My No. 36. [1] Following is revised text of instructions which you
should act upon in lieu of text in No. 36.

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Desire you advise Sautot [2] that 'Adelaide' cannot (repeat
cannot) remain at Noumea indefinitely and that she will leave on
fifth October. From your reports we conclude that the factor most
likely to threaten the future stability of the colony is the pro
Vichy elements who have been arrested interned or who have lost
their positions. It is the strong opinion of the Commonwealth
Government therefore that before the 'Adelaide' departs or before
it becomes known that she is departing these hostile elements
should be deported from the colony.

Sautot should be informed accordingly, and requested to take
appropriate steps for the deportation to Sydney by the 'Pierre
Loti' of persons he considers dangerous. Sydney is considered most
appropriate destination in view of our information that
considerable proportion of crew of 'Pierre Loti' would refuse to
sail to Indo China.

Local guard should be provided and 'Pierre Loti' should sail
before the departure of the 'Adelaide.'
Sautot can be informed for communication to individuals concerned
that on arrival at Sydney the Commonwealth Government is prepared
to assume responsibility for their passage to Indo China.

Please report result your interview with Sautot along with
particulars of deportees so that arrangements for their reception
and subsequent transhipment can be made in Australia. (ends).