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Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

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

Cablegram unnumbered 11 April 1940,

SECRET PERSONAL HIMSELF ONLY

Your telegram 9th April. [1] In view existing war situation and staff arrangements pending in connection Tokyo Legation would be glad to know whether Lothian's [2] proposal is regarded as urgent.

If not would prefer that question of Officer's [3] transfer be deferred. If proposal is urgent possibly some arrangement could be made in London by Foreign Office not involving transfer of Officer.

MENZIES

1 Document 131.

2 U.K. Ambassador to the United States.

3 Counsellor at the Legation in Washington.

[FA: A3196, 0.2156]

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