During that time Australian supporters of Timor Leste's independence struggle (Campaign for Independence of East Timor - CIET) requested that Da Silva assist Neville Cunningham and António Belo operate a radio connection to the Fretilin leadership in Timor-Leste.
Pada saat itu para pendukung perjuangan kemerdekaan Timor Leste (Campaign for Independence of East Timor - CIET) meminta agar Da Silva membantu Neville Cunningham dan António Belo mengoperasikan hubungan radio dengan pimpinan FRETILIN di Timor Leste.