Documents Relating to New Zealand's Participation in the Second World War 1939–45: Volume I

232 — The Governor-General of New Zealand to the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs

232
The Governor-General of New Zealand to the Secretary of State for Dominion Affairs

13 August 1940

Further to my telegram of 12 August ( No. 231).

Having regard to the difficulties in making HMAS Perth available, His Majesty's Government in New Zealand now agree to accept HMS Achilles as the sole escort for the trans-Tasman passage to Bass Strait, provided that, if necessary, HMAS Perth is held immediately available. 1

1 The Australian Commonwealth Naval Board confirmed that the Perth would be available.