"At one minute past midnight on 16 September 1975, our first governor general, Sir John Guise, declared to the world, Papua New Guinea is now independent, Marape said. Earlier that evening, as the Australian flag was lowered, Sir John reminded the crowd that we are lowering the Australian flag, not burying it', Marape said. Out of many, we became one, united under a single flag that was hoisted for the first time, Marape said."
"Celebrations and events have been held across Papua New Guinea to mark the Golden Jubilee. Leaders gathered for the independence commemorations included Australia's prime minister Anthony Albanese, Solomon Islands prime minister Jeremiah Manele, Cook Islands prime minister Mark Brown and Palau's president Surangel Whipps Jr. His Royal Highness Prince Edward, the Duke of Edinburgh, and Tonga's Crown Prince Tupoutoa Ulukalala also attended celebrations. Early on Tuesday in Port Moresby, the Papua New Guinea flag was raised with Royal Australian air force fly pass"
Papua New Guinea celebrated its 50th anniversary of independence in Port Moresby with regional leaders and royal guests in attendance. Prime Minister James Marape recalled Sir John Guise's midnight 1975 declaration and emphasized unity, respect, humility and faith in the nation's future. Ceremonial acts included lowering the Australian flag, raising the PNG flag, a Royal Australian Air Force flypast and a 50-gun salute by the PNG Defence Force. Nationwide events marked the Golden Jubilee. Papua New Guinea has an estimated population of about 11 million, making it the most populous Pacific nation after Australia.
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