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- … of peace and security (e.g., munitions, aircraft, staff co-operation, supply); (6) Defence problems connected with civil air transport in South West and South Pacific Areas; (7) General view of a desirable international security system in the … 22. The question of the disposal of war-time installations touches the post-war use and possession of military, air and naval installations constructed wholly or partly with United States resources. It seems to be under consideration by … so far as possible, be subject to the general principle of international collaboration. (b) The general inclusion of all air transport services within the terms of a convention which would supersede and take over the powers of the International …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-07/18-conference-of-australian-and-new-zealand-ministers
- … STURDEE. Lieut.-General Chief of the General Staff (Sgd.) L. HAMILTON. Admiral Chief of the Naval Staff (Sgd.) G. JONES. Air Marshal Chief of the Air Staff (Sgd.) W.H. HARRINGTON. Commander Joint Secretary, Chiefs of Staff Committee. Attachment (extracts) September 1947 … the safeguarding of the Main Support Areas from which war potential can be developed, and the maintenance of sea and air communications between them. These areas, of which the United Kingdom is the most important, are the United Kingdom, …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-12/161-chiefs-of-staff-committee-minute-31947
- … Parties agree that they shall take steps jointly to ensure that: (a) all Japanese armed forces including Land, Air, anti-Aircraft and Naval Forces, all para-Military forces such as the Gendarmerie (Kempei Tai) and the Garde (Keipei … shall be prevented. (1) All Military structures, installations, and establishments including, but not limited to Military Air fields, Seaplane Bases, and Naval Bases, Military and Naval storage Depots, permanent and temporary Land and Coast … and recommendation the High Contracting Parties will by common agreement take such prompt action, including action by Air, Sea or land Forces as may be necessary to assure the immediate cessation or prevention of such violation or attempted …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-09/253-addison-to-australian-government
- … suggested in our proposals of 4th March we desire to establish in Washington a staff comprising a naval and army and an air force officer who would act as the technical advisers to the Australian Government representative on the Pacific War … respectively as proposed by the President we prefer that our proposal of 4th March should be adopted and an Army and an Air Commander appointed for each of the following. (a) Australia its territories and New Caledonia. (b) New Zealand, Fiji … New Zealand is responsible. General Brett of the United States army has already been appointed to command the Allied Air Forces in Australia. In regard to the grand strategy relating to operations in the three areas it is understood that …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/425-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister-to-mr-clement-attlee-uk-secretary-of-state-for-dominion-affairs
- … This area is defined by General Wavell's [4] command. Into this area we and the United States are trying to press Naval, Air and Military Forces as fa[st] as possible. In our case regard must be paid to other commitments. 3. The second step is … as actual shipping. Do you think you are in immediate danger of invasion in force? It is quite true that you may have air attacks but we have had a good dose already in England without mortally harmful results. 5. I contemplated these three … One thing is certain. We cannot have [a] control of United States, Great Britain, Australian, New Zealand and Dutch land, air and navy both in London and in Washington. 11. I advise, therefore, subject to your concurrence, the representation of …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-05/262-mr-winston-churchill-uk-prime-minister-in-the-united-states-to-mr-john-curtin-prime-minister
- … and New Zealand waters in the event of war with Japan:- 'As regards Australian and New Zealand waters, assuming that air reconnaissance will be available in the focal areas, and that it is probable we shall be informed if Japanese forces … return of Australian and New Zealand naval forces now serving overseas, but this is only on the assumption that adequate air forces are maintained in the focal areas, which they are not at present.' 2. No assessment was made by the Conference of … other things be necessary to replace the Australian and New Zealand ships now on that Station. The early provision of air forces in the Indian Ocean is essential.' Modification of dispositions 3. The Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-04/282-war-cabinet-submission-by-mr-a-w-fadden-acting-minister-for-defence-coordination
- … Answer is no. Forces necessary difficult to estimate, probably fifteen to twenty divisions and relatively unimportant air force. Position entirely altered should Germany decide to attack Roumania. (13) and (7) (Is it estimated that serious … of number of German divisions available and the lessons the Polish campaign has taught us as to the power of a strong air force against ground troops and communications in interfering with reinforcements and supplies?) Not contemplated that … being exhaustively examined by the Ministry of Economic Warfare and I will advise you later. Am still closely examining air position and much of the above may be modified as a result of such consideration. BRUCE 1 Document 216. 2 Sir John …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-02/225-mr-sm-bruce-high-commissioner-in-london-to-mr-rg-menzies-prime-minister
- … Secret Present Vice Admiral Sir Roy Dowling, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., Chairman, Chiefs of Staff Committee (Acting Chairman) Air Marshal Sir Frederick Scherger, K.B.E., C.B., D.S.O., A.F.C., Chief of the Air Staff S. Landau, Esq., O.B.E., Acting Secretary, Department of Defence Lieutenant-General Sir Ragnar Garrett, K.B.E., … and to the British Commonwealth, by reason of its geographic distribution and dependence on the security of sea and air communications. There should be no impairment of the inherent right of individual and collective selfdefence, as …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-28/47-minute-of-defence-committee-meeting
- … plans, based on two different alternatives:[1] (a) Deployment in the Middle East of the first army contingent and air force task force raised, with the provision of later forces to be allotted to Malaya, should the possible threat develop. (b) Deployment in Malaya of the first army and air force task force raised, with provision for later forces, not required in Malaya, to be allotted to the Middle East. The … overseas and on 4 December 1951 Cabinet agreed to advise the UK Government that Australia would deploy the first army and air contingents raised to the Middle East upon the outbreak of global war.[2] This decision was overtaken in 1952 by the …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-21/123-memorandum-from-spender-to-watt
- … organisation of countries within its area of responsibility. Intelligence relating exclusively to Naval, Army or Air Force matters will remain the province of the Service concerned. The reporting or dissemination of Political … (including Armaments) Electrical Engineering Miscellaneous Industries Shipping and Shipping Lines Civil Aviation, Air Lines, Airfields and Flying Boat Bases Commerce and Finance Water Supply Sewage Disposal Defences Special Air Ministry Requirements for Anti-Aircraft Defences Telecommunications W/T Stations Military Airfields and Flying Boat …https://dfat.gov.au/about-us/publications/historical-documents/Pages/volume-12/218-dedman-to-chifley