungu2,396 Namani Anjabia1,554 Markham(20,608 registered)Gaudi Mirau6,431ElectedTom Leahy6,165Bruce Reginald Jephcott4,404 Timas Paia3,417 Malangan Fridolin2,924 Tataeng Nabia1,166Mendi(28,557 registered)Momei Pangial8,426ElectedKomia Dualt5,289Ebi Wali1,452Hananel Tiol1,007 Iebil Kalt2,051 Milne Bay(25,071 registered)John Guise17,045ElectedBob Bunting1,990Osineru Dickson564 Albert Munt137 Minj(30,887 registered)Kaibelt Diria8,568ElectedIan Parsons6,715Nopnop Tol5,291 Paulus Waine1,782Brian Corrigan379 Moresby(28,502 registered)Eriko Rarupu8,867ElectedOala Oala-Rarua6,243Bia Maini3,057Colin J. Sefton2,008 John Martin1,484Bill Dihm Junior1,298Kaita Kau1,250Willie Gavera1,119Bill Stansfield535 Ana Frank273Weina Babaga157 Daera Ganiga146New Ireland(23,752 registered)Nicholas Brokam6,768ElectedPeter Murray5,197Joseph Watori3,550 Tovin Kiapsolo2,928 Bruno Kroening946 Magilang727 Okapa(18,571 registered)Muriso Warebu7,322ElectedKangeto Yabise3,440Kege Yasinamo1,909 Mangko Yai1,546 Asa Kabo807 Popondetta(24,869 registered)Edric Eupu8,679 ElectedPaulus Arek5,704Conway Sesewo Ihove4,511 Philip Undaba1,216 Cedric Siebel931 Rabaul(23,639 registered)Matthias Toliman7,282ElectedEpineri Titimur5,310Nason Tokiala2,400 Tomari Topakana568 Lawrence Tolavutul270 Rai Coast(26,806 registered)Stoi Umut9,183ElectedA Tarosi3,789Yali Singina2,583 Lotu Lisa1,701 Batta Yamai1,377 Langong Sungai526 John Kikang271 Medaing Gulungor47 Gau Jabile18 Ramu(29,269 registered)James Meanggarum9,133ElectedWatson Griffith Hall6,969Tom Maguna4,498 John Bareng Mundau3,064 Rigo–Abau(20,608 registered)Dirona Abe6,366ElectedScotty Uroe3,923Enoka Tom3,263 Cliff Ianamu3,065 John Meikle1,899 Les Farley1,220 Veratau Reuben710 Tari(22,672 registered)Handabe Tiabe11,537ElectedPungwa Tiri11,154Andagari Wabiria6,054 Megelia Babagi3,903 Tagobe (John)3,497 Matthew Mapiria (Yaliga)1,223Upper Sepik(18,491 registered)Wegra Kenu7,304ElectedWesani Iboksimnok5,244Ondrias Augwi3,522 Mason Ambunyigi1,619 Fatemboko Kauminja1,107 Wabag(23,411 registered)Tei Abal7,861ElectedPunaben Minsakoli3,506Kibunki Tomben2,190 Timon Rot1,831 Wapenamanda(23,834 registered)Leme Iangalo9,001ElectedTraimya Manyingiwa4,698Erikio Karok2,862 Powai Kikya1,949 Ian Kleinig1,062 West New Britain(19,109 registered)Pael Manlel6,889ElectedKaiwa Theodore Laula5,970Lima (Yohanis) Larebo2,334 Hans Wetzel3,321 Aisapu Talavi (Ganor)2,664 Joe Reio (Reu Mauta)1,857 Tel Kaumu (Kulu)1,193 Lantene Koha1,074 Boas Kulei Galia680 Wewak–Aitape(23,069 registered)Pita Simogun10,615ElectedBais Yembinangra6,063Brere Awol4,581 George Panao2,581 Pita Kamara144 Jim Simbago422 Reserved constituenciesCentralPercy Chatterton6,602ElectedRon Brennan5,598Andy Anderson3,535 Bert Pikett2,957 Charles Kilduff819 Kay Ashcroft-Smith429 East PapuaJohn Stuntz35,833ElectedKevin Fletcher8,564M. A. Lakin5,164 HighlandsIan Downs126,457ElectedDennis Buchanan38,769Madang–SepikFrank Martin68,281ElectedKepten Flevel44,084John Middleton34,395 New BritainRoy Ashton12,741ElectedTom Garrett6,517Ron Levi4,618 Blue Morris2,954 New Guinea IslandsJim Grose22,786ElectedGordon Smith4,793Harry Croyden9,090 North MarkhamHorrie Niall–ElectedSouth MarkhamGraham Gilmore9,311ElectedLloyd Hurrell8,963Mick Casey5,658 West GazelleDon Barrett6,407ElectedAlbert Price5,021Harry Spanner3,021 Keith Edwin Cummings2,217 West PapuaRon Neville68,335ElectedRon Slaughter38,950Source: Pacific Islands Monthly Official members PositionMemberAssistant Administrator (Economic Affairs)Harold ReeveAssistant Administrator (Services)John GuntherDirector of Agriculture, Stock and FisheriesFrank HendersonDirector of EducationLes JohnsonDirector of Native AffairsJohn Keith McCarthyDirector of Posts and TelegraphsWilliam Frederick CarterDirector of Trade and IndustryGeoffrey Desmond CannonSecretary for LabourNoel John MasonSecretary for LawWalter William WatkinsTreasurerAnthony Philip NewmanSource: Pacific Islands Monthly Aftermath Following the elections, the requirement under electoral law for candidates to achieve an absolute majority of votes in their constituency to be elected became a controversial issue; as many voters did not use their preference votes, there were 32 constituencies where no candidate achieved a majority.Appeal Threat On P-NG Election Pacific Islands Monthly, May 1964, pp37–39 In April Mick Casey, a losing candidate in South Markham, notified the Electoral officer that he intended to file an appeal. However, Casey did not file his appeal, and the electoral law was amended on 16 June to remove the requirement for an absolute majority.Bill "Removes Confusion" Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1964, p12 When the new House of Assembly met for the first time on 8 June, Horrie Niall was elected Speaker unopposed.New P-NG Assembly Won't Be A Tame-Cat Affair Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1964, p42–44 One of the first decisions made was that only English, Tok Pisin and Hiri Motu would be used in the Assembly, after Handabe Tiabe (who spoke none of the three languages) attempted to bring his translator into the chamber. The Administrator Donald Cleland subsequently appointed an Administrator's Council and ten Parliamentary Under-Secretaries from amongst the indigenous members.First Under-Secretaries Are Best Of The Bunch Pacific Islands Monthly, July 1964, p47 Administrator's CouncilPositionMemberOfficialsJohn GuntherJohn Keith McCarthyHarold ReeveElected membersNicholas BrokamIan DownsJohn GuiseJohn StuntzRobert TabuaMatthias TolimanZure Makili ZurecnuocParliamentary Under-SecretariesPositionMemberAdministrationMatthias TolimanEconomic AffairsNicholas BrokamForestsPaul LapunHealthDirona AbeLandsEdric EupuNews and InformationJohn GuisePolicePita SimogunServicesSinake GiregireTreasuryZure Makili ZurecnuocWorksRobert Tabua See also Members of the House of Assembly of Papua and New Guinea, 1964–1968 References External links The Papua-New Guinea Elections 1964 The Australian National University Papua Category:1964 in Papua New Guinea Category:Elections in Papua New Guinea Category:February 1964 in Oceania Category:March 1964 in Oceania Category:Election and referendum articles with incomplete results