Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

179 Mr S.M. Bruce, High Commissioner in London, to Mr R.G. Menzies, Prime Minister

Cablegram unnumbered LONDON, 1 September 1939,12.29 p.m.

CLEAR THE LINE MOST IMMEDIATE

For immediate transmission to Prime Minister. Similar broadcasts taking place here, newspapers appearing with sensational reports.

I am in Downing Street but up to this moment no confirmation.

BRUCE

[AA: A1608, A41/1/1, iv]

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