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15 February 1942

DateFriday, February 15, 2013 at 9:22AM

Solemn occasion in Moresby as the Papuan Administrator and his Councillors officially hand over all powers to a Military Administration led by Major-General Basil Morris and leave for Australia.

From this day until 1946, all government powers in the Territory will be held by the Commander of the Army.

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