About Paulus Arek
Lived 1929 – 1973 (aged 43). Paulus Arek was a trade unionist.
Paulus Arek (3 December 1929 – 22 November 1973) was a Papua New Guinean politician and trade unionist. He served as a member of the House of Assembly between 1968 and 1973, and as Minister for Information from 1972 to 1973.
Biography Arek was born in Wanigela in 1929. He attended a local Anglican mission school and Sogeri Secondary School. After the elections he joined the People's Progress Party. He was buried in Port Moresby.
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Who was Paulus Arek?
(1929-1973) teacher, trade unionist and politician
When was Paulus Arek born?
Paulus Arek was born on 3 December 1929 in Wanigela, Oro Province.
When did Paulus Arek die?
Paulus Arek died on 22 November 1973 in Port Moresby, Territory of Papua.
What was Paulus Arek's occupation?
Paulus Arek was a trade unionist.
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