The Kiaps' Compendium

Compiled and edited by Nancy Johnston

Dedicated to the memory of William James (Bill) Johnston
1 October 1924 – 12 September 2001

A Kiap of the Territory of Papua & New Guinea

Bill Johnston, Deputy District Commissioner, Popondetta, 1964

“Our Father was a strong man with a pure heart. He had no religion but he followed God's rules. He did not tolerate cruelty, injustice or fools and he had a great love of adventure and natural beauty and he made our lives exciting. He used to say life was about experiences and we had plenty. He loved us, not with words but by commitment of time, patience and devotion. He was the first to pick us up when we were down and always there when we needed him. We were safe in his shadow. I would like to thank him for my fifty years of fantastic memories and I thank God he was our Father.”
- Alan Johnston

EDITOR’S INTRODUCTION
PART 1 – THE END OF AN ERA
PART 2 – WORLD WAR II
PART 3 – PROVISIONAL ADMINISTRATION
PART 4 – NETHERLANDS NEW GUINEA
PART 5 – AND THEN IT WAS ALL OVER
PART 6 – PROFILES OF CAREER KIAPS