Deryck Thompson
Deryck Thompson was part of the last intake of Australian patrol officers in Papua New Guinea before its independence in 1975. He engaged in political education efforts to prepare local communities for self-governance, using analogies to help them understand the implications of independence. His reflections on the transitional period highlight the differing perspectives on independence among Papua New Guineans and Australians.
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| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | 1 | 5.00 | 0.04% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
| Totals | 1 | 67,886,011 | 29,148 | $2,700,000 | 1,159$ |
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Deryck Thompson was part of the last intake of Australians to work as patrol officers in Papua New Guinea in 1972.
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