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GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-03-01-8 · Item · 13 May 1930
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Suggest Wednesday July 2nd - arriving on the day as have another appointment in the area. Sorry to hear about Dr Helsham, his Jesuit brother gave a poor account of it. Cyril Banham is doing well - have to curb his enthusiasm to keep him within his health compass.

Cary-Elwes, Dudley Charles Rev (1868-1932)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-99 · Item · 14 April 1928
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Dr C T Helsham (4 The Walk, Beccles) providing a health report about Fr Banham. Fair sized chest would which requires daily dressing; generally food health; but will not allow him to say Mass last Sunday. Three further months to heal. Needs first class nursing and not to return to being sole priest at Billing.
manuscript annotation: "Thanked. Have relieved Cyril B from duty of Billing. Ap 16/28"

Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-104 · Item · 2 December 1928
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Dr C T Helsham (The Hollies, Beccles) providing a health report about Fr Banham. Wound has almost healed. But, he has a Tubercular infection in his lungs. It is an early one and he has gone away to a sanatorium. he will not be returning to duties for 12 to 18 months.
manuscript annotation: "Answered. Thanking for the report. Dec 3/28"

Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-106 · Item · 10 December 1928
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Dr C T Helsham (The Hollies, Beccles) providing a health report about Fr Banham. Medical Officer at the sanatorium unable to find infection in the right lung (the good one); not necessary to explore the old wound; continue TB regime; possible operation for the left lung; no idea of length of stay.

Helsham, Christopher T DSC Dr (-c.1943)
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-76 · Item · 2 May 1927
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Duplicating faculties for Fr Cyril Banham - may not be able to say Mass 24 teeth to come out. "I think I shall be over it by Sunday".
manuscript annotation: "Ans: Granted. So very sorry for the cause, and doubly sympathise. Hope the loss will lead to greater gain in health. May 8/27"

Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSB
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-53 · Item · 12 January 1926
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Making a case for the ordination of Cyril Banham to be held in Beccles rather than the Bishop's preferred place in Norwich. Opportunity to influence the people of Beccles through the ceremony and Bishop's presence and to support two potential boys for priesthood. Fr Campbell can arrange for five priests for certain and with the Bishop's MC that makes six. Enough surely?
manuscript annotation: "Answered. It is all a matter of priests. Norwich has 6 to begin with. But Beccles has the prior claim if you can get the necessary no. of priests. Fr Squirrell is the MC for the diocese in your parts. Get a hold of him & let him tell you how many priests are required. Please don't let Beccles think itself in disgrace! Jan 13/26."

Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSB
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-54 · Item · 19 January 1926
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Good news regarding Cyril Banham's ordination. Have written to Fr Squirrell re number of priests required. Requests return of the papers associated with the "Chaplow & Such" case as the woman involved has asked for them. Statistics included [not present] do not include Confirmed - ten from Southwold and one from Lowestoft

Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSB
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-58-1 · Part · 10 March 1926
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Opportunity for the working people to see the ceremony. Sufficient priest secured; Frs Banham SJ and Miller are certainties, himself and Fr Vermeulin [sic], Fr Helsham SJ is being asked for from the Provincial SJ. Need a supply for Fr Squirrell. Enclosed the Bishop's letter [not present].

Campbell, Henry Martin Dom OSB
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-92 · Item · 8 December 1927
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

John E Coney (writing from St Joseph's, Grange Rd, Beccles) in response to a request form the Bishop about Fr Banham. Doctor has cleared him for work but wants to see him in six weeks. When the house is ready can Fr Banham return? The district nurse will attend to his side which has not yet healed.
manuscript annotation: "Ansd. Will let you know when house is likely to be ready before or after Xmas. Church will be done by Dec 22. Glad Cyril is better and all is right Dec 9/27"

Coney, John E
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-97 · Item · 26 December 1927
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

Lengthy description of the money problems for Fr Banham as his outgoings exceed his income as he has not been paid any money by the Estate [Cary Elwes'?] Agent since he went off sick. This means he cannot pay for the supply priest nor for the housekeeper. His brother-in-law means to go to Billing and take charge of the house until Fr Banham can return.
manuscript annotation: "Please return"

Coney, John E
GB ARCHON 2913 PA03-01-01-85 · Item · 4 August 1927
Part of St Benet's Minster Parish, Beccles

A family visit to Billing found her son, Fr Cyril Banham, very unwell. Took him to see a doctor in Northampton who said he should rest immediately for 4 to six weeks and return to Beccles to be treated by his own doctor and nursed at home. Tries to inform the Bishop but took him home.
Manuscript annotation: "Ans. Found your letter awaiting me here. [illegible] let me know. What is the matter with Cyril. how he goes on. I have arranged for a supply till the beginning of Sept. I am sure you will not keep him away longer than reasonably necessary. Aug 6/27."

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