On an island with the same name in the South Pacific, north of Australia. Mandate administered by Australia. The territory occupies the northeastern part of the island and includes New Britain and other nearby islands. It was formerly a German possession and should not be confused with British New Guinea (Papua) which is in the southeastern part of the same island, nor Netherlands New Guinea.
25th anniv. of the accession to the throne of George V
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