No, I do not think we can stretch our views beyond those dates but again we must see how we go. I always hesitate to express opinions about the future because things turn out so very oddly but I will go so far as to say that it may be that the Japanese whose game it is what I may call 'to make hell while the sun shines' are more likely to occupy themselves in securing their rich prizes in the Philippines, the Dutch East Indies and the Malayan Archipelago and in seizing island bases for defensive purposes for the attack which is obviously coming towards them at no great distance of time – a tremendous onslaught of which will characterise the future in 1943 and the latter part of 1944 (an Hon. ![]() We are taking many measures in conjunction with the United States to increase the security of Australia and New Zealand and to send them reinforcements, arms and equipment by the shortest and best routes. We shall not put any obstacles to the return of the splendid Australian troops, who volunteered for Imperial service, to defend their own homeland or whatever part of the Pacific theatre may be thought most expedient. "I am sure we all sympathise with our kith and kin in Australia now that the shield of British and American sea power has for the time being been withdrawn from them so unexpectedly and so tragically and now that hostile bombers may soon be within range of Australian shores. ![]() 70.įollowing is text of latter part of Prime Minister’s statement in the House today dealing with Pacific situation and connected questions – ![]() THE SECRETARY OF STATE FOR DOMINION AFFAIRS,
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