My Government feels that the time has come for South Africa and
Australia to exchange High Commissioners. [1] We are certain that
great benefit would accrue to both Governments. I hope that you
will agree to receive a High Commissioner for Australia at
Pretoria in the near future and that you will be able to
reciprocate by appointing a High Commissioner with residence in
Canberra.

I can assure you that your High Commissioner would receive a warm
welcome from the people and Government of Australia. We feel that
our relations in the past have lacked the continuous and positive
character which such an exchange of representatives would develop
on the basis of our friendship in peace and war as fellow members
of the British Commonwealth.