Royal Commission on Mail Services and Trade Development between Australia and the New Hebrides
Royal Commission on mail services and trade development between Australia and the New Hebrides · New Hebrides Royal Commission
31 March 1915 – 28 July 1915
Two members of the House of Representatives inquired into subsidised mail and shipping services and the development of trade between Australia and the New Hebrides, also visiting Norfolk and Lord Howe islands.
How it came into existence
Appointed by Letters Patent dated 31 March 1915 by the Fisher government. The commissioners were Fred Bamford, member for Herbert (chairman), and Elliot Johnson, member for Lang. They visited the New Hebrides, Lord Howe and Norfolk islands in connection with the island mail contract.
Changes during its life
- 2 September 1915Appendices to the report laid before the House of Representatives.
How it ended
Its report was presented to Parliament on 28 July 1915, ending the commission; the appendices followed in early September 1915.
Main functions
- Mail and shipping services to the New Hebrides
- Trade development between Australia and the New Hebrides
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