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Sir Julius Chan, one of Papua New Guinea's founding fathers, dies aged 85

Sir Julius Chan, one of Papua New Guinea's founding fathers and longest serving politicians, has died at age 85 at his home in Huris, New Ireland Province.
His death occurred just before Papua New Guinea's 50th anniversary celebrations, with Prime Minister James Marape stating that Chan "will not be forgotten".

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Daily Mirror

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RNZ

Sir Julius Chan, one of Papua New Guinea's founding fathers, dies aged 85

There has been an outpouring of grief and appreciation for the life of one of the founding fathers of Papua New Guinea.

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ABC Australia

PNG founding father and former PM Sir Julius Chan dies at 85

The last of Papua New Guinea's founding fathers and one of the country's longest serving politicians, Sir Julius Chan, has died.

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findagrave.com

Sir Julius Chan (1939-2025) - Find a Grave...

Papua New Guinean Politician. He served as the Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea during two different tenures (1980-1982 and 1994-1997). He was educated at Marist College Ashgrove in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. He first became interested in politics during the 1960s. He was first elected to the pre-independence House of Assembly in 1968 and went on serve six terms in the legislative body, even after Papua New Guinea's independence in 1975.…

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islandsbusiness.com

Sir Julius Chan, former Papua New Guinea PM and founding father, dies at 85

One of the last of Papua New Guinea’s founding fathers and one of the country’s longest serving politicians, Sir Julius Chan, has died. Sir Julius passed away at his home in Huris, New Ireland province, where he has served as governor since 2007. In recent years, the 85-year-old has been commonly referred to as “one […] The post Sir Julius Chan, former Papua New Guinea PM and founding father, dies at 85 appeared first on Islands Business.

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asiapacificreport.nz

Sir Julius Chan, one of Papua New Guinea’s founding fathers, dies aged 85

OBITUARY: By Scott Waide, RNZ Pacific correspondent in Papua New Guinea and Neville Choi Papua New Guineans have launched an outpouring of grief and appreciation for the life of one of their national founding fathers — Sir Julius Chan. Sir Julius, 85, died in his home province of New Ireland just after midday yesterday, marking an end to a long political career spanning half a century. Papua New Guineans dubbed him the “Last Man Standing,” as he…

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