S-a-1335 — Melbourne office - operational progress & personnel
This file documents William Johnstone’s involvement in the Niagara salvage and the administrative arrangements governing his temporary release from naval service. It contains correspondence between the Commonwealth Bank and Navy authorities regarding his transfer to salvage duties, extensions of leave, and related approvals. The records include formal requests, acknowledgements, and administrative notes confirming Johnstone’s release for the duration of the operation and subsequent consideration of leave extensions. Together, the file records the coordination between the Bank and the Navy required to secure and maintain Johnstone’s specialist services, and documents the procedural management of his employment status during the salvage project.