Atiheme Kimi (died August 1973) was a Papua New Guinean politician. He served as a member of the House of Assembly between 1972 and 1973.
Atiheme Kimi | |
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| Member of the House of Assembly | |
| In office 1972–1973 | |
| Preceded by | Bono Azanifa |
| Succeeded by | Bono Azanifa |
| Constituency | Henganofi |
| Personal details | |
| Died | August 1973 Eastern Highlands, Papua New Guinea |
Biography edit
In 1952 Kimi began work as an interpreter at the Henganofi Sub-District Office.[1] In 1964 he was elected to Kafe Local Government Council, serving as president of the council between 1964 and 1968.[1][2] In 1967 he contested a by-election for the Henganofi constituency of the House of Assembly. However, he finished last of seven candidates, and was eliminated in the first count.[2]
Kimi contested the Henganofi seat again in the 1968 general elections, but was again unsuccessful, finishing sixth of eight candidates in the first count.[3] He resigned as an interpreter to contest the 1972 elections, this time defeating incumbent Bono Azanifa in the Henganofi open constituency by just six votes after preferences were counted.[4] After becoming an MHA, he remained a local government councillor, and voted with the United Party in the House.[1]
Kimi was one of six people killed in road accident on the Highlands Highway in August 1973. His funeral in Ahabe was attended by over 2,000 people.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Mr Atiheme Kimi Pacific Islands Monthly, September 1973, p109
- ^ a b Edward P. Wolfers (1967) Politics in a Primitive Area Institute of Current World Affairs, 16 August 1967
- ^ Primary count details in New Guinea election Pacific Islands Monthly, April 1968, p27
- ^ Papua New Guinea Election Results 1972–2012 Devpolicy