Attack on the Black Cat Track

Attack on the Black Cat Track
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Seven Australians and one New Zealander set out on an epic adventure to trek Papua New Guineaís remote Black Cat Track. As they make their first steps toward the track, they have no inkling of the disaster that will enfold them.<br /> <br />Situated to the north of the Kokoda Track, the Black Cat Track is reputed to be much more demanding than its more famous neighbour, and these intrepid trekkers are keen to test themselves against its gruelling terrain. They share an avid interest in WWII military history, and with some excitement they learn that the Black Cat Track is littered with evidence of the savage battles between Australian and Japanese forces. The trekkers are also keen to experience the culture of the local people.<br /> <br />Suddenly, events take a violent turn. Tribal tension erupts around them, and the trekking party is subjected to a horrifying attack. In its blood-stained aftermath a strong bond develops between the trekkers and the PNG porters.<br /> <br />Ultimately, this is a story about culture shock, tragedy, heroism, generosity, and of an unlikely yet enduring bond of friendship that has develop out of a shared traumatic experience.ed traumatic experience.<br />

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Max Carmichael. Attack on the Black Cat Track

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This book is dedicated to the memory of Lionel Agilo, Mathew Mai and Kerry Rarobu, who died as a result of the attack at Banis Donki on 10 September 2013, and to the service and loyalty provided by the other members of the porter party who were badly injured during the same attack.

As I spoke with each of the trekkers, it was evident they had been well prepared for the trek, with many of them having had previous experience in Papua New Guinea, including trekking the Kokoda Track. They impressed me as a group of remarkably hardy people.

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I had spoken of the track for all of that time, and at the end of 2012 I committed to doing it in September of 2013. I felt my integrity was at stake if I failed to do it. In preparing for it I invited over twenty-three of my friends who I respected, guys that I wanted to have an adventure with, to participate. But apart from Steve Ward, none of the others took it up, telling me I was nuts …8

When the Victorian-based trekkers finally met Steve Ward, the first thing that struck them was his massive calf muscles and his tattoos. At the age of forty-six, Steve Ward was the youngest member, and the second Queenslander, in the trekking group. Another former soldier, Steve had joined the Army in 1984 at the tender age of sixteen, as an Army Apprentice. After graduation he was allocated to the Corps of Royal Australian Electrical and Mechanical Engineers, and completed a further fourteen years of service.

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