Which countries were responsible for Naoero under the League of Nations mandate?

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Under the League of Nations mandate established in 1920, Naoero was placed under the responsibility of three countries: Australia, Britain, and New Zealand.1

While these three nations were officially named as the responsible authorities, the actual administration of the island was carried out by Australia.1