Series 3 Correspondence

Date: [ca May 1941]-21 Dec 1941

From: Franks, Cecil William, 1912-1990: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11648-06

Description: Letters written by Cecil Franks to his wife Eunice in Masterton, during his service in South East Asia during World War II. Includes correspondence during the voyage to Singapore via Australia and from the air force base at Kallang, Singapore, where he was based. Also contains a telegram and an annotated news bulletin 'Bulletin van de Oceaan Post' dated 15 Sep 1941. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter Processing information: Access requirement for permission of the Chief Librarian removed 3 May 2022.

Date: 24 Dec 1941-17 Mar 1942

From: Franks, Cecil William, 1912-1990: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11648-07

Description: Letters written by Cecil Franks to his wife Eunice in Masterton, during his service in South East Asia during World War II. Includes correspondence from Kallang, Singapore, where he was based until the Japanese invasion. Contains a detailed account of his final days in Singapore, his evacuation on board the crowded steam ship 'Empire Star' to Batavia, Dutch East Indies, his accomodation there, and his later stay in Western Australia (Freemantle and Perth). Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter Processing information: Access requirement for permission of the Chief Librarian removed 3 May 2022.

Date: 9 Jun 1942-23 May 1945

From: Franks, Cecil William, 1912-1990: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11648-08

Description: Letters written by Cecil Franks to his wife Eunice, during his service in World War II. Includes correspondence from Noumea and Manila. Contains an account of travelling from Los Negros Island to Manila via Biak, the Caroline Islands, and Leyte, as well as extensive description of war-torn Manila. Franks description includes the ongoing conflict with the retreating Japanese forces, the destruction of buildings and other scenes of desolation, and the massacre of Filipino civilians at Intramuros walled city. Other - See MS-Papers-11648-03 for currency and stamps mentioned on pages 16 and 33 on letter dated 19 May 1945 Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: MSS, typescript, printed matter Processing information: Access requirement for permission of the Chief Librarian removed 3 May 2022.

Date: 5 Jun-3 Jul 1947

From: Franks, Cecil William, 1912-1990: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11648-12

Description: Contains two letters to Franks. The first, from the New Zealand division of the Australasian Institute of Secretaries, regards Franks getting the top marks in New Zealand's professional examinations, and the second, from the New Zealand Institute of Secretaries, regards Franks being awarded their Silver Medallion. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Typescript

Date: 31 Dec 1945-10 Aug 1947

From: Franks, Cecil William, 1912-1990: Papers

Reference: MS-Papers-11648-10

Description: Contains telegrams and letters relating to Franks becoming a member of the Most Excellent Order of the British Empire. Includes a telegram from Governor-General Cyril Newall announcing the honour he will receive, messages of congratulations from Lloyd, Minster of Defence Frederick Jones, acting Prime Minister Water Nash, Zena and Alister Boulton, Margaret Doublas, Roberts, Henri and Nora, J A Barrow, Harold Holmes, and family. Also contains correspondence from Government House regarding the investiture, invitations to the ceremony, and the Evening Post article announcing the New Years Honours for 1946. Quantity: 1 folder(s). Physical Description: Mss, typescript, printed matter