Your telegram 300. [2]

Returned to Batavia 1400 hours October 15th. Joint [Report] [3]
signed by all without major amendments. [4] Conclusions [5]
paragraph 7 [6], 'as individuals' included after the word 'Dutch'
as this had been omitted from the cable to Security Council
apparently by mistake. As previously arranged report leaves
Batavia October 16th for Singapore thence by Lancastrian to London
and America. Expected to reach Security Council Monday October
21st.

2. Any action or talks with French Consul-General [7] not now
necessary.

3. My opinion that report factual and impartial but for complete
understanding should be read together with individual reports.

4. My view is definite that solution of demarcation problem is
entirely political and that to attain cessation of hostilities
complete retirement of forces of both sides from disputed
territory is necessary and early establishment of joint police
force which in any case must be achieved at some later stage.

Consider establishment of such police force should be the first
consideration of the Committee of Three.

5. Gani seen and explanation given as requested. He is in complete
agreement.

6. Regret my supplies of liquor had not arrived at Dili due to
non-arrival of Corinda held at Darwin by strike. If possible
request cases of Scotch Whisky.

7. Complete arrangements being made by the Dutch for Committee and
staff whilst at Batavia and no difficulties at Djokjakarta.

Unfortunately Australian Consulate-General is not suitable for
accommodation and entertainment of guests.

8. For your information two Belgian Military Observers remaining
at Batavia for duties with Committee of Three. American Observers
now in Sumatra and nothing definite regarding their future
movements. If Australian Military Observers are to be attached to
the Commission suggest Dyke return [8] or other senior Army
Officer be provided
9. Republic Government requests that Australian aircraft be
provided for movements of their Delegation as requested, no other
means of transport being available.

10. Unless otherwise instructed own aircraft leaves Batavia and
arrives at Darwin October 17th with joint report as despatched to
Security Council then to proceed to R.A.A.F. Station Schofields
for terminal inspection which will allow further 100 hours flying.

Be available Sydney October 22nd for return with Committee to
Batavia but must be realised aircraft only fitted with two
comfortable seats remainder bucket seats. Alternative own aircraft
to remain in Batavia with 50 hours flying time and Committee
proceed to Batavia in comfort by civil aircraft. In view of
difficult flying conditions consider advisable captain of aircraft
with local knowledge remain for air transport for Committee of
Three.