Expropriation Board
1920 – 1927
Board in the Territory of New Guinea that took over, managed and eventually sold the plantations and businesses of German nationals expropriated after the First World War, with proceeds credited against German reparations.
How it came into existence
Set up in 1920 under the Expropriation Ordinance 1920, made while the former German New Guinea was still under Australian military administration, to take possession of German-owned properties. It continued under the civil administration of the Territory of New Guinea from 1921.
Legislation: Expropriation Ordinance 1920 (New Guinea)
How it ended
Wound up in about 1927 after the expropriated plantations and businesses had been sold, largely to Australian former servicemen, in a series of sales from the mid-1920s.
Main functions
- Taking possession of German-owned plantations and businesses in New Guinea
- Management and operation of expropriated plantations
- Repatriation of former German owners
- Sale of expropriated properties, largely to Australian former servicemen
- Accounting for proceeds against German reparations
Where it sits
Last in the portfolio of Department of Home and Territories.
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Sources
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