Telegram from WSC [Cairo, Egypt] to Private Office for First Lord of the Admiralty [Albert Alexander, later Lord Alexander of Hillsborough] and First sea Lord [Admiral Dudley Pound] referring to the loss of the Australian Cruiser "Canberra" and asking them to consider the gift of a similar ship to the Royal Australian Navy.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] to WSC marked "Top Secret and Personal" detailing previous discussions and requesting information on the prospective rate of return of Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) personnel to Australia after the defeat of Germany, and details of the RAAF component intended for European forces of occupation and in the South East Asia Theatre.

Telegram from John Curtin (Prime Minister of Australia) to WSC marked "Secret and Personal" objecting to a statement attributed to Rear Admiral Gerald Muirhead-Gould [Flag Officer in Charge, Western Germany]; and stating that service officers should not intrude "into the delicate realm of Government policy". Photocopy.

Telegram from John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] to WSC expressing shock at "tragic news" of death of President Roosevelt, whose help and support "are acknowledged with great thankfulness by people this country". Curtin states that, "We know how greatly you will miss his comradeship and support and feel deeply for you in added burden which necessarily will now be yours".

Telegram from John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] to WSC expressing shock at "tragic news" of death of President Roosevelt, whose help and support "are acknowledged with great thankfulness by people this country". Curtin states that, "We know how greatly you will miss his comradeship and support and feel deeply for you in added burden which necessarily will now be yours". With single annotation in red ink, probably by WSC.

Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] congratulating him on Australia's role in the defeat of Germany; and anticipating victory over Japan.

Telegram from Acting Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" stating that the [Australian] War Cabinet and the Advisory War Council have decided not to proceed with the transfer of three Royal Navy ships to the Royal Australian Navy as a war project.

Telegram from Acting Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" informing him that Francis Forde, Deputy Prime Minister of Australia, will personally approach the Combined Chiefs of Staff and appropriate United States authorities concerning the case for the early re-occupation of Nauru and Ocean Islands [Pacific Ocean], whilst Forde is in the United States.

Telegram from Acting Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" outlining the reasons for limitations in Australia's ability to contribute to the British Pacific Fleet, in light of a recent Conference convened by Admiral Sir Bruce Fraser, Commander of the Pacific Fleet.

Telegram from WSC to Acting Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] marked "Top Secret" stating that the United States Chiefs of Staff have felt unable to support the early re-occupation of Nauru and Ocean Islands [Pacific Ocean] and have suggested alternative sources of phosphate, but that Francis Forde's [Deputy Prime Minister of Australia] approach will be "valuable". [repeated to New Zealand government].

Telegram from Acting Prime Minister of Australia [?Francis Forde] to WSC marked "Top Secret" giving a detailed explanation of why Australia is unable to accept the proposed additional commitment for Royal Navy works projects.

Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] marked "Top Secret and Personal" requesting Australian participation in the British Commonwealth land, sea and air forces against the Japanese main islands, and giving details of proposed changes in the South West Pacific Area command.

Telegram from WSC to Elsie Curtin marked "Personal" passing on his condolences on the death of her husband [John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia].

Telegram from WSC to Francis Forde [Acting Prime Minister of Australia] marked "Personal" passing on his condolences [on the death of John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia].

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" emphasising the limits to which the Australian Government can accept Royal Navy works projects, in light of its commitment to an extensive housing programme.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" emphasising the importance of Australia being allowed to participate fully in the main offensive against Japan; and outlining Australia's desired input into a British Commonwealth Command in a reorganised South West Pacific Area.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" informing him that he will need to make a parliamentary statement on the release of long service men and Australia's role in the South West Pacific.

Telegram from WSC to [Robert] Menzies [Leader of Australian Opposition] marked "Personal" thanking him for his message and stating: "We never forget the help you gave us when all was dark, except resolve".

Telegram from WSC to [Robert] Menzies [Leader of Australian Opposition] marked "Personal" thanking him for his message and stating: "We never forget the help you gave us when all was dark, except resolve". [Carbon draft].

Draft of telegram from WSC to [Robert] Menzies [Leader of Australian Opposition] marked "Personal" thanking him for his message and stating: "We never forget the help you gave us when all was dark, except resolve". [last sentence added in manuscript and initialled by WSC].

Telegram from [Robert] Menzies to WSC thanking him along with Menzies' colleagues in the Australian opposition for his "matchless contribution to Allied victory" and sending "Warmest personal regards". [Copy].

Letter from Eleanor Emery [Assistant Private Secretary to Secretary of State for the Dominions] (Dominions Office) to [John] Peck [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] enclosing a telegram from the Governor of Victoria [Australia, Major-General Sir Winston Dugan] conveying a message for WSC and the King [George VI] and Queen [Elizabeth] from the Honorary Justices Association of Victoria. [signed; annotated by Peck].

Telegram from the Governor of Victoria [Australia, Major-General Sir Winston Dugan] to the Dominions Office conveying a message of sympathy and thanksgiving for WSC and the King [George VI] and Queen [Elizabeth] from Clarey of the Honorary Justices Association of Victoria. [Copy].

Telegram from the Governor of Victoria [Australia, Major-General Sir Winston Dugan] to the Dominions Office conveying a message of sympathy and thanksgiving for WSC and the King [George VI] and Queen [Elizabeth] from Clarey of the Honorary Justices Association of Victoria. [Carbon copy].