Papua or British New Guinea #245617

The actual hoisting of the flag was performed, appropriately enough, by an Australian, Lieutenant Gaunt, who was flag-lieutenant of the Nelson at the time. The day before an assembly was held on board the Nelson, which was attended by Boe Vagi, described by Mr. Musgrave, deputy-assistant Commissioner, as a mild-mannered but wholly use less elderly native, who for want, apparently, of a more suitable man, was recognised as head chief of the Port Moresby tribe, and an address was de livered by the Commodore, in which he explained the meaning of the ceremony which was to take place next day.