This article lists the colonial governors of Nauru, from the establishment of the German colonial presence in 1888 (as part of German New Guinea), through the Japanese occupation during World War II, until the independence of the Australian-administered Trust Territory of Nauru in 1968. List (Dates in italics indicate de facto continuation of office) On 30 January 1968, Nauru achieved independence. For a list of heads of state after independence, see President of Nauru. See also Nauru Politics of Nauru President of Nauru Lists of office-holders Australia–Nauru relations Phosphate mining in Banaba and Nauru External links World Statesmen.org: Nauru History of Nauru Nauru-related lists Nauru Foreign relations of Nauru Australia–Nauru relations Nauru–New Zealand relations Nauru–United Kingdom relations 19th century in Nauru 20th century in Nauru