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… 1 i.e. at the Paris Peace Conference of 1946. 2 Teppema's letter to Chifley concerned the refusal of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to refuel aircraft of the Netherlands 19th Squadron at Brisbane. The Australian Cabinet decided on 2 … 1 i.e. at the Paris Peace Conference of 1946. 2 Teppema's letter to Chifley concerned the refusal of the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) to refuel aircraft of the Netherlands 19th Squadron at Brisbane. The Australian Cabinet decided on 2 …
… leaves here at one o'clock for Singapore with Sq/Ldr. Spence, and I have telegraphed Massey for immediate onward air transport to Sydney for Spence. With luck he should get there on Saturday, and I would be glad if you would please make … leaves here at one o'clock for Singapore with Sq/Ldr. Spence, and I have telegraphed Massey for immediate onward air transport to Sydney for Spence. With luck he should get there on Saturday, and I would be glad if you would please make …
… for the present British Defence structure in the region. The existence of this structure and associated ground, air and naval forces north of Indonesia and in the mainland of Asia enables the rapid deployment and intervention and … Reserve in Malaysia and Singapore and we have invested heavily in the establishment in Malaya of a major Australian Air Base in Butterworth and a military establishment at Terendak. 18. In Vietnam the Americans have taken the momentous step … about £400m. By June this year the strength of the Navy will have risen in three years by 28%, the Army by 46% and the Air Force by 17%. Now the Selective National Service has been introduced with liability for overseas service. Attached at …
… that if it had not been for the shortness of time and the fact that he, Evatt, must have been very exhausted by his long air trip, I would probably have suggested that we should have had a full discussion between Evatt, Coombs and myself, before … a rather amusing episode at the end. The sum total of the conversation was that I think we have considerably cleared the air and I do not think I will have any further grounds for complaint of Evatt's being offensive to me personally. Towards … that if it had not been for the shortness of time and the fact that he, Evatt, must have been very exhausted by his long air trip, I would probably have suggested that we should have had a full discussion between Evatt, Coombs and myself, before …
… Seven years ago, when I was in Japan, I became aware of their intense anxiety with respect to the possibility of air attacks from Vladivostok. The considerable development of aircraft carriers in recent years will certainly have … Japanese exaltation. The movement of troops to Singapore, the mining of the seas in the neighbourhood of Singapore, the air reinforcements in Malaya, the Australian expressions of determination to defend the country against any attack, and the … Seven years ago, when I was in Japan, I became aware of their intense anxiety with respect to the possibility of air attacks from Vladivostok. The considerable development of aircraft carriers in recent years will certainly have …
… into difficulties. A visit by Pasquier and Nessi of the ICRC to Dili on 1 June went badly: they were denied freedom to travel to other centres which they claimed was necessary to undertake a proper assessment of relief needs. Nessi told … and Portuguese inNew York, and later Bangkok, led to a visit to Timor on 20 June by the Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Air Force, General Morais [da] Silva. The visit was primarily connected with the Portuguese prisoners captured last … and Portuguese inNew York, and later Bangkok, led to a visit to Timor on 20 June by the Chief of Staff of the Portuguese Air Force, General Morais [da] Silva. The visit was primarily connected with the Portuguese prisoners captured last …
… knowledge that, except for these special and additional commitments, the maximum Defence Vote to cover the Navy, Army, Air Force and the Defence and Munitions Departments will be 50,000,000. (2) Observations for the Guidance of the Services … peace requirements is to 50,000,000. This is to include the full provision made under the votes for the Navy, Army and Air Force, and the provision made for Defence under the votes of other Departments such as Defence, Munitions, and Supply … knowledge that, except for these special and additional commitments, the maximum Defence Vote to cover the Navy, Army, Air Force and the Defence and Munitions Departments will be 50,000,000. (2) Observations for the Guidance of the Services …
… should not be permitted to obtain power or influence there. The Indian Ocean-The security of Australia's external sea and air communications to the United Kingdom, Middle East and North America is an essential part of the strategic concept for … allowed to have an aviation manufacturing industry nor to possess or operate aircraft including gliders and lighter-than-air craft. (v) The way of life of the Japanese people should be so altered by the introduction of democratic governmental, … should not be permitted to obtain power or influence there. The Indian Ocean-The security of Australia's external sea and air communications to the United Kingdom, Middle East and North America is an essential part of the strategic concept for …