The Papua and New Guinea Act of 1949 provided for the administrative union of the Territory of Papua and the Territory of New Guinea. In June 1971 (Date of assent 13 Dec. 1971) the National Identity Bill changed the name to Papua New Guinea. It became an independent state in 1975. Works by these bodies are entered under the name used at the time of publication. [Note: Former name on this entry does not conform to LCNA]
