First Australian CMPs?

[David_Hayward (RIP)]

Whilst doing some research for the other thread I found:

[Colonel N.O. ]Carr had also been informed by G.M. of Canada that they had received an inquiry from Australia for 1,900 4 x 4 “National Defence specification” and was asked what reply G.M. should give. He claimed he was at a loss to give any constructive advice.

This was from a meeting at the DND 27th June 1940.

Why at a loss? They had enough problems with dealing with the massive contracts placed through the British Supply Board in Ottawa that month!