Personal Files Book 18, 25 May - 3 June 1918

File of papers relating to the First World War service of Lieutenant General Sir John Monash, Australian Corps. This file, originally part of Book 18, covers 25 May 1918 to 3 June 1918 and includes documents relating to Monash's ascension to comand of the Australian Corps and the make up of the Corps. It includes a confirmation of Monash's promotion, a copy of his speech to the 3rd Australian Division upon leaving and a congratulatory letter from Brigadier General Cannan, in which he attributes his success to Monash's teaching. Additionally, the papers contain a story from 'Le Matin' on the retaking of Ville-sur-Ancre and a letter from Monash to Prime Minister Billy Hughes refuting the stories written by Keith Murdoch and inviting the Prime Minister to visit the troops in France.
This file contains:
Letter from Sir Birdwood to 'My dear General', 25 May 1918;
Instructions on the separation of Department of D.A.G. AIF and HQ Australian Corps, 25 May 1918 [Draft];
Instructions for D.A.G and HQ separation, annotated by Monash, [date unknown] [Draft];
Programme for Race Meeting for the 3rd Australian Division Artillery, 26 May 1918;
Extract from 'Le Figaro', 10th May, 26 May 1918;
Notes for Brigadier General Gellibrand, 26 May 1918;
Timetable for 5th Australian Division Shoots Night of 26/27th May, 26 May 1918;
Times for phases relating to shoots night, [date unknown];
Letter from Brigadier General Dodds to Monash, 28 May 1918;
Extract from Le Matin titled 'The Bite of the Australians', first dated 22nd May, 28 May 1918;
Transcript of correspondence between Lieutenant Colonel Pryce-Jones and HQ 5th Army 'A', Captain Parole and HQ Australian Corps 'A', 30 May 1918;
List of names relating to 'General Birdwood's inentions re future commands', 30 May 1918;
Report on A.Q. Staff by Lieutenant Colonel Jackson, 30 May 1918;
Message from 'Major General Divisional HQ' to 'All ranks of the 3rd Australian Division', 30 May 1918 [Draft];
Special Oreder by Monash on relinquishing command of the 3rd Division, 30 May 1918 [Copy];
Letter from Lieutenant Colonel Cannan to Monash, 30 May 1918;
Note to 'G.O.C. re AIF', 31 May 1918;
Message from Monash to AQ, 31 May 1918;
Circular Memo No. 27/13, 31 May 1918;
Circular Memo No. 27/14, 31 May 1918;
Notes for Staff Conference, 31 May 1918;
Calendar showing June, July and August for 1918, the pages appear to be part of a printing process, demonstrating various stages of colour [date unknown];
Table with notes on the 3rd and 4th Divisions, June 1918;
Letter addressed to 'Mr. Hughes', June 1918 [Draft];
Satirical Poem titled 'Scotchies and Monash', by "Father-of-One", June 1918;
Nominal roll of commanders for 1st Australian Divisional Artillery, 1 June 1918;
Nominal roll of commanders for 2nd Australian Divisional Artillery, 1 June 1918;
Nominal roll of commanders for 3rd Australian Divisional Artillery, 1 June 1918;
Nominal roll of commanders for 4th Australian Divisional Artillery, 1 June 1918;
Nominal roll of commanders for 5th Australian Divisional Artillery, 1 June 1918;
Nominal roll of commanders for British Army Brigades, 1 June 1918;
Nominal roll of commanders for Australian Corps Heavy Artillery, 1 June 1918;
Document titled 'Reports on Officers for Inefficiency' by Major General Ruggles-Brise, 1 June 1918;
Notes for schedule relating to 4th Division, 2nd Division and 5th Division, 2 June 1918;
Table showing Brigade and Divisional Commanders, 2 June 1918;
Total number of Brigades, Batteries, Ration Strength, Horses and Guns for the Australian Corps, 2 June 1918;
Information on Purchases, 3 June 1918;
Letter from Sir Birdwood to Monash, 3 June 1918;
Reminder note on 'Blouses for Melbourne', 3 June 1918.