- … Guinea and Bynoe Harbour (near Darwin) might be leased if political considerations allowed. Question primarily naval but air and army units would be necessary for security of bases and adequate shore based aircraft would be required to provide … Guinea and Bynoe Harbour (near Darwin) might be leased if political considerations allowed. Question primarily naval but air and army units would be necessary for security of bases and adequate shore based aircraft would be required to provide …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/143-department-of-external-affairs-to-mr-r-g-casey-minister-to-the-united-states
- … would probably be withdrawn and employed in the defence of the United Kingdom. Certain reconnaissance aircraft, a small air striking force and additional local naval defence vessels are also being despatched to Iceland from the United Kingdom. … would probably be withdrawn and employed in the defence of the United Kingdom. Certain reconnaissance aircraft, a small air striking force and additional local naval defence vessels are also being despatched to Iceland from the United Kingdom. …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/423-lord-caldecote-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-sir-geoffrey-whiskard-uk-high-commissioner-in-australia
- … so that the proclamation could be issued at once; (d) the instrument would be forwarded to the Commonwealth Government by air mail for counter-signature in due course by the Prime Minister; They hoped that this alternative would meet your … so that the proclamation could be issued at once; (d) the instrument would be forwarded to the Commonwealth Government by air mail for counter-signature in due course by the Prime Minister; They hoped that this alternative would meet your …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/165-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-the-united-kingdom-to-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister
- … in areas where the Japanese have superiority and where the whole course of action might be altered to our disadvantage by air attacks. Unless, therefore, the American Naval strategy is such [as] to ensure either a fleet action at our chosen time … in areas where the Japanese have superiority and where the whole course of action might be altered to our disadvantage by air attacks. Unless, therefore, the American Naval strategy is such [as] to ensure either a fleet action at our chosen time …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/255-mr-winston-churchill-uk-prime-minister-in-the-united-states-to-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister
- … For a copy of the telegraphic report see cablegram 16203 of 27 February from the U.K. Commander-in-Chief in the Far East (Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham) on file Defence: Special Collection I, Box 625, Prime Minister's Visit to United … For a copy of the telegraphic report see cablegram 16203 of 27 February from the U.K. Commander-in-Chief in the Far East (Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham) on file Defence: Special Collection I, Box 625, Prime Minister's Visit to United …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/360-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-commonwealth-government
- … a cable on behalf of the Advisory War Council. [2] You will gather from it that there is the acutest anxiety regarding air protection. There is a considerable body of public opinion which is being encouraged to believe that troops in the … a cable on behalf of the Advisory War Council. [2] You will gather from it that there is the acutest anxiety regarding air protection. There is a considerable body of public opinion which is being encouraged to believe that troops in the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/501-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister-to-mr-w-s-churchill-uk-prime-minister
- … are in agreement with the proposals made in your letter and will despatch a Delegation consisting of a Naval officer, an Air Force officer and a technical officer from the Ministry of Munitions to the Netherlands East Indies for secret … are in agreement with the proposals made in your letter and will despatch a Delegation consisting of a Naval officer, an Air Force officer and a technical officer from the Ministry of Munitions to the Netherlands East Indies for secret …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/254-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister-to-mr-j-van-holst-pellekaan-netherlands-consul-in-sydney
- … early drive southward against French anticipated. War Cabinet decision is to send two divisions immediately and certain air support, but nothing like what asked for. Anxieties indicated last night of French capacity to hold persist, but felt in … early drive southward against French anticipated. War Cabinet decision is to send two divisions immediately and certain air support, but nothing like what asked for. Anxieties indicated last night of French capacity to hold persist, but felt in …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/334-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … Economic aspects of war including the probable effect on trade and shipping. (j) Policy in relation to the Trans-Pacific Air Route and United States activities in the Pacific. I would be grateful if you could advise me by telegram of your views … Economic aspects of war including the probable effect on trade and shipping. (j) Policy in relation to the Trans-Pacific Air Route and United States activities in the Pacific. I would be grateful if you could advise me by telegram of your views …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/9-mr-mj-savage-nz-prime-minister-to-mr-ja-lyons-prime-minister
- … be diversion of the 42 machines en route in W.S. 20. [5] The proposed diversion does not in any way cancel the plan for air support which I made with Evatt and the ground equipment and personnel of the squadrons will arrive according to … be diversion of the 42 machines en route in W.S. 20. [5] The proposed diversion does not in any way cancel the plan for air support which I made with Evatt and the ground equipment and personnel of the squadrons will arrive according to …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/534-mr-clement-attlee-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister