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    Abete Merang (28 February 1926 in Arorae – 22 February 1987 in Kuria) was an I-Kiribati politician and trade unionist. He was a member of the 1974 Council...
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    and New Zealand Foreign Affairs and Trade. Tekarei Russell (1975–1977) Abete Merang (1979–1982) for Health and Community Affairs Natanaera Kirata (2003–2007)...
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    Industry and Labour, Kirata as Minister for Works and Communications, Abete Merang as Minister Health and Community Affairs, Ieremia Tata as Minister for...
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  • surprisingly lost his seat in the 1974 elections, losing to union leader Abete Merang. Following the elections, he became Speaker of the House of Representatives...
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  • had been favourite to become the first Chief Minister was defeated by Abete Merang in Urban Tarawa. Voter turnout was around 70%. Following the elections...
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    President Teatao Teannaki, vice-president and Minister for Home Affairs Hon. Abete Merang (South Tarawa), for Health and Community Affairs Hon. Babera Kirata (Onotoa)...
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