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BRITISH ADMINISTRATION - GERMAN NEW GUINEA:
Rabaul,
New Britain,
25th December 1914.
The Honorable,
The Minister of State for Defence,
Melbourne:
Sir;
Attached hereto I forward a copy of a communication from Lieut. Commander Bracegirdle, [page 177] regarding payment to the Officers of the Naval portion of the Expeditionary Force under my command, of the sum of £15 each, as a special allowance for outfit, etc.
Perhaps you will direct that his request may receive consideration.
I have the honor to be,
Sir,
Your obedient servant,
(Sgd.) William Holmes, Colonel,
Administrator.