IMMEDIATE

In view of the critical situation vis a vis Germany, and for
reason which will fully be appreciated, including the protection
of trade, the Admiralty have requested that ships of the Royal
Australian Navy may be held in immediate readiness and, where
applicable, may move towards their war stations in accordance with
the dispositions in MOO-697/39-repeated-MOO 697/39.

2. These measures would be similar to those already taken in
relation to His Majesty's ships under control of the United
Kingdom Government.