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- … food and raw material. Our third objective is defence of British territory overseas from attack, whether by sea, land or air. I would remind the house that our position is different from that of many continental countries in that we have the … materials. The protection of trade routes is carried out in the main by the naval forces (supplemented by military and air forces) which at the same time provide the principal protection for British territory all over the world. The bases of … naval defence of the Empire east of Suez, is being provided not only with docks, but also with the most powerful gun and air defences of any port in the Empire, and continues to receive high priority. Similarly a good deal has been and is being …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-01/134-mr-n-chamberlain-uk-prime-minister-to-mr-j-a-lyons-prime-minister
- … Chiefs of Staff. 2. On Thursday night I left London with the Prime Minister and have Just returned from visiting various Air Squadrons, armoured units, factories and cities in Yorkshire and Durham. 3. In my opinion the argument of yourself and … [7] to further increase Russian supplies but you will be interested to hear that in Leeds today before an enormous open air gathering Churchill's references to Russia were received in dead silence while every reference to Australia was cheered. Churchill has popular backing everywhere outside Parliament. 8. It is difficult also to obtain details of air equipment in this country but I am making enquiries. Certainly the United Kingdom is over insured against the danger of …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/490-dr-h-v-evatt-minister-for-external-affairs-to-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister
- … that might follow, e.g. a large scale invasion of Australia which at the worst might result in the loss of our only air base in the Pacific from which a counter-attack against Japan can be staged, and at the best in the diversion of United … telegram 150 I saw little prospect of altering [6] and I gather that it has been adopted by the President in his reply. AIR I have strenuously argued [the case] for an increase in our air allocation and urged greater support by the United Kingdom representatives in Washington. I have particularly stressed …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/50-bruce-to-curtin
- … which predicted that Japan's initial objectives would be the capture of Malaya, the Philippines and Hong Kong and further air attacks on Hawaii; other operations might include attacks on the Netherlands East Indies, air fields on Pacific islands, the Panama Canal, ports in Australia, New Zealand and India, and shipping in the Indian and … which predicted that Japan's initial objectives would be the capture of Malaya, the Philippines and Hong Kong and further air attacks on Hawaii; other operations might include attacks on the Netherlands East Indies, air fields on Pacific islands, …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/181-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
- … the line Namur-Louvain and have advance forces in front of this line. Advance yesterday was subject to practically no air interference. This in addition to the fact that land attack against Belgium and Holland has not been on anything like … Dutch on top at The Hague and the position generally in hand in south-west Holland. German troops still landing from the air and the position still anxious. Two French motorised divisions landed at Flushing and should greatly influence the … the line Namur-Louvain and have advance forces in front of this line. Advance yesterday was subject to practically no air interference. This in addition to the fact that land attack against Belgium and Holland has not been on anything like …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/232-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … most grave. German break through Mezieres Sedan greatly extended and while has been effected with armoured divisions with air support, supporting troops and supplies being rapidly brought up. Time still available for counter-measures before this … agreed to send large fighter and bomber reinforcements to France for next two or three days to endeavour to obtain local air superiority while the French re-establish the position. In my view seriousness of the position cannot be exaggerated. … most grave. German break through Mezieres Sedan greatly extended and while has been effected with armoured divisions with air support, supporting troops and supplies being rapidly brought up. Time still available for counter-measures before this …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/249-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … Whole visit in Australia approximately 2 weeks. [2] 1 See Documents 395 and 432. 2 Sjahrir arrived in Sydney by air on 11 December. He visited Canberra (16-18 December) and Melbourne (18-21 December) before leaving Sydney by air for Singapore on 22 December. No record of any discussions between Sjahrir and Australian ministers or officials has … Whole visit in Australia approximately 2 weeks. [2] 1 See Documents 395 and 432. 2 Sjahrir arrived in Sydney by air on 11 December. He visited Canberra (16-18 December) and Melbourne (18-21 December) before leaving Sydney by air for …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-11/456-massey-to-department-of-external-affairs
- … In response to the needs expressed by the Government of Tonga, the FRANZ partners swiftly deployed maritime and air assets to support the Tongan response, deploying reconnaissance flights and delivering emergency assistance by air and sea. The emergency assistance has included drinking water, food, emergency shelters, electricity generation and …https://dfat.gov.au/news/media-release/emergency-humanitarian-assistance-tonga-joint-statement-franz -
- … enter the war against Japan soon after the defeat of Germany and that the defeat of Japan may be accomplished by sea and air blockade and intensive air bombardments from progressively advanced bases. The main concept of the plan is that the principal effort against Japan … the South-West Pacific and the Combined Chiefs of Staff have now under consideration the question of the land and air forces that can be made available and utilised against Japan. These plans include the sending of four United Kingdom …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/356-bruce-to-curtin
- … an appreciation should be prepared giving the views of the United Kingdom Government in broad outline, e.g. growth of air strength to the point of air supremacy, progressive effect of industrial blockade, increase in army and [further] additions to naval strength, and while this position developing capacity to resist attack on Western Front or against any vital point including air attack on United Kingdom. The Prime Minister agreed something of the sort should be done and I am hopeful of having a …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/208-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister