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Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

Australian Government - Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade

Advancing the interests of Australia and Australians internationally

428 Mr W. A. Johnston, U.K. Consul in Noumea, to Mr R. G. Menzies, Prime Minister

Cablegram unnumbered NOUMEA, 24 June 1940, 2.40 p.m.

CONFIDENTIAL

I have every reason to believe local Government has definitely decided Britain accept protection [1], I am advised Ess[ington] Lewis ex Broken Hill [2] conversant and could explain situation as regards local exports and economic position the future of which causes anxiety. Would be glad to have your views. [3]

1 ? accept Britain's protection.

2 Director-General of Munitions and Chief General Manager of Broken Hill Proprietary Ltd.

3 This message was sent through the Naval Board in Melbourne.

[AA: A816, 19/311/74, i]

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