UNDER BRITISH RULE.
NEWS FROM RABAUL.
GERMAN STAMPS ENDORSED.
Sydney, November 2.
A copy of the first English official Gazette issued at Rabaul has arrived. It is dated October 15, and contains an account of the achievements of the expedition, local events, new appointments, and wireless news of the war.
Upon the occupation by the troops a quantity of German stamps were found. These were converted into English stamps by endorsing them with the Royal initials, '''G.R.1.,' and altering the ' .uues. The Gazette says it was deemed advisable to retain the services of some of the previous German officials, who have duly subscribed to the oath of neutrality, and will hold j their positions for not longer than three months from September 12. They will be paid the same salary as that received from the German Government. i |
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New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15756, 3 November 1914, Page 6
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