- … a cause to which we have given our support. There will be other battles in this war and Australians in the Navy, Army and Air Force will seek to play their full part alongside their brothers from Great Britain and our sister Dominions. Parliament … a cause to which we have given our support. There will be other battles in this war and Australians in the Navy, Army and Air Force will seek to play their full part alongside their brothers from Great Britain and our sister Dominions. Parliament …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/433-mr-a-w-fadden-acting-prime-minister-to-mr-r-g-casey-minister-to-the-united-states
- … ships must take immediate steps to counteract. 1 AA: A3195, 1941, 1.8147. It reported that in view of persistent German air attacks on U.K. hospital ships the Royal Navy proposed to capture two or three German hospital ships to be held as … ships must take immediate steps to counteract. 1 AA: A3195, 1941, 1.8147. It reported that in view of persistent German air attacks on U.K. hospital ships the Royal Navy proposed to capture two or three German hospital ships to be held as …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/468-commonwealth-government-to-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
- … flank, would necessitate retirement of British who are holding the Germans and at some points have driven them back. Air raid by 93 bombers against objectives in the Ruhr and the Rhine last night carried out with great success, only three … flank, would necessitate retirement of British who are holding the Germans and at some points have driven them back. Air raid by 93 bombers against objectives in the Ruhr and the Rhine last night carried out with great success, only three …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/247-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … on to envisage situation that might emerge if worst were by evil chance to come about and British resistance by land and air be broken. He believes it possible that in this event Hitler will probably make some proposal to the general effect that … on to envisage situation that might emerge if worst were by evil chance to come about and British resistance by land and air be broken. He believes it possible that in this event Hitler will probably make some proposal to the general effect that …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/300-mr-r-g-casey-minister-to-the-united-states-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … again to the Minister of Colonies. [5] The Secretary General denied that there had been any application for a Japanese air base in Portuguese Timor and stated that, while it was true that the Governor of Macao [6] was on his way back to … again to the Minister of Colonies. [5] The Secretary General denied that there had been any application for a Japanese air base in Portuguese Timor and stated that, while it was true that the Governor of Macao [6] was on his way back to …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/69-mr-rr-sedgwick-official-secretary-of-uk-high-commission-in-australia-to-mr-f-strahan-secretary-of-prime-ministers-depart
- … on the foregoing suggestion regarding the Seventh Division. 4. The Commonwealth Government's statements as to naval and air situation in paragraphs 12-15 of your telegram have been duly noted. 5. Reply to points raised in paragraphs 16 and 17 … on the foregoing suggestion regarding the Seventh Division. 4. The Commonwealth Government's statements as to naval and air situation in paragraphs 12-15 of your telegram have been duly noted. 5. Reply to points raised in paragraphs 16 and 17 …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/123-lord-caldecote-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-commonwealth-government
- … officials. Mayor Tseng Yangfu, in a special interview, said that probably not more than 100 had been killed in the air raids on Canton.' In these circumstances, I desire to ask that you will use your good offices to prevent any such rash … officials. Mayor Tseng Yangfu, in a special interview, said that probably not more than 100 had been killed in the air raids on Canton.' In these circumstances, I desire to ask that you will use your good offices to prevent any such rash …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-01/73-mr-torao-wakamatsu-japanese-consulgeneral-in-sydney-to-sir-george-pearce-minister-for-external-affairs
- … left to the Committee of Imperial Defence. The latter question led to a bitter dispute between the Admiralty and the Air Ministry complicated by pressure from the Exchequer for strict economy. 2 Chancellor of the Exchequer. 3 Lord … left to the Committee of Imperial Defence. The latter question led to a bitter dispute between the Admiralty and the Air Ministry complicated by pressure from the Exchequer for strict economy. 2 Chancellor of the Exchequer. 3 Lord …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-17/16
- … appreciably heighten the dangers to Australia's security. Against this background, British views on possible Portuguese air reinforcement routes might be sought, including the likely British attitude to a Portuguese request for the use of … appreciably heighten the dangers to Australia's security. Against this background, British views on possible Portuguese air reinforcement routes might be sought, including the likely British attitude to a Portuguese request for the use of …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-20/UnNumberedArticles-pg1-45/draft-cabinet-paper
- … will be a great contribution to the security of our country and will, we hope, have a demoralizing effect on the Japanese Air Force. 3. The inclusion of an R.A.F. squadron is a magnificent gesture on your part, and I am confident that this … will be a great contribution to the security of our country and will, we hope, have a demoralizing effect on the Japanese Air Force. 3. The inclusion of an R.A.F. squadron is a magnificent gesture on your part, and I am confident that this …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/505-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-mr-winston-churchill-uk-prime-minister