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He had also collected a number of official photographs that were taken by photographers with the Australian Imperial Forces. I have also included a number of personal photographs.</p> <p><strong>The new recruit, 1941.</strong></p> <p>This photograph was taken in 1941. The reverse of the photograph records the actual date however the details have been obscured by a piece of paper that had been glued to the photograph.</p> <p><a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_01_01_dad_recruit.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-149" title="001_01_01_dad_recruit" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_01_01_dad_recruit-587x600.jpg" alt="Recruitment photograph" width="587" height="600" srcset="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_01_01_dad_recruit-587x600.jpg 587w, http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_01_01_dad_recruit.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 587px) 100vw, 587px" /></a><br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_01_02_dad_recruit.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-150" title="001_01_02_dad_recruit" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_01_02_dad_recruit-595x600.jpg" alt="Reverse of recruitment photograph" width="595" height="600" srcset="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_01_02_dad_recruit-595x600.jpg 595w, http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_01_02_dad_recruit.jpg 600w" sizes="(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px" /></a></p> <p><strong>Singapore, November 2nd, 1941.</strong></p> <p>New World Amusement Park, Singapore. Francis Xavier Larkin Snr is photographed with Noel Austin, Jack Dickinson and Harold Day. The reverse of the photograph provides details for each of the three soldiers.<br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_02_01_singapore_leave.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-151" title="001_02_01_singapore_leave" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_02_01_singapore_leave.jpg" alt="Singapore leave photograph" width="386" height="600" /></a><br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_02_02_singapore_cu.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-152" title="001_02_02_singapore_cu" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_02_02_singapore_cu.jpg" alt="Singapore leave photograph close up" width="600" height="600" /></a><br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_02_03_singapore_reverse.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-153" title="001_02_03_singapore_reverse" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_02_03_singapore_reverse.jpg" alt="Reverse of Singapore Leave photograph" width="600" height="375" /></a></p> <p><strong>Ohama, Japan, September, 1944.</strong></p> <p>The original copy of this photograph was taken on the day that Francis Xavier Larkin Snr arrived at the Ohama Coal Mining Company. The photograph was taken on or about September 7th, 1944.</p> <p><a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_03_01_dad_pow_01.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-154" title="001_03_01_dad_pow_01" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_03_01_dad_pow_01.jpg" alt="Frank Larkin at Ohamma POW Camp" width="443" height="600" /></a><br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_03_02_dad_pow_01a.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-155" title="001_03_02_dad_pow_01a" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_03_02_dad_pow_01a.jpg" alt="Frank Larkin at Ohamma POW Camp" width="443" height="600" /></a></p> <p><strong>Ohama, Japan. August, 1945.</strong></p> <p>This photograph was taken on or about August 21st, 1945. Arrangements were made for a photographer to capture the moment as a record of their time in the camp. View a <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_04_03_ohamma_large.jpg" target="_blank" rel="noopener">high resolution copy of the photograph</a>.</p> <p><a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_04_01_ohamma_group.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-156" title="001_04_01_ohamma_group" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_04_01_ohamma_group.jpg" alt="Australian soldiers at Ohamma POW Camp" width="600" height="437" /></a><br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_04_02_ohamma_cu_dad.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-157" title="001_04_02_ohamma_cu_dad" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_04_02_ohamma_cu_dad.jpg" alt="Frank Larkin at Ohamma POW Camp" width="400" height="400" /></a></p> <p><strong>Frank and his brother, Bill Larkin.</strong></p> <p>I am not sure when this photograph at left was taken. Pictured with Bill and Frank are two of the family dogs, Little Black and Old Toby.</p> <p><a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_05_01_dad_bill_ww2_01.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-160" title="001_05_01_dad_bill_ww2_01" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_05_01_dad_bill_ww2_01.jpg" alt="Frank Larkin and his brother Bill" width="600" height="381" /></a><br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_05_02_dad_bill_ww2_02.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-161" title="001_05_02_dad_bill_ww2_02" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_05_02_dad_bill_ww2_02.jpg" alt="Reverse of photograph showing Frank and Bill Larkin" width="402" height="600" /></a><br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_05_03_dad_bill_ww2_cu.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-162" title="001_05_03_dad_bill_ww2_cu" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_05_03_dad_bill_ww2_cu.jpg" alt="Frank Larkin and his brother Bill Close up" width="352" height="352" /></a></p> <p><strong>Francis Xavier Larkin Snr.</strong></p> <p>This photograph was probably taken in 1945, following Frank’s return to Australia. I am not sure of the exact date when the photograph was taken.</p> <p><a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_06_01_dad_postwarjpg.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-163" title="001_06_01_dad_postwarjpg" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_06_01_dad_postwarjpg.jpg" alt="Portrait photograph of Frank Larkin" width="451" height="600" /></a></p> <p><strong>Frank passed away June 7th, 2001.</strong></p> <p>Frank passed away on June 7th, 2001. A flag was draped over his casket and the “Last Post” was also played in recognition of his war service.</p> <p><a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_11_01_farewell.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-164" title="001_11_01_farewell" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_11_01_farewell.jpg" alt="Funeral for Frank Larkin" width="600" height="450" srcset="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_11_01_farewell.jpg 600w, http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_11_01_farewell-120x90.jpg 120w" sizes="(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px" /></a><br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_11_03_death_notice.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-medium wp-image-166" title="001_11_03_death_notice" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_11_03_death_notice-135x600.jpg" alt="Death notice for Frank Larkin" width="135" height="600" /></a><br /> <a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_11_04_funeral_notice.jpg"><img loading="lazy" class="aligncenter size-full wp-image-167" title="001_11_04_funeral_notice" src="http://pow.larkin.net.au/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/001_11_04_funeral_notice.jpg" alt="Funeral notice for Frank Larkin" width="387" height="313" /></a></p> </div>  </div>   <div class="post-nav clearfix"> <span class="prev"><a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/2011/06/12/relics/" rel="prev"><span class="arrow">«</span> Relics</a></span> <span class="next"><a href="http://pow.larkin.net.au/2011/06/13/links/" rel="next">New links added <span class="arrow">»</span></a></span> </div>   <div id="comments" class="commentwrap"> <h4 class="comment-title">5 Comments</h4> <ol class="commentlist"> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-231"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/4766bbf66aa76db9af64a9a8245b1c55?s=68&r=g' srcset='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/4766bbf66aa76db9af64a9a8245b1c55?s=136&r=g 2x' itemprop='image' class='avatar avatar-68 photo' height='68' width='68' loading='lazy'/> <cite>Mary Roberts</cite><br /> <small class="comment-time"><strong>Dec 07, 2012</strong> @ 18:18:46</small> </p> <div class="commententry"> <p>Frank, </p> <p>I really like what has been done to expand this site honoring you father. It is such a loving tribute. Well done!</p> <p>Please contact me again so we can catch up with one another. </p> <p>Your friend, Mary</p> </div> <p class="reply"></p> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-684"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/44654103f74d2a71343bb689515c6b95?s=68&r=g' srcset='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/44654103f74d2a71343bb689515c6b95?s=136&r=g 2x' itemprop='image' class='avatar avatar-68 photo' height='68' width='68' loading='lazy'/> <cite>Leanne McKay</cite><br /> <small class="comment-time"><strong>Apr 25, 2013</strong> @ 13:13:38</small> </p> <div class="commententry"> <p>I really love the presentation on my Great Uncle ( My Grand Mothers Brother ) Frank Larkin A true hero and one who suffered greatly to save our Country</p> </div> <p class="reply"></p> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-1295"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/742ead83b532bb9331dfed0f1997b3f1?s=68&r=g' srcset='http://1.gravatar.com/avatar/742ead83b532bb9331dfed0f1997b3f1?s=136&r=g 2x' itemprop='image' class='avatar avatar-68 photo' height='68' width='68' loading='lazy'/> <cite>Kevin Bates</cite><br /> <small class="comment-time"><strong>Apr 27, 2014</strong> @ 05:40:07</small> </p> <div class="commententry"> <p>G’ day, John.<br /> I saw your interview on TV the other night.<br /> I met your father very briefly in 1989, at Roger Rosewarn’s place at Maroubra.I believe Roger was related to your Dad by marriage.Your Mum’s Christian name being Carmel?<br /> My ears pricked up when I heard the name Frank Larkin/ Wollongong/ POW.<br /> As you know Roger was a teacher of History.In fact he was my supervising teacher, during my Dip Ed in 1973.<br /> Anyway I’m a bit of a luddite, so this was the best way I thought of contacting you.<br /> My father was a Rat of Tobruk ( George Thomas Bates 2/1 Pioneers ) and two of my maternal uncles were unfortunately also captured at Singapore . Raymond Stanley Burridge ,who went to Thailand and then to Japan and Francis Reginald Burridge who went to Sandakan,<br /> I have a number of family stories which might interest you.<br /> Your Dad didn’t know either of my uncle’s , but I have a funny story to tell you of our brief meeting.<br /> My mob. is 0424 282 548 ( Vodafone ) home no. 02 9667 3454 (silent no. ) address : 85 Middlemiss St Mascot 2020.</p> </div> <p class="reply"></p> </li> <li class="comment odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1" id="comment-1355"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='http://2.gravatar.com/avatar/26206fe5b8b6e9c0783371a49aa30dac?s=68&r=g' srcset='http://2.gravatar.com/avatar/26206fe5b8b6e9c0783371a49aa30dac?s=136&r=g 2x' itemprop='image' class='avatar avatar-68 photo' height='68' width='68' loading='lazy'/> <cite>Chris Davis</cite><br /> <small class="comment-time"><strong>Jun 16, 2014</strong> @ 00:00:15</small> </p> <div class="commententry"> <p>very informative, thank you</p> <p>from Chris</p> </div> <p class="reply"></p> </li> <li class="comment even thread-even depth-1" id="comment-1682"> <p class="comment-author"> <img alt='' src='http://0.gravatar.com/avatar/fde32fd6862f6f067556c0dbb39337ed?s=68&r=g' srcset='http://0.gravatar.com/avatar/fde32fd6862f6f067556c0dbb39337ed?s=136&r=g 2x' itemprop='image' class='avatar avatar-68 photo' height='68' width='68' loading='lazy'/> <cite>Julie Nicholls</cite><br /> <small class="comment-time"><strong>Mar 05, 2015</strong> @ 22:35:48</small> </p> <div class="commententry"> <p>Sitting at my mums talking about my work at school talking about the war, she showed me the abc documentry on Uncle Frank. 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