The Department of Territories was an

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that existed between May 1951 and February 1968.

Scope

The department's functions were: *Administration of territories: ** Ashmore and Cartier Islands **

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** Papua *Australian New Guinea Production Control Board *Australian School of Pacific Administration *British Phosphate Commissioners * Christmas Island Phosphate Commission *Expropriated Properties (New Guinea) *Shipping services to certain Pacific islands *Shipping services within the Territories of Papua and New Guinea *Transfer of prisoners from the external territories and the Northern Territory

Structure

The department was a Commonwealth Public Service department, staffed by officials who were responsible to the Minister for Territories.

References

Ministries established in 1951

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