Steve Dagora was born in about 1922 is primarily known because he appeared on a postage stamp of his native Papua in 1932 when he was 10 years old as the "son of Oala. Steve's was educated at the Catholic convent in Koki, a suburb of Port Moresby. He worked with his father both on the farm, and as 2nd engineer on the M. V. Chinsura. By World War II he had developed a reputation as a competent mechanic. As well as having successful involvement in both the trucking and construction industry, he contributed greatly to his country's agricultural development.

Source: Stamps, 1954-11-20