Glad if you would raise following immediately with United Kingdom
Government. With reference to formation of French National
Committee by General de Gaulle and its reported recognition by
United Kingdom Government, we would be glad of continuous advice
as to developments of this position and as to attitude and policy
it is suggested we might adopt towards French interests in
Pacific, especially New Caledonia and New Hebrides.

Consul-General France [2] reports today that Governor New
Caledonia [3] has reported to him he is prepared to continue
fight, but wants to know degree of co-operation and help he can
expect from Australia.

Consul-General also says he has had no instructions from Bordeaux
Government that Bank of France refuses to allow him to operate on
Consular funds, and generally wants to know how French services
and assistance are to be utilised.

High Commissioner for Western Pacific [4] reports that Resident
Commissioner, New Hebrides [5] has suggested that administration
be taken over by Britain.