In 1921 , the Australian government gave permission for the German missionaries to remain , but placed the Lutheran Church of Australia in control of the mission .
As part of the settlement of World War I in 1919 , responsibility for administering the territory was passed to Australia .
In 1921 , the Australia government gave permission for the German missionaries to remain , but placed the Lutheran Church of Australia in control of the mission .
As part of the settlement of World War I in 1919 , responsibility for administering the territory was passed to Australia .