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COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.
DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE
Melbourne, 7th November,1914.
Colonel W.Holmes, D.S.O., V.D.
Administrator,
Rabaul,
New Britain.
With reference to your letter dated Rabaul, 16th October, 1914., the following copy of a minute written by the Hon. The Minister for Defence, is forwarded for your information:-
"Colonel Holmes should be informed that the Government fully appreciate and recognize "the valuable services rendered by the forces under his command".
(Signed) G.F.P.
6.11.1914."
E.H. Reynolds. Major
for Colonel,
Chief of the General staff.