Teleprinter message [CANBBRRA], 2 January 1946

Reference Dominions Office telegram D.2290 of 22nd December [1]
and 12627 (U.N.0.34) of 23rd December [2] from High Commissioner's
Office, London. Trusteeship.

1. Prior to any decision on a declaration of intention to bring
Australian mandated territory under trusteeship your views are
sought as to defence considerations affecting such decision.

2. With a view to considering terms of possible trusteeship
agreements with States directly concerned [3] it will be
appreciated if you would also advise on:

(a) designation of strategic areas in accordance with Article 82
of Charter [4] (assuming intention to bring mandated territory of
New Guinea under trusteeship).

(b) defence provisions which should be included in any trusteeship
agreement for New Guinea.

3. Since question of making declaration as to mandates will arise
during first part of General Assembly meeting commencing January
10 early advice on para.1 above is requested.