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… or write - and the clearing of unexploded bombs. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Laos suffered perhaps the heaviest air bombing in history. Much of this ordnance is still intact in the ground causing death and suffering. Australia will also … or write - and the clearing of unexploded bombs. In the late 1960s and early 1970s, Laos suffered perhaps the heaviest air bombing in history. Much of this ordnance is still intact in the ground causing death and suffering. Australia will also …
… Europe and the Middle East has not been reassuring. The U.S.S.R. is a land power of great significance, with an air force capable of rapid expansion. Should she exercise an undue influence in Europe, especially in Germany, the threat to … from the U.S.S.R., whether Japan or China were participating or not, should be as follows:- (a) To control the sea and air communications leading southward from Japan and North China by means of naval and air forces operating from advanced bases. (b) To take such offensive action as is possible against the enemy's …
… note of 'an agreement to disagree'. Officials admitted to Renouf subsequently that the discussion had cleared the air. They also said that the suspicions they had had of Australia's action had, as they saw things now, been due to a misunderstanding. While it is valuable, I think, to have cleared the air, I do not think we have bridged the obvious policy gap that is between ourselves and the Americans. All that can be said … note of 'an agreement to disagree'. Officials admitted to Renouf subsequently that the discussion had cleared the air. They also said that the suspicions they had had of Australia's action had, as they saw things now, been due to a …
… selected as a limited initial response. That would be the only action taken unless the Indonesians thereupon launched air or naval attacks. Reinforcements were made to cover that eventuality and military plans were approved for destroying Indonesia's air and naval offensive capacity. 2. The above is for your personal information only. The 'London Times' of 12th September … selected as a limited initial response. That would be the only action taken unless the Indonesians thereupon launched air or naval attacks. Reinforcements were made to cover that eventuality and military plans were approved for destroying …
… are proposing to maintain in the area, if and when a Greater Malaysia is successfully set up, slightly greater naval and air forces than at present together with appropriate ground forces. These would comprise not only our contributions to the … White Paper which is to be issued in February developing the equipment and training of mobile forces relying on sea and air transport. Perhaps you and Holyoake, to whom I am telegraphing similarly, would let me know what you think about the … are proposing to maintain in the area, if and when a Greater Malaysia is successfully set up, slightly greater naval and air forces than at present together with appropriate ground forces. These would comprise not only our contributions to the …
… of existing Australian facilities at ports and airfields, which might be available in view of the fact that fleets and air forces were generally decreasing in size. The development of a secure west-about air route might make it unnecessary to station United Kingdom troops permanently in Australia, though some sort of stockpile … of existing Australian facilities at ports and airfields, which might be available in view of the fact that fleets and air forces were generally decreasing in size. The development of a secure west-about air route might make it unnecessary to …
… representatives is essential. We have it in mind to send to Australia small Naval and Army parties, the latter including Air Force representatives, for this purpose. These officers would work in close collaboration with the staffs of the … representatives is essential. We have it in mind to send to Australia small Naval and Army parties, the latter including Air Force representatives, for this purpose. These officers would work in close collaboration with the staffs of the …
… the Australian Authorities on the issues concerned while crucial points should be referred to us. 3. We are forwarding by air mail copy of Cabinet Agendum and decision [3] on reparations from Germany and a statement of claim. (See our Telegram … the Australian Authorities on the issues concerned while crucial points should be referred to us. 3. We are forwarding by air mail copy of Cabinet Agendum and decision [3] on reparations from Germany and a statement of claim. (See our Telegram …
… the Finnish Government, if terms cannot be arrived at, United Kingdom, on Finland appealing for help, will despatch by air fifty bombers and immediately approach Norway and Sweden with regard to the passage of troops. No modification of … the Finnish Government, if terms cannot be arrived at, United Kingdom, on Finland appealing for help, will despatch by air fifty bombers and immediately approach Norway and Sweden with regard to the passage of troops. No modification of …
… carry out the provisions of the Potsdam Declaration, and shall issue his commands to all the Japanese Military, Naval and Air authorities and to all the forces under their control, wherever located, to cease active operations, surrender their … carry out the provisions of the Potsdam Declaration, and shall issue his commands to all the Japanese Military, Naval and Air authorities and to all the forces under their control, wherever located, to cease active operations, surrender their …