My telegram today. [1] By good chance, I sat next to Cross [2] at
lunch today. As result of our conversation, am convinced that the
suggestion of Owen Dixon [3] practicable and would have admirable
results. Believe could be so arranged that Dixon could do
invaluable work both for Australia and the general policy of
economic warfare. Matter will have to be handled unofficially
owing to susceptibilities of other Dominions but I believe that if
Dixon prepared to undertake work and you so advise me I could
arrange it. [4]

BRUCE