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South Pacific Commission, 1947

The South Pacific Commission was formed in 1947 as co-ordinating body for six powers, including New Zealand, that administered Pacific territories. This map shows the South Pacific states and their administering powers in 1947.

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Michael Green, 'Foreign policy and diplomatic representation - Decolonisation and representation in the Pacific', Te Ara - the Encyclopedia of New Zealand, http://www.TeAra.govt.nz/en/zoomify/34297/south-pacific-commission-1947 (accessed 29 March 2024)

Story by Michael Green, published 20 Jun 2012, updated 1 May 2016