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Melanesian Stories

Melanesian Stories

By: Lawrence McCane
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 The story of Marist Brothers work in Solomon Islands and Papua New Guinea 1845-2003. This podcast brings to life the stories of Marist Brothers' educational work in Melanesia. From uncertain nineteenth century beginnings, through the turmoil of the Second World War, the Bougainville Crisis and the Solomon Island Ethnic Tensions, the story of the coming of age of an authentic Melanesian Marist Brotherhood unfolds. For more information, visit the Melanesian Stories website: https://sway.office.com/LAZwVkl5N8wFJFa3?ref=Link0 Art Literary History & Criticism
Episodes
  • Sandline Affair, Bougainville, 1997

    Sandline Affair, Bougainville, 1997
    Aug 26 2021

    Brother Lawrie McCane describes his experiences during the Sandline Affair
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    12 mins
  • Sister Theresa Cartier's Story

    Sister Theresa Cartier's Story
    Aug 26 2021

    Sister Theresa SMSM gave a talk to US veterans about her escape from the Japanese invaders in Guadalcanal. 
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    28 mins
  • Bishop Aubin's Story

    Bishop Aubin's Story
    Aug 26 2021

    A reading from Bishop Aubin's war diary in which he describes his escape from the occupying Japanese troops
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    24 mins
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