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ANNEX III.

Copy of a telegram dated 25th January, 1941 from War Office to C. in C. Far East.

IMPORTANT.

98651 cipher M.0.2. 25/1.

Reference G.H.Q.F.E.221+ and 2490 dated 22/1

and 24/1.

Matter still under discussion with Dutch Government in London. Hope for decision early next week.

ANNEX IV.

Copy of a telegram dated 29th January, 1941 from C. in C. Far East to the Air Ministry.

ILMEDIATE.

15255 29/1.

GHQFE/275 29/1.

Following for Chiefs of Staff from C. in C. Far East.

Your 98651 of 25/1.

*

Had long interview last night with Australian Prime Minister on his way westwards. He is anxious that three-party staff meeting shall take place early and agreed to Singapore as meeting place, In Batavia he met Dutch Governor General and informed me that latter is very anxious for definite plan of operations to be drawn up early. I have planned to pay a short visit N.E.I. and Australia starting 6th February and to commence Staff meeting Singapore 22nd February.

Time of origin 0900/29 hours.

+ Annex I.

Annex II.

* Annex III.

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