the newcastle covering force was soon re-named the 10th division and murray was sent to western australia in august 1942 to lead the 4th division which was then moved to north queensland due to fears of japanese invasion during april and may 1943.in october 1944, he was made general of the rear echelon at mareeba, before commanding the northern territory force from march, 1945 until january, 1946, when he retired.