- … as soon as possible after Portuguese reinforcements have arrived at Dilli. The evacuation by sea is difficult while by air impracticable. This is realised by Major Nogueira [2] who agrees that under the circumstances the Allied withdrawal may … as soon as possible after Portuguese reinforcements have arrived at Dilli. The evacuation by sea is difficult while by air impracticable. This is realised by Major Nogueira [2] who agrees that under the circumstances the Allied withdrawal may …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/337-general-sir-archibald-wavell-allied-supreme-commander-of-the-abda-area-to-uk-war-office
- … disappears] [6] of effective opposition to their domination in their world through overwhelming preponderance in land, air and sea power and action of Fifth Columns. What if anything it can do is of course for United States itself to decide. … disappears] [6] of effective opposition to their domination in their world through overwhelming preponderance in land, air and sea power and action of Fifth Columns. What if anything it can do is of course for United States itself to decide. …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/327-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … of the immediate requirements we are able to provide. (d) [6] Similarly, it might be possible to make available from the Air Force one extra Squadron of Hudsons and one Squadron of Wirraways. In view present armament of Hudsons and Wirraway … of the immediate requirements we are able to provide. (d) [6] Similarly, it might be possible to make available from the Air Force one extra Squadron of Hudsons and one Squadron of Wirraways. In view present armament of Hudsons and Wirraway …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/372-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister-to-lord-caldecote-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
- … you a copy of my Government's telegram No. 191 of the 8th September, containing certain suggestions as to naval, army and air force co-operation in the present war. As regards paragraph 4 of this telegram, relating to naval co- operation, enquiry … you a copy of my Government's telegram No. 191 of the 8th September, containing certain suggestions as to naval, army and air force co-operation in the present war. As regards paragraph 4 of this telegram, relating to naval co- operation, enquiry …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/314-sir-geoffrey-whiskard-uk-high-commissioner-to-australia-to-mr-rg-menzies-prime-minister
- … pastoral interests in London. I am glad to say that it has been arranged that the Dominions Office mail will go by air from Perth to Adelaide in the future. This refers to the signed letters only and not to copies or bulky enclosures. I am … pastoral interests in London. I am glad to say that it has been arranged that the Dominions Office mail will go by air from Perth to Adelaide in the future. This refers to the signed letters only and not to copies or bulky enclosures. I am …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-17/199
- … request for reinforcements to transit Australian territory and to assist with the handling of refugees; and arrange air lifts and so on; to express the view that, though unsympathetic to the professed objectives of the Portuguese Government … request for reinforcements to transit Australian territory and to assist with the handling of refugees; and arrange air lifts and so on; to express the view that, though unsympathetic to the professed objectives of the Portuguese Government …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-20/UnNumberedArticles-pg1-45/cablegram-to-washington-2
- … work in the various fields proposed in cablegram 102: (a) Accelerated Programme for the Development of Guided and Air Launched Weapons We consider tha[t] an expansion of research and development in Australia is essential to the successful … work in the various fields proposed in cablegram 102: (a) Accelerated Programme for the Development of Guided and Air Launched Weapons We consider tha[t] an expansion of research and development in Australia is essential to the successful …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-12/200-chifley-to-attlee
- … was an interesting and rather novel suggestion. The rest of the conversation was taken up with talk about lighter- than-air transport, which is always of great interest to him, and about the possible entry of the shipping companies into this … was an interesting and rather novel suggestion. The rest of the conversation was taken up with talk about lighter- than-air transport, which is always of great interest to him, and about the possible entry of the shipping companies into this …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-17/84
- … our present position on the visit of the Afonso Cerqueira. 2 [NAA: A1838, 3038/10/1, xxxv] 1 A combined naval and air exercise. 2 This report was cabled to Jakarta. Taylor informed Tjan, who confirmed that Indonesia did not want too much … our present position on the visit of the Afonso Cerqueira. 2 [NAA: A1838, 3038/10/1, xxxv] 1 A combined naval and air exercise. 2 This report was cabled to Jakarta. Taylor informed Tjan, who confirmed that Indonesia did not want too much …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-20/294-record-of-conversation-between-fernandez-her-tasning-and-matias
- … press reports that General MacArthur was said to have told the US Joint Chiefs of Staff in Tokyo that 'more United States air, sea and land power must be made available in the Pacific if the advance of Communism in Asia is to be held back. … press reports that General MacArthur was said to have told the US Joint Chiefs of Staff in Tokyo that 'more United States air, sea and land power must be made available in the Pacific if the advance of Communism in Asia is to be held back. …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-21/9-cablegram-from-embassy-in-washington-to-department-of-external-affairs