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[First pages refer to Australian Naval & Military Expeditionary Force to German New Guinea of which Colonel Holmes was Commander]
[Page 5]
Wirelesss -
From Naval Board Melbourne
To Comg Offn HMAS Berrima
Date 21st Aug 1914
Message from Secretary of State for Colonies -
In connection expedition against German possessions in Pacific - British flag should be hoisted in all Territory occupied with success by His Majestys Forces and suitable arrangements made for temporary administration. No formal proclamation of annexation should [indecipherable] [however?] be made without previous communication with His Majestys Government
Hoist Flag
proclaim to inhabitants that occupation has been established
Take charge of PO and offices of officials
Search for arms