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Subject Source: Local sources

Found in 617 Collections and/or Records:

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(Untitled), 05 Jul 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/222/27
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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].

Dates: 05 Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 17 Jul 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/222/46-47
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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.

Dates: 17 Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Jul 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/222/48-49
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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.

Dates: 20 Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 26 Jul 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/222/53
Scope and Contents Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] marked "Top Secret and Personal" acknowledging his telegram on Australian participation in the main operations against Japan; and proposing that Australia appoint representatives to meet British Force Commanders at General Douglas MacArthur's [Commander in Chief Philippines, Supreme Commander South West Pacific] HQ, and to take part in discussions in London on the reorganisation of the South West Pacific Area. [written when...
Dates: 26 Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 26 Jul 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/222/55
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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.

Dates: 26 Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/8
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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".

Dates: 18 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/9
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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].

Dates: 18 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 18 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/10
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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].

Dates: 18 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 12 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/11
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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].

Dates: 12 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 24 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/12
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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].

Dates: 24 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/13
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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].

Dates: 22 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/14
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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].

Dates: 22 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 22 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/15
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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].

Dates: 22 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 02 Jun 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/19
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Letter from [Eleanor] Emery [Assistant Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for the Dominions] to Sir Eric Mieville [Assistant Private Secretary to the King] stating that they [the Dominions Office] have arranged for the Honorary Justices Association of Victoria [Australia] to be thanked on behalf of the King [George VI] and Queen [Elizabeth] and WSC for their message. [Carbon copy].

Dates: 02 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 30 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/20
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Letter from [Paul] Emrys-Evans [Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for the Dominions] (Dominions Office) to Governor of Victoria [Australia] Major-General Sir Winston Dugan requesting he pass on messages of thanks from the King [George VI] and Queen [Elizabeth] and WSC to the Honorary Justices Association of Victoria for their message. [Carbon copy].

Dates: 30 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Jul 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/22
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Letter from [Lord] Cranborne [earlier Robert Gascoyne Cecil, later 5th Lord Salisbury, Secretary of State for the Dominions and Leader of the House of Lords] (Dominions Office) to British High Commissioner in Australia [Sir Ronald Cross] requesting he acknowledge with thanks on behalf of WSC resolutions from Randwick and Footscray [Australia]. [Carbon copy].

Dates: 16 Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 16 Jul 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/24
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Letter from [Lord] Cranborne [earlier Robert Gascoyne Cecil, later 5th Lord Salisbury, Secretary of State for the Dominions and Leader of the House of Lords] (Dominions Office) to Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] requesting he thank Essendon City Council [Australia] on behalf of WSC for their resolution. [Carbon copy].

Dates: 16 Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 15 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/32
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Letter from WSC to [Stanley] Bruce [later 1st Lord Bruce of Melbourne, High Commissioner for Australia in London] thanking him for his VE-Day message. [Carbon copy].

Dates: 15 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), [May] [1945]

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/226/33
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Draft letter from WSC to [Stanley] Bruce [later 1st Lord Bruce of Melbourne, High Commissioner for Australia in London] thanking him for his VE-Day message.

Dates: [May] [1945]
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 20 Apr 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/215/62
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Telegram from WSC to John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] marked "Top Secret and Personal" requesting he inform WSC if he accepts the enclosed plan for Royal Australian Air Force contribution to the RAF "Target Force" following the defeat of Germany; and gives priorities of release in terms of trades and duties.

Dates: 20 Apr 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open
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(Untitled), 08 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/218/43
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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.

Dates: 08 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: From the File: Open.
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(Untitled), 17 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/219/82
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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.

Dates: 17 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
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(Untitled), 23 May 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/219/114-115
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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.

Dates: 23 May 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open.
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(Untitled), 16 Jun 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/221/57
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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.

Dates: 16 Jun 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open
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(Untitled), 03 Jul 1945

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Reference Code: GBR/0014/CHAR 20/222/12-14
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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.

Dates: 03 Jul 1945
Conditions Governing Access: Open