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- … in Timor, the Portuguese authorities regarded the determination of the Japanese to open this line as dictated by purely strategic considerations. 3. His Majesty's Ambassador also learned from a confidential source that matters were brought to a … in Timor, the Portuguese authorities regarded the determination of the Japanese to open this line as dictated by purely strategic considerations. 3. His Majesty's Ambassador also learned from a confidential source that matters were brought to a …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/89-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-commonwealth-government
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39 Mr R. G. Menzies, Prime Minister, to Lord Cranborne, U.K. Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs
… action upon American action, though actual objection by the United States of America would of course be fatal. Thailand's strategic position and resources are such that Japan's occupation of them would gravely imperil the safety of Singapore, the … action upon American action, though actual objection by the United States of America would of course be fatal. Thailand's strategic position and resources are such that Japan's occupation of them would gravely imperil the safety of Singapore, the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/39-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister-to-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs- … from which to sever our sea communications and from which a major attack could be launched on Australia if and when the strategic situation in the area of Malaya and Netherlands East Indies is judged to be suitable. 2. In this connection, the … from which to sever our sea communications and from which a major attack could be launched on Australia if and when the strategic situation in the area of Malaya and Netherlands East Indies is judged to be suitable. 2. In this connection, the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/287-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-mr-winston-churchill-uk-prime-minister
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- … the Foreign Office of the way the State Department was thinking about Japan, particularly in regard to minimum U.S. strategic requirements in that area in the future. There was no intention that the Foreign Office should be asked to canvass … the Foreign Office of the way the State Department was thinking about Japan, particularly in regard to minimum U.S. strategic requirements in that area in the future. There was no intention that the Foreign Office should be asked to canvass …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-14/393-defence-committee-agendum
- … could only benefit both our countries and thereby contribute definitely to the efforts of stabilizing the economic and strategic position of this part of South East Asia. Any relation of that kind can only be based on the recognition of a free … and discuss all kind of matters with the Republican Government. I hope that the coming weeks will prove a solid partnership of both our countries. [2] 1 See Document 316, note 2. 2 In a reply dated 20 October, Chifley thanked … could only benefit both our countries and thereby contribute definitely to the efforts of stabilizing the economic and strategic position of this part of South East Asia. Any relation of that kind can only be based on the recognition of a free …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-11/354-sjarifuddin-to-chifley
- … in certain respects extended and strengthened. 3. With regard to paragraph 2 it would be quite wrong to designate a strategic area in the trusteeship agreement or to suggest that we might do so at the present time. Our proposed arrangement … in certain respects extended and strengthened. 3. With regard to paragraph 2 it would be quite wrong to designate a strategic area in the trusteeship agreement or to suggest that we might do so at the present time. Our proposed arrangement …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-10/32-evatt-to-makin
- … Letter SINGAPORE, 21 July 1949 TOP SECRET & PERSONAL In recent weeks there has been almost a revolution in strategic thinking in Singapore, and I believe this is of sufficient significance to be worth your following up in … 2013 … Letter SINGAPORE, 21 July 1949 TOP SECRET & PERSONAL In recent weeks there has been almost a revolution in strategic thinking in Singapore, and I believe this is of sufficient significance to be worth your following up in …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-14/112-stuart-to-burton