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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

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

Cablegram unnumbered 17 February 1940,

MOST SECRET PERSONAL HIMSELF ONLY

Thanks your survey 13th February. [1] We will be guided by Chiefs of Staff in what theatre of war troops are used but must insist that training be adequate except possibly under conditions of emergency.

MENZIES

1 Document 56.

[FA: A3196, 0.966]

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