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Grey River Argus, 17 March 1942, Page 5

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To Australia

’ A MIGHTY RIVER.

(Rec. - 12.55)'. CANBERRA, March 16. “The flow of Len-Lease equipment will become a mighty river. It will be a sufficient help to Australia to protect its great Continent,” said Mr. W. S. Wasserman, head of the United States Lend-Lease mission to Australia. A survey of Australia’s requirements in this respect was begun to-day, when Mr, Wasserman conferred with the Prime Minister (Mr. J. Curtin), and the Minister of Customs. Interviewed, Mr. Wasserman said that the United States looked upon Australians as their closest friends, and felt more strongly about helping Australia than any other country, with the possible exception of Canada. Mr. Wasserman is to be appointed to the Allied Supply Council in Australia, which was set up in February to handle all supply problems in Australia.