proclamation · 1884

Proclamation establishing a British Protectorate over a portion of New Guinea and adjacent islands.

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WHEREAS it has become essential for the protection of the lives and properties of the native inhabitants of New Guinea, …

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OfficialJames Elphinstone Erskine

OfficialCaptain in the Royal Navy

OfficialCommodore of the Australian Station

OfficialNaval Aides-de-Camp

OrgGovernment of the Netherlands

ShipHer Majesty's ship Nelson

OfficialJohn Ferres

OfficialGovernment Printer

PlaceNew Guinea

Victoria Government Gazette, No. 146, 19 December 1884.

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