Telegram from WSC to the Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] commenting on troop and naval reinforcements for the Far East and expressing doubts about the likelihood of a Japanese invasion of Australia or New Zealand.

Telegram from the Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] to WSC disputing his view that a serious invasion of New Zealand or Australia is unlikely and renewing representations that their position be strengthened.

Telegram from WSC to John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] regarding proposals by the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] for dividing the commands [into United States Pacific and British Indian spheres] and stating that this will not absolve Britain from a duty to aid Australia in the event of an invasion. Annotation indicates that the telegram was also sent to Peter Fraser [Prime Minister of New Zealand].

Telegram from the Prime Minister of New Zealand [Peter Fraser] to WSC accepting proposals by WSC and the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt, for the establishment of unified control for the conduct of the war in the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and Atlantic, and welcoming the appointment of General Douglas MacArthur as [Commander-in-Chief of Allied forces, South West Pacific area]; hopes that the close collaboration between Australia and New Zealand will not be weakened.

Telegram from the Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] to WSC: states that WSC will be advised as soon as possible about the [Australian] 9th Division; thanks WSC for assurances of support in the event of invasion; comments on the aircraft position in Australia.

Telegram from WSC to the Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin]: acknowledges receipt of Curtin's telegram regarding proposed arrangements for air co-operation between Australia and the United States [see CHAR 20/72/20-21]; comments on his telegram calling for a more offensive naval policy [see CHAR 20/72/23-25] and explains the objections to moving aircraft carriers from the Indian Ocean to the Pacific.

Telegram from WSC to John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] responding to reports of an interview by Curtin with the British United Press, in which Curtin commented on the campaign in Greece and the reinforcements "pouring into the British Isles".

Telegram from the President of the United States, Franklin Roosevelt, to WSC expressing his disturbance at the publicity arising from "the Casey business" [the appointment of Richard Casey as Minister of State in the Middle East], and the strained relationship between Australia and Britain.

Telegram from John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia, to WSC stating that he will take the matter [of an alleged interview by Curtin on Greece] up with the British United Press and that he will make proposals regarding the broadcasting of security matters: comments on a broadcast made by the BBC considering future strategy.

Telegram from Richard Casey [Australian Minister to the United States] (Washington) to WSC enclosing text of a telegram he had received from John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] on 17 March setting out the views of the Australian Government on his proposed appointment [as Minister of State in the Middle East].

Telegram from Richard Casey [Australian Minister to the United States] (Washington) to WSC enclosing the text of a telegram he had sent to John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] on 18 March stating his intention to accept the appointment [as Minister of State in the Middle East].

Telegram from WSC to the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] commenting on his correspondence with John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] [regarding the appointment of Richard Casey as Minister of State in the Middle East]; comments on Australian party politics and personalities hostile to Britain.

Telegram from WSC [to John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia] advising Curtin not to publish the telegram sent by Richard Casey [Australian Minister to the United States] to Curtin on 15 March, because it reveals confidential advice given to Casey by the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt].

Telegram from Lord Halifax [British Ambassador to the United States, earlier Edward Wood and Lord Irwin] to WSC reporting on his meeting with Herbert Evatt [Australian Minister for External Affairs and Attorney General]: comments on the subjects discussed, including the need to reinforce Australia, the "ruffled relations" between Australia and Britain, and Australian representation in Washington and London.

Telegram from Peter Fraser [Prime Minister of New Zealand] to WSC regarding the opposition of the New Zealand Government to plans by the United States to create separate command areas for Australia and New Zealand.

Telegram from Lord Halifax [British Ambassador to the United States, earlier Edward Wood and Lord Irwin] to WSC reporting on his meeting with the President of the United States [Franklin Roosevelt] and Harry Hopkins [Special adviser and assistant to Roosevelt] late last night regarding Australian representation in the Pacific area and the Australian division in the Middle East.

Telegram from Lord Halifax [British Ambassador to the United States, earlier Edward Wood and Lord Irwin] to WSC reporting remarks made by Herbert Evatt [Australian Minister for External Affairs and Attorney-General] at a private meeting on 26 March.

Telegram from WSC to John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] informing him of the movement of a British armoured division around the Cape [South Africa] in late April or early May, and pledging to divert this force should Australia be invaded. [See also CHAR 20/73/12 for correction].

Telegram from [?] William Hughes [former Prime Minister of Australia] (Australia) to WSC commenting on anti-British feeling in Australia and the need to impress Herbert Evatt [Australian Minister for External Affairs and Attorney General].