Bulolo is a town in the Morobe Province of Papua New Guinea. It was once an important gold dredging centre in the former Territory of New Guinea,1 situated on the Bulolo River, a tributary of the Markham River, about 32 km (20 mi) north-west of Wau. The town is served by Bulolo Airport. Built in June 1930, the Bulolo strip was originally 1,150 yards by 120 yards. In 2010 it had an estimated population of 20,000.
Currently, the town's major industries includes forestry, with the PNG Forest Products Limited the main enterprise. There is also an Insect Farming and Trading Agency, which promotes insect farming and conservation.
Contents 1 History 2 Further reading 3 References 4 External links // HistoryDredging for gold was begun on 21 March 1932, with the whole of the 1,100 ton dredge (No 1 dredge) transported to the field in pieces by air from the port city of Lae. The largest single part was the main tumbler shaft, 12 feet long and weighing 6,870 pounds. Construction of No 2 dredge was underway before No 1 dredge was completed. In all eight dredges were constructed and operated, the last going into operations in 1939.
Dredging operations were interrupted by the war in 1941, and were not resumed until six years later. On 5 February 1942 at 11am, Bulolo was bombed by five twin-engine bombers.
Gold production in 1952 amounted to 122,035 ounces, valued at £1,311,241, and constituted 77 per cent of the gold produced in New Guinea in that year. As the gold petered out the dredges were abandoned and they can still be found along the Bulolo river bed.
Bulolo was the headquarters of a company formed to exploit the pine forests that grow in the valley. In conjunction with the milling of timber an extensive scheme of re-afforestation was undertaken to ensure perpetuity of supplies.
Since the 1950s Bulolo has been connected to Lae by a vehicular road along the Bulolo and Markham River valleys.
Further reading Idriess, Ion L. (1933). Gold-dust and ashes: the romantic story of the New Guinea goldfields. Sydney: Angus and Robertson. - The story of the great gold dredging endeavour. Sinclair, James (1978). Wings of gold: how the aeroplane developed New Guinea. Sydney: Pacific Publications. ISBN 0-85807033-2. - An excellent resource where Sinclair acknowledges and credits the research and recollections of Ian Grabowsky, a prominent figure in early aviation in both Papua New Guinea and Australia. References ^ Mining History, MRA External links Papua New Guinea portal Bulolo University college Insect Farming and Trading AgencyOpen source travel guide to Bulolo, featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, nightlife, travel tips and more. ...
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The Bulolo unrest has forced many families out of their homes. Even innocent ones have been caught in the cross fire. Pictured is Sharon Simewa, wife of police constable Johnson Simewa with her children in front of their donated tent at the care centre at Bulolo police station.
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Bulolo: A history of the development of the Bulolo region, New Guinea (New Guinea Research bulletin, 15) New Guinea Research Unit, Australian National University
Bulolo Travel Guide: Real travel reviews, tips, and photos from real travelers and locals in Bulolo, Papua New Guinea at VirtualTourist.
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Drug bodies: relations with substance in the Wau Bulolo valley.(marijuana): An article from: Oceania Thomson Gale
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Golden 306 : a history of RAAF Radar Station 306 at Bulolo, Papua New Guinea, 1943 - 1944 Len Ralph
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Mines in Papua New Guinea: Gold Mines in Papua New Guinea, Surface Mines in Papua New Guinea, Porgera Gold Mine, Ok Tedi Mine, Bulolo, Panguna Books LLC
This site has pictures of Bulolo, Morobe Province taken in May 2007
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Surface Mines in Papua New Guinea: Porgera Gold Mine, Ok Tedi Mine, Bulolo, Panguna Books LLC
Interactive guide to Bulolo with a full-screen map, videos and photos. Information on Bulolo sights, flights, hotels and more.
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Agroforestry farming systems in Bulolo Valley, Morobe Province, Papua New Guinea United Nations University
Information on Bulolo Rainbowfish - Chilatherina bulolo and how to keep and care for this species in aquarium.
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The Establishment of Community Justice Centres in Papua New Guinea: A Collaborative Strategy for Action (NRI Discussion Paper, 97) National Research Institute
Bulolo burns. FIGHTING in Bulolo township has escalated with more than 5,000 villagers taking part in the raid on Sepik settlers, The National reports. ...
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