JAPANESE P.M. ARRIVES - SOUND

Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda visited Australia to honor war dead and strengthen bilateral relations. In Canberra, he laid a wreath at the War Memorial and signed the visitor's book in the Hall of Memory. Accompanied by War Memorial Director JJ McGrath, he also met with Sir Robert Menzies. The visit continued in Sydney, where he was welcomed by Deputy Premier Renshaw and the local Japanese community, highlighting future friendship and trade cooperation.

What was the primary purpose of Japanese Prime Minister Hayato Ikeda's visit to Australia?

• To attend a trade conference

• To strengthen and deepen relations between Japan and Australia

• To explore Australian culture

• To visit family in Australia

Who accompanied Prime Minister Ikeda during the ceremony in the Hall of Memory?

• Sir Robert Menzies

• War Memorial Director JJ McGrath

• The Australian Prime Minister

• Deputy Premier Renshaw

During his visit to Canberra, with whom did Mr. Ikeda have talks?

• The Australian public

• Local business leaders

• Sir Robert Menzies and top officials

• The Governor-General

Who welcomed Prime Minister Ikeda during his official visit to Sydney?

• The Australian Prime Minister

• The Governor of New South Wales

• The Mayor of Sydney

• Deputy Premier Renshaw

What was the reaction of the local Japanese community during Mr. Ikeda's visit to Sydney?

• They held a private meeting

• They organized a protest

• They were indifferent

• They gave a flag-waving welcome