thanks sundaun
For your response. Am very sad to hear of Raph's passing - we had wondered why there was no word for so long and at least we know now.
He became a family member over the year or more he spent with us. We have lots of funny memories as he came straight from his village to our home in a small Qld country town, quite a culture shock. The last time I saw him was in 1974 when I visited him at Sogeri. He wrote & rang sometimes & visited my family in subsequent years but I was living on Christmas Is and missed him.
We did have a letter from his wife Dorothy about the time of the trouble in Bougainville. I don't know if they were ever reunited. Is there anyone you know who we contact for more information about Raph & his family?
Thanks again