General, Sir John Monash, Personal Files Book 23, 1 June - 23 September 1919- Part 10

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19-9-19

The Department of Repatriation and Demobilization, ^after nine months of most strenuous activity, is about to cease
its existence as a separate organization, and I desire to take this opportunity
of conveying my personal thanks to the whole of the Staff of the Department
for their most devoted and efficient services.
To them ^has been denied the opportunity of an early return to Australia, and a release from 
arduous work following ^closely upon the rigours & hardships of the campaign. The services 
which they have rendered to the A.I.F. since the Armistice have been a fitting 
sequel to their fine record during the course of hostilities.
In every activity of the Department a fine splendid devotion & efficiency have been 
shown. The comfort, well-being & interests of the troops, whether in movement, in 
depŏts), or in employment has been the first consideration which has animated 
one & all. - The demobilization has proceeded with a smoothness, rapidity
& freedom from any disaffection greater than could, at the outset, have 
been hoped for. -
This fine result has been due to the earnest purpose, commendable industry 
and sympathetic understanding which have characterized the work of all.
I desire to thank every Officer, N.C.O, & man who has so devotedly assisted 
me in this difficult work, not only those engaged in London, but also 
all in the A.I.F. depôts in France, England & the ports, and ^also the area
staff. I think that a word of earnest thanks is also due to all branches
of A.I.F Headquarters, who have so splendidly cooperated in every way 
with the Staff working ^directly under me. -
I earnestly hope trust that the time is not far distant when all those still 
required to remain at duty can be released for return to their homes.

Lt General

D.G &c &c.
 [(*For promulgation*)]

[*19/9/19*]

DEPARTMENT OF REPATRIATION & DEMOBILISATION

SPECIAL ORDER.

by

Lt. Genl. Sir John Monash, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., V.D.

Director General.

The Department of Repatriation and Demobilisation 
after nine months of most strenuous activity is about to 
cease its existence as a separate organisation, and I 
desire to take this opportunity of conveying my personal 
thanks to the whole of the Staffs of the Department for 
their most devoted and efficient services.
To whom has been denied the opportunity of an early 
return to Australia, and a release from arduous work 
following closely upon the rigours and hardships of the 
campaign. The services which they have rendered to the 
A.I.F. since the Armistice have been a fitting sequel to
their fine record during the course of hostilities.
In every activity of the Department a splendid 
devotion and efficiency have been shown. The comfort, well-being

and interests of the troops, whether in movement, 
in depots, or in employment has been the first consideration 
which has animated one and all. - The demobilisation 
has proceeded with a smoothness, rapidity and freedom 
from any disaffection greater than could, at the outset, 
have been hoped for. -
This fine result has been due to the earnest 
purpose commendable industry and sympathetic understanding 
which have characterized the work of all. I desire to 
thank every officer, N.C.O., and man who has so devotedly 
assisted me in this difficult work, not only those engaged 
in London, but also all in the A.I.F. depots in France, 
Egypt, England and the ports, and also the Area Staffs.

P.T.O.
 

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I think that a word of earnest thanks is also due to 
all branches of A.I.F. Headquarters, who have so splendidly 
co-operated in every way with the Staff working

directly under me. -

I earnestly trust that the time is not far 
distant when all those still required to remain at duty 
can be released for return to their homes.

John Monash

Lieut.-General

Director-General.

Repatriation & Demobilisation, A.I.F.
19.9.19

DISTRIBUTION.

Branch 1.D.                           30 Copies   A.I.F. Depot Capetown   2

       "      2.D.                           10      "             "   Bombay                      2

       "      3.D.                            5       "            "    Colombo                    2

       "     4.D.                             5      "         S.O. Aviation                       2

       "     5.D.                              5      "        Red Cross                            5

H.Q.,A.I.F.                               30     "        Aus.Comforts Fund           5

A.I.F.Depots in U.K.             10      "       H.Q., A.I.F. Egypt                  2

Demob.Liaison Sut.Veny.    2     "        A.A.G.,  France.                    2

Hon.Min.for Defence            2     "       A.D.O.S. France                    2

Defence Melbourne             5     "       War Diary                              3

Major Ryan                             2      "       A.D.C Genl.Birdwood         2

D.M.T.S                                      2      "      Lt.Col.Brownrigg                 2.

                                                                   (Imperial Demob.Liaison) 2.

DEPARTMENT OF REPATRIATION AND DEMOBILISATION.

SPECIAL ORDER

by

LIEUTENANT-GENERAL SIR JOHN MONASH, G.C.M.G., K.C.B., V.D.,

Director General.

The Department of Repatriation and Demobilisation, after nine months of most strenuous
activity, is about to cease its existence as a separate organisation, and I desire to take this opportunity 
of conveying my personal thanks to the whole of the Staffs of the Department for their 
most devoted and efficient services.
To them has been denied the opportunity of an early return to Australia, and a release 
from arduous work following closely upon the rigours and hardships of the Campaign. The services 
which they have rendered to the A.I.F. since the Armistice have been a fitting sequel to their fine 
record during the course of hostilities.
In every activity of the Department a splendid devotion and efficiency have been shown. 
The comfort, well-being and interests of the troops, whether in movement, in depots, or in employment, 
has been the first consideration which has animated one and all. The demobilisation 
has proceeded with a smoothness, rapidity and freedom from any disaffection greater than could, 
at the outset, have been hoped for.
This fine result has been due to the earnest purpose, commendable industry and sympathetic
understanding which have characterised the work of all. I desire to thank every Officer, N.C.O.
and man who has so devotedly assisted me in this difficult work, not only those engaged in London, 
but also all in the A.I.F. Depots in France, Egypt, England and the ports, and also the Area
Staffs. I think that a word of earnest thanks is also due to all branches of A.I.F. Headquarters,
who have so splendidly co-operated in every way with the Staff working directly under me.
I earnestly trust that the time is not far distant when all those still required to remain at 
duty can be released for return to their homes.

(Signed) JOHN MONASH, Lieut.-General.

Director General,

Repatriation and Demobilisation, A.I.F.
London,

19.9.19.
Bennett Brothers, Military Printers, Salisbury.

[*IM*]

[*22.9 19*]

TELEPHONE: CITY 1746.

COMMONWEALTH OF AUSTRALIA.

MINISTER FOR DEFENCE,

(IN CHARGE OF DEMOBILISATION)

AUSTRALIA HOUSE,

STRAND, LONDON, W.C.2.

19th September, 1919.

MEMORANDUM TO:

The Director General,

Dept. of Repatriation &

Demobilisation    

As I am leaving by the R.M.S. "OSTERLEY" 
sailing on the 27th instant, I should like to emphasise 
the urgent necessity of everything possible 
being done to expedite the winding up of Demobilisation 
matters in the U.K. as early as possible.
There should be no alteration in the instructions 
that I have given as to the amalgamation 
and closing of the various branches of the A.I.F. 
to this end, without Ministerial Authority being 
obtained thereto.

G.F. Pearce

[*Draft*]
22-9-19

Dear Mr Timmins.-

I am afraid that I shall see not see you again before you leave, as I
am going to Sheffield for a few days, on Wednesday or Thursday.
I therefore write a line to wish you and Mrs Timmins a pleasant 
voyage home.
I expect myself to reach Melbourne about Dec 20. As soon
as I have had a few days to settle down, and examine my affairs,  
I shall be ready to discuss further with you the proposition you put
before me when last we met. - If, for any reason, the
situation should alter, and this matter might cease to remain open 
for discussion between us, I trust you will let me know promptly 
because, doubtless, I shall have to consider go into other proposals before I
can finally decide seriously to consider [shorthand] very attractive offer.

yours very sincerely

22/9/19.

Sheffield

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Overcoat                        

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Handkerchief
Dress Collars
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Spectacles
Pipe
Tobacco
Cigarettes
Auto-book
Matches
Time Table
Spare day shirt
Portfolio.
Papers
Bert's articles
Book.
Autobook
 

23.9.19.

MEMO.

BOOKS REQUIRED BY MISS MONASH.

"Course of Translation into French Prose".

To be had from Mr J. Tamblyn,

116, Ladbroke Road,
LONDON. W.

or from: Hachette & Co.,

King William Street,

STRAND. W.C.E.

"Key to Weekly's French Prose Composition".

To be had from: Clive & Co.,

157, Drury Lane,

W.C.