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Series details for: A1945

Series number	A1945
Title	Correspondence files, multiple number series (Primary numbers 1-300) [Main correspondence files series of the agency]
Accumulation dates	01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1974
Contents dates	01 Feb 1946 - 31 May 1985
Items in this series on RecordSearch	1211 Click to see items listed on RecordSearch. Please contact the National Reference Service if you can't find the record you want as not all items from the series may be on RecordSearch.
Agency/person recording	01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1974 CA 46, Department of Defence [III], Central Office
Agency/person controlling	01 Jan 1957 - CA 46, Department of Defence [III], Central Office
Quantity and location	102.69 metres held in ACT
System of arrangement/ control	Multiple number
Range of control symbols	2/1/1 to 300/1/12 (with gaps)
Predominant physical format	PAPER FILES AND DOCUMENTS
Series note	Function and purpose This correspondence file series documents the policy and administration of the Department of Defence. Its content reflects the main functions of the Department including the following areas: defence policy, joint service matters, finance, supply, production programs and capacity, disposition and organisation of the Defence Forces, higher appointments to the latter, weapons and equipment, defence research and development. Subjects treated under these groupings include appointments, departmental facilities, civil defence, relations with other countries, conditions of service, courts martial, disarmament, economic warfare, furniture and fittings, guided weapons, grants, information, medical and dental, press and publicity, recruiting, repairs and maintenance, security, statistics, treaties and agreements, war crimes and welfare. A multiple number system is used to control this series. The primary numbers are limited to 1 to 300. The series includes a block allocation (primary numbers 250-260) devoted entirely to personnel matters. In addition, a single number with a 'TS' (Top Secret) prefix was allocated to those files classified top secret. This does not affect the multiple number arrangement. This series also includes Sir Arthur Tange's personnel records parts one to nine. These files expand outside the date range of the series but have been slotted into A1945 which already holds personnel files with primary numbers 250-260. Between 1955 and 1977 the Department of Defence provided the main administrative support for the Australian membership of SEATO (South East Asia Treaty Organisation). The Department of Defence established the primary Australian SEATO registry and sub-registries in Bangkok and Australia. This series, in addition to containing information on SEATO generally, may also contain copies of some SEATO documents held in series A9946, A9947, A9954, A9955, A10022, A10025 and A10032. Disposal history Temporary consignment A1945/33 was destroyed on 10 February 2009. The consignments A1945/4, A1945/6, A1945/7, A1945/8, A1945/9, A1945/10 and A1945/12 were withdrawn to the agency on 21 September 2016. A1945/14, A1945/34, A1945/35 & A1945/36 were also withdrawn to the agency in September 2016.
Previous series	01 Jan 1957 A663, Correspondence files, multiple number series with 'O' prefix (primary numbers 1-224) 30 Sep 1957 A1567, Correspondence files, multiple number series, (primary numbers 665/4 - 678/1) (civilian personnel) 31 Oct 1958 A816, Correspondence files, multiple number series [Classified 301]
Subsequent series	01 Jan 1973 A7656, Civil personnel history files, alphabetical series - [Primary Numbers 250 and 260] 29 Mar 1973 A1946, Correspondence files, annual single number series
Controlling series	01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1966 A2549, Subject index cards for CRS A1945, correspondence files, multiple number series (primary numbers 1 - 300) 01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1966 A2550, Nominal Index cards for CRS A1945, correspondence files, multiple number series (primary numbers 1-300) 01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1966 A2551, Movement cards for CRS A1945, correspondence files, multiple number series, (primary numbers 1-300) 01 Jan 1957 - 01 Jan 1974 A2552, File registration and movement register of top secret files in correspondence file series, CRS A1945, CRS A1946 and CRS A4087
Related series	01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1973 A7656, Civil personnel history files, alphabetical series - [Primary numbers 250 and 260] 01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1974 A10022, Short papers of the Research Services Office of SEATO, single number series 01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1974 A10025, Reports of the Research Services Office of SEATO, alphabetical series by infix with letter prefix and single number suffix 01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1974 A9946, Meeting papers, annual single number series with 'SCM' [SEATO Council of Ministers] prefix and alphabetical infixes 01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1974 A9947, Meeting papers, annual single number series with 'SCR' [SEATO Council Representatives] prefix and alphabetical infixes 01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1974 A9954, Papers of the Permanent Working Group of SEATO, associated committees and study groups, annual single number series with alphabetical prefixes and infixes 01 Jan 1957 - 31 Dec 1974 A9955, Administrative papers of the Secretariat to the Secretary-General of SEATO, multiple number series 01 Jan 1958 - 31 Dec 1974 A2557, Registration cards for incoming Departmental correspondence 01 Apr 1959 - 31 Dec 1974 A10032, Reports of the Secretary-General of SEATO, annual series with 'SG' prefix and 'Rep-C' suffix 01 Jan 1964 - 31 Dec 1966 A2558, Registers of Inwards Overseas mail
Visibility & availability indicator	69 . Digital image charge: Large 75 . Detailed access examination required
Date registered	01 Jan 1800

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