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Military Government of New Guinea. Administration Order No. 34
By Colonel S.A. Pethebridge, C.M.G, Administrator.
Rabaul, 10/2/15
Members of the 1st. Naval and Military Expeditionary Force will embark for Sydney by the transports "Navau" [Navua] and "Eastern" today.
The Administrator wishes to thank Colonel Paton and Commander Lampton together with all the officers, petty officers, and men for their ready and cheerful service and the valuable work they have performed during the time they have been stationed within the possessions recently held by Germany.
In bidding these officers and men good-bye, the Administrator wishes them a safe return to Australia, the best of health, and a quick recognition of their desire to see further service.
Appointment - 2. Lieut. E.S. Walker, 3rd. Battalion N. & M. Force, to be A/Director of Works, dated 17/1/15.
(Signed) S.A. Pethebridge, Colonel.
Administrator.