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This top-secret Cablegram was written by Menzies to Sir Arthur Fadden, the Australian Treasurer (1949-58), and Sir Philip McBride, the Australian Minister for Defence (1950-1958). It details the current state of the Suez Crisis, his opinions and what he would like to be actioned by all nations involved. Menzies plainly outlines his grievances with the possible rejection of economic sanctions and willingness to provide military enforcements should they be necessary. The Cablegram in a broader sense demonstrates the complexity of the Suez Crisis and how Menzies navigated the interests of Australia in conjunction with those of other Nations.