After discussion, Mr. Pyman and I are satisfied that there is
considerable need for us to obtain regular reports regarding
developments in British Solomon Islands and other British
possessions adjacent to Australian territories. This is reinforced
by the fact that these possessions are included within the
Australian Naval Station.

2. Such information should presumably come to us through the
United Kingdom High Commissioner in Canberra and we, therefore,
recommend that an official approach be made to him to secure such
information for us. Recent events in the British Solomon Islands
found us with very little information on which to base any
decision.

3. In that case, in the upshot, an R.N. warship went to
Guadalcanal. Are you aware of exactly what arrangements are in
being between Australian and British Naval authorities to provide
for action in such cases? It is conceivable that the same
situation may arise again in the Solomons or elsewhere within the
Australian Naval Station. [1]