Representations received from Consul-General of the Netherlands in
Sydney [1] asking whether you and Brodribb [2] on your return trip
would be prepared to discuss with Army authorities in Java
possibilities for supply from Australia of various Defence
materials for Netherlands Indies. Discussions would be
continuation of those held in Melbourne between Brodribb and
Pellekaan. [3] Consider you should agree to request if at all
possible but will await advice from you whether you can arrange
and also probable date of arrival at Java before replying to
Consul-General. Consul-General has suggested Sourabaya as meeting
place.