Some of the areas in the province were known for addressing law and order issues, he said during the opening of the Central Court circuit today.
Areas like Magarida in the Abau district; Sogeri as well as Tapini in Goilala are some areas that have contributed to that colourful history.
He said in the colonial days, Magarida was used as an area where trouble makers were hung as punishment for their wrongdoing.
Sir Hubert Murray, who was a judge and Lieutenant-Governor of Papua from 1908, resided at Sogeri and travelled into the city to conduct cases.
