If it is VH-MAT:
A65-55
VH-CUQ
C-47A
S/N: 13340
42-93429
Delivered to the RAAF 06/44. 36 sqn.
VH-TAU TAA 'Hewitt' del 05/07/48.
Mandated Airlines 04/01/60. VH-MAT Registered 12/11/60.
Ansett-Mandated 12/01/61.
Ansett Ltd 23/05/73.
Air Niugini 01/11/73. P2-MAT Registered 01/06/74.
Withdrawn 31/07/77.
Preserved Lae-Nadzab 03/80.
"Preserved" at Nadzab 03/80???? I don't recall seeing a DC3 "Preserved" at Nadzab in 1980?
Another web site says "derelict at Nadzab", which is far more likely.