Bunge Family Collection
A close-up view of the Governor ’ s house , which was superior accommodation to that of the camp commandant whose house was smaller and stood behind on the left . Dr Schultz ’ house had six bedrooms and had previously been occupied by the Motuihe Island farm manager .
Most POW ’ s knew that Fatu was Erich ’ s adopted son but the general misimpression among the New Zealand authorities was that he was Dr Schultz ’ valet . On his arrival in Auckland on board the Navua in September 1914 amongst the German party , Fatu ’ s exotic presence had tantalised the spectators and press . One newspaper correspondent commented on the surprising presence of a “ darkskinned gentleman who bore himself with consummate ease , and smiled a wide expansive smile that only momentarily disappeared to return to still more opulent happiness . He wore knee-breeches , a dent hat and earrings , and turned out to be the personal servant of Dr Schultz . His nationality is still a source of wonder to the crowd .”
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