An island remembered.
Historic photographs, university research, films, personal journeys and community conversations.
These links open the original collections. Historical images remain with their repositories unless reproduction rights are confirmed. Community posts and traveller accounts are attributed perspectives, rather than independent verification of every detail.
Explore six sailors’ accounts of Misima
Bwagoia harbour, 16 June 1974
Bill Gammage · Pacific Manuscripts Bureau · AU PMB PHOTO 46-0930. A dated harbour entrance photograph, with access and reproduction details.
Open original sourceUNIVERSITY PHOTO COLLECTIONMisima scenes in the Gammage collection
Pacific Manuscripts Bureau, ANU. Catalogue entries include village scenes, canoes, children, cliffs and the township.
Open original sourceUNIVERSITY HISTORYBlack, White & Gold: the Misima chapter
Hank Nelson · ANU Press. A historical account of island exchange and the early gold rush, read in its colonial context.
Open original sourceMUSEUM RECORDIsikeli’s [Hau’ofa] Report 1942
South Australian Museum · AA 21/5/3. A catalogue description of a twelve-page wartime account.
Open original sourceMUSEUM FAMILY RECORDSLetters from Misima, Panaeati and Rossel
South Australian Museum · Harry K Bartlett archive. A route into personal correspondence preserved outside the islands.
Open original sourceFILM & WOMEN’S VOICESMisima documentary
The filmmakers’ own project site and official teaser, following Diuma Heni’s story.
Open original sourceFAITH & COMMUNITYChristmas Carols — village footage
Bryan Pitcher · 22 December 2017. Film recorded during Christmas celebrations on Misima.
Open original sourceTRAVELLER’S JOURNALMaranatha’s July 2019 visit
The crew’s personal account of sailing to Misima and delivering supplies for the hospital. Historical recollection; not current travel advice.
Open original sourcePUBLIC COMMUNITY DISCUSSIONThe Voices of Misima Island
A Facebook community with publicly indexed posts, including a post about photographs from before the 1989 mining operation. Facebook may require sign-in.
Open original sourcePUBLIC PHOTOGRAPHYPNG Direct — dawn at Nulia
A publicly indexed PNG Direct photograph from Nulia on Misima. Facebook may require sign-in.
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