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generously than Britain, which suggests another

reason why Britain should join the Communities

if possible.

12.

Australia has shown Britain that she

can seize opportunities and adapt to

circumstances yet remain true to her essential

nature. I do not believe that you would

wish Britain to show any less capacity for

survival and development. I think that

many of you agree with me that the right

framework for our development is the enlarged

European Communities. I noticed that a leader

in the Canberra Times recognised this in an

editorial on 1 July, the morning after the

opening of our negotiations. The editorial

said, "Britain can hardly elect to stay out

side the European main stream". I would not

personally go quite as far as this because

we shall not and cannot join the Communities

tani

if we do not get terms fair for all - but I

alipolality think the general sentiment is right.

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