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Series details for: A1608

Series number	A1608
Title	Correspondence files, multiple number series with variable alphabetical prefix and general prefix 'SC' (fourth system) [Main correspondence files series of the agency]
Accumulation dates	01 Jan 1939 - 31 Dec 1947
Contents dates	01 Jan 1914 - 31 Dec 1950
Items in this series on RecordSearch	3336 All items from this series are entered on RecordSearch.
Agency/person recording	01 Jan 1939 - 31 Dec 1947 CA 12, Prime Minister's Department
Agency/person controlling	12 Mar 1971 - CA 1401, Department of the Prime Minister and Cabinet 24 Jul 1987 - CA 5987, Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Central Office - (for matters relating to international cables and cyphers)
Quantity and location	50.94 metres held in ACT
System of arrangement/ control	Multiple number with variable alphabetical prefix and general prefix 'SC'
Range of control symbols	SC A14/1/1 to SC S14/1/1
Predominant physical format	PAPER FILES AND DOCUMENTS
Series note	Function and purpose This series consists of files which relate to WWII. It includes information on a whole range of matters which reflects the way in which the war impinged on all aspects of public life, national security, Government administration and policy making. Finding aids Consignment lists exist for this series. As at 15 December 2005, 3723 items out of 41.26 metres are entered onto RecordSearch.
Previous series	01 Jan 1939 A1606, Correspondence files, two-number system with letter prefix, secret and confidential series (Third system)
Subsequent series	31 Dec 1945 A461, Correspondence files, multiple number series (third system)
Controlling series	01 Jan 1939 - 31 Dec 1945 A1609, Registration Booklets for SC Series (Fourth System) 01 Oct 1939 - 31 Jan 1941 A9675, Registration booklets for inward Departmental correspondence - War series
Related series	01 Jan 1939 - 31 Dec 1945 A9377, Uncontrolled Records Relating to Codes and Cyphers - portion relating to codes and cyphers
Visibility & availability indicator	73 . All items from the series are on RecordSearch 89 . Digital image charge: Small-Medium
Date registered	24 Sep 1987

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