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Defence Central AdministrationW 112/4/83
Department of Defence
Subject: Naval and Military Expeditionary Force
It is recommended that an order be sent to Admiral Patey to act as follows or delegate his powers to Colonel Holmes in that regard:-
German possessions in and about New Guinea to be occupied in the name of the Imperial Government and flag hoisted, but not be annexed. Temporary Government to be established in accordance with instructions in Manual of Military Law, chapter fourteen, parts 8 and 9, pages 286 to 300.
(Sgd) J.C. Legge, Colonel.C.G.S.
Secretary.14/9/14
Approved.(Intd) E.D.M.14/9/14
Naval SecretaryFor communication to R.A.C.(Intd) S.A.P.14/9/14.
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