Telegram from British High Commissioner in Australia [Sir Ronald Cross] to Dominions Office marked "top secret and personal" stating that it has been announced on the wireless today that the Prime Minister [John Curtin] is in a private hospital suffering from congestion of the lungs, but that he is reliably informed that Curtin has anginal symptoms.

Letter from Eleanor Emery [Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for the Dominions] to John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary] regarding a further telegram about John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] from Sir Ronald Cross [ British High Commissioner in Australia], and suggesting that as Mr Curtin's illness has been made public there is no longer any reason why messages of sympathy should not be sent to him [signed typescript].

Note from John Martin [Prime Minister's Principal Private Secretary] to WSC regarding the further telegram about John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] from Sir Ronald Cross [ British High Commissioner in Australia]: suggests that now Mr Curtin's illness has been made public WSC might want to send him a telegram and encloses draft [see CHAR 20/196/105] [initialled typescript].

Draft telegram from WSC to Sir Ronald Cross [British High Commissioner in Australia] reciting text of message for John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] wishing him a speedy recovery from illness: "I know how disappointed you must be to be away from your post in these stirring days.".

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] to WSC marked "personal" thanking him for his kind message and reporting that his condition has improved considerably.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] to WSC marked "personal" thanking him for his kind message and reporting that his condition has improved considerably.

Telegram from WSC to John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] marked "personal" wishing him a speedy recovery from his illness: "I know how disappointed you must be to be away from your post in these stirring days.".

Telegram from British High Commissioner in Australia [Sir Ronald Cross] to Dominions Office marked "top secret and personal" reporting on his visit to John Curtin (Prime Minister of Australia) in hospital: relates Curtin's comments on his own health; concludes that Curtin will not be able to return to continuous full duty "and I think he is beginning reluctantly to admit this in his own mind".

Letter from Eleanor Emery [Private Secretary to the Secretary of State for the Dominions] to Leslie Rowan [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] regarding the latest telegram from Sir Ronald Cross [British High Commissioner in Australia] about the health of John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] which WSC may like to see [see CHAR 20/196/110] [signed typescript].

Letter from Eleanor Emery [Private secretary to the Secretary of State for the Dominions] to Leslie Rowan [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] regarding a further telegram on the health of John Curtin [Prime Minister of Australia] sent by the Acting British High Commissioner in Australia "which indicates that Mr Curtin is unlikely to take up his duties as Prime Minister again in the near future, if at all" [see CHAR 20/196/115] [signed typescript].

Telegram from Acting British High Commissioner in Australia to the Dominions Office reciting text of a bulletin issued by Francis Forde (Acting Prime Minister of Australia) regarding a deterioration in the condition of John Curtin (Prime Minister of Australia).

Letter from Francis Forde (Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Leader of the Delegation, The United Nations Conference of International Organization, Sir Francis Drake Hotel, San Francisco, California [United States]) to WSC marked "personal" thanking WSC and the British Government for their hospitality, and stating that when WSC visits Australia he "will get the greatest welcome ever accorded to a visiting statesman". Signed typescript.

Telegram from WSC to Prime Minister of Australia [John Curtin] marked "Top Secret and Personal" requesting Australian participation in the British Commonwealth land, sea and air forces against the Japanese main islands, and giving details of proposed changes in the South West Pacific Area command.

Telegram from WSC to Elsie Curtin marked "Personal" passing on his condolences on the death of her husband [John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia].

Telegram from WSC to Francis Forde [Acting Prime Minister of Australia] marked "Personal" passing on his condolences [on the death of John Curtin, Prime Minister of Australia].

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" emphasising the limits to which the Australian Government can accept Royal Navy works projects, in light of its commitment to an extensive housing programme.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" emphasising the importance of Australia being allowed to participate fully in the main offensive against Japan; and outlining Australia's desired input into a British Commonwealth Command in a reorganised South West Pacific Area.

Telegram from Prime Minister of Australia [Joseph Chifley] to WSC marked "Top Secret" informing him that he will need to make a parliamentary statement on the release of long service men and Australia's role in the South West Pacific.

Telegram from WSC to [Robert] Menzies [Leader of Australian Opposition] marked "Personal" thanking him for his message and stating: "We never forget the help you gave us when all was dark, except resolve".

Telegram from WSC to [Robert] Menzies [Leader of Australian Opposition] marked "Personal" thanking him for his message and stating: "We never forget the help you gave us when all was dark, except resolve". [Carbon draft].

Draft of telegram from WSC to [Robert] Menzies [Leader of Australian Opposition] marked "Personal" thanking him for his message and stating: "We never forget the help you gave us when all was dark, except resolve". [last sentence added in manuscript and initialled by WSC].

Telegram from [Robert] Menzies to WSC thanking him along with Menzies' colleagues in the Australian opposition for his "matchless contribution to Allied victory" and sending "Warmest personal regards". [Copy].

Letter from Eleanor Emery [Assistant Private Secretary to Secretary of State for the Dominions] (Dominions Office) to [John] Peck [Prime Minister's Private Secretary] enclosing a telegram from the Governor of Victoria [Australia, Major-General Sir Winston Dugan] conveying a message for WSC and the King [George VI] and Queen [Elizabeth] from the Honorary Justices Association of Victoria. [signed; annotated by Peck].