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- … facts fully but suspends judgment until the affair is thrashed out-the Socialist and Left wing press leap into the air with indignation and publish scandalous articles of which the following extract from 'Humanite' is an example:- They … of him, he must have hidden merit which isn't open to the eye of the ordinary observer. With regard to the Senior Air Force Officer to go to Australia. Sir John Salmond, who commands the Air Defences of this country and who is fully in touch with the most recent 'Air' point of view, from the best information …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-17/93
- … (b) Attendance of the Chiefs of Staff at War Cabinet meetings whenever matters concerning or affecting the Navy, Army or Air Force are under discussion. (c) The collective responsibility of the Chiefs of Staff. 4. WAR CABINET SECRETARIAT … the other Commonwealth Departments. AU Departments have an important part to play in co-operation with the Navy, Army and Air Force. It will also be noted from the chart that the officers for the Secretariat of the Chiefs of Staff Committee are … General Cabinet meetings and departmental purposes, it would be necessary for the Chiefs of Staff and Secretary to travel to Canberra. As the Chiefs of Staff would have to be in constant touch with their Boards and the Secretary, it would …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/245-cabinet-minute
- … PERSONAL HIMSELF ONLY Norway-Supreme War Council has decided owing to inadequacy of bases for supplying forces and German air superiority which can not be overcome owing to lack of aerodromes troops North and South of Trondheim to be withdrawn … War Council consider capture of Narvik which being concentrated on and which proposed hold in strength including large air force will off-set damage to Allies prestige resulting from withdrawal in Southern Norway. This I do not agree with and … PERSONAL HIMSELF ONLY Norway-Supreme War Council has decided owing to inadequacy of bases for supplying forces and German air superiority which can not be overcome owing to lack of aerodromes troops North and South of Trondheim to be withdrawn …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/184-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … war there shall be a single War Cabinet and all the forces of Great Britain and France, whether on land, sea or in the air, shall be placed under its direction. It will govern from wherever it best can. The two Parliaments will be formally … the British Empire are already forming new Armies. France will keep her available forces in the field, on sea and in the air. The Union appeals to the United States to fortify the economic resources of the Allies and to bring her powerful … war there shall be a single War Cabinet and all the forces of Great Britain and France, whether on land, sea or in the air, shall be placed under its direction. It will govern from wherever it best can. The two Parliaments will be formally …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/391-lord-caldecote-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-sir-geoffrey-whiskard-uk-high-commissioner-in-australia
- … are believed to be about 50,000 troops on Island of Hainan. (8) Japanese are reliably reported to be working on naval and air base at Kompongson -bay on Gulf of Siam since September 27th. (9) They believe that there is evidence that Japanese are … feel that the Kurusu [4] mission is a definite failure. A task force of about 5 divisions, supported by appropriate air and naval units, has been assembled for execution of these plans. This force is now en route southward to an, as yet, … are believed to be about 50,000 troops on Island of Hainan. (8) Japanese are reliably reported to be working on naval and air base at Kompongson -bay on Gulf of Siam since September 27th. (9) They believe that there is evidence that Japanese are …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/138-mr-r-g-casey-minister-to-the-united-states-to-department-of-external-affairs
- … the Portuguese Government would prefer that the official appointed should pass for a technical expert connected with the air service, in order not to arouse the suspicions of the Japanese. 3. At the same time the reply intimated that the … forthwith of an Australian representative at Dilli with nominal technical functions in connection with the Darwin- Dilli air service. This official would be without the proposed status of Official Representative but would still in fact be in a … the Portuguese Government would prefer that the official appointed should pass for a technical expert connected with the air service, in order not to arouse the suspicions of the Japanese. 3. At the same time the reply intimated that the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/361-full-cabinet-submission-by
- … Indies Defence authorities. 5. A copy of the final report of staff talks in Washington is due to leave Los Angeles by air 6th April addressed to your Chief of Naval Staff. [4] It is therefore possible that your representatives at the … will receive full consideration in drawing up the terms of reference for the talks proposed in paragraph 6 above. [7] 1 Air Chief Marshal Sir Robert Brooke-Popham. 2 Vice Admiral Sir Geoffrey Layton. 3 Vice Admiral R. Leatham. 4 Admiral Sir … Indies Defence authorities. 5. A copy of the final report of staff talks in Washington is due to leave Los Angeles by air 6th April addressed to your Chief of Naval Staff. [4] It is therefore possible that your representatives at the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/390-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-commonwealth-government
- … German advance even if it involved throwing in almost recklessly of French reserves and risking of major part of British Air Force. From conversations I have had it appears that even extreme action of this character would not be effective. If the Germans reach the Channel ports subsequent developments would probably be an intensive air offensive against the United Kingdom or a drive to capture Paris or both undertaken simultaneously. What could be … German advance even if it involved throwing in almost recklessly of French reserves and risking of major part of British Air Force. From conversations I have had it appears that even extreme action of this character would not be effective. If …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/255-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … and neutrality. We appreciate that whether or not it will be possible for Australia to despatch oversea land and air forces to assist in the general war effort of the British Empire must be decided by the Commonwealth Government in the … and five destroyers (see para. 4 of telegram No. 191) west of Suez, and it is realised that the availability of naval and air force personnel from Australia and technicians of all three services must of course depend on the extent to which these … and neutrality. We appreciate that whether or not it will be possible for Australia to despatch oversea land and air forces to assist in the general war effort of the British Empire must be decided by the Commonwealth Government in the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/222-mr-a-eden-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-sir-geoffrey-whiskard-uk-high-commissioner-to-australia
- … to the disappointments in production, the needs of other fronts or theatres, gave me intelligence concerning Japanese air strength against which air force for the S.W.P.A. must be provided, compared that strength with the provision made and said that having regard to … to the disappointments in production, the needs of other fronts or theatres, gave me intelligence concerning Japanese air strength against which air force for the S.W.P.A. must be provided, compared that strength with the provision made and …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/33-dixon-to-department-of-external-affairs