| Places | |
|---|---|
| Accession Number | EXDOC065 |
| Collection type | Private Record |
| Record type | Collection |
| Measurement | 1 ITEM |
| Object type | Document |
| Maker |
Morris, Basil Moorhouse |
| Date made | 1942 |
| Access | Open |
| Conflict |
First World War, 1914-1918 |
Morris, Basil Moorhouse (Major General, DSO, District Commandant, 8th Military District AMF, b.1888 - d.1975)
Description
ASSUMPTION OF ALL CIVIL POWERS IN THE TERRITORIES OF PAPUA AND NEW GUINEA BY MORRIS ON 15 FEBRUARY 1942 AS COMMANDANT 8TH MILITARY DISTRICT. DONE UNDER THE AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT 1939-1940. AUTHORITY OF THE NATIONAL SECURITY ACT 1939-1940