- … (d) Middle East appreciation. This was covered by my telegram No. 153. MENZIES 1 Mamoru Shigemitsu. 2 Document 321. 3 Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham. 4 Mutilated in transmission. 5 Vice Admiral Jean Decoux. 6 French Head of State. … (d) Middle East appreciation. This was covered by my telegram No. 153. MENZIES 1 Mamoru Shigemitsu. 2 Document 321. 3 Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham. 4 Mutilated in transmission. 5 Vice Admiral Jean Decoux. 6 French Head of State. …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/328-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister-to-mr-a-w-fadden-acting-prime-minister
- … Such contingencies are:- (a) Turkey and possibly Iran coming under domination and subject to control of Germany. (b) Air and/or land action by Germany closing Suez. (c) Action by Germany through Spain and North West Africa successfully … Such contingencies are:- (a) Turkey and possibly Iran coming under domination and subject to control of Germany. (b) Air and/or land action by Germany closing Suez. (c) Action by Germany through Spain and North West Africa successfully …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/424-mr-a-w-fadden-acting-prime-minister-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister-in-london
- … as mediator between Thailand and Indo-China to gain (besides a preferential economic position) naval base at Camranh Bay, air bases in southern Indo- China and control of Indo-China customs. There is also reason to suppose that some military … as mediator between Thailand and Indo-China to gain (besides a preferential economic position) naval base at Camranh Bay, air bases in southern Indo- China and control of Indo-China customs. There is also reason to suppose that some military …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/277-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-sir-geoffrey-whiskard-uk-high-commissioner-in-australia
- … possibility effective guerilla warfare, cannot express opinion, but having regard to limited size France and mobility of air and mechanised forces effectiveness appears doubtful. If, however, Germans could be seriously harassed for even two or … possibility effective guerilla warfare, cannot express opinion, but having regard to limited size France and mobility of air and mechanised forces effectiveness appears doubtful. If, however, Germans could be seriously harassed for even two or …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/370-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … 11 In November 1928 Sir Hubert Wilkins made the first flight over Antarctica and during subsequent exploration from the air he named as Casey Channel one of several ice-filled areas which he thought separated Graham Land from the mainland and … 11 In November 1928 Sir Hubert Wilkins made the first flight over Antarctica and during subsequent exploration from the air he named as Casey Channel one of several ice-filled areas which he thought separated Graham Land from the mainland and …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-17/166
- … (4) Finally, at the instance of the Prime Minister, United Kingdom Government has decided to adopt a special plan for air support of Australia, under which a wing of three Spitfire squadrons complete with aircraft, two of the squadrons being … (4) Finally, at the instance of the Prime Minister, United Kingdom Government has decided to adopt a special plan for air support of Australia, under which a wing of three Spitfire squadrons complete with aircraft, two of the squadrons being …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/502-dr-h-v-evatt-minister-for-external-affairs-to-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister
- … that Darwin could be used on a regular basis for refuelling ships and as a point from which to maintain regular air transport communications with Atauro, it would be quite impossible for Portugal to achieve its objective of rapid and … that Darwin could be used on a regular basis for refuelling ships and as a point from which to maintain regular air transport communications with Atauro, it would be quite impossible for Portugal to achieve its objective of rapid and …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-20/329-cablegram-to-canberra
- … of his party would propose to leave the United Kingdom by sea about 8th October, the remainder of the party following by air to reach Australia about the same time as Evetts. 8. I should be glad if you could let me know your views upon these … of his party would propose to leave the United Kingdom by sea about 8th October, the remainder of the party following by air to reach Australia about the same time as Evetts. 8. I should be glad if you could let me know your views upon these …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-10/129-attlee-to-chifley
- … that many of the countries of this area, including your own, have already taken whatever action is open to them regarding air and sea movements of Dutch transport. For our part, as you know, we have refused all requests to export munitions of … that many of the countries of this area, including your own, have already taken whatever action is open to them regarding air and sea movements of Dutch transport. For our part, as you know, we have refused all requests to export munitions of …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-15/12-burton-to-bedi
- … event of armed hostilities, military moves by the U.S.S.R. would be characterised mainly by land advances supported by air forces, including airborne operations, and supplemented by intense submarine activity against sea communications. Global … event of armed hostilities, military moves by the U.S.S.R. would be characterised mainly by land advances supported by air forces, including airborne operations, and supplemented by intense submarine activity against sea communications. Global …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-14/124-joint-intelligence-committee-appreciation-31948