German Consul-General In Papua
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THE German Consul-General, Dr.
Asmis, spent several days in and about Port Moresby at the end of May and early in June, as the guest of the Lieutenant-Governor, Sir Hubert Murray. He left Port Moresby for Sydney by the “Montoro” on June 9. Dur- Ing his stay, the German Consul travelled with the Governor to Samarai, and visited various places along the coast.
He displayed the keenest interest in the natives, in the industries of Papua and especially in the character of the Murray Administration. Dr. Asmis and Mr.
Hughes (Australian Minister for Exter nal Affairs) were guests at a luncheon given by Sir Hubert Murray in Port Moresby on May 31.
Before a large gathering of Govern ment officials and residents Dr. Asmis made a gesture which was much appre dated in Port Moresby when, on be half of his Government, he laid a wreath at the foot of the memorial gates, as a tribute to the men of Papua who died in the Great War. A contingent of the Native Armed Constabulary stood to at tention during the ceremony.
Dr. Asmis, German Consul-General in Australia, standing before the War Memorial gate, Port Moresby, after placing a wreath on the steps. —Photo.: A. and K. Gibson.