In 1905 the British government transferred some administrative responsibility over south-east New Guinea to Australia (which renamed the area "Territory of Papua"); and in 1906, transferred all remaining responsibility to Australia.
En 1905 o goberno británico transferiu parte da responsabilidade administrativa sobre o sueste de Nova Guinea a Australia (que chamouna "Territorio de Papúa"), e en 1906, transferiu toda a responsabilidade restante a Australia.