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- … Australia. 5. The position of our home defences is most unsatisfactory largely owing to our having sent land, sea and air forces to Britain, Middle East, Greece, Crete and elsewhere. We have struggled to improve these defences during our four … the C.G.S. expressed himself as very dissatisfied-a conclusion which really understates the gravity of the position here. Air strength is very small owing to the policy of our predecessors who concentrated upon training 10,000 air personnel for service in the U.K. and who tended to regard Australian home defence [as] of subsidiary importance. 6. In …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/359-dr-h-v-evatt-minister-for-external-affairs-to-mr-j-m-mcmillan-third-secretary-of-the-legation-in-washington
- … that an R.C. Labor Leader would not be politic as the majority of the Labor vote is Protestant. I met Sir Samuel Hoare (Air Minister) today. He hopes that the Ismailia-Karachi Air Route will be started by the end of the year. He says that the extension at this end from England to Egypt is more … for experimental trial on the Australian route will be laid down before the end of the year and he hopes it may be in the air early in 1927. Hoare emphasises his statement that the Egypt-India air service, the experimental airship scheme, and the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-17/28
- … accept the American invitation for preliminary discussions [3] and that they should be conducted by the Minister for Air with McVey as his adviser. All the arguments advanced by Evatt could be employed by Drakeford in an attempt to influence … accept the American invitation for preliminary discussions [3] and that they should be conducted by the Minister for Air with McVey as his adviser. All the arguments advanced by Evatt could be employed by Drakeford in an attempt to influence …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-07/176-bruce-to-curtin-in-washington
- … start its work by 1st December, 1945. Would be glad to know whether it is proposed to send an officer from Australia by air to attend the meeting of officials on 9th November, or whether you desire me to arrange for representation from here. If … start its work by 1st December, 1945. Would be glad to know whether it is proposed to send an officer from Australia by air to attend the meeting of officials on 9th November, or whether you desire me to arrange for representation from here. If …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-08/318-duncan-to-chifley
- … to accept reinforcements from outside Portuguese Timor, as a result of the approach which is now being made. Australian Air Forces to be provided under existing plans for the reinforcement of Ambon and Koepang will also be available for … to accept reinforcements from outside Portuguese Timor, as a result of the approach which is now being made. Australian Air Forces to be provided under existing plans for the reinforcement of Ambon and Koepang will also be available for …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/85-commonwealth-government-to-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
- … 60% of the Italian Submarines in that area and by the reduction of fuel stocks caused by our continual bombing of Italian Air Bases. Two convoys have already passed through the Red Sea without loss, and before the passage of U.S.4 [2] His … 60% of the Italian Submarines in that area and by the reduction of fuel stocks caused by our continual bombing of Italian Air Bases. Two convoys have already passed through the Red Sea without loss, and before the passage of U.S.4 [2] His …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/38-lord-caldecote-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-commonwealth-government
- … possible in accordance with my earlier representations and your intentions. I am particularly concerned in regard to the air strength as a repetition of the Greek and Crete campaigns would evoke a violent public reaction, and such a happening … possible in accordance with my earlier representations and your intentions. I am particularly concerned in regard to the air strength as a repetition of the Greek and Crete campaigns would evoke a violent public reaction, and such a happening …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/266-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-mr-winston-churchill-uk-prime-minister-in-the-united-states
- … in Caroline area. 2. Decision to place garrison and fixed defences at Rabaul was primarily to defence [sic] advanced air base. It may now be desirable to establish examination service. No naval facilities exist at present, but every … in Caroline area. 2. Decision to place garrison and fixed defences at Rabaul was primarily to defence [sic] advanced air base. It may now be desirable to establish examination service. No naval facilities exist at present, but every …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/395-department-of-external-affairs-to-mr-r-g-casey-minister-to-the-united-states
- … against sea attack, the existing escort may be regarded as adequate in all circumstances. As regards protection against air action between Aden and Suez, [there will be] some protection by fighter aircraft from Aden and again when the convoy … against sea attack, the existing escort may be regarded as adequate in all circumstances. As regards protection against air action between Aden and Suez, [there will be] some protection by fighter aircraft from Aden and again when the convoy …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/226-mr-a-eden-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-commonwealth-government
- … that pressure to this end will continue to be exerted on the Portuguese Government. In regard to rumours about Japanese air base it is desired that the Ambassador [5] submit a suggestion to the Portuguese Government that he would appreciate any … that pressure to this end will continue to be exerted on the Portuguese Government. In regard to rumours about Japanese air base it is desired that the Ambassador [5] submit a suggestion to the Portuguese Government that he would appreciate any …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/54-mr-hf-farrands-assistant-secretary-of-prime-ministers-department-to-mr-rr-sedgwick-official-secretary-of-uk-high-commiss