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W.112/4/254

Melbourne, 7th November, 1914

Colonel W. Holmes, D.B.O., V.D.,
Adminstrator,
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 recognise the valuable services rendered by the Forces under his command".

(Signed) G.F.P.
6.11.1914.

[C.H.G?]  for
Colonel,
Chief of the General Staff.

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