Sumsuma (1903?–1965), the leader of the Rabaul Strike of 1929 was from Sasa village on

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and Tefa Island in the

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, Papua New Guinea. He united people from all tribes to protest against the Australians in Rabaul on 29,January,1929. He was assisted by Ndramei of Manus and Kateo of Wewak.

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