HOME COMMAND
Australia To Have Defence Chief
(Rec. 6.30 p.m.) SYDNEY, May 10. The Australian War Cabinet has decided to appoint a General Officer Commanding all the Military forces in Australia. The “Sydney Morning Herald” states that the decision is regarded as the most significant sign-post to eventualities, for which Australia now has to prepare herself. The officer chosen will be charged with the defence of Australia by land. He will work in the field and have command in any emergencies that may arise within Australia as the war proceeds. He will have under his control a home defence army of about 250,000 men.
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Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIX, Issue 21960, 12 May 1941, Page 6
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104HOME COMMAND Timaru Herald, Volume CXLIX, Issue 21960, 12 May 1941, Page 6
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