The Archive · 1940

Sydney, July 18 (by Air Mail)

d his letters of credence as Envoy ter Plenipotentiary of the United of Australia, Lord Gowrie, at ney, on July 17. tst accredited diplomatic envoy to Australia.

15 /minutes, of the American Government," Mr.

address, "that the friendship which has n Australia and the United States shall be d to the fullest extent."

Governor-Mr. Gauss, who is 53, carries with word and gesture the imprint of Charterers of coastal vessels are reported to have been badly hit by the shipping ban imposed by the Japanese naval authorities on coastal navigation and a check up disclosed that at least 72 coastal crafts are lying idle in port.

Taking the average capacity of each coastal boat at 500 tons, a shipping man explained yesterday, the total tonnage tied up would represent 35,000 tons. This, coupled with the non-arrival of ocean liners and the vessel Rameses and the, Conte Verde of the Lloyd Triestino lying idle in port, present a gloomy picture lomat, in the shipping sphere.

Stocks Depleted His arrival represents the last stage the arrangements which were made some time ago an exchange of diplomatic representatives between staff, the two countries, Australia's Minister in the United States is Mr. R. G. Casey.

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