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From CHINA.
Decode.
Sir M. Lampson (Peking).
18th May, 1933.
D.
By wireless
18th May, 1933.
R.
9.30 p.m.
18th May, 1933.
No. 540
(R).
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My telegram No. 500.
Brack
Acting Consul General Canton reports that Brack who
arrived at Canton May 12th showed a type-written document
marked "list of goods as offered by Defence Department to Mr. Brack for export" and also voucher issued by Defence
Department for samples he had brought to Hongkong.
stated that he had been asked by Australian Secretary for Defence to dispose of arms and ammunition in Canton and that
proceeds of sale were to be used for relief of unemployment When Acting Consul General informed him of contents of
telegram under reference he added that he had never
represented himself as an agent of Australian government but
that his isit was with full knowledge and consent of Minister of Defence, Chief of Staff and Attomey General. He said he was proceeding to Hongkong immediately and would
cable to Chief of Staff.
2. Acting Consul Gencral has informed Brack that he c
give him no support until matter has been cleared up.
3. Have you any instructions?