Papua New Guinea History By Eric GT Dec 10, 1111 Transferred to Australia Dec 10, 1520 PNG appear on Portuguese maps In 1520, the name Papua began to appear on Portuguese maps. Dec 10, 1884 Germany settlement In 1884, the Germany began settlements in the north, and the south portion of the island became a British protectorate called British New Guinea.
In 1520, the name Papua began to appear on Portuguese maps.
In 1884, the Germany began settlements in the north, and the south portion of the island became a British protectorate called British New Guinea.