Your 141, 145 [1], 147.

Question of possible extension of credit raised in your messages
has not yet been considered but we are examining in a general way
means by which we might assist New Caledonia if economic
difficulties continue. Question arises, inter alia, whether we
could usefully send a small mission to New Caledonia early in 1948
to investigate economic position and discuss with Governor and
appropriate local representatives possibilities of expanding trade
between New Caledonia and Australia. Pending further consideration
of this idea, which is still entirely tentative, you might
yourself ventilate it unofficially without in any way committing
Government, and let us know how influential elements in New
Caledonia might be expected to view such a visit.