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World War 2, Western Australia, Albany, Denial of Resources Plan, WX27002 CHAPPEL, Albany Fortress, 1944

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Detailed plan (formerly SECRET) for the denial of resources (demolition) in the Albany region including industry, port facilities and transportation infrastructure prepared in 1944, by WX27002 Lieutenant Colonel John Chappell, Commanding Officer Albany Fortress. Documents are dated 08/02/1944.

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cwa-org-32-54-992

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In late February and March 1944 there was a major invasion scare in Western Australia, when based on sightings by submarine piquets in the Sunda Straits, it was feared that a Japanese task force might be approaching Fremantle behind a cyclonic front. Submarines and their support were moved from Fremantle to Albany and additional air resources flow to Western Australia. In spite of air alerts sounding in Perth, no threat eventuated.

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-35.03024539785, 117.88619882602

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Service Records - Chappell

Highgate RSL - John Chappell service summary

Major Cappell, 16 Battalion, 1940

Lieutenant Chappell, 16 Battalion, 1937

WA Invasion Scare 1944

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One of the maps contained within the Denial of Resources Plan, Albany and Region 1944

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