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Australia did not "capture" German New Guinea.
The northern half of Papua New Guinea was once known as German New Guinea after it came under German control in 1884, while the southern half was known as British New Guinea, later renamed to Papua in 1904. During WWI, the island was occupied by Australian troops to defend the British half.
When the Treaty of Versailles was established after World War I, and many German-occupied lands were removed from German control, Australia was put in charge of administering German New Guinea. The British part of the island came to be considered an External Territory of the Commonwealth of Australia, though it was still "owned" by Britain. The two territories were, at this stage, regarded as separate territories, known as 'Papua' and 'New Guinea'.
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When did German New Guinea end?
German New Guinea ended in 1919.
When was German New Guinea created?
German New Guinea was created in 1884.
Before Papua New Guinea was governed by Australia it was a colony of which European nation?
The Papua New Guinea side of New Guinea was divided between Germany and England. The northern half of the country fell to German control in 1884, so it was briefly known as German New Guinea. The southern half was known as British New Guinea, later renamed to Papua in 1904.
Sail From Papua New Guinea to Australia?
Is there sailing from Papua New Guinea to Australia
When was German New Guinea Company created?
German New Guinea Company was created in 1884.
Which is closest to Australia New Guinea Indonesia or New Zealand?
New Guinea is 150 km from mainland Australia. New Zealand is 1250 km from mainland Australia.
What is the flight between Australia and Papua New Guinea?
Australia - Papua New Guinea flight information. Link.
What body of water separates Australia and New Guinea?
In the east, Australia and Papua New Guinea are separated by Torres Strait. The Western half of the island of New Guinea is separated from Australia by the Arafura Sea,
What passage of water separates Papua New Guinea from Australia?
Torres Strait lies between Australia and Papua New Guinea.
Why was Australia's national security threatened during World War 2?
There was no direct threat by Germany or Japan. Germany was focused on Europe and the Middle East. Australia involved itself by going to the Middle East and England. Japan's aim was to capture South East Asia and New Guinea and their economic resources and defend them. It had no plan or capacity to capture Australia. Australia became involved by stationing troops in Malaya and defending its territory in Papua New Guinea.
What sea separates New Guinea and Australia?
The three seas which border both New Guinea and Australia are the Arafura Sea, Coral Sea and Timor Sea.The body of water between the northern tip of Australia and the southern coast of Papua New Guinea is Torres Strait.
In what continents is New Guinea located?
Australia?
