- … the Combined Chiefs of Staff have carefully considered the necessity for and possibility of increasing the ground and air forces required for the territorial defence of Australia. On December 7th, 1941, Japan's gross shipping tonnage amounted … by United States Naval Forces against the Japanese lines of communication, merchant shipping as well as naval units. If air forces available in the South-West Pacific Area are similarly concentrated on Japanese shipping, I anticipate the extent … the Combined Chiefs of Staff have carefully considered the necessity for and possibility of increasing the ground and air forces required for the territorial defence of Australia. On December 7th, 1941, Japan's gross shipping tonnage amounted …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-06/48-dixon-to-curtin
- … The document was given to and retained by the Irish Government. A photostatic copy is being forwarded to you by air. Presumably in the near future the new Canadian High Commissioner [4] will present a similar document. As far as I am … Government would be genuinely disappointed if all three were abandoned. This cable is a substitution for 'full reply by air' to 4999 promised in Wednesday's cable. Cannot use British or Irish or public telegraph, typex, teleprinter, telephone … The document was given to and retained by the Irish Government. A photostatic copy is being forwarded to you by air. Presumably in the near future the new Canadian High Commissioner [4] will present a similar document. As far as I am …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-10/110-dignam-to-evatt
- … to send a representative to the proposed Canberra Conference. Translation of the note containing the above follows by air mail. HODGSON 1 These articles listed aims for the administration of non-self- governing territories, including … to send a representative to the proposed Canberra Conference. Translation of the note containing the above follows by air mail. HODGSON 1 These articles listed aims for the administration of non-self- governing territories, including …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-10/13-hodgson-to-evatt-and-department-of-external-affairs
- … of coming to England unless alternative Government set up in French colonial empire. Gort [3] and Duff Cooper [4] left by air this morning to contact them at Perpignan and then proceed together to Morocco. This development may meet objection in … of coming to England unless alternative Government set up in French colonial empire. Gort [3] and Duff Cooper [4] left by air this morning to contact them at Perpignan and then proceed together to Morocco. This development may meet objection in …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/437-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … of Staff to our Naval Commanders-in-Chief, our Commanders-in-Chief in the Far East, Middle East and India and to the Air Officer Commander-in-Chief, Middle East. BEGINS. There are a number of indications pointing to aggressive action by the … of Staff to our Naval Commanders-in-Chief, our Commanders-in-Chief in the Far East, Middle East and India and to the Air Officer Commander-in-Chief, Middle East. BEGINS. There are a number of indications pointing to aggressive action by the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/290-lord-cranborne-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs-to-sir-geoffrey-whiskard-uk-high-commissioner-in-australia
- … overcome by resolute troops with anti-tank guns. If this can be brought home to the French it may have tremendous effect. Air force has done amazing work in covering withdrawal and new defiance [1] yesterday had remarkable successes. Navy's work … overcome by resolute troops with anti-tank guns. If this can be brought home to the French it may have tremendous effect. Air force has done amazing work in covering withdrawal and new defiance [1] yesterday had remarkable successes. Navy's work …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/314-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … in many places very thinly held. They have formally asked for three British divisions immediately and strongly request air assistance. War Cabinet deciding tomorrow what can be agreed on as to the necessity of giving maximum possible support … in many places very thinly held. They have formally asked for three British divisions immediately and strongly request air assistance. War Cabinet deciding tomorrow what can be agreed on as to the necessity of giving maximum possible support …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-03/329-mr-s-m-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-r-g-menzies-prime-minister
- … information as to United Kingdom present and prospective war effort. 4. Minister to be accompanied by Senior Army and Air Officer to act as Advisers and remain when Minister returns and sit as Members of Deputy Chief of Staffs Committee. … information as to United Kingdom present and prospective war effort. 4. Minister to be accompanied by Senior Army and Air Officer to act as Advisers and remain when Minister returns and sit as Members of Deputy Chief of Staffs Committee. …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/233-mr-sm-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-rg-menzies-prime-minister
- … the United States itself) would be profoundly affected. S.E.A.T.O. plans assume that we will be able to knock out Chinese air capability at an early stage and that we will retain the capacity to reduce Chinese land forces to manageable … the United States itself) would be profoundly affected. S.E.A.T.O. plans assume that we will be able to knock out Chinese air capability at an early stage and that we will retain the capacity to reduce Chinese land forces to manageable …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-28/35-extract-from-cablegram-from-department-of-external-affairs-to-casey
- … are working on data papers on the Peace Settlement including request to retain- (A) Armed Force of 100,000 (B) Small Air Force to patrol coast and outlying islands. (C) The Kuriles and probably Southern Sakhalin as bulwarks against the … are working on data papers on the Peace Settlement including request to retain- (A) Armed Force of 100,000 (B) Small Air Force to patrol coast and outlying islands. (C) The Kuriles and probably Southern Sakhalin as bulwarks against the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-12/438-embassy-in-washington-to-department-of-external-affairs