February 22, 1919.] BILL'S MANDATE—THE WAR BABY. The mandate given to New Zealand over Samoa was greatly discussed when the terms of the armistice were new. New Zealand's responsibility as a small new nation grew with this new infant, and she had a special interest in the infants, as she occupied Samoa at the outbreak of war under orders from the British High Command.

Observer, Volume XL, Issue 3, 20 September 1919, Page 57

February 22, 1919.] BILL'S MANDATE—THE WAR BABY. The mandate given to New Zealand over Samoa was greatly discussed when the terms of the armistice were new. New Zealand's responsibility as a small new nation grew with this new infant, and she had a special interest in the infants, as she occupied Samoa at the outbreak of war under orders from the British High Command.