Item 02: General William Holmes operation orders, 1914-June 1916 - Page 176

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(Sgd) S.A. Petheridge[Page 176]

[In margin - handwritten]  O C Garrison

Military Government of New Guinea
Administration Order No. 32.
By Colonel S.A. Pethebridge, C.M.G., Administrator.
Rabaul, 1/2/15

Native Affairs.
Notwithstanding any instructions or regulations to the contrary, it is to be clearly understood by all Officers and others in the service of the Administration, that before carrying into effect a death sentence, the Administrator's written confirmation must be obtained.

(Sgd)  S.A. Pethebridge   Colonel
Administrator.
 

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