The Mayship of the squadron. the Chicago, led the American vessels in Hine ahead formation and tied up at 945 am.
Shorlly before the arrival of the American naval vessels in the har-hour. the acting Prime Minister. Mr. A.W. Fadden, sent a wireless message to Rear-Admiral JohnH. Newton, commander of the squadron.
"T extend you an enthusiastic wel come on behalf of the Commorweallh and the people. We have the same Intrests in facing similar problems and share a mutual desire to comment surate national security and live peace with the world." Mr. Fadden Sald in the message.
"The two cruisers led the five destroyers in coming into port and tying, Mr. A, W. Fadden, acting Prime Minister, announced fast night in Canberra that the squadron will visit Brisbane following its Sydney stay.
Mfr, Faden, coincident with his annotineement," paid tribute to Con~ fessional passage of the Lend-Lease 'BIN and said that Australia "will unfalteringly and united In the valiant company of the Ameri-
'Elaborate preparations have been made to welcome the American Squadron, which isan entirely different' unit from the one now at 'Auckland, New Zealand, "which is composed' of six U.S, naval vessels, united Press,
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