Polity British New Guinea

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Was a British Colony that covered the southern portion of modern-day Papua-New Guinea. On 18 March 1902, the Territory was placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Establishment

  • November 1883: The British colony of Queensland annexed south-eastern New Guinea.

Chronology

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1. Events

  • March 1902: British New Guinea was placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia.

Disestablishment

  • March 1902: British New Guinea was placed under the authority of the Commonwealth of Australia.