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Despa Recew snould tYiat ^0U tYiin^ v,vietD0r secretj: yo ,V9 1 tion rj0l0Srar!1 t^e qu®s v»lt* rt? iderati°n Aof0nce ln conne ctioa cons fi*0d pa^O uti^0r form °f tfrone ,vdmi^alW some tocl^s tne to insfeal1 oil 3 ctical»lG A0fend ora dor) to oquiP^an Uld P® a t^Ql'I0'p°Un tftG tod po99 (q • £ • Yiad fndi°a 0 v0 tla© or pda as ^u Sout^ G® ivdmdralW t3sd°n tVv© perm tvJQ do eed vjhen 30eU ^°ur s omo -j_ p.ad a$** uld 1V>1V vjo nel CP°SS o rovided 1 oarson isl°n uS fc' xocsl d©G couId vjitfa tYiat no t^e ^xCL C/fato n^eVi raanninP aoor® t^ut tft0 of will and eqnin0 di. -ou peon Y^ado X>e r yot v,ould ’nas equl^ont of ind0f^ite* fore Abilin there pQ9s aider thi3 con \-jbM viidb to r/9 on maTT toieRr0-* 2. BtLt?oU to in r0ferr®a otion TELEGRAM. From Hie Excellency The Governor, To The 4 Secretary of State. Dispatched Stanley. Time • Date ll/io/ 39. £Z»- Secret. 1. Youx> teleGrara 80 defence in South Georgia. 1 agree that some form 0f fixed defence for South Georgia is very desirable. Two fixed guns and Lewis guns for c antiaircraft service would be the minimum requirement. 1 regret that I do not find it possible- to man the former with Falkland Island Personnel while the artillery Provision for requires to be Stanleys strengthened. Please See my imniediai ly preceeding telegram on this subject. You win appreciate that Daciliti es Por trainil gunners here V->K A are limited and that I cannot with trained men. dispena^ Governor. / 1 Decode. * TELEGRAM. From Secretary of State. To His Excellency the Governor. Despatched: 4th December, 19 39. Time: 1920 Received : 5th December, 19 3 9.. Time: 0900* Secret. ! Para.l. Measures are being taken forthwith for the defence Leith Harbour, South Georgia comp rising p rovision for one 4-inch gun, two Lewis guns and fifty rifles (all with requisite ammunition) and formation of small local defence force which would be manned by era ployees of Messrs Salvesen, who have received necessary training and offer also to be responsible for mounting guns. Equipment is being shipped to South Georgia in the "SALUTAISH" which leaves Scotland shortly. Para.2. War Office have notified Messrs Salvesen of requirements for legalizing status Defence Fbrce - e.g., necessity wearing destinctive uniform (that being supplied), for carrying arms openly having commander responsible for his subordinates, etc. It is, however, desired you should promulgate as soon as possible a shorVv. Ordinance constituting Defence Force in question. This could be based on the Defence Force Ordinance 1920 as amended using only such provisions as misconstruction, e.g., provisions as to compul sory service are clearly not applicable. It will not be necessary to make provision ap plying Army Act to this small force. Suggest i further that provision should be made for employees of company who are members of force and who are leaving the island to be Relieved of liability for service at reasonably short notice. If there are any points on which you require further advice, please telegraph. r‘ Decode. TELEGRAM. From..... Governor Falkland Islands 128 To..... Chapelries London Despatched: 7/12/39 19 Time : Received: 19 Time : No.128.Secret. Your telegram of 4th.December secret unnum bered defence of Leith Harbour. 1. I suggest that as Defence Force Ordinance 1920 is in force in the Dependencies no further legislation is requir- ed. Compulsory service clauses 20 is apolied only by pro- clamation. All that appears necessary is to authorise the AX. Magistrate to attest^ personnel and for me to appoint officers and to call out the South Georgia platoon for active service under section 15. 2. I have no means of communicating ^ith the magistrate ot her than by Governnant Telegraph Code. 3. I would observe that measures for defence of Leith Harbo while ignoring Government Administrative Headquarters and Wireless Station and Grytviken factory which is not less important for oil production than Leith Harbout will produc^^B a bad impression. One twelve pounder gun and two Lewis guns would suffice. Provision of an infantry platoon B "N wholly unnecessary. Governor jp Decode. TELEGRAM. SENT. From His Excellency the Governor To Secretary of State. Despatched: 7th December, 19 39. Time : Received : « o • • t < 19 Time : No .129 Secret. With reference to my telegram No.128 Secret. I would urge strongly that S.S. ,?SALUTAISHn be instructed to call at Falkland Islands on way to South Georgia. Officers can be appointed to Defence Force and members attested. I would add for your information that labourers sent to South Georgia from Falkland Islands included perforce twelve members of the Defence Pbrce. TELEGRAM. No. 220 From Secretary., .of. ...S.t.a Le.,... London., To ....His... Excellency.. The...Governor... ..Falkland Islands. Despatched : 13th December 19 39 Time : 18. 03. Received: 19 Time : No. 113 Secret. Reference your telegram No. 128, Paragraph; 3* General consideration which has governed arraugments for the defence in South Georgia is the importance of protecting British vVhale Oil Industry. Defence of Norwegian or Argentine '/hale Oil factories has not hitherto "been contemplated. .Similarly defence of the Government Headquarters and Y/ireless Station does not appear essential. Please telegraph in detail what instalations etc. (in addition to Leith Harbour) you consider should be de fended, with a statement of reasons which in your view justify provisions of defences. Question will then be further considered. Decode. SENT. > TELEGRAM. From. . /...His...E:.-:.c ell.ency ...The Governor, Falkland Islands. To Secretary of. S.t.ate,. London. Despatched: 15 th December 19 39 Time : Received: 19 'Time : No. 133 Secret Your No. 113 Secret. 1. I suggest that in principle Grytviken has same claim to be defended as Leith Harbour. Owners pay same taxes and rent^. Oil produced can only be exported under licence and total output is at disposal of His l.Ia jestyT s Government. Production of former factory last season was 67,000 barrels against 44,500 from Leith. An important measure of discrimination in favour of Salveson has already been taken see your telegram No. 100 Secret, Both fact- ories are operated by Norwegian personnel. 0. It should be remembered that whaling industry in South Georgia was founded by Argentine Company, They established first settlement there 1904. The first act of British sovereignty in the group was to order them to haul down the Argentine flag fourteen months later. Local administration was then inaugurated 4 in the neighbourhood. 3. The repercussions in South America would be grave if this settlement was seized by a raider with impunity while Salvesen’s interests twenty miles away were protected. Argentine case would be that the islands should be in possession of a neighbour who could provide protection for the harbours and industries. h. • Objective of raid would be to obtain fuel oil stores of which considerable quantity is maintained, destruction of whale products and wireless station which is in direct communication with Europe. 5. My view is that for defence of Government Headquarters and factory one 12-pounder should be placed at King Edward Point or Cove Point in East Cumberland Bay and two Lewis or better Bren guns supplied for anti-aircraft work and to prevent a landing. Ten men should suffice as man-power. Opinion of Commodore S. A. Division who visited the dependency With me last year should how- L. Decode. r TELEGRAM. mi- From To Despatched : 19 Time : Received: 19 Time : 2. ever be decisive on this question. 6. Revenue of Dependencies can hear cost of defensive measures I propose without causing a deficit. I assume that provision of rifle platoon for Leith and of 4-inch gun is a United Kingdom c ormni trnent. A Decode. telegram. SENT- > The Governor, Falkland , UmMH ■ ^ iIi2..Exc.ellency From Islands. .Secretary of Stater London. To ... 15th December 19 39 Time : Despatched : 19 Time : Received: No. 133 Secret Your No. 11 j) Secret. claim to be that in principle Grytviken has same 1. I suggest same taxes and rent^. Oil defended as Leith Harbour. Owners pay and total output is at only be exported under licence Government, Production of former factory barrels against 44,50° from Leith. An last season was 67,000 in favour of Salveson has important measure of discrimination 100 Secret. Both fact- already been taken see your telegram Ho. ories are operated by Norwegian personnel. that whaling industry in South 2. It should be remembered They established first Georgia was founded by Argentine Company. first act of British sovereignty in settlement there 1904. The to haul down the Argentine flag the group was to order them fourteen months later. Local administration was then inaugurated in the neighbourhood. 3. The repercussions in South America would be grave if this settlement was seized by a raider with impunity while Salvesen’s interests twenty miles away were protected, Argentine case would be that the islands should be in possession of a neighbour who could provide protection for the harbours and industries. 4. Objective of raid would be to obtain fuel oil stores of which considerable quantity is maintained, destruction of whale products and wireless station which is in direct communication with Europe. 5. My view is that for defence of Government Headquarters and factory one 12-pounder should be placed at King Edward Point or Cove Point in East Cumberland Bay and two Lewis or better i-ren guns supplied for anti-aircraft work and to prevent a landing. Ten men should suffice as man-power. Opinion of Commodore S. A. Division who visited the dependency With me last year should how- A r * Decode. TELEGRAM. From II. S* The Governor To S.of S. Despatched : 19 Time : 22/12/39 Received: 19 Time : Unnumbered* Secret* My telegram 133 secret* I have had an opportunity of Consulting Rear Admiral South America Division on South Georhia Defences* He considers that for d fence purposes GRYTvihen 3hould have h inch gun same as Leith Governor i r Decode. * TELEGRAM. From Secretary of State To II ,E .The Governor 43 GYROK Despatched : 1128/3 19 Tim/' : Received : 0810/3 19 Time : 1# Your telegram 128 Secret, Fara.l p roceclure approved, 2, Salvesens hav sent to their manager at Leith Harbour instructions based on conversations with the War Office as to organization of local forces and installation of defences* Cop y has been sent by them to magistrate South Georgia and I will send you one by despatch. Suggest that you explain the i legal basis to the magistrate South Georgia and ask him to take necessary action. Apart from this hew ever I agreed that detail- ed arrangements in connection with organisation etc of their force can be left to Salvasans in the light of the War Office1 s instructions. 3, Your telegram 129 Secret, I*bar it will not be p ossible for SALUTAISH to call at the Palklands . 4,Your telegram 133 is under consideration. Please telegraph v Co as soon as possible whether Argentine Rooubl-ia1 soiew vessels re» main at Brytviken throughout the winter. A Secretary of State. j <*; % .. V -•£ , 4 4* Ho .# DAPOM To Sesretary of State. No.3.Secret. Your unnumbered telegram of 3rd January Secret. I will ask Magistrate South Georgia to proceed as suggest ed but I would ask that the situation be cleared up as it 3 is at present very unsatisfactory to this Government.. 2. Is Salvesen raising organising equiplng and maintain ing a force at Ms own expense, If so I submit that it should be legalised by a short Ordinance as proposed in paragraph 2 of your secret telegram of 4th.December.. You would perhaps telegraph a draft pf the principal clauses • The financial clauses of Defence Rrrce Ordin- ance 1020 would not be applicable., 3. The War Office by issuing instructions and approving the scheme has assumed responsibility for defence of Leith Harbour. I would naturally prefer that the personnel should be regarded as an auxiliary Imp-orial force as though I am primarily responsible for the defence of the Dependency it will obviously not be possible for me to control the Leith force. 4. As the defence of th Headquarters of the A din inis t rat loi and Grytviken still offers difficulties 1 am prepare c to ship in March Lafonla a 12 pr.field gun if the sights and ammunition asked for in my telegram 73 secret (item 3) and shipped to Trinidad on 16th December,vide your telegram 11 secret,reach the Colony before 20th.March, I place little reliance on this but if it can be eifected I will arrange- transport to South Georgia and for the manning by local pe: sonnel. The gun will be sited on Hope °oint. The magistrate will be given a commission and will co mand the post. P.T.O ; - -1 ?' 1 ; ( V* :/• / 5* I trust that you srl±2 are fully acquainted with the strength of prop-aganda from Germany and locally in Argentine against British domination iver thse territories and any failure might have serious repercussions• / Governor l / j % 1 )K0Q1)E. TELEGRAM. From. C oIonia 1 -Secretary , To Nagi s trate , S outii Go orgia. Despatched: 10th January, 19 40. Time : • • • Received : 19 ... Time : • • • do. 3. I am directed Toy the Governor to inform you that a local force can he raised for defence of the Dependencies under the provisions of Defence Force Ordinance, 1920, as and when requisite, that you are authorized to attest personnel and that His Excellency will appoint officers recommended hy you and call the Force out for Active Service under Section 15 of the Ordinance in the event of such a force being formed. COLONIAL SECRETARY. • Decode. TELEGRAM. From...Colonial. ..Secretary.,. To Magi strata, South.. Georgia.. Despatched: 10th January, 19 40. Time : • • • Deceived: . • • • • 19 . • • Tim e : • 4* • Please state what if any vessels of the de Pesca Company will remain at South Georgia throughout the winter. COLONIAL SECRETARY. 1 s 43 31. ^ Decode. TELEGRAM. From....ilSiglalmJe...South....Georgia...... y'0 Colonial Secretary. Despatched : 14th January, 19 40. Time: 2300. Received : 15th January, 19 50. Time : 1 100. ITo. 6. Your telegram I.o. 4 Only vessels of whale catcher type will remain during the winter names are as follows:- Don Miles, Don Samuel, Don Ernest, 0. Foe, A Hors a, Larval, Orca, Alhatros, Dias, Skua, Petrel and Lille Carl, 12 vessels in all. MAGISTRATE. k V TSU3GRAM I* % PROM H.B.THB GOVERNOR. TO SEORBTARY OP STATE. DATS 17th JANUARY 1940, 446S— SfSCRBT NO Your telegram of 3rd January unnumbered South Georgia Defences stop Paragraph 4 vessels referred to do not remain at Grytviken during winter. c.s. 17.1.40 S/42/39 i 1 Decode. TELEGRAM. From. s e cre-ta r-y- -of S ta-te-• --f• op -the • • Gal- on ies, ^ V ; • i :~...G?£C'0‘l"i©iTC'3'r..t:l:G...G'O VepriOT « Despatched: 9th February* 19h,C. Time : 1325- Received : 12tli February* 191 ..0. Time : 9 South l.o. . 4 Secret. Reference your telegram ITo. Georgia Do .fences. Delay in replying regretted. Pa - graphs 1* 2 and 3 • As regards the legal "basis I am not clear why the present position is tmsa t isfa c tory since the procedure approved ‘l: my tel gram ho. 1 follows that sucmcjested in your t slegpj m Ho. or. 0). Subject to your further views best a rre • • r.* ei ent seems to be that South Georgia defence personnel both at Leith ai •' ?tvil er ooi.l b unit of F 11:1:.: ' Islets: is Defence Force under isuodiate cow oh the her'istratc?. It has no:: boor. • ■ id in r ri n Lple t 11 ( » if once guns h oi.l e rrovi 3cl or . x“3 eviken. liralty cai Hot -our i cl .•* t>i - *y-i *'._r.*o 3P ai 1 ■ yj . itio 1 •' ' vt i table f or '1 be! . _.r C: !* f ' • I, V Load s uns i h i ai u : ti on • I i it is iiot yet ■nossible to state when this can follow. s I'-ar Office also a ee provision about tu* ilve rl “ ' sou Personnel t 3 o3 • to £ u the £ e d = f< 2 will 1 ■: ) F )ur a c! w o u Loads Guns 3 non c) Hifles 10 nei:. 0. .a you ly t3ils % 0 il t ‘ -• nge for tr i i3 g 'll 31 o ui . nt arriv 2 If SO; ' • »ther O' ent would be an- God? Dlstij ctive uj if or tio] ed in 1 ly telegram ho. j 02 for force at I*© it! consists of steel helmets o & bands only. Gun team will have to he trained at Leith with four inch gun now on the way. Incidence of the cost between South 1 Georgia and h.h. Goverun ent both ns regards 9 Grytviken is under discussion. I will telegraph separate i A / Decode. i TELEGRAM. 1 From • gi t:*ate>...Scut] > -g‘ To - 1 1 _ It .. — Despatched : °.0■ fel ru r 19 GO 77me: I « . Received : 21st 3? 79 ..0 Time: 12.00 Your telegram 1Go. accor-c.c-nee :itl:. jou:. i tructio] s I ve to leit"'. I OUr :.ci' . 1. rre neon. the 1 fct :• i] t ■ s tl ~\e './LB Unable j.Co ' •- til arr al of :.'lo: : i . f at • 3 5 from t:.o ico, -bother or* not cur Br ‘ t3 si er g d: i at i r :ii . t lei tl t ml 1 1 >e paired tc re 3s •wring the winter, T the 3 ’ 3es I eonsiderei " - there was no Object in attesting • 2 o \;oul . ho returning to hr r Lari in a few ' :s tli i: only course •/■ s to await the Lval of f ; hen I would ho " le to in-Lon.; you as to possiMlii y of ralsir g 3 o Gomplications have arisen since the arrival o: : luta on Sunday. I have r from Salves.en a cmy of a. letter from 'one?:1, to the n: ‘r -er here instructing hiB in conji ■ it! tl e . sr of ' .. to raise a volunteer Defence force for pur ose of "1 defen dng Lei tli 1' .r, our. Attached. to the letter are l conies of correspondence Between Salvesei and "La Office on the subject. •" sr folio ' . tr s 6' nil ent ' ve i ■ ’ Saluted* - un an 1 150 i been sent by b; Office in rounds of ai.munition 50 rifles .305 2 Louis Guns .305 ana 20 7 000 rounds of ammunition, 90 ste 1 hel ets lf.0 ary b: :1 ds. Phe Manager has also been instructed by Balvesen to mount Gun as ooon as possible and appoint Officers. Grateful if you would inform me i- tne raising oi '---'-is force by a Norwegian national of a commercial concern is in- order and if I arn to proceed as in.; tracts . in your telegra:. llo. 3 or co-operate with Laeager. LAGISTfAff. L dh_. 4 i j____* r V. 0 1 )ltX'ODE. TELEGRAM. From Colonial 10 t ■ • - To •v ...... p.... Despatched : 7.9 ' - Time ; • « • Received: . 79 . . . Time : * * • do. • t Si. do. ?3 l.o::-'■ n io:-’ 1 r‘‘.onld not • ■ : - • ' - « 3 ' t e »: 1 i 03or • V. . -1 * of 8 li t DC : d Wi " • ;o or*. id rltisn n.ib.jecis only niay "be j Fortner Hr 51ions ill t • \-l i DOLO: Ij L ' SCRETARY. 1 \ • Decode. TELEGRAM. From .CoXon,ia3.....e ...... To •••it" ; Despatched : 13 th February, 19 40. : • • • Received : . . . 20 . . . Time : • • • _.o. 1 . rap]i ' • ro::L.;ate sailir.ys of any stop ships from ilontevideo on Buenos Aires for 3 \ J LOHIAL ■ DRETAl j w * Decode. TELEGRAM. From Q.uth...G.:..o:. .» To ia'3 v..v. Despatched : ’ 7 - 19 ' 0. /V/dc ; 12 Received : 1 7tl 7.9 • ,0. Time : .• j. 1,0. ?.1 . ..‘out tel A 1 1.0. 1 o ' ‘O ot e::uected any 113 1: cc ne.i.iecl for South G-eor *5.r : > ... '7 • • • \ ■ ' A J. ... I /f\^H cv/ I I>■ TELEGRAM FROM ..THE COLON IAJL SECRETARY * TO... THE MAGISTRATE,SOUTH GEORGIA. DATE .. FEBRUARY 22nd 1940. IMMEDIATE. SECRET No. IQ My telegram No. 17. Please report as early as possible the number of men who arrived in vessel named who are qualified in gunnery and other arms and whether personnel includes any individual fit to taka command and instruct in use of armaments stop If so give his full name and occupation stop He and other trained men should be attested by you forthwith. 2. Also ascertain how many of F.I.D.F. at Leith will volunteer to remain at Grytviken for winter as a guns erew stop It may be desirable for all to stay stop Pay will be at rate of eight shillings a day with one shilling and nine pan*3 ration allowance quarters fuel and light. 3. Preparation for defence works at Leith should proceed as rapidly as possible. ^)KC01>E. TELEGRAM. From i \' .1 3 acre tany.,..... To "A **. 3 v. : - -■ 1§ot :i . Despatched: 03Pci fehruc.py? 19 40. Time : . . , Received: . 79 . . . 7ir»e: . . . l.o, 1 9. A Message in Secret Code has ‘been sent to the step of the : f s : • fop you. colonial socp.ngar: • Decode. TELEGRAM. M From Ma.gi.s.tra.t.e.,.. South.Georgia 9 To Colonial Secretary, Despatched: 24th February - 19 40. Time * Deceived : 2 5th February, 19 40. Time :1 ■ S yesterday I have asked hr. Caldwell, Engineer Superintendent at Leith to curry out work. MAG 13' i RATE. C j ' Decode. TELEGRAM. /'rum Magistrate, • ■ Sou-tii- G-e expg-ia-...... To C ioniul .aecretar;:-. Despatched: 24th February, 19 40 Time : 1 $20. Received : 25th February, 19 40. Time : 1200. Unnum ere .. Your telegram ho. 1c not received. ^UC-IS'JRATE. i Code telephoned to A.D.C. 1810 on 25. 2. 40. by W/T Station. vS|tf5LJ37 . I )K(JODK. 1 TELEGRAM. 1 From Magistrate, South Georgia. To Colonial Secretary. Despatched: 25th February, 19 40. Time: 1415 Receired: 26th February, 19 40. Time: 1145- Urgent. No. 25* Your telegram No. 19 received today February 25th Saluta left for the ice February 23rd could 1 message referred to be forwarded through Coronda at present lying at South Georgia. MAGISTRATE. i Decode. TELEGRAM. SENT. From The. Hon. Colonial .Secretary, Flakland Islands. To Magistrate, South Georgia. I Despatched : 25th February 19b o Time : Received : 19 Time : if With reference to your telegram Ho. 25. Certainly Coronda British ship. 5ju*p I )kcodb. V % TELEGRAM. I4'rum Magistrate, South Georgia. To. Colonial Secretary. Despatched : 27th February, 19 40. Time : 0430. Received : 27th February, 19 40. Time : 1030. NO. 26. My telegram No* 25 no good purpose would be served by sending message via "Coronda" Master does not have Merchant Shipping codes now in force. MAGISTRATE. I )egode. TELEGRAM. From. Colonial Secretary, To Magistrate, South Georgia. Despatched.: 27th February, 19 40. Time : • • • Received : . . . . . • . . • . . . 19 ... Time : • • • No. 20. Please report immediately how many British employees of Salvesens who arrived in "Saluta" have been trained in use of armaments brought to the Dependency and have been left ashore. When is vessel expected back from ice. COLONIAL SECRETARY. >r j £ Decode. TELEGRAM. From. Magistrate, South Georgia. To Colonial Secretary. Despatched : 3rd March, 19 40. Time: 2100. Received ; 4th March, 19 40. Time: 1100. NO. 29. Your telegram No. 20 Secret as far as I know only Master and Gunlayer are trained the latter is at present here. Vessel expected to return in about a week. MAGISTRATE. Decode. ? N a * TELEGRAM. SENT. From. His Excellency The Governor, Falkland Islands. To Secretary of State, London, Despatched : 4th March 19 40 Time : Received : 19 Tim e : No. 29 Your telegram No. 11 Secret. I am informed by Magistrate South Georgia that one 4-inch gun, two Lewis guns and fifty rifles with ammunition have been landed at Leith, no trained men except one gun layer. ihe Manager of the iVhaling station a Norwegian national received, instructions from Salvesen to raise a force appoint officers and mount the gun. Manager unable to say whether British personnel would be required to remain at Leith during winter, other- wise they will return to United Kingdom in a few weeks time. 2. I have instructed Magistrate that British subjects only should be employed in the defence works and that preparations and mounting of gun should be carried on as rapidly as possible. 3. Until position regarding British personnel is cleared up it is not possible to raise a force at Leith. 4. I v/ill send an officer of Falkland Islands Defence Force to South Georgia end of March in S.S.Lafonia to arrange for defence of Grytviken subject to condition precedent stated in paragraph 4 of my telegram No. 3 Secret. I assume that there is no prospect of 4-inch gun offered by Admiralty arriving in Colony^ this month and there will be no other means of communication with South Georgia until October. I. D. 1 Decode. v\ TELEGRAM- No. 97 From Secretary of State, London, To. His Excellency The Governor, Falkland Islands. Despatched: 9th March 19 40 Time : 16.00. Received : 19 Time : No. 24 Secret with reference to your telegfam No. 29 Paragraphs 1-3 Defence of Leith. I regret copy of Salvesens instructions to manager was not transmitted to you earlier. It was despatched oh February 12th. Following summary of contents may he of assistance to you. Captain Swanson has been instructed to raise in consultation with manager a Defence Force of between thirty and sixty strong from British ratings. It is realized that many who join the Force will not he over-wintering and will have to he replaced. So far as possible men recommended for over-wintering should he given prefer- ence for Defence Force. No member of the land station personnel should he permitted to over-winter unless^ he volunteer to join Defence Force. Over-wintering personnel may he incresed by one or two $/ men must include two men with seaman-gunner service. Captain Swanson has been instructed to appoint British rating Jamieson to command Force unless he finds good resons to select someone else, this appointment to he for period pending return of second officer Laurenson. Remaining letter deals with technical arrangements mounting and manning 4-inch gun and training pf personnel, storage of equipment and ammunition etc. I am not clear v/hy manager is unable to say whether British personnel will be required to remain at Leith during winter, but this is being taken up with his head office and I will telegraph further. As regards finance of teith defences, equipment will be provided free, but the dependency Hve^c&a'D&s meet erection^ liability for main- tenance equipment and ammunition, Maintenance does not include lia- bility for replacement where^damage is caused by hostile action or Act of Qod. I shall telegraph separately about Grytvikem. I.D. .1 Decode. TELEGRAM, sent. e, From Bis Excellency. ilie.. Governor ,...Falkland Islands, To....Secretary of °tate London. Despatched : 11th March 19 40 Time : Received: 19 Time : No. 33 Secret Your telegrarn No. 24 Secret. I am instructing Magistrate to attest pessonnel of Leith Defences, Captain Swanson has no power to make any appointments to Falkland Islands Defence Force. I will assume responsibility for the post on basis of arrangements outlined in your telegram. i I ) ICC ODE. TELEGRAM. From Colonial Secretary, To Magistrate, South Georgia. Despatched : 13 th Ma r ch, 19 40. Time : . .. Received : . . a ...... 19 • . . Time : • • • No# 25. Please attest Jarnieson and British employees of Salvesens up to thirty in number, who will he staying at Leath for the winter, as Members of Falkland Islands Defence Force. Jamieson to be Non-Commissioned Officer-in-Charge with rank of Sergeant. You should explain relevant clauses of Defence *4 Force Act to the personnel. COLONIAL SECRETARY. Decode. TELEGRAM. No. 156 From..Secretary of State, London, To His Excellency .The Governor, Falkland Islands. Despatched: 14th March 19 40 Time : 17,15. Received: 19 Time : No. 27 Secret with reference to my telegram No. 24 Salvesens are leaving minimum twenty British ratings at Leith Harbour during the winter. Understand previous doubt was due to possibility that Admiralty might requisition all whaling ships but they have now decided not to. t I )i<:oode. TELEGRAM. From Colonial Secretary, To Magistrate, South Georgia. Despatched: 16th March, 19 40. Time : . . . Deceived : • • • o • • • o • • • 19 ... Time : • • • NOo 27. Members of Defence Force in South Georgia will receive pay only when called out for full time Military Service. 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"vUro?l:y* ...T -ry 1- *! fTT-llTnoy it oo-:nfT.llf r\g:’c • ' ,f • . r'VVxlf. fo r, u f of tS f , , e • l! tw' fu f ■ p • - am • •- f.vo f ,c (lo^f-rioo of i . shoul be ' • . f • ' "fr; * if.l • ••' r.-O * 2jtV\ I am directed “by the Governor to inform you that Regimental Sergeant Major Sheppard is proceed- ing to South Georgia in the s.s. "Lafonia11 to investigate the condition of the defences, and to transmit for your information a copy of the orde/*3 r issued to that Officer hy the Officer Commandt*! the Falkland Islands Defence Force. t Major 2« I am to add that Regimental Sergean Sheppard while in South Georgia will cosamand fcr3 Defence Force there and I am to request that 7° ins true tions will instruct the contingent that any kid with issued hy that officer must he comp® — Vx 3* The Manager of the Falkland -isl Ltd• 9 has expressed willingness for the-- to remain hours if inquired al? Souifl and to visit Leith labour. I Pll'h The lugistx'ate, SOUTH GEORGIA. L* 39 ih "liirohj Bil*, I air* directed to inmost tliui you will 'pc good enoiirji to xcaoss^oa i’or tSw UMiecv:-:\0a OovemiX-ut officials j <;• fs ■'}■ .-lapeor and rip. f :U?s. v:. c» SUBfthiltlat lit \isc£i to ;ia. . fvjl;■.•.,..1 licj'fcant s.jor • . .0 facr^rtU 1st clans to --outH 800.^4a md return. . p. C :•'«*. 'i\ r,;x>le:f \v; OM !<•.*• lot Olam iYcfi.i • ;utb .'-eopci.'!. 3 itfo* :i^5 1< dour oocuioiit ©ervdut* ' '-oloiito/l oeor-r. ta.iv. .»} Th& 31 is Oakland Islands 'Jo., *^t k ) ! )KCODK. TELEGRAM. From. Colonial Secretary* To Magistrate* South Georgia. Despatched: 29th March* 19 40. Time : Received : O • • o • • • • • 19 . • • Time : 9 • • No. 34* Immediate. My telegram No. 25 of 13th March please state what action you have taken. A COLONIAL SECRETARY. ft TELEGRAM. ; Magistrate, South Georgia. V. To Colonial Secretary. Despatched: 30th March, 19 40. Time : • • • Received : 30th March, 19 40. Time : ..» ho. 40. Secret. Your telegram No. 18 rnen attested to date number 24* Jamieson your telegram No. 25 has had no experience in gunnery. Thomas Laurenson, Mercantile Marine Officer holds second mate’s has taken Merchant Navy Defence course Parts 1 and 2 and I would suggest he should he put in command. With reference to Falkland Islands men 6 volunteer to stay hut only as Defence Force members, In any case it is unlikely Pesca could find work for them as winter crew^ is very small and is composed almost entirely of skilled men. Pesca can provide hoard and lodging for them for winter if they are to remain. MAGISTRATE. L f f * i I) ECO 1)43. Si TELEGRAM. From Magistrate, South Georgia, To. Colonial Secretary, Despatched: 30th March, 19 40. Time : 2330. Time : Received: 30th March, 19 40. 1500. No. 43> Please see my telegram No. 40. MAGISTRATE. I ;ode. '4 TELEGRAM. Fnm. Magistrate, South Georgia, To Colonial Secretary. Despatched : 30th March, 19 40. Time : 1727. Received : 30th. March, 19 40. Time : 1500 No. 42. Grateful if 2 copies of Defence Force Ordinance could he forwarded hy the first mail. MAGISTRATE. \ 1 No. 0/42/32. MINUTE. (It is requested that, in any refer ence to this minute, 1st 19 kO. the above Number and the date may be quoted). To SilE 2mGXS2Eii2S From ■.die L.oionlc.1 Secretary, SOUTH GSOilGXA. Stanley, Falkland Islands. With reference to '/oui1 Telegram Iio. 42 of tiio 30th .‘.torch* 19l:-0s I ora director!, to foxn^nro ’lewwifh n cony of Ordinance ITo. 7 of 1920, entitled *».«n omaiusnoo to ;orcritle for the of a Defence force”, tegother with aneadinc lo^sletiou. 6* ccjuarii -f — FALKLAND 13LANDS. Downing Street# SECRET. February# 1940# Sir, With reference to my secret telegram No. 1 of the 3rd of January, on the subject of the defence of Leith Harbour, I have the honour to transmit a copy of the instructions which have been sent by Messrs. Charles oalvesen and Company to their Manager at Leith Harbour. A copy was also sent by the Company to the Magistrate, Couth Georgia. 2. I regret the delay which has occurred in sending you a copy of these instructions. I have the honour to be. Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant, GOVERNOR SIR HERBERT HSNNIK3R HEATON, K.C.M.G • f etc.* t etc., etc. j AH 18th December, 1939. Manager Hagnvald Hansen LDITH harbour • Dear Sir, It has been decided by the War Office to take certain steps for the defence of ~>eith ^arbour and in eonseq- uence gun, Lewis guns, rifles, ammunition etc., are being dispatched to Leith Harbour by the ff SALUTA,?• The gun will be mounted, as soon as possible after discharge at Leith Harbour at a point which commands the entrance to the harbour, to be selected by you in consultation with Captain Swanson. Captain Swanson has been instructed to raise in consultation with you a Leith Harbour Volunteer Defence Force from the British ratings at the station, It is hoped that the strength of the Force at any time will not be less than 30 men, nor, in view of the aims provided, more than 60. It is realised that many of the men who join the Defence Force will not be overwintering and will have to oe replaced oy others. So far as possible men who are recommended for overwintering should be given preference for the Defence Force and no members of the land-station personnel should be permitted to overwinter unless they volunteer to join the Defence Force. Oapt. Leask is writing separately his recommendations as regards the original members of the Defence Force* He has, of course, no knowledge of the qualifications of the Falklander» and Newfoundlanders. Your overwintering personnel may be increased by one or two men to permit the permanent w&tch (see below) to be kept and must inolude at least two men with Seamen Gunner Certificates. You have at present at Leith Harbour at least two -2- two men with this Certificate, v7ho must he required to the overwinter, unless you can arrange to replace them from/floatiiPS factories. We have instructed Capt. Swanson to appoint one of the British ratings at 2Leith Harbour to command the Defence Force and Jiave told him to appoint Bosun Jamieson unless he finds good reasons to select someone else, This appointment will he for the period prior to the return of the fl. factories to Leith Harbour, when we desire 2nd Officer Laurenson to take over command (or failing him one of the other floating factory Navigating Officers who have passed the Merchant Navy Defence Course Parts 1 and 2). We enclose a copy of our letter of today to Laurenson. Capt. Swanson has further been instructed to draw up (in consultation with you and the Commander of the Volunteer Defence Force) a scheme for the defence of the station and to allocate to the members of the Defence Force the posts to be occupied on an alarm being given, We desire you to arrange that one or two alarm practices take place, preferably while Capt. Swanson is at Leith Harbour (on his return from the ice). A naval gun layer has been appointed to "SALUTA" The War Office has authorised us to arrange that he be landed at Leith Harbour and only rejoin the ,f3ALUTAir when she proceeds North. The fullest use should be made of his services in mounting the gun and training the gun crew etc. Once the gun is mounted it will be necessary for a permanent watch to be kept during the hours of daylight - preferably by a member of the gun team to be relieved every four hours or at such time as may appear to bo most suitable. It will be necessary to provide shelter for the watch and also for the gun and for an adequate supply of ammunition. Cleaning etc• t of the gun can no doubt be undertaken by the watch. The War w € -3- War Office has also supplied telephones for communication between the watch and the station. The Station Wireless Officer should be made responsible for all telephone equipment. All members of the Defence Force will require instruction and firing practice and we have authority to utilize ammunition as under for the initial training of personnel 4-inch gun 28 rounds, Lewis gun 50 rounds per man trained with a maximum of 6 men. Rifle 20 rounds per man trained with a maximum of 50 men. In the event of it being necessary to train other personnel at any time owing to the original men trained leaving South Georgia half the above rates may be expended per nan. As regards the 4-inch gun the crew should be selected so far as possible from ratings who have a Seaman Gunners Certificate, For firing practice advantage should be taken of the presence of the naval gun layer and part of it should be undertaken in the presence of Capt. Swanson who has passed Merchant Havy Defence Course, Parts 1 and 2. Some ammunition should, however, he reserved for practice in the presence of the Navigating Officer who eventually takes command of the Defence Force ( who has also passed the above course). A team of Lewis Gunners will be selected as far as possible from men who have previous experience of these weapons, and will receive personal instruction from Capt. Swanson who has recently undergone a Lewis Gun Course with this in view. Capt. Swanson should select one man to take charge of the team and guns and make certain that he and the Commander of the Defence Force are fuLly instructed as regards care of the guns, cleaning etc. The firing practice should if possible be personally superintended by Capt. Swanson. The i -4- Tho training of the riflemen we must leave to the Commander of the Defence Force. We understand that many of our ratings are throughly conversant with the use of rifles* We desire the Commander of the Defence Force to satisfy you that all reasonable safety precautions are taken prior to firing practice with any of the above mentioned weapons. Practice and instruction should be carried out in working hours when you can spare the hands but in addition to out of working hours, in which case usual rates of overtime will be paid. A maximum of two of the ratings who have the Seaman Gunners Certificate may be paid a bonus of 6d. per day and this may be paid to Bosun Jamieson while he commands the Force. At present the officer in charge of a gun team onboard a ship gets no bonus but if such a bonus is subsequently granted it will apply also the the Navigating Officer who takes over the command of the Defence Force at Leith Harbour. Apart from overtime and bonus as above we regret that we are not authorised to make the volunteers any additional payments for their services. We desire, however, you to send us Nominal Roll of the Volunteers and to be informed from time to time of any changes. \7e shall forward copies of these rolls to the War Office. We enclose for your guidance and that of the Commander of the Defence Force, a copy of letter from the War Office dated 14-th November 1939, together with copy of Memorandum on ’The Laws and Usages of War on Land1, We would draw your attention particularly to 4(b) and para. 5 of the letter. We enclose also copy of letter from the War Office dated 6th December. You must arrange for Lewis guns, rifles and .303 ammunition to be kept in a safe place, where they can be rapidly issued in case of alarm, but where no unauthorised peraoA i j T -5- person can get at them, ^7hen .303 ammunition is issued to men, it must be carefully counted on redelivery# In case of practice empties must be collected and counted to make sure that all live rounds are redelivered# Empties should be returned to us and we shall try to arrange for their replacement# War Office desires xxs to instruct the Commander of the Defence Force to ensure that all equipment is properly cared for and accounted for and also that it is kept in safe We desire you not only to provide the necessarycustody* facilities but also to satisfy yourself that these inst ictions are properly carried out. We know that we can count upon your loyal co-operation and that you will do everything possible to prepare the defences of Leith Harbour and to encourage the formation and training of the Volunteer Defence Corps# Your>3 faithfully, (rfgd.) ? 0/0 War Office. Capt# Gwanson. Commander Leith Harbour Volunteer Defence Force# Magistrate South Georgia. Decode. TELEGRAM. From. Colonial. Secretary, To .Magistrate, South Georgia. Despatched : 2nd April, 19 40. Time : • •. Received : . . . 0.0 . O C . . . 19 c • • Time : • »i Ho. 36. Your telegram Ho. 40 Secret, Laurenson should he placed in command as H.C.O. with rank of Sergeant in first instance. Question of commission will he settled later if he remains throughout winter. Falkland Islands Defence Force men should return to Stanley, R.S.M. will recommend appointment other H.C.O*s. COLONIAL SECRETARY. l Decode. TELEGRAM. Fmm. Colonial Secretary, To Magistrate, South. Georgia* Despatched: 3rd April, 7%0. Time : • • • Deceived : • • • • • • • • • • • • 19 • • • Time : • • • Ho. 37. Bishop Evans, .Mercer, Rumbolds and Sheppard left 1st April. COLONIAL SECRETARY. V/hereas, the scheme for a fully organised and best sited Coast Defence lay out is not practicable for the following reasons. 1. Insufficient equipment i.e. 2 - 4” Guns only. 2. Requirements being:- (a) Counter-bombardment Battery 6" Guns. (b) Close Defence ^ ” 4" Guns. (c) Anti-Torpedoe Boat (etc) ” 3 pdr. (d) Anti-Aire.aft " as available. 3- A suitable site for (a) above being in the vicinity of Jason Islet, the disadvantages being:- a) Climatic conditions of winter. b) Trans.ort and Supplies. c) Prequent low visibility. 4- The reference ( (c) Low visibility) above would necessitate Close Defence guns fully manned as well as the Counter-Bombradment guns, Enemy vessels could enter either harbours probably unseen from Jason Islet. 5- With factors such as above and many more in mind, the Defences of South Georgia are best divided separately for each harbour and locality to have its own i.e. one 4" Gun sited near to the settlement or Station, carrying out the duties of a Close Defence Battery, namely; Grytvihen U‘} Gun Hope Point. Leith harbour 4?f Gun sited above Station. The situation at Grytviken:- After consultations with Mr Barlas the site for the 4,r Gun was decided to be at hope Point the following points being carefully considered. 1. 7;ithin reasonable distance xrom Quarteis naving in mind that little warning can only be expected. 2. Accessability during the 17inter - snowdrifts and avalanches. 3- Allows for the greatest arc of fire to seawards. 4- Not too conspicuous from sea, if the Memorial Cross is either, temporarily removed to another site, or (covered with tarpaulin which will be painted camouflage.) The latter was decided for the present. 5/. i 2 5- Definitely the best of alternative positions, which mostly are not accessable to, during the '.'inter, and are too far from the settlement. 6. Due to the comparative abvious observation of the area that can be covered by fire, it is not considered essential to maintain a constant watch at Grytviken. 7. Should this be necessary, British Nationals would have to be drawn from Leith or the station at Grytviken, be made to employ same. 8. A minimum of : - N.C.O. 1/c and 7 for the gun 4,F- 3 for the Lev/is A/A Gun. a total of 11 members. 9- Suggested that 1 Lewis Gun complete with snares. 15 Rifles. 15 Steel Helmets. 30 Arm bands. 5,000 rounds (approx.) .303 S.A.A. to be drawn on loan from Leith and maintained at Grytviken, pending arrival of further supplies on the outfit for Grytviken. 10. On this arrangement Mr Barlas requested that His Excellency will contact with ar Office for approval of same. Summary. Grytviken Defences. to be established:- 1 Gun 4” range 13>S00 at Hope Point. 2 Lewis Guns A/A and/or surface defence. Rifles. Amrnunition .303- at present 1 Lewis Gun A/A and/or surface defence. 15 Rifles. 5,000 round .303 S.A.A. Helmets steel and Arm bands. The situation at Leith 'arbour 1. The 4" Gun was mounted on a site, above the Station approximately 50 yards in rear, Gun body actually mounted on day of arrival at Leith, Mas able to give assistance and advise on many subjects, such as breech mechanism - sights etc. Gun actually will be ready for firing at the pr e s en t mome nt. 2/. & - 3 - oat control hut, was being 2. A magazine and look- Cut into the rock. completed, situated in rear of gun. selected in so far as can be judged, 3- The site was the best possible position. v/ithin 10 minutes of an alarm. 4. Can be manned 5. Accessable at all times of the year. was selected S. Range-finder located and site for same (Range-finder 4' 6" ease). -l6. British Nationals have been attested, who will form who is in charge of the work the gun crew etc. Laurenson strongly recommended to oe placed in on Gun and defences, is ’7a tt and charge with rank of Sergeant at present, also G. Bruce to be Corporals, the former having had seaman-gunner training. Laurenson appears most suitable for the work oi installation and for the training of his unit, I have every confidence that he will "Turn out" an efficient section of the Defence Force. Members of the Defence Force at Leith will, on completion of work, maintain a permanent and constant lookout. Magistrate South Georgia informs that the Imperial Government are granting an allowance of —/6d per diem for this duty, Messrs Salvesen retaining them in employment at Station. Laurenson at least should be directed to remain at Leith for the duration, in case Salvesens should propose sending him South on the floating factories, he is keen to remain at Leith to train and exercise defence persome 11. He has had training at Govan (Glasgow) in this particular type of gun. kith assistance from 01Sullivan at Grytviken he will be capable of training with the Lewis as well. Command of Defences. South Georgia. Command of Defences should be under direct control of Magistrate, who declares he will visit Leith periodically. Magistrate should therefore be given a commissioned rank/ A 1 * - 4 - rank in the Defence Force, cowmensurate with his duties as Officer Commanding, in addition it must be borne in mind that Laurenson, will normally be solely in charge at Leith, due to the geographical situation of the two localities, Grytviken and Leith. The Manager of Messrs Salvesens was very helpfull in all respects, and I would wish to record his willingness to continue, as his future policy. Magistrate South Georgia, Mr ^arlas gave every assistance possible, which in addition to his other duties necessitated no mean effort on his part to comply with my desires to obtain a full account as possible in the comparatively short time available. Hr Marlas informs me that Mr Hansen (Manager for Salvesen) would be willing to allow Laurenson help with defences of Grytviken such as mounting the gun etc. A/A. Defences : - Mostly natural ones for low flying attack or reconnaiss ance, but the likely approaches and objects were pointed out where aircraft may possibly attempjr low altitude attacks. 1. 1 Lewis Gun at present at each (A/A) Grytviken and Leith Harbour. 2. 2 Lewis Guns ultimately - separately mounted for A/A. \ Stores and Equipment (Leith Harbour). All cases were not located, and those that were, were not opened, time permitted the inspection of some, which revealed the contents in very good order. Full equipment with the armament includes Range Finder and Pedestal, the gun base was of the cage type reinforced concrete 4- 2. 1. aggregate, and the stores for same included everything even to the sand. Recommended/ % - 5 - Recommended. Defence Personell. Magistrate. O.C.Defence force, South Georgia. Grytvilcen. 1 Sergeant ? PunDolds -h 1 Corporal 1 Corporal up to - 8 Privates c\ Gunners. + Suggestion due to this mans Civil Service Position. Lei th liar hour. 1 Sergeant Laurenson. 1 Corporal G. att 1 Corporal L. Bruce up to 8 Privates k Gunners (13 already attested). i GOVERNMENT HOUSE, FALKLAND ISLANDS. & S. X t //h- y * z. 3. 0^2 / *?** */. 4 A- ^-<^,‘-/4^ ,. y yU^ ^ W< 7 “ i y / . /' -h 7 J?,W6 MKw.fr '■ ' Jd J, / ' c /f / < ■ (_ ■ ■", f ( 4 6,1../- {, , f-/ £ «- ,/f!- J\i - ^ c «r No. ■MIN u^e:------(It is requested that, in any refer ence to this minute, 5th April, the above Number and the date may be quoted). To...Officer Corm landing, From R.S-i;. C. F. Sheppard, Stanley. Defence Force Stanley, Falkland Islands. i :-3*i tC 1 - ; i A!.W' I have the honour to forward herewith, in accordance with the instructions from his Excellency the Governor and G orm nan der-in-Ciief a re ort on "The Defences of South Georgia". I r ! )HG0I)]3. TELEGRAM. Under No. 16k From. Secretary of State for War, London, To His Excellency the Governor, Falkland Islands. Despatched: 12th April 19 40 Time : 15.50. Received : 19 'rime : Canonesa 12,400 rounds of point 303 S.A.A. shipped in S. S• via you for Chief Magistrate Grytviken South Georgia. Arrange onward shipment when available. Cable arrangements made* I.D. G-OVASIAH ?'£ -r'.0U®| gUAHLSY# ^ 15tli April5 I9h0\ wftT.KbAKU ISLANDS. R K C li Sir, paragraph 4 of my secret With reference to 29 of the 4th of larch, 1939, and to telegram Ho subject of the defences at corre sp ondenco on the to transmit South Georgia, I have the honour visit of inspection to herewith a report on a Regimental Sergeant Major C. P- the Dependency “by Falkland Islands Defence Force. Sheppard or the opinions expressed by thf 2o X concur in the the recommen&a tions^^iri Inspecting Officer and effect to these as far as and I propose to give the means at m disposal exist* I have the honour to he* Sir, Your most obedient, humble servant LiJJ , XI • X' • f W STATE FOR THE COLONIES. GWS?Z:xm HOuCE, SIBLEY, ffALKL/d-II) ISL/dTDS. 15th April9 1 ShQ* BE 0 H j5 T* f!ir* V'lth reference to coppesp on&ence on the subject of the defence© at South Georgia, I have the honour to transmit herewith a .report on a visit of inspection to the Dependency by Regimental sergeant Yu 5 or G* F* Sheppard of the Falkland I©lands Defence Force. I concur in the opinions expressed by the Inspecting Officer and the roooi;ivien&ation© mde and I propose to give effect to those as far as the means at njy disposal exist- I am, Sir, '/our obedient servant I Governor. The Hear Admiral Commanding The Bouth American Division, II.::.a. "Howlcina'". Y No. s/ii2/^q. MINUTE. (It is requested that, iu any refer ence to this minute, 15-th April, 19 40. the above Number and the date may be quoted). To The Officer Commanding, From The Honourable The Colonial Secretary* Falkland Islands Defence Force, Stanley, Falkland Islands. Stanley* With reference to your Minute of the 12th of April, 1940, submitting a report on the defences at South Georgia, I am directed hy the Governor to inform you that the Magistrate, South Georgia, should he appointed Lieutenant or Captain as you may recommend, and. Officer Commanding the .Defence Force, South Georgia* 2. You should also appoint N*C*Ofs as necessary hut as Sergeant Brov/ell and Corporal F* O’Sullivan are already stationed at Grytviken, I am to say that there is no apparent reason why private Rumholds should supersede them* He has no Defence Force drill qualifications* If and when a gun is sent to Grytviken Pte* Rumholds* position could he reconsidered* (Sgd.) A. W* Cardinal!* Colonial Secretary* NO. S/42/39. MINUTE. (It is requested that, in any refer ence to this minute, 15th April# 19 40. the above Number and the date may he quoted.) From To Sheppard, The Honourable Falkland islands Defence Force, The Colonial Secretary9 Stanley. (Thro’ the Officer Commanding, Stanley, Falkland Islands. Falkland Islands Defence Force.) I am directed “by the Governor to acknowledge the receipt of your report dated the 5th of April# on the Defences at South Georgia. His Excellency is very pleased with this report and has further directed me to thank you for it, which he has termed Excellent1 • (Sgd.) A. W. Cardinal!, Colonial Secretary. I % 1 )ECOI)Ii. TELEGRAM, sent. l-vom His Excellency the Governor, Falkland Islands. To Under Secretary, for War, London. Despatched: 26th April 19 UO Time : Received : 19 Time : Your telegram of April 12th ammunition onward shipment will he arranged hy first available opportunity. Probably end of October. I.D. ! )kcode. TELEGRAM. No. 267 From .Secretary of State, London, Tn His Excellency the Governor, Falkland Islands. Despatched : 18th April 19 40 Time : 1 4* 00 Received : 19 Tim e : No. 34 Secret with reference to your telegram No. 29 Grytviken Defence. Regret delay. Four inch gun offered by Admiralty not yet despatched, It will be sent by the first opportunity as soon as it is definitely known that personnel to man it can be found- Please telegraph your observations on this point and also on other questions raised in my telegram No. 11 regarding Grytviken defences. Finance, Same principle will apply as for Leith see my telegram No. 24. I. D. C. 0. No. ?•/4:2/59 MINUTE. L (It is requested that, in any refer ence to this minute, 2°nd. Aoril 1940 19 the above Number and the date may be quoted). From 0•C.Defenc e Pore e To The Honourable The Colonial Secretary Stanley, Falkland Islands. Referring to your Minute of the 15th. inst, I have to honour to recommend tfolt the Magistrate, South Georgia, he gazetted Lieutenant in the Force as Of: icer Commanding Defence Force South Georgia* I would recommend that no additional N. C.n. s he aooointed until the Question of the man-power ?ucot-i-en and the arrival of the other 4" gun is settled. ) Major. i )l'X:ODK. TELEGRAM. y.j6. 0 From ...ills Excellency the. Governor, Falkland Islands. To Secretary or State, London. Despatched: 24th April 19 40 Time : 1 Her e iced : 19 Tim e : lio. 46 Secret your telegram No. 34 Secret Grytviken Defences;. Personnel can he provided and trained as in your telegram No. 11 Secret. South Georgia defence personnel have already "been formed into a unit of Falkland Islands Ddfence Force commanded Toy Magistrate. I have sent full report on defences by despatch secret of April 15th. There will he no direct steamer comrumiication with South Georgia from Falkland Islands until end of October. i I. D. G. 0. J ^ Decode. TELEGRAM. From. Colonial Secretary, To Ha g i s t r.a te., S ou th ...Georgi a, Despatched : 25 til Apr i 1, 19 40. Time :. . • Received :. • 0 • • • • • • 19 ... Time,:, • • i; O • 47. Secret. Governor has appointed you Lieutenant in Defence Force and Officer Commanding Defence Force South Georgia effective 24th April. You should obtain from Leith for use at Grytvilcen 1 Lewis Gun complete with spares 15 rifles 15 helmets 50 arm bands 3000 rounds .305 small arms ammunition. Rifle and Lewis Gun practice should be carried out at Grytvilzen. COLONIAL SECRETARY• r A I )14001>E. TELEGRAM. No. 350 From Secretary of State, London, To His Excellency the Governor, .Falkland Islands. Despatched: 27th April 19 40 Time : 0645. Received: 19 Time : your telegram No. 46 f5 / No. 40 Secret with reference to yfqf 7474^44 No. 747 1 now learn 4-inch gun for Grytviken was despatched about Aptil 11th. 2. In view of recent entry of Norway into the War I suggest Norwegian personnel should he eligible for Defence Force in future as volunteers. Should be grateful of your views on this. As South Georgia defence peBsonnel is a unit F.I.*Force, section 3(1) of Ordinance 7 of 1920 would require amendment to enable the services of aliens to be accepted. i I.D.7. S. T. i Decode. TELEGRAM. No. 9 From .Secretary of State, London, To His Excellency, the Governor, Falkland Islands. Despatched : 2hd May 19 40 Time : 13.05. Received : 19 Time : Ho. 41 Secret The following from War Office. Begins. 69,725 following approximate tonnages for Chief Magistrate and 0. C. Fixed Defences South Georgia loaded in "Harpon" sailed direct April 15th 1940 ordnance stores one ton one foot includes 24 feet S.A. parts also loaded following Admiralty stores, one 4-inch gun also ammunition and accessories please advise all concerned. Ends. I.D. Special. j ;Excerpt from Totes of points discussed b, ~ His Excellency the Governor and the Executive Engineer on I'.ionday9 29th April, 1940* bout:: CtEQRoia defences. The 4" gun and outfit dispatched from England on 11.A.40 to he erected in Stanley ar.a and a new gun ashed for S.G-. Report on sitting of this gun to he submitted by O.G. Defence Force. \1 Decode. TELEGRAM. From ...Goloni fc,i...Qe er.s.lary* To • t05- GOM-brv . Despatched : 6 tlL Alay «, 29 40. Time : . . . Received : . . . 29 ... Time .... o. pQ. Secrot. 3 t :ei guj...... u ' fc'J as d equij nent .! j. shippec . rpon April 15 o. .» COL01.1- L dGORGVAIC.: . i Decode. TEjLEGRAM* Sent. From His Excellency the Governor,..Falkland Islands. To.....Secretary of State, London. Despatched : 6th May 19 40 Time : Received : 19 Time : 7 \S% No. 50 Secret In reply to your telegram No/ 40-Secret I agree entirely that Norwegian personnel should he eligible for member- ship of Defence Force. I am amending Ordinance 7 of 1920 as follows: 1. By substituting "person” for"British subject" in Section 3 (1). 2. By amending Schedule A by providing for the deletion of the 11 words "and Bear true allegiance in line three where the person accepted as a Member of the Defence Force is not a British subject. The amending Ordinance will be laid before Legislative Council on the 16th May. 'i 1 1 Ordinance An Ordinance to amend the Defence Force. Ordinance, 1920. Be it enacted etc. etc. Short 1. This Ordinance may he cited as the "Defence Force (Amend- title as and rnent) Ordinance, 1940" and shall he read and construed with the A Defence Force Ordinance 1920. 2. Section 3 (1) of the Defence Force Ordinance, 1920 is (Ls, ^44, £(J hereby amended hy the deletion of the words "British subject" in the second line and the substitution of the word "person" therefor. 3. Schedule A of the Defence Force Ordinance, 1920 is hereby amended by the addition of the following words as a footnote:- The words "and bear true allegiance" in line three should be deleted if the person whose services have been accepted as a member of the Defence Force is not a British subject. % From His Excellency the Governor to the Honourable the Colonial Secretary. / us* AA. / ^j4y “j/ / JO / 0Z a^sfZOpv ‘^y/ £*— X- /< AJ £-^u- ZZiY ^L. 4 / yzy si «,/ *> y$u ^ £L/c ^ /Ly{ cv* Z~u. /Z A ^rX;4^w^ #y*0 Mtsd-* 4zU*C <*'-G-r^s o^/ UjZuss’U-*-^ “* h a O^U^T /l~? fyu- ^ ZZy'^A' Z /Ctrf AZa1 Z/ZZ J&7 A * JU^ Of a d*~y & ^-4^4 0. 4* yCy Recode. TELEGRAM. From Colonial Secretary., To Magistrate, South Georgia. Despatched : 18th May, 19 40. Time ; •. • Received : . « . • • • • • • 19 . • • Time : . • • No. 56. Secret. Defence Force Ordinance amended. You may now enlist Norwegians as requisite for manning Grytviken defences. Oath amended hy deleting "and hear true allegiance". Carry out rifle and Lev/is gun practices as requisite. Report when latter has been received. Prepare v/ith Sergeant Lawrenson details of defence. Sergeant will instruct Grytviken crew, It is understood that 6d a day is being paid to personnel and any recommendations from you on this point will be considered. COLONIAL SECRETARY. KAVAL MESSAGE. C : Coding Office only. Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, AID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM: ■t)tf f: 0 7 '■} \t / i S ■■ t____ : r i :/ - If / ’ /' _ Y ; ■ / M * r t- f / 4 £/ v v"- • • ) , ; CiCt Hi ' \ * - ■ _ ___ \ / z' o ) ,V 6 /.£» r , / • ■ I ’ ' ■ ■ . ■- » > 6 : / / / . • /V*'V * _ ' ' ■ . a; ( ' . o. :• ^; i Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Time of Receipt in or Coder. Cypher or Coding Date. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. i 5/374.) Wt. 30557/D588C. 100m parts. 10/39. B. A- S. Ltd. 51 -5092. j J20f. NAVAL MESSAGE. Office .• Originators Instructions: I ntercept Group. (Indication of Priority, AID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM : f fi '/J/ i / • ' < ■ - • 1. o t ! ■ . / . •___ __ / / 'A y o ^ _____ .0 2 1 (*i g ■Of n f ' : _ • ______st-’ ' 1______V . : '■j /V i ____ : : fallTv-'' / / y T, lu. / : __ Pd S/m ft Go • l I '"“N . .'vvef a ’ 7> . . ■ '^5 (LiJ: i J J •• / / /" c? •/ ■A>y .• •, 2.?.. > : f /‘ ' 1 -■ ______..A .,— i ' s :} —7- •) ■-*i J \ Q V < - /-: SS L'-A J__ £_ "V_L__ ,1. r~' •• - G. • ' - . - P I ■ - i ■' • ■ / i ■ .) ♦'X O'-cc- < c (D 0 : / / ‘ o y . Book or Table to l/e used for / Time of Receipt in Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding or Coder. Date. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. r5/374.’> Wf. 30557/P588C. 100m parts. 10/39. B. i S. Ltd. 51-5092. GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPH SERVICE. FALKLAND ISLANDS AND DEPENDENCIES. SENT. Number Office of Origin Words Handed in at Date dm. / 57^ Jlt j£m V ^yvsuu ^4ra/ ^ cry tniS „ €*W Mi \0 / /Scr^" ‘**cX^D ^Tr//cry*t, <*3* j2a- ?sy&cs y ***** n^*" . 1 1 )KOODE. f * / TELEGRAM. From.. .. Co.1 onial-.. S ecretary r To ■ -Magi- s t-ra-t-e--,..South- Geo rgia Despatched: 3rd June, ^ 40. Time ... 7Y?we ; Received: • o o 72 • • • • • 1:0. 6*1. Your Secret telegram Ho. S2. Suggest use of S.A.A. for practice "be carefully watched supplies from U. K. p r oh 1 ema t i ca 1. Gun mounting in timber if peat or shale subsoil. Bolt with plate top and Bottom into cruciform 3 Baulks in each arm 20-25 feet long, Agree your suggestion 6d. COLOiJIAL SECRETARY. N.O. I/C. ./ill you please have the above telegram despatched to South Gecrgiu^/. S. 1320L NAVAL MESSAGE, For^fc in Cypher <^r Coding Office only. Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, A1DAC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM: Commanding Officer, f.i.j.F* South Georgia Commanding Officer Falkland islands Defence Force from Magistrate. Your 1135 19th July second gun mounting completed and on 15th July base sights^ act justed and trial shot fired , ^agaEine has also been built. stock ammunit.ion GRYTVIKEI- • g05 6,902 4-inch live shell 150 and 3 practice Leith harbour *505 15,000 4-inch live shell 149 and 1 practice» Personnel PRYWIKlfrT 57 LEITH HARBOUR 25 men expect, additional personnel last name 1 bv Norwegian when opportunity offers of getting there. 2055/26. BRlTiSRTmt BASE Lg#4S 1 FALK'lANDS Tirne of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding or Coder. Date. I Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. —* , wt. 30557/D588G. 100M pad?. 10/30. B. & S. Ltd. 51-5092. i ^For 'Of. NAVAL EVlESSAGEo use in Cyp**»r 133o/29 55 3BH Coding Office only. Intercept Group. Originators Instructions: (Indication"of Priority, A ID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). FROM: Magistrate TO: Colonial Secretary, Fort Stanley. S.Georgia. Message 71 to Colonial Secretary. Local Manager of PESO,, asks if the Government would be ^good enoUitii to inforra his directors in Buenos Aires that most No r w e : i a ns o n tri e s t a t i o n ii a.ve joined Defence—i?orce b'dt— wo'-k on the Rtnt,ion viri 11 not ho interfered with erceot in case of emergency. Magistrate . P8IT1SH NAVAL i BASE 29 JUL 1940 !• F&LKLANDS Time of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. or Coder. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. 1350/99 (5/374.) Wt. 30557/D5S86. 100M pads. 10/39. B. & S. Ltd. 51-5092. Decode. TELEGRAM. From...... Colonial Secretary, To Magistrate, South Georgia. Despatched: 6th August, 19 40. 'rime : . • • 19 Time : 9 • • Received: 9 0 0 o*o • • • • • • No. 69. Your telegram No. 7^ do not consider it advisable to pass information to Buenos Aires directors whose only would interest is man hours which/not be interfered with except in an emergency. COLONIAL SECRETARY. i Decode. No 172 TELEGRAM. From...... Umm..33CRlZTJ&v OF. ...STATE .FOR- JAR To. Ji, E, ... .THE... GOVERNOR...... Despatched: 19 Time : Received: 10th September 40 Time : 15. 30 81519 10/9- Reference report on defences South Georgia enclosed in your letter of April 15th. Regret it was impossible to despatch anti-aicraft mounting's with two Lewis guns sent in Harp on xor aexences Grytviken. You should improvise anti-aicraft mountings, Drawings of mountings were sent to S^lvesen for despatch to Leith Iiarhour December 1939* I.D. Decode. TELEGRAM. 1 From. Officer - Commanding--Defence -Force. To Magistrate, South..Georgia. Time : Despatched: 14th Septemb er, w ko. • a * 19 Time : Received: • o • • • • 9 0 0 • o Reference South Georgia defences was impossible despatch anti-aircraft mountings with Lewis guns sent for Grytviken. You should improvise. Drawings sent to Salvesen for despatch Leith Harbour December, 1939- O.C. DEFENCE FORCE. i 1 S. 1320f. R1AVAL MESSAGE. To? Rj in Cypher or Coding Office 1900/27. only. Intercept Group. Originators Instructions: (Indication of Priority, A ID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM: Secretary, Port Stanley. Secret Message to Colonial Secretary No.82 from Magistrate,South Georgia. With reference to Measures taken for the defence GRYTVIKEN I intend inform you that in my opinion it is essential a guns crew continually on duty if the 4” gun is to be of any value. The crew would keep a continuous watch which under present conditions is not possible no men for this purpose are available from the ststion and my staff is not large enough. I suggest if gass possible a crew 7 one of whom would be required to cook might be sent from Stanley for this purpose. Housing is available. Time of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. or Coder. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. (5/371.) Wt. 30557/D5886. 100m pnds. 10/39. B. & S. Ltd. 51-5092. i 1 S. 1320f. 9 6^3AVAL MESSAGE. Fo^ise in Cypher or Coding Office only. - '/ u Intercept Group. Originators Instructions: (Indication of Priority, AID AC, NOTYVT For Exercise). TO: FROM: V j __ L. / —______i ; a- / : t/ r? j J i o i* -n / • >*. O... • ■ c ■s£-?-r e f / * / . r c /■ ■ _V______• • . •_ 7 ‘ f .A ___ * -/ •' ' . .. ‘ - - / Time of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. or Coder. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. (5/374.) Wl. 30667/D588G. 100M pails. 10/39. B. &S. Ltd. 51-5092. Decode. TELEGRAM. From...... Qal.om.aX Secretary.,. To ..Magi st.mis..* . South.. Ore o.rgia,... Despatched: 11th October, 19 40. Time : Received : . . . • • • 19 ... Time : • • • Ho. 82. Reference your telegrams Nos. 82 and 87. Consider screen of catchers with wtbreless in season ensures adequate warning and eliminates need for continuous watch on Guns. Out of season while probability of attach remote arrangements could be made retain -Lew extra men necessary to keep continuous watch if you feel this bo oe essential. No men available from here. Do you still require utensils and lamps. COLONIAL SECRETARY. r Decode. TELEGRAM. From. .Mag.is.t.rate.,. ..3.outh...G.eor£ia ? To C oloni si..Secretary Despatched: 14tli October, 19 40 • Time : 1415. Received: 1 5th October, 19 40. Time : 1030. yjt ITo. 88. Your telegram ITo. 82. Grateful if the articles referred to could he forwarded as they cannot he obtained here in case continuous watch should he necessary later. LLlGISTRATE. 1 LIST OF COOKING UTENSILS &C * 9 FORWARDED TO SQUTII GEORGIA PER S.S. "LAFOITIA". 3 Roasting Dishes 1 Tea Pot 1 Coffee Pot 1 Frying Pan 1 8-pint Saucepan 1 9-pint Saucepan 1 Ladle 1 Wooden Spoon 1 Galvd. Washup 1 6-gallon Boiler 3 Hurricane Lamps Quartermasterfs Dept • 9 F. I. D. F. 16th October, 1940. V V ^ Decode. TELEGRAM. From. Qo.lom.al...Secretary,, To...... Magistrate* South -Georgia.- Despatched : 17th Oct oh e rr$i 19 40. Time :. • • Received: • 09 0 0 0 • • • 19 . . o Time : • o © No. 83. Your telegram No. 88 utensils and lamps will foe forwarded. COLONI- .L SECRETARY. Decode. TELEGRAM. Under From. Secretary of State for War, To His Excellency the Governor, Despatched: 19 Time : Received: 19 Time : Extract from telegram received on 21, 10, UP* Also loaded for South Georgia 2 cases cartridges S.A.A. hall Mark VII, I.D. "V'y 10. 5kx r % 4: : L V. CO FALKLAND ISLANDS. ■ i C.S.uNp. V n>; 'cs. Memo. - isimsjy Departmental Number. From TEE MAGISTRATE, SOUTH GEORGIA* THE HONOURABLE 20th July, 1940. THE COLONIAL SECRETARY. Date To STANLEY. Reference Numbers. I have the honour to report for His Excellency1 s information that the 4” Gun has been mounted and tested. The work was completed on the 18th July. Three test shots have been fired and the gun and sights found to be accurate. The gun has been mounted on a cement base, A magazine and look- out post have been erected. The magazine is partly under ground. On landing the gun it was found that both top and \ V---- bottom plates were missing nor were there any holding down bolts sent. All of these I had made by the Compania Argentina de Pesca. Accommodation for a gunTs crew, should it be found necessary to keep a crew on constant duty, has been erected close to the gun emplacement. MAGISTRATE. A . 4 Decode. \ TELEGRAM. From. Colonial Secretary, To Magistrate, South ^eorgia. Despatched: 20th February, 19 41 • 'Time : • • • Received : • • • • • • 9 9 9 9 9 9 19 ... Time : 9.0 ho. If. Your letter 20th July, 1940, following from Adjutant, Defence Force, begins. Please telegraph registered number of gun and type of mounting. Ends. COLONIAL SECRETARY. Decode. TELEGRAM. To Emin . .Magistrate?. South...Georgia. From r£m Colonial Secretary. Despatch ed : 2 6 til Fe"b ruar y ? 19 41 . Time : « • o Received: o • o o o o e e o 19 . • Time : . • 90 1:0. 1 So Secret. Following from Adjutant, "begins. Please telegraph designation and mark of Rifles and sidearms at South Georgia? ends. COLONIAL SECRETARY. Decode. r TELEGRAM. From. y.L.rjiatrate* South Georgia, To Colonial Se c.re tar; a Despatched: 2 6 tli February, 19I+1. Thue : o o e Received: 2 7 th F eh rua ry ; 19^1. Time : „ o o ho. 19. Your telegram i'o. 12 please pass to Adjutant* Defence Force hegins. Gun numherv2755 Gun pedestal mounting number L», CP330 degree^number 3630 ends. PAGisffatf. Decode. TELEGRAM. From ' ' ; To Despatched: 3rd : arch,, 19 \\. 1. Time: ' , Received : 19 41 . Time: 1030. ; o. 09 Secret. Please inform Adjutant* Defence Force, as follows j 'begins Rifles9 short Lee-Snfield farm III Side arms Mark I. MA rl: ATE. I )eoode. TELEGRAM. From Magistrate, South Aorgia, To Colonial Secretary. Despatched : 1 5 th ^arch, 19 §1. Time: 1430. Received: 16th ^arch, 19 41. Time: 1030. No. 27. Secret. Your telegram No. 36 of 1940 re: Laurenson I am glad to be able to report that he will again remain during the coming winter and is prepared to remain for the duration of the war. MAGISTRATE. 10b Decode. TELEGRAM. From Colonial Secretary, To Magistrate, South Georgia, Despatched : 19th -vlarch, W 41. Time : • • • Received : • • • • • • • • • « . • 19 • • • Time : • • • No, 19, Secret. Your telegram No. 27 do you recommend Laurenson for Commission. SOLONIAL SECRETARY. 1) EC ODE. TELEGRAM. From Magistrate, South. Georgia, To Colonial Secretary. Despatched : 21st March, 19 41. Time : 1345. Received : 21st ^arch, 19 41. Time : 1400. No. 30. Please pass to Adjutant, Defence Force, "begins. Could you arrange to supply and forward "by the first opportunity the following s- Supply of target paper, patching paper and Rifle cleaning material. ends. MAGISTRATE. A J J U>A- I w Decode. TELEGRAM. From Magistrate, South Georgia, To Colonial Secretary. Despatched : 25th March, 19 41. 'Time: 1400. Received: 26th March, Time : 1030. No. 32. Secret. Your telegram jno. 19 I heg to recommend person concerned for Commission. MAGISTRATE. r I )egode. T E L E G R .A. ]\{L. From Colonial Secretary. To . Magistrate, South Georgia. Despatched : 31st March, 19 41. Time : • • • Received: e 9 > O o > 9 » » 19 8 0 0 0 Time : 9 9® JtLetr/Ot No. 24* Your telegram No. 32 please telegraph full name of person concerned* COLONIAL SECRETARY. G.T.C. Decode. TELEGRAM. From Magistrate, South Georgia, To Colonial Secretary. Despatched: 1st April, 19 Time : 2320. Received : 3rd April, 19k 1. Time : 1030. ho. 36* Pull name of person concerned is Thomas Laurenson. MAGISTRATE. 0 I Hx'odk. TELEGRAM. tse: I'rom Under Secretary 0f state for War, To His Hxce lency the Governor. Despatched : 8th May, 19 41 • Time : 0630. Received : 8th May, 19 41 • Time : 1030. G A I B. Report type and mark of four inch gun at South Georgia. UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE I.D.V. (12) Special. 3 ^ 1 )1'X:odi;. TELEGRAM. From Colonial Secretary, To Magistrate, South. Georgia, Despatched : 8th May, 19 4'1 • Time : • o « Received : o o o coo • # o • c 19 • o o Time : • • • Ho. 34* Following from Adjutant, Defence Force, "begins: Please telegraph immediately type and Mark of "both 4t! guns. Ends. COLOHIAL SECRETARY. < 1 )K00i>K. TELEGRAM. A row Magistrate, South Georgia« To . Colonial Secretary. Despatched: 12th May* &41. Time: 1600. Received: 12th May9 2941 • rime: 1500. No. 49« Your telegram No. 34 following for Adjutant Defence Force begins G-rytviken Gun type Ordnance B.L. wire 4U Mark IX No. 2755- Leith Gun Ordnance B.L. wire 4" Mark IX*No. 4006. MAGISTRATE. w I )KCOJJli. TELEGRAM. From His Excellency the Governor, To Under Secretary of State for War, Despatched: 13th May, 19 41. Time : • • • Received : • • • • 00 , , ♦ • » « 19 • • • Time : • • • Your telegram 8th May South Georgia Guns * O.B.L. Wire Mark IX* GOVERNOR. I.D.V. (12) Central Ordnance Depot Didcot Berks (5 April 1941 Governor & Commander in Ghief Falkland Islands. Sir, The attached Army Form G1023 is for stores still out on "Long Loan" fvom this Depot, and 3/* in order that my account for -1-9/3/41 can be completed I would be extremely obliged if you sign same and return to this office at an early dajje. I am Sir, Your Obedient Servant, Lieut Colanal, for Chief Ordnance Officer. Didcot MEMO. S.Ct. No C.S. No 17 th .l'.;IarchN 19...41. From:- 7b.- The Honourable, THE MAGISTRATE, THE COLONIAL SECRETARY, South Georgia. Stanley. ith reference to the recommending of men for the rank of Ron Commissioned Officers in the Defence Force in South Georgia, I have to inform you that the reason for no recommendations being made so far is as follows. Under the conditions obtaining here where the men arrive and depart to and from home and the ice every few months recommendations would be almost continuous until a time might possibly arrive when the Company would be almost entirely composed of Ron Commissioned Officers. 1 would be glad if you would inform me of the rank held by Mr F. 0TSullivan in the Falkland Islands Defence Force. Magistrate. i k MEMO. S.G. No 21 fit. April 19. .41- To.- From:- Officer in Charge The Adjutant Derides,...... Falkland Islands Defence Force, South Georgia. Stanley. I enclose herewith for your information documents in respect of arms and ammunition received here. I would be glad if you would forward them in due course to the proper authorities. r land Is* 4852/1 Date of Issue:— 11*12.40 The Under Secretary of State, Ail thy s 0 .0. lr. 13047/l/40 lato& of 9.12.40 Y/ar Office, Whitehall, A/c, London, S.Y/.l. Dept South Georgia Defences. TENDER for the supply of:— Ammunition ITEM DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF ARTICLES. RATE. AMOUNT. No. QUANTITY. I | 450 rds.Ammunition for Lev/is Guns* 1,5^0 ids. .303 in. Rifle Ammunition 1 Y/e understand that this ammunition was the subject of a letter (No.078/l47(H.G.0.E.a)) dated 21.11.40 addressed to the Colonial Office. ■ pTS/ffiG/lO 1 ■ Inspector :■— Cost of articles specified on continuation sheet (if any) I Firm. Y/ar Office* Total £j Trade and Shipping allowances I )atc of tender. Delivery. per cent, on £...... M I Date of order. Cash discount for prompt payment per cent, on £...... = £ I ntcred up by I tes (0 firm. Cost of packing and delivery f.o.b. LONDON ... £ Alternative, cost of packing and postage to £ Amount payable (including all charges) on receipt of' Bills of Lading or Parcels Receipt. £ Post Office Certificate of Posting. Alternative, total net cost f.o.b. = £ dress for Post Packages. Shipping Mark. Defence, South Georgia. I9b. 18.000/6/37. W. & S. Ltd. A 1 ADVICE OF ORDER PLACED. Office of the Grown Agents for the Colonies, 4, Millbank, LONDON, S.W.l. The Crown Agents for the Colonies furnish overleaf particulars of a contract placed in pursuance of the Indent shewn. A period of 14 to 28 days may elapse between the contract date for delivery and the date on which the goods leave this country, while inspection (if any), packing and arrangements for shipment are being carried out. In the case of goods posted the contractor will forward under separate cover direct to the addressee two advice copies of the invoice, / shewing the indent number and the date of despatch of the parcel. ;-4 The Colonial Secretary, [FALKLAND _I STANDS > Hth December, 1940. k I )ECODE. TELEGRAM. h'rom Troopers, London, To His... Excellency the. Governor . Despatched: 14th June, 19 41. Time: 1530. Received : 14th.June, 19 41 •Time: I0j>0. Immediate. 72231 14th June. M.O. 4. Report received states gun at G-rytviken was in position at the latter part 1940 hut no detachment was looking after it. Forward immediately full report including (a) number of men in gun detachment if any. (b) Source from where.men at (a) are found. (c) If no men are manning the gun now your proposals for immediate provision of men. TROOPERS. I.D.V. (14) URGENT* ^ 1 )ecot>e. TELEGRAM. From... 0/C Troops, Stanley, To 0/C Defences, Grytyiken. Despatched : l6th Tune, 19 41. Time : t O a O 0 O 6 0 0 Received: 0 0 6 9 0 9 « 9 9 0 9 0 19 Time : Required immediately full report of situation at Grytviken and Leith showing (a) number of men in gun detachment (h) Source from where men are found (c) if gun not manned now your proposals for immediate provision of men (d) if gun is manned is permanent detachment re watch kept at gun. O.C. TROOPS ? STANLEY. A Decode. TELEGRAM. From Lag! s trade., South Georgia, To Officer Commanding .Troops, Falkland Islands. Despatched: 19th June, 19 41 . Time: 1330. Received : 19th June, 19 4i . Time : 1030. Your teler rain 16th June detachment at Leith is composed of ? men from whaling station and gun is manned and watch kept ■ (l De ta chment is composed of 8 men 6 of whom are employed at King Edward Point and remainder at whaling station. Gun is not permanently manned nor is watch kept as men are not to be obtained from station and during season some of my staff are not available^ The watch at Leith however commands approaches to this harbour during the day. Your (c) not clear but I have secured detachment of 7 men from Leith as permanent part of gun crew and permanent watch will be kept from now onwards. Please confirm if this is in accordance with your instructions regarding (c). Crev/s will be completed with men from staff. MAGISTRATE 0947/19- I )ECODE. TELEGRAM. From Officer. Commanding. .Tro.ops., Stanley, To magistrate, South. Georgia. Despatched : 20th June, 19 41 . Time : , Received : 0*8 . . o 19 o • • Time : « a e Your telegram 19th June will detachment from Leith he available permanently for Grytviken. 0/C TROOPS. i r S. 1320f. NAVAL. MESSAGE* For in Cyphe^ or Coding Office only. / £ Z <^-k yr Intercept Group. Originators Instructions: (Indication of Priority, AIDAC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM: ______ - « ! % * --- r f 2 - & - —* ? i Time of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. or Coder. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. &ZC C (6/374.) Wt. 30557/D588G. 100m pads. 10/39. E. & S. Ltd. 51-5092. VI N o. MINUTE. (It is * that, m any refer ence to this minute, 19 the above Number 23th Jim®s and the date may be quoted). To From vOlanlai mxrm ommiA. Stanley, Falkland Islands. •„lt2i vefevance to your inuto ocP the ijtih, of ::orcf'9 19410 l am diveotea to you tft&t :!n* O’Sullivan holdo the mfis or Oospoml in tens : i%Xk£Land Is2r-.ni^. 'jntenae :’ovcc» nL oy for Clo.lon.tnl :;eci?etnny* T only. ?.. CH- Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, A ID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM : c /; i A ; >\hAi (• . ; ■ r" k /r • * • \ --- > ■} -•* Time of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. or Coder. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. a ■ j.m 1 ’ (5/374.) Wt. 30557/D388G. ]00m pa<1?. 10/39. E. & S. Ltd. 51-5092. k Decode. TELEGRAM. From.. His Excellence the G-oye.mor»..... 71 Secretary of State, for ..the .Colonies. Despatched: 27th June3 19 Il-j . Time : • * * Received: . • « e » « « • • « • • 19 «• . • Time : c * • vo No. 1 ^ • Secret. V/ar Office has ashed for immediate and full report of a defence position at Grytviken. Their telegram numbered 72231 of June 14th v /■ \j requiring specifically information (a) number of men in gun detachment; (h) F / source from which men found at (a); (c) if no men what proposal to provide them immediately. Following report has been received from South Georgia "Grytviken detachment is composed of 8 men 6 of whom are employed at King Edward Point and remainder at whaling station. Gun is not permanently manned nor is watch kept as men are not to he obtained from station and during whaling season some of my staff are not available5* but arrangements have now been made for gun to be manned permanently by whaling personnel until end oj_ October. GOVERNOR. -# Decode. TELEGRAM. From Officer . Commanding. ..Troops P Falkland Islands , To ..Magi s trate, South. C-e orgla c Despatched: 27th June, 19 lil. Time : coo Received: o o o o e o o o o O f> o 19 . O O Time : 0 0 6 Secret. Please telegraph present pos.ition of stocks of *303 ammunition and estimated number of rounds required for training annually. 0/C TROOPS. FIRST SHIPPING ADVICE. *The Crown. Agents for the Colonies have to report the shipment of goods supplied by :— Reference: S / .. Fn II:la-id I n . hfi 32/1 The far Office, ^ bovonont control o.'\ (3) C. A f, *7h i t. oh <• i11 . la c o, .1* 5th "oril, 41 TO GO ON DECK Reqn. O. H. M. S. Authy 48.52 Defence, l%dM&W& 0.0. lr 13047/1/40 of CONTENTS 3outh Fe rrla, 5*1 2.40. via 'ontevlclco. Special A/c. Marked < Cf A Dept. iJoutl?. Georgia Defence. •Nos. Consigned to Maclean, and f*anlo&on. Gross Weight. M.V./S.S. From Loyal lbart Dock, London between, 1 ftf~1 1 ' • • ril. The particulars given in the schedule below were those furnished by the above mentioned contractor, when forwarding instructions were issued, and are not necessarily accurate. WEIGHT. MEASUREMENTS. Description of CONTENTS. VALUE. •Nos. Packages. Tons, j Cwt. I Qrs. Lb. Length. Breadth. Depth. Jl 2 boxes Cnrtridres / y Dali .303 1 1 2 1.5 . -.94 -.11 . i I 1 ENCLOSURES .— Bill of Lading Suppliers' Invoice Packing particulars i Office of the Crown Agents for the Coloniesj, m S. 1320f. NAVAL MESSAGE. For use^ Cypher^* Coding Office jz: : only. / Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, A ID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: .//?. FROM: M ‘A ' Time of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. or Coder. or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. ■>/ , / * A. - . .J0557/D588G. 100il pads. 10/39. B. A- S. Ltd. 51-5092. % Decode. TELEGRAM. From MAGISTRATE, SOUTH ..GEORGIA.... To OFFICER COMMANDING -TROOPS,- STANLEY. Despatched: 30th June 19 41 Time : 21.25 Received : 1st July 19 41 Time : 10.30 SECRET YOUR TELEGRAM 27th JUNE STOCK *303 AMMUNITION /KJoo /Or s'oo s ci r' c-~ 3^0 ROUNDS GOO AT LEITH AND 7,800 AT GRYTVIKEN. TOTAL ESTIMATED ANNUAL REQUIREMENTS 10,000 MAGISTRATE. • Decode. TELEGRAM. From 3ecretary of 3hate. for . the . Go.lonies, To His excellency, the Governor. Despatched: 8th duly, 19 L;.1. Time : 2335- fa Received: 9th July, 19 41 Time : 1030. rr Ho* 77* Secret. ith reference to my telegram No. 34 of April 17th, 1940 « Grytviken Defence. Finance. Regret incident of cost involved in-mounting gun has heen overlooked, War Office have now "been informed hy Salvesen and Company that they propose to hear the cost incurred at Leith Harbour hut V ask for payment in respect of mounting gun and building gun crews houses at King Edward Cove estimated at something less than £1000. Consider this expense would properly fall to he met hy the Colony and provided you see no objection I propose to ask the Crown Agents for the Colonies to pay from the ColonyT s Funds. SECRETARY OF STATS. I.D.C.O. r 9 Decode. TELEGRAM. From The Sec: -story of State To H.E. the Governor Despatched : Time : 8th July 19 41. 23-35- Time : Received : 9th July 19 41. 10.30. I'o 78 Secret with reference to your telegram 11 o 7S Grytviken. Situation concerning manning of gun considered most unsatisfactory as it would appear that from October to May gun Will not be manned not- even perhaps maintained. Grateful if you would consider what measures can be taken to ensure continuous manning and inform me of action taken. I D C 0. 133 Decode. r TELEGRAM. Fram-.mmcm QWMM&im T-RQGPS-FAIiKLAiro ISLANDS To MAGISTRATE & COU AHDIEG OFFICER SOUTH GEORGIA. Despatched : 12th JULY 191, i 77t??£ : Received : 79 Time : URGENT. j2u) /I *>!' SDIATE. Cannot reconcile your telegram of 26th July 194® with yours of 27th ■ -■ t 1940, o I9t3 t . cu\nd. 26th June 1941 * -State how many \t■ 1 outers of the 2 >ey.O ive permanently and who are not seasonal . who : • all rear round at (a) G-rytvi] en area and (1-0 Leith area respectively. t u-iber of / bi h and other nationalities in each case. - -1 - 2 - ' 0 - ' - - ua aacntly retained at each gun ian you guarantee permanent manning of and watch on both guns. If not it • gg tioi cai you ttee for c oing^ so* tpp-'- - , .2' letatch ent from Leith ] stve bo ret • about October your difficulties appreciated out position not clear. Officer Commanding Troops. Falkland 1elands. ^ Decode. TELEGRAM. From .Magi st rat:ea>.„8puth>>^j3orgia,> To... Officer Commanding Troops, Falkland islands. Despatched : 1 5”th July , 1&-1-1. Time: 2200. Received: U!hi 1 6th July, -7^41. Time: 1030. I Your telegram 12th July I trust that the following will clear up the misunder standing I have inadvertently caused. Personnel. In all 120 men have "been attested:- 73 at Leith and 47 at Grytviken. Of those at Leith 32 were British and 41 Norwegians. At Grytviken 6 British (Government staff) and 41 Norwegians. Many of them have left the Dependencies some temporarily and some for good. The actual number at present are Grytviken 13 British (includes guns crew of 7 from ^eith) and 14 Norwegians. At Leith 10 British and 25 Norwegians. Seasonal members of force. V/ith the excepiion of Government staff and possibly Mr. Laurenson at Leith all should "be considered as seasonal though many may possibly remain for 2 seasons. Guns crew. At Grytviken previous to arrival of guns crew from Leith the guns crew was composed of whaling men and a second guns crew was composed of staff and my Norwegian steward. In the event of an alarm the gun was manned by this second crew until first crew arrived from station. As station is more (jV* than a mile from gun it might be twenty minutes before crew arrived if it v/ere dark. No watch was kept at Grytviken vide my telegram No. 82, 1940. .it Leith continuous watch is kept and as gun is closed up from station it can be manned immediately, As regards permanent manning and watch keeping this will be continued at Leith during the summer and winter. At Grytviken during the summer permanent manning in sense that crews will be stationed at gun and keep \ a look out is not possible but as already stated a guns crew will be available. ■ I think that for the coming season your suggestion that screen provided by w&ale \ I catchers should prove sufficient. Last summer with Pesca alone working five boaV" formed screen this season with Fesca and Leith both working 10 00 1 ^ will be available:- Leith boats working north east and north west and Pesca boats east we will have south east. would be practically impossible for any vessel to approach unseen day or night. Leith guns crew at present here will return about I am seeing. the middle of October but catchers screen will then be in operation. r ' Manager of Leith personally with regard to possibility of obtaining men for a guns crew for Grytviken next winter and will telegraph to you later. MaGIST^.XTS. ^ / 35 Decode. TELEGRAM. From His Excellency the Governor. To Secretary of* State for the Colonies. Despatched : 21st July, 19 41 Time : Received : . • • . • • 19 • • • Time : • ...... 131 No S4 Your telegram 77 suggest that Dependencies meet cost not Colony and if you agree please telegraph to enable me to include item in estimates. Governor. i I)HOGUE. TELEGRAM. From His Excellency the .Governor. To Secretary of State for the Colonies. Despatched : 21 st July, 19 4.] . Time : Received : • • • • • • 19 'Time : KjJm. Ho 93* Your telegram 78 secret. Situation is admittedly unsatisfactory as is that of Stanley^/ide my telegram 33 secret wherein shortage of man power S4* was demonstrated thus making it impossible to detach a unit from this place for service in South Georgia. Magistrate South Georgia telegraphs he has at Grytviken a gun’s crew until mid October having borrowed men from Leith and he reports that the customary screen of whalers provides in summer a lookout and therefore reasonable time for warning of possible enemy approach. My own suggestion in view of the total lack of man power locally is that a full gun’s crew of at least 12 trained personnel be sent out and as this might be impracticable for British troops I would further suggest that you might consider the use of Norwegians* This suggestion is in agreement with the advice of my Officer Commanding Troops. Governor. I.D.C.O. 'I Decode. TELEGRAM. 1'ToJ-!-92. From...Secretary of State for- the Colonies* To Hi ■ Jxcellenc^ the Governor* Despatched : 30th July,19 41* Time : 1310, Received: 31st July, 19 41- Time : 1030. no 84. Secret* '.7ith reference to your telepram no 24 South Georgia Defence expenditure^ Proposals approved. Sec etary of State* l.D.C*0. J 0 Decode. TELEGRAM. From 3 \ 1 To Yagis tra to.* South leor.gia. Despatched : 31st July * 19 Time : . . . Received: • I* • © © © © o © 29 . 6 © Tim e : „. • .1 o. :-1. Reference my telegram No. 39 how will the withdrawal of Salvesenfs vessels for to ed therein affect manning of guns j etc.* in 1942 ? Fesea arrt gei : ts not known. C0L01TL.iL SECRETARY. t Decode. TELEGRAM. 110.8. From Tiagi.s t na t e...... S on th.. .Geo r.g i a ♦ To Officer Commanding- Troops. Despatched : 1st August, 19 41. Time : 1335* Received : 1st August, 23 41. Time : 14. i 5* Ycj telegram 15th Julp I have seen Manager Leith who informs me there should he no difficulty in obtaining men for gun's crew at the end of the whaling season. Magistrate. /j • Decode. TELEGRAM. No. 31 * From...... Magis.taa.te.,. South. ..Georgia. Colonial Secretary. To Despatched : Time : 7th August 19 41. 1330 Time : % Received: Sth August ^ 41. 1050. 61. Your telegram 39 and your telegram 41 I have arranged to see Manager Leith by the first opportunity and will telegraph immediately on the matter. ’ I cannot obtain information Pescas intention Magistrate. Decode. TELEGRAM. From Secretary of State for the Colonies. To His Excellency the Governor. Despatched : 8th August, 19 41. Time : '1335. Received: 9th August, 19 41. Time : 1030* sfiQd No. 87. Secret. With reference to your telegram No. 93 Man Power South Georgia. Regret impossible to provide trained British personnel owing to present man power situation, Suggestion for using Norwegians has been considered but past experience has shown that Norwegian Military authorities are most reluctant to disperse their small military forces. 2. Best plan would seem for His Majesty’s Government to approach His Majesty’s representative in South American countries e.g. Argentine Republic with a view to finding volunteers among the British community to augment the Falkland islands Defence Force. Do you agree? 3. If so passage to the Colony should be paid by the Colonial Government and volunteers enlisted into the Defence Force on arrival. They would then be available for service either in the Falkland Islands or in South Georgia as peeted by Officer Commanding the Troops, They would presumably require some initial training in the Falkland islands. 4# Twelve men is considered insufficient, Suggest applications should be invited for 36 thus providing adequate reliefs, Do you require Officer type or men only. If both how many of each. 5. of service ff su.eh appr°ach is made it is essential to know exactly the conditinn= time duty. “S®” °f S-allcland Islands Defence Force mobilized on whole I.D.C.O. Please telegraph particulars. SECRETARY OF S'MTE 9 Decode. TELEGRAM. From Colonial.. Secr.e xary, To Magistrate* South ffoorgla.. Despatched : 9 til Aug s , 19 41 • Time : . • • Received: 0 • © • 0 • • • o © 0 © 19 . . . Time : 0 0 • No. 42* Secre o. In the event of detachment of Defence Force being despatched to South Georgia to man defences at Grytviken and Leith can accommodation he provided for 30 including beds, blankets, crockery and kitchen utensils, Can stores, tobacco, clothing, boots, etc., be purchased and would medical stores be available. Telegraph reply with least possible d lay. COLONIAL SECRETARY. Decode. TELEGRAM. From .. the ..Qtverncr, To Secretary...of State for -the. Colonies. Despatched : 9th August* W41. Time : , Received : „ . 0 19... Time :. . 4 ______1:0* 104- Secret. Your telegram No. 87 ParaGraph 2 I agree. 6 ex-officers and 30 :.ien required. If possible they should be medically examined before leaving* Conditions for whole time duty are (a) single men 5/- plus 1/3 messing allowance per ' y (l } r • bed men 7/5 plus 1/3 with additional 2/- per for each child under 16 (c) officers Major £17 Captain 15/-? Lieutenant 12/6, fnd/Lieutenant 10/- plus 1/9 per day. Period of service for duration of Par. fge mot restricted. 3 y re itt • •' e arr nged throng'. Consul General if necessary* Opportunity for direct passage from Stanley to South . s >rgia will occur about mid October connecting with an end September sailing from llontevideo. Officer Commanding Troops as at present arranged will be proceeding South Georgia by that sailing. GOVYRHOR. I.D.C.O* % TELEGRAM. Prom - The Magistrate, South Georgia. To The Colonial Secretary. Despatched: 13th August, 1941. Received: 13th August, 1941. No. 62.______Secret. Your telegram_ ITo. -42 I presume it is intended that 30 men would he equally divided between Stations. I am at Leith and have seen Manager. He informs me that accommodation can he provided. Lien would he required to bring their own bedding. Pood would he supplied by Station. Crockery would not he provided hut can he purchased here. Tobacco, clothing and hoots, etc. , can he purchased hut no guarantee can he given that at times of emergency or that all of these may he obtainable as possibilities of renewing stocks are at present uncertain and in view of your telegram likely to he rare. ,'/ith regard to Grytviken accommodation for 8 men only is available in the gun hut. I could arrange for Discovery Store Shed to he converted into accommodation and kitchen for remaining 7 ‘men hut this would require some t ime . The manager Pesca has no authority to say whether 7 men can he accommodated and fed on Station .(I nave telegraphed to Pesca Buenos -vires on the subject and will telegraph to you on receipt of reply. ) If Pesca can accommodate the men conditions would he as in the case of Leith, If Discovery Store .is to he converted r cooking utensils and paraffin lamps would have to be sent from Stanley. Hurricane lamps as previously supplied are 1 g •] ^ a"h 1 e. I can obtain stove. 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'f V. ;?• - \ Cr' IT \ • C-V4* cJ 7 7 / - vr : v,-j.4, i Jf (7 ■ / J €\ 71 / 3 e'-v^i A"C} fc7L •t-fr-i*.. rL e-^ 't &c\ rT f t f b ,■> * * * Qf_ .(£>?•••& ^-i-r\ y&#> «? - 70 frwM.r«§ %Jir& A’ce.L?, lime of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. or Coder. diering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. \ -. 30557/136880. 100m pntlp. 10/39. B. & S. Ltd. 51-5092. # Decode. TELEGRAM. From. Magistrate, South Georgia. To Colonial Secretary. Despatched: 20th August, 19 41. Time : Received: 20th August, 19 41. Time : 1030. No. 64* Secret. My telegram No. 62 Pesca can if required provide accommodation and board for 7 men. MAGISTRATE. Decode. TELEGRAM. From British. Ambassador, Buenos Aires, To His Excellency the Governor* Despatched: 28th August, 19 41. Time: 1410. Received: 29th August, 19 41. Time: 1030. Soldier telegram No* 90 to you. n I v/ill do everything possible to comply to your wishes hut anticipate difficulty in finding sufficient good volunteers as most of our best have already gone, Would you consider limiting engagement to six months if control then permits. 2. How many officers and other ranks will be detached to South Georgia and for how long. 'Would you consider Norwegians for this. 3. How will officers and other ranks at Port Stanley be accommodated, How many cooks and servants will be required. 4. Will you provide uniforms including great-coats, boots and warm under clothing also bedding and messing equipment for all officers and other ranks. BRITISH AMBASSADOR. I.D.V. (13) Decode. TELEGRAM. From His Excellency the Governor, To British Ambassador, Buenos Aires. Despatched : 29th August, 1.941. Time : . . . Received: • • . ... 000 • 00 19 Time : .. «. /O' Your telegram 28th August. 1. If circumstances permit I am willing to consider release of men at any time. 2. It is hoped to use Buenos Aires contingent mostly for the Falkland Jtslands as so much will depend on the physique of the men engaged, No objection to Norwegians. 3. Accommodation at outposts and Batteries is now excellent, Two volunteers should he able to cook. 4* Uniforms for the time being cannot be provided nor boots, It is desirable therefore that the volunteers should be equipped before departure with stout coats, sweaters, trousers or breeches with thick socks or stockings and stout boots; overalls would be an advantage. Underclothing also should be brought. This Government will be responsible for reasonable cost, both for officers and men. Gaps, great-coats, bedding and messing equipment can be provided. I.p.V. (13). GOVERNOR. Decode. TELEGRAM. From British Ambassador, Buenos Aires, To His Excellency the Governor. Despatched: 3rd September, 19h 1. Time : 1925. Received : 3rd September, 191+1. Time : 1030. No. 00003. Your telegram of August 29th. War Office now instructs the Military Attache not to proceed with raising your volunteer contingent. AMBASSADOR. I.D.V. (14) Decode. TELEGRAM- from. Colonial Secretary, To Officer-in-Charge, South Georgia. Despatched: 4th September 19 41. Time : . • • 19 • « o Time : . • • Received : • • e • o o coo • • • Ho. 49> Following for Laurenson from Officer Commanding Troopss begins. Please assume command of all defences in South Georgia pending further instructions from rne. Telegraph whether you have any personnel trained in range taking if so are they likely to remain after whaling season, Ends. COLONIAL SECRETARY. /&, >OPY OP LETTER GIVEN BY OFFICER COMMANDING TROOPS TO 2KD/Lieut. T. LAURENSON (LEITH) 80UTH GEORGIA. 13th October, 1941. 2nd/Lt. To Laurenson. You will forthwith assume command of the Leith Defences, South Georgia, including arms and personnel, give all necessary orders and take all necessary steps for the defence of Leith Station. Military matters will be referred to me direct. Enquiries sent through the Magistrate will be answered through •he Magistrate. (Sgd.) C. Donald Allderidge, Col. Officer Commanding Troops, ■Falkland Islands and Dependencies. > \ 3 1 ■sAteru o o Mt (2, «✓*,,«/ <% &>. 20. 920., 2020.. 01. > Stcut./etJ 7 ■ SOtZ/u/ctj ->. oZ S'Sctnc/d. S' - 9- /:? 7^ i* Zi - / t^r £,9-2 e. 4-^ ->? / ^U( O l7t **S f /; /r-zts ] 0 <3 74 *^Z ~^S tTCj / V (cc J C?^<< C7>-*^^ /; 3 cJ^<—2 / **-/*> /& AA%^ /2> r/o^ 7 /I Ac Vtsfi ill -o / ~ ' 7 zfv^/7 rp^e^^-/- ^ -£7^ 0/° * ' - - AL ^ 7? 1* r ( /< 4S£yf ^ r~ t- L-^ -^o -*-/? 0L cr^-ZZ*^'^' ^ /, /r*c-"7 /?) 0^ A *ri^7 / > /y^t Pc. if*7 *z * /. / /A*~* *r1 ** f~ ^ £sC*~t - £X*^~-P (T4&A< P*^A* , 7k*>l~ * Jx^C^l< 40 <2 {2? 074 4077*^1 •0? C> £*// 21 /^ f~~ *) ,*W 7/ZT^li cn-c Grytviken, South Georgia, Wo C. RUMBOLDS, ESQ ® 9 14th October, 1941. As and from the date of this Order you, a Member of the Falkland Islands Defence Force, are seconded for civilian duties in South Georgia, This seconding is temporary and shall not deprive you of membership of the Force. (Sgd.) C. Donald Allderidge, Col. O.C.Troops, Falklands and Dependencies. 1 I )rcode. TELEGRAM. From Colonla1 Secretary5 To 0fficer-In-Charge, South Georgia. Despatched . 8th December, 19 41. Time : . * e Received : , , , J • • o c 2# ... Time :. O « 1CC. following fro.'i Officer Cotfflnc-.ndins fr .ops for Lie”.-Slant Laurenson Consider "belter gun sites available at "botn Crytviken and Leith, to cover harhour entrance namely G-r ytviken to lief 1 ef1 e tten So utk side oj. King Ldwsrd Cove and Leith to [ansen Point south* Bast of present position guns not to "be moved until after whaling season hdt sites can he prepared and concrete bases put down. !lease investigate "both points in detail and report upon chances of making an immediate start. Realised that Leith move may all •permanent skeleton crew at new position. . COLONILL 82CRB1VJRY -•* S. I320L * g^AVAL MESSAGE. 19 For u^in Cyphei^P Coding Office / 2 only. /C(- 2 ddf Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, * AID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM: t \ Ui •'' A 7 y V h> (> -. . A,' ______t / / / . *' A r • U ‘ — 4 vr w _L_ __ _ ' A' A ■ ■ i ■ a *■/ i. /& /• stosi/ " ’ • _____ n /• // r j clAL v-C d : \ ' •/ A *.*£ ' t-rfr-Ti ** , CUffy- -riirti.; A •./.-* ■ c • a; ;• •> C A -f'J? C "7 ; V / . ' ' ______^ • A " ( ; • C / '\ O'a f > ■. d As*. .(,'lA Time of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding or Coder. Date. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. id-71 / N f'W.374.) Wt. 30557/D5886. 100m pads. 10/39. B. & S. Ltd. 51-5092. /6q • Decode. TELEGRAM. From COLONIAL SECRETARY. To OFFICER IN CHARGE SOUTH GEORGIA. Despatched : 16th December, 19 41 • Time: • • • • Received: 19 Time : • • • • No. 104* Following from O.C. Troops to Laurenson begins your suggestion agreed tojmove one at a time and arrange for shifting of quarters ends COLONIAL SECRETARY. ILI Decode. TELEGRAM. From OFFICER IN CHARGE SOUTH GEORGIA. COLONIAL SECRETARY. To Despatched : 20th December, 19 41. Time : 41 . Received: 21st December, 19 41. Time : 41. No. 120. Manager Leith instructed by owners retain only 25 men for Station. He enquires whether he should retain extra men for guns crew at Government expense. Men sail within 48 hours. OFFICER-IN-CHARGE. r Decode. TELEGRAM. prom COLONIAL SECRETARY OFFICER IN CHARGE SOUTH GEORGIA. To Despatched : 20th December,-^ 41 • Time : 201 0 Received : 19 Time : IMPORTANT. lb) No. 109. Your telegram No. 120 not necessary to retain any men over and above 25 mentioned. Presume Laurenson and Watt remaining. COLONIAL SECRETARY. I )EOODE. * TELEGRAM. From OFFICER IN CHARGE . SOUTH GEORGIA. To COLONIAL SECRETARY. Time : Despatched : 23rd December, 19 41. 18.15. Received: 19 Time : 24 th December 41. 10.30. No. 122. Have not received a telegram numbered 104. OFFICER IN CHARGE. 1 Decode. m TELEGRAM. From 0OLOJTIAL . G3CRETARY. OFFICER I IT CHARGE SOUTH GEORGIA. To Despatched : 21-j.th December, IV 41. Fime : • • • Received: 19 Time : Your telegram ITOo 122 my telegram Ho. 104 was transmitted to you and received "by South Georgia Wireless Station on 17th December. COLONIAL SECRETARY.- f S. 13201:. r-JAVAL MESSAGE. \ I (o*S j For usc^^ Cypher or Coding Office | only. ; r * Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, A ID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM: Book or Table to be used for Time of Receipt in Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. or Coder. Cyphering or Coding. Recvphering or Recoding. Office. (5/530) Wt. H492/D6364. 200M pads. 2/10. B. &S. Md. 51-6 l'G. i Decode. TELEGRAM. From. cclc: ::. j. sectary cppicer iit o^-Eccr-i. To 19 Time : Despatched: 20 tli 42. • 2 O C 19 Time : Received: « e e i.O. 29. Secret. Reference telegram He. 143 25th Pebruary addressed Salve sen by Laurens en Coes this refer to moving of 41f gun to hew position. J_.!.~ ? so ;?.t should have been stooped by you as Censor. Please telegraph shy it is necessary to report the matter to Salvesen. C0L01TIAL SECRETARY. k S, 1320f. NAVAL MESSAGE. I lob For u^PI \ Cypher or Coding Office only. /7 Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, A1DAC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM: .1 J ■■ ■ \ / ±__ ( _ f F v ( / ' ■ / yJ < aC ; f H / . (jL,S X a c ■ 'f a / t / iX'}~ O. - / .• Time of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. or Coder. Office. m 2/-J0. B. & S. Ltd. 51-6176. 1 £5/530) Wt. 44492/136384. 200 ports. GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPH SERVICE. FALKLAND ISLANDS AND DEPENDENCIES. RECEIVED. Humber Office of Origin Words Handed in at Date K i of ••• \ L. 2. To ■ ' v: : •• I ■f fir f •/ A V. M * * V. i/ A •: ■{' y-. i ' A •• f l \ A :-y.) jJO'V* : / / • 'J - C- ' i ■ (jaaaaa^ cr^y i C*s'jA r- s / yl/Vu^- AAA — c/l\6y{ i/t i fi / N*0.i/c. I would be grateful if the foi: owing signal could be coded and dispatched please. O.i/c South Georgia. Your telegram of 6th please say if lamp glasses for single or Duplex burner.stop, cannot follow shortage men Leith gun.stop have 25 maintenance party previously mentioned now left 0.0.Troops. r / Hon. Col. Sec. For information. 13 3,13201/ MAVAL MESSAGE. > m Foi^^c in Cypher or Coding Office ' only. 3 Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, AID AC, NOTVVT ■For Exercise). TO: FROM: C V- . V. . 0•r v.i r *v-o . ,.."v / / ' 3^ . 5 ' yj <• c • " r. , .-7. > • -C / y ' '' v \ 1 ■/V -i J' — A- '* 1 d Ay...' n < /" - // // —{ - / a / , /, p / > & & V . _____ -- - iy •-'7 . /i-.-a . ■ ?/ i V- 2 C ry, c kJt • 7_fk ; - „ (yj x / 9 V * /• Nj /• ■ J yf /irr'x^'l - ■ ,V . ■ j,7 ; ■ . / ~ i ■ : < * 7 '• c* ,) h j.fc '.L /. . i y.; . /A' r.ci 4 7 I A fV (7/ u yy /Ofsn, rilr i rx • \ ..A •--- y.■iVa.J ’ • SY A in t.s-*- • >. ■ : ■ A 77 ‘ /? V I V ■ __ L Time of Receipt in 7 Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding or Coder. Date. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. f/>/374.) Wfc. 305S7/DS886. 100m pads. 10/39. B. & S. Ltd. 51-5092. i S. 1320f. ft! AVAL MESSAGE. For w Cypher-or Coding Office Only. Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, A ID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM: A r ^ , ■■ f » j' A A- *. -> ■- •n •V L ; j aC - ✓ _ t r \ s* ' y ,• j Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Time of Receipt in ‘1 Cypher or Coding or Coder. Date. Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. / ■ .• . C5/374.) Wt. 30557/D5888. 100m pncls. 10/39. B. &■ S. Ltd. 61-5092. IT.O.i/'C. I would Ik -rateful if the folrowing signal could be coded and lirontched please. 0.i/e Couth Georgia. Your to"1 efTm of oth please say if Ificip glasses e0r single or jXiplex burner.stop. cannot follow ehorta e non Leith gun stop have 23 maintenance party previously mentioned now left. O.G.'iTOops. 3, 1320iY NAVAL MESSAGE. r* ■ ror use m Cypher or Coding Office only. * ' /UQ J /j y 2/JC Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, A ID AC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: . FROM : '/ ./ y/ .■ >* oK S2 , W / 2/ _ _ . ~ / y v ' V /-- c ■ /i f' yd'/ats/s/C? (Z-au. , ______I t.:C/ yttr\ ■ / ( O yy-/?Y ;-.r. . V // 7 r ' ,..-V -s A ' • » r: ■■/L '( • • a. U ■ t j; ’j _ Q-/1£{. J /C/9- 7 2/ v V Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Time of Receipt in or Coder. Cypher or Coding Date. or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. r•J0557/TV1886. lOOjt pnda. 10/39. b. & s. r.ta. 5i-none. S. 1320f. NAVAL MESSAGE. 02) For Ife in Cypher or Coding Office only. 2? 32 N Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, AIDAC, NOTWT For Exercise). ! , TO: FROM: ■' V. <*i'y A. r XL**- k .r* ir n.. 2U / bs)//* {0^4^ *S C-^yC fa Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Time of Receipt in or Coder. Cypher or Coding Date. Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. ./ j0557/D53S6. lOOjf pads. 10/39. B. & S. Ltd. SI-5092. A I )ecqde. TELEGRAM. From The Colonial Secretary. To Officer-in-Charge, South Georgia. Despatched: 28th March, 19 42 Tim e : 11.00 Received : . 0 o ooe O e o . . . 19 ... Time : • • • No. t£. Following for Officer in Charge Defences South -Georgia from O.C. Troops, Your telegram No. 52 Telephone \ wire will he sent next trip with all other stores requisitioned except plastic or blasting gelatine, primers cordex fuses F. I.D. primer cord of which we have none. COLONIAL SECRETARY. V GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPH SERVICE. FALKLAND ISLANDS AND DEPENDENCIES. SENT. Number Office of Origin Words Handed in at Date To OFFICER I/O, SOUTH GEORGIA. YOURS 17TH PROPOSE LEAVING QUESTION OF NUMBERS BEING SUFFICIENT FOR EFFICIENCY TO BE SETTLED BY CAPTAIN FLEURET 'THEN HE TAKES OVER AS OFFICER COMMANDING, SOUTH GEORGIA. O.C. TR0 3PS. 3 A / V (SGD). C. F. SHEPPARD, for O.C.TROOPS Time - 19.3.42. EXTRACT FROM SECRET LETTER ADDRESSED TO HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR BY THE MAGISTRATE, SOUTH GEORGIA, DATED THE 2 Era APRIL, 19U2. 9 a © o o o o o © o e • • oo » • e ooo « . . « « • • • • PERSONNEL. The number of men employed on Pesca Station at the present moment is 240, of whom 195 will be leaving the dependency within the next month, Forty-five men will remain at this Station during the winter months, The re are on an average 300 men employed at Pesca Station during the whaling season. The total number of men employed at this date at Leith Harbour is 24 while there are maintenance parties of 5 and 4 respectively at Stromness and Husvik. Ho men are employed at Prince Olaf Harbour. • . 0 .. . .. • .... . • ... . • . • »• .. . I propose to furnish Your Excellency with further particulars regarding the number of members of the Defence Force employed at South Georgia at a later date. / 7> Decode. TELEGRAM. From MGISTRA.TEj south GEORGIA. COLONIAL SECRETARY. To Despatched : 6th May, 19 42. Time : 1500. Received, : 7th May, 19 42. Time : 1030.. No. 80. Grateful if I could he furnished with copies of correspondence "between Colonial Secretary and Magistrate South Georgia contained in S/42/39. Regret inconvenience hut record here iiicomplete and chaotic. MAGISTRATE. or Decode. TELEGRAM. From MAGISTRATE,.....SOUTH..GEQHCt.IA... . COLONIAL SECRETARY. To Time : Despatched: 9th May? 19 42. 14.15 Time : Received: 10th May? 19 42. 10.30. No. 82. Grateful if Crown Agents can he requested to pay to Chr. Salvesen and Co. Leith sura of £528. 16s. in settlement of accounts for wages men loaned to Grytviken in 1941. Amount should he charged against the funds of Dependencies Head II item No. 1o Your S/42/39 refer. MAGISTRATE. Decode. TELEGRAM. From. COLONIAL SECRETARY. CROWN AGENTS FOR THE COLONIES. To Time : Despatched : 11th May, 19 42. Received: 19 Time : Please pay Chr. Salvesen and Company Leith sum of £528* 16s. in settlement of accounts for wages of men loaned to Grytviken in 1941* COLONIAL SEC ETARY. S. 1320f. 4- NAVAL MESSAGE. * For cise in Cypher or Coding Office only. Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, A1DAC, NOTWT For Exercise). TO: FROM: ✓ ** 1i /i. t/ »/ * 2 ' __ .V O t * Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Time of Receipt in Cypher or Coding or Coder. Date. SHt Cyphering or Coding. Recyphering or Recoding. Office. |||H ’0) Wt. 444D2/DC3GJ. 200M pads. 2/40. B. & S. Ltd. 61-G17C. GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPH SERVICE. r FALKLAND ISLANDS AND DEPENDENCIES. SENT. dumber Office of Origin Words Handed in at Date To O.Co DEFENCES, SOUTH GEORGIA. H. S. '.I SUES TO KNOW YOUR PRESENT STXKS BEFORE ORDERS r: OF 307H IS PLACED. GAN YOU SAY ’X)S3IBILITY SHIPMENT r* TO YOU FROM EITHER U.K. DR U. So A. REFERENCE LAST SENTENCE ORDERUD? S LETTER 15.4.42 ANY PAYMENT IS LEFT TO YOUR DISCRETION WITH KNOWLEDGE FUNDS AVAILABLE. I FEEL IT DESIRABLE IF POSSIBLE. O.C. TROOPS. 1.5.42. Will you please have the above telegram dispatched. O.C. Troops. Time J* ( NAVAL SVSESSAGE, m use * W cypher ^ Coding Office only. . : Originators Instructions: Intercept Group. (Indication of Priority, A ID AC, NOTYVT For Exercise). TO; FROM: . (■* '.r> < : r- r* V- •« j___ _ / / •v s/j- » a ______/. ■ .. / yvv ' " •> * ■* } t j ( \ / C . • f- u... J . w Tv . / nr \ /?>» <• V' ' - % / ';.' .*? d ime of Receipt in Book or Table to be used for Initials of Cypherer Cypher or Coding Date. or Coder. Cyphering or Coding. Recvphering or Recoding. Office. |' *>-r7 • / / . 39/o •? (5/374.) Wt. 30557/D5886. ]00» pn-1?. 10/39. E. &S. Ltd. 61-5092.. > V. * r Decode. TELEGRAM. rrTLrai From HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. SECRETARY OF STATE FOR THE COLONIES. To Despatched : 11th May, 19 42. Time: # Received : 19 Time : ______o. 95» Secret. Following for War Office "begins. O.C. Defences South Georgia asks for following ammunition for B.L. 4 inch Mark IX guns. 200 filled cartridges 7 pounds 14 ounces 10 drams; 100 high explosive shells mark VIII filled lyddite fuses number 45 P; 100 practice shot heavy mark VIII weighted H.S.S; 250 tubes vent sealing percussion .5 inch Mark II. As no direct communication from here for six months it is submitted that stores be (a) sent to or despatched from New York by s.s. Tornquist sailing this month or (b) to Montevideo to await collection by next whaling boat calling there* Ends. IN & OUT CODE. GOVERNOR. i r Decode. * TELEGRAM. From Magistrate.,..... South..Georgia, . Colonial Secretary' To Despatched: 18th May, 19 42. Time : 18.00 Received : 19th May,. 19 42. Time : 14-30. No. 88. My telegram No. 82 have received further account South Georgia Company dated April 1'5th amounting to £365* 1 s. 6d for labour and materials supplied to Grytviken this year. Grateful if Crown Agents could be requested to pay above amount to Chr. Salvesen and Company Leith. Please charge to Dependencies head II item No. 1. MAGISTRATE. t I sb Decode. r TELEGRAM, From. COLONIAL..SECRETARY o CROW AGENTS POP. THE COLONIES* To Despatched : 20th May, 19 42. Time : Received: 19 Time : n With reference to my elegrara of 11th May 1942 will you please pay 6d. in settlement to Chr. Salvesen & Co. Leith further sum of £365. 1s. of account for labour and materials supplied to Grytviken this year. COLONIAL SECRETARY. ^ [NO. s/42/33. MINUTE. (It is requested that, in any refer ence to this minute, 22nd May» 19 42. the above Number and the date may be quoted.) From 2V The MagiaoratQf. SOUTH GEOBGIA# Stanley, Falkland Islands. a 07. ,ith reference to your telegram No# 80 of 6th Hay, 1942, I am directed to forward herewith copies of correspondence 'between the Colonial Secretary and the Magistrate* South Georgia* from 10uh January* 1940 to 19th March, 1942* on the subject of the Defence of South Georgia# for Colonial Secretary# Decode. TELEGRAM. No. 241. From 8EC -ETARY OF STATE FOP. THE COLONIES. HIS EXCELLENCY THY GOVERNOR. To Despatched : 23rd June, 19 42. Time: (T700. Received: 23rd June, 19 42. Time : 1030. c\ No* 11C. With reference to your telegram No. 93 4 inch ammunition at present not available* Issue will he made from new production forecast for July* SEC RETARY OF STATE* I.D.C.O. * GOVERNMENT TELEGRAPH SERVICE. FALKLAND ISLANDS AND DEPENDENCIES. SENT. Humber Office of Origin Words Handed in at Date 24/6/42 To O.C. TROOPS, SOUTH GEORGIA YOUR 1745/30 S. OF S. INFORMS ME NO FOUR-INCH AMMUNITION AVAILABLE ( ISSUE WILL BE MADE FROM NEW PRODUCTION FORECAST FOR JULY O.C, TROOPS Time J LEITH HARBOUR. Officer in Charge*, 20th. January 1942* King Bdwsrd's Cove* t ti Jfonth 40. To Fages and Bonus for tan transferred from Leith Harbour as Defence Force crew at auQdtien (from 11/7 to 21/12 1941) s JOwen:. 3 52• 4 d« 0 £l?/2B/9 £ 49*18. 9* 2 " 7 ” 0 "10/12/6 '• 23.14. 7* Bonus .'...la,...4. £ 89. 17. 11. D. Finlays on: 3 m. 4 d. <9 £13.19.9. £ 43.16. ?. " 22. 5. 7* Bonus H 11. c- • b_. M 77 * 10. 8. D. Clerlckrei .Jarre as for Finlayson " 77. lo* 8* V. ;iori'.i;.;e; *1 " 77. lo 8. ftndr. Johnsons ff <1 '• 77* lo. 8. . all.-Jones s 3 m. 4 d« (• £13* 0.3. £ 40*15• 5* 2 » 7 « 0 " 9. 6.6. « 20.16. 6. Bonus ILl&i-Zi-ii " 71. 19 • 2* ♦ Johnsons 3 Xii. 4 d. P £11® 1*3° £ 34.13* 3* 2 7 " fi « G. 0.6. « 17.16. 5* Bonus “ 6. 4.10. » 60. lb * □ a £ 928. 16 • 3°' (Fivehundrecit/zentyeightpounds sixteensMllingsandthreopence) • !.»• & 0. B* L MEMO. 8/42 S.G. No C.S. No...... ! 9 th. 19.42. From To The Honourable, THE MAGISTRATE, THE COLONIAL SECRETARY, South Georgia. Stanley. I With reference to my telegram No 84, I have the honour rfb/ 1 G to transmit for the information of the Financial Secretary a copy of the relevant account giving details of the several charges. vAYITA RY's' ;\\>r■ l/l ^ LEITH HARBOUR. The Magistrate, ljth. April 1942. King Edward's Gove. To Wood. Materials supplied to Gun at Grytviken I from Leith Harbour; I 2245 feet 6" x 2-g” 3d per foot £ 28. 1. 3. It ll^O It 7" x 2-jr" 3^ " " 16. 15. ?• I 250 ft 6” x 1.3/4" 2|d " it t 2.112. 1. 250 11 6” x 2" 3 200 tt 3i" x 3/4" Id tt ji 1 0.16. 8. £ 57* 5. 5. working Expenses for Leith Harbour Crew ! for building the gun crew*s house at i Grytviken February 1942; Carpenter: 379 hrs. @ 2/6 1' 47. 7. 6. I Assistant Carpenter: 114 " @ 2/- I 11. 8. 0. £ 116. 0.11. E. & 0. E. \ t 4 LEITH HARBOUR. The Magistrate, 15th. april 1942, K i ng ..id wu rci1 s Cc v e • 1 9 111 ! To Supplied to Gun at Grytviken from Leith Harbouri 72GO lbs® Cement £d. pr. lb® 15. o. 0® 184 ft ass® ’ire Hails 4d. it ?» 3. 1® 4. 2 H Iron Tax 1/4(2. " ti 0. 2® 8® 30 ! I Tow lGd. f* *1 1. 5. G. I •t | 34 2£" Galv. Corrugated Nails 9d pr.lb 1® 5. 6® 6 h dashers for same 1/- nr. lb® G. 6. 0. 1 51 sheet Corrugated Iron 9* x 2g t I632 lbs® 4d® pr®lb. f 27* 4. 0. 1 I 300 only Guano Bags (Large sizej sh® 2/- 30® 0. 0. 50 it Bolts & Nuts 25/- pr•100 1 0.12. 6® r I 1 sheet Bine Plate 8» x ]' 1. 0. 0. ! 8 only window Glasses 18H x 18” & 2/6 1. 0. G. 10 lbs. Hatty 6d® pr. lb. 0. 5. 0. 327 •• Shackle .’ire 4d. u i» ?•sr 9- o. IJ sheet Asbestos Eilbcard 3 10/- each ' 7* io. 0. 20 lbs. Waste ?d. pr. lb. ‘ 0. 8. 4. 1 gall, engine Oil t' 0® 6. G. 4 sheet Galv. Iron No.18. 144 lbs. c- 6d. ” 3.12. 0. —»»— 216 feet Pipes, ass. 6d. per feet l! 5. 8. 0. 2 only Reducing Couplings, l*l/4'*xrf IGd. 0. 1. 8. 2 it 1" X 3/4” 8d® ,! 0. 1. 4. 1 ti Iron Cock with pack. Gland 3/4” ti 0.10. 0. 1 II 1” Union I? 0. 4 • 0 . 11 ti 1 Stove - Eclipse iso. 10 1.1?. 0. Carried forward £ 106. 7« 4. LEITH HARBOUR. The .agistrate. 15th. April 1942. King Edward1 Cove* 11’, to 111 jliltl $$00M|il (®0, To Brought forward :i 106; ?. 4. 1 only stove - Eclipse Ho. 12 5! 2. 0. 0. 4 s&irs 2“ Galv. Hinges 1/6 oi 6i 0. 2 only Boor Handles - Brass 6/- I 0.12. 0. 8 dozen Ass* wood Screws 6d« a s o oi 4. 0. 1 pair Galv. T-Hinges 18” : 1 • 101> 0 • 10 glls. Thite Paint 11/3 gn. 5» 12. 6. 5 a 'eboline Grey 10/- ■' 4 2.10, 0. 1 pair Life Boat Oars 1.10,, 0. I 1 only Kitchen Lresser B 2. 0. 0. ft f ! 1 Cupboard 0.10. 0. I I 40 it Boiler Tubes - 2nd* hand 5/~ each 10. 0 0. I 1 pair 4" Galv. Hinges 0< 2. b • 1 ft 3” t 0. 2. 0. ! 15 only U-lron - 26? lhs« 3d.pr.lb.1 3* 3* M f? 1 16 lbs. 5/8” Hound iron . 3d. 0« 4. 0. 30 only 5/8” Iron Huts 0. 4. 0. it 33 Bolts cc Huts 3/8” x 3” 16/" pr.ico 0, ?• 3. It 9 Cech Screws 20/- " t 1. 9. H 33 Porcelain Insulators Id aaeh ■i' 0. 2. 9. 8o glls. I araffin 140/- pr=ten ’ 2. 4. & £ 139.14J 4. *=> *■ 22. & 0. B. LEITH HARBOUR. The Magistrate, ljjth. April 1942# King Edward’s Cove. or 0 To «/ood Materials supplied to Gun at Grytviken from Prince Olav; 1570 feet 2” x 6" (S> 3d. per foot i. 19. 12 6. 6100 ” 1” x 6” l-£d " 11 38. 2. 6. 250 i£" x 5n & lgd " 1.11. 3. 5 only 2-frames V.’indows ® £1 5 0 0. 6 I! Doors @ £1/10/- 11 9 0 0. 60 Corrugated Iren Sheets 2160 lbs. <“> 4d pr.lb.” 36 0. 0. £ 109 6 3- E. & 0. E. * MEMO. S.G. No 8/42 C.S. No 18th. May, 19 42 • From To:- The Honourable, THE MAGISTRATE, THE COLONIAL SECRETARY South Georgia. Stanley. With reference to my telegram No 88, I have the honour to transmit for the information of the Financial Secretary copies of the relevant accounts giving details of the several charges. ■■ ■ Decode. TELEGRAM. iio.asp. brom...... BSiiJrvnSws if 0.SV' uvOvf Itit -i 1 tv~# To ; i. . ras. oovKiiKoa. Despatched: 19 Time : 12 th /.u^ust# kz. 1obT)9 Received: 79 Time : 42# 1 030* V » Meaee th© K.q« 13^2—l-J»S£g ta. >• i ~ ■■• ta wel^v^: i.'o# 131 fo.ilot/iyigj tiii’Ssjiiivft to -’'Xoui'tit on lit.. fi£iv.oinii.&n'$« tiB i x* »v£- Go. t&miisifi . ;OttfcJ* Georgia .U«f«nc«8 You will ba undex* so;T* ..-tnu of, amt -responsible to tlie i;a-nvuUi.i% Tx-oops l^LVclaiid £gx*> ...outli Cte :r»~;Aa a&Tenaea* ia & OUT CCOU a.':C-,*iruY OF 3&U’&. ns 4 COPY* The Honourable, The Colonial Secretary* The undermentioned copy of a telegram sent from this Head quarters# is forwarded for your information To. Magistrate# South Georgia. Text:- Captain Fleuret promoted Major with effect 6th August and with War Office approval appointed O.C. South Georgia Defences with effect 12th August# 1942* Sgd. ? Captain. General Staff. Stanley. Falkland Islands Garrison. 12.8.42. Decode. TELEGRAM. From MAGISTRATE, SOUTH GEORGIA. SECRETARIAT, STANLEY. To Despatched : 10th August, 19 42. Time: 1850. Received: 11th August, 19 42. Time: 1030. Unnumbered. Much appreciate copies correspondence enclosed in minute May 22nd S/42/39 and amount of work involved. MAGISTRATE. « Decode. TELEGRAM. From HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR. MAGISTRATE, SOUTH GEORGIA. To Despatched : 14th August, 19 42. Time : Received: 19 Time : No* 94* SECRET. Reference telegram 12th August from 0. G. Troops notifying your appointment as Officer Commanding South Georgia defences you will be under his command and responsible to him for South Georgia Defences. GOVERNOR. k Decode. TELEGRAM. NO* 200. From The Secretary of State for the Colonies. To His Excellency the Governor. Despatched: 16th September* 19 42 Time 0045 Received: 16th September, 19 42 Time : 1000 Ho* 152. SECRET. Following from the Viar Office for Officer Commanding Troops South Georgia. Cypher F W 3* September 10 th. Advise total cost of installation and accommodation for 4,f Coast Battery. SECRETARY OF STATE. IN & OUT CODE. O.C. Falk. Islands Force. This should he sent on hy you ? 16/9. i