Telegram from Admiralty to the Australian Navy Board, stating that the Australian Squadron (HMS Australia, HMS Melbourne and HMS Sydney) would be based in Jamaica, where they could take part in the hunt for the [German cruiser] Karlsruhe and be well posted to deal with any fresh German cruisers breaking out of the North Sea. Initialled by WSC, with accompanying telegram from the Australian Navy Board, agreeing with the Admiralty proposal. [Carbon].