Cablegram 40 CANBERRA, 15 December 1941
SECRET
For Mr. Duff Cooper [1] from Minister for External Affairs.
Begins-We have noted from D.O. M453 of 12th December [2] that you
have been appointed Resident Minister and are appointing a War
Council, consisting of Governor [3], Heads of Services [4] and
Director-General Propaganda. [5]
The view of Commonwealth Government is that Bowden should be
appointed immediately to this Council as provisional Australian
representative pending any further arrangement.
We have confidence in his judgment and coolness.
If you concur glad if you would take necessary steps direct with
Bowden. Ends.
For Bowden. Desire you take up above question personally with Mr.
Duff Cooper immediately. [6] Action taken vide M.527 concurred in.
[AA:A981, WAR 42]