AWM52 1/11/18/1 - 1946, part 1, Headquarters London Victory March, Contingent list - Part 4

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No 52 CHURCH PARADES
AA Church Parade will be held on Sunday 21 Apr 46 at 0930
hrs. Dress will be SD (off the hook), woollen beret, belt waist
web, socks and sandshoes.
No 53 POSTAGE STAMPS
Stamps may be purchased at Ships Post Office in the Office
Flat between 1230 hrs and 1315 hrs daily.
No 54 PT PARADE - RAAF
A PT Parade for RAAF personnel will be held Sunday 21 Apr
46 as follows :-
"A" Flight 1530 hrs
"B" Flight 2600 hrs.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjt London Victory March Contingent
NOTICES

One pair of spectecales enclosed in a flat brown leather
case. Finder please return to Contingent Orderly Room. 

ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
24 Apr 46 No [[?]]
Serials 55 - 56
55. MESSAGES OF GOODWILL
The following passages of goodwill have been received by
Maj-Gen EATHER:
From GOC Western Command -- "I extend on behalf of myself
and my Command, best wishes to you and your very fine Contingent¬
for a happy and successful trip."
From Naval Officer in Charge, FREMANTLE -- "Goodbye and
good luck. Wish you and all the Victory March Contingent, and
the Ship's company, a pleasant and calmer passage than that
already experienced and a happy time in the Old Country which,
speaking as a Pommie, I am sure will be proud to welcome you.
I think that everyone agrees that the march yesterday was most
impressive and augers well for the march before the millions
in London."
56. ITINERARY – HMAS “SHROPSHIRE”
The following is the itinerary of HMAS " SHROPSHIRE " for the
remainder of the passage to ENGLAND:

The call at FREETOWN is for fuel which may be supplied by t
tanker whilst anchored in the river.
Times of arrival are at harbour entrances as berths have
not been allocated.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjutant, London Victory Larch Contingent 

ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
25 Apr 46 No 14
Serials 57 - 63
57. DAILY TRAINING PROGRAMME FOR VOYAGE

52. BATMEN
All batmen will be fallen out after the 0900 hrs inspection
and will attend to their duties until the fall in at 1045 hrs
when they will carry out normal training.
59. DRESS
Dress will remain as laid down at present, except that boots,
gaiters and sidearms will be worn Monday, Wednesday and Friday
mornings. Rifles will be carried on the aforementioned days.
60. BUGLE
"Fall In" will be played over the Ship's Pipe System by the
bugler at 0855 hrs daily except Sundays, and 1455 hrs Monday to Friday.
61. DAILY PROGRAMME FOR WOMEN’S SERVICES

22. TOURS
Two parties of six will be taken on a conducted tour of the
engine rooms at 0930 hrs and 1040 hrs respectively. These will
be arranged by CSM.
63. ANZAC DAY
A short commemorative service will be held at 1110 hrs on
the Quarterdeck. The parade will fall in at the torpedoe space at
1100 hrs prior to moving to the Quarterdeck.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent
NOTICE
CINEMA Pictures will be showing to-night on the Upperdeck (weather
permitting) at 1930 hrs. "GUNNERY GEORGE" 

ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
No 15
25 Apr 46 Serials 64 - 72
64. LEAVE
(a) Local leave will be granted in ENGLAND at the discretion of the
CO and will not be deductable from any leave credits.
(b) Recreational Leave will continue to accrue during service with
the Contingent at the rate of two days per month.
(c) Members of the AMF Component of the Contingent are entitled to
re-establishment leave on discharge on the following basis:-
Where service is less than six months – 15 days
Where service is more than six months - 30 days
As members will be granted disembarkation leave and reestablishment
leave, War Service Leave (1½ days for each month abroad)
will NOT be granted.
(d) Fourteen days Disembarkation Leave will be granted to members
of the Contingent on disembarkation in AUSTRALIA.
65. TAXATION
The normal exemption from taxation will apply during the period
of service abroad with the Contingent.
66. WAR GRATUITY
Members will be eligible for War Gratuity in accordance with
the War Gratuity Act.
67. PERIOD OF ENLISTMENT
With respect to ex-members of the AMF re-enlisted, the period of
engagement will be for theduration of duty of the Contingent
68. DUTY PLATOON
CSM will detail a duty platoon daily. This will be available for
duty with the Ship's Company from 1315 hrs.Fatigue Dress will be
worn. Place of reporting will be notified.
69. HATS
Slouch hats will be stowed below in the Damage Control Centre.
They will be clearly marked with individuals' names and collected in
section bundles, tied together. Pl Sjts will stow these bundles
under the supervision of the CQMS.
70. PAY
Members are advised to pay excess monies in to their paybooks.
The Pay Sjt will be available for this task on Sat morning 27 Apr 46.
71. SECURITY
Every care should be taken to ensure that valuables are kept in
a safe place. Facilities will be obtained for the storing of unwanted
valuables during the voyage. Members are to submit their requirements
for these facilities to Pl SJts who will notify the CSM by 1400 25 Apr.
72. SHIP'S DUTIES
On rough days when training is impossible, the Contingent will
carry out ship's duties at the following times:-
0855 to 1150 and 1315 to 1600.
Fatigue dress will be worn.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent 

ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
No. 16
28 Apr 46
Serials 73 - 75
No. 73 DAILY ROUTINE
The following revision to the daily programme takes effect
forthwith :-
1115 hrs - Morning Training period ends.
1130 hrs - Dinner (Cafeteria)
1430 hrs - Afternoon Training period commences
No. 74 SICK PARADE
The daily sick parade for members of the Contingent will
be held at 1030 hrs at the Sick Bay.
No. 75 BEDDING
All bedding issued to the Contingent will be marked by
members of the Ships Company on Monday morning commencing at 0825
hrs.
Platoons will parade with all their bedding at the following
times:-
No.1 Pl – 0945 hrs
HQ. Pl – 1045 hrs
No. 2 Pl – 1315 hrs
No. 3 Pl – 1415 hrs.
WO II LAXTON will supervise the stencilling and be responsible
for liaison with the ships crew performing the task.
SPWeir
(S P Weir) Capt
Adjutant, London Vict March Cont
CHURCH NOTICES
Sunday 28 Arp 46
0750 Holy Communion in the Chaplain’s Cabin
1000 Church in the Torpedo Space.
RCs to Mass on the Foc'sle Mess Deck
1030 Holy Communion in the Ward Room
1530 RC Mass in the Torpedo Officer's Cabin
1900 Evening Devotional Service in the Recreation Space

ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO, ED.
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
30 Apr 46 No. 17
Serials 76 - 78
RADIO TELEGRAMS
Radio Telegrams will not be accepted after 1200 hrs
daily by the Wireless Room.
77. WASHING 
Members are reminded that clothing will not be hung in
the Mess Decks but only in the Drying Room and on the Four Inch Gun
Deck.
78. TRAFFIC
Members are reminded that the following rules of traffic
control apply on board :-
Forward and up on Starboard Side;
Rearward and down on Port Side.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjt London Victory March Contingent.

ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO, ED.
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT

3 May 46 No 18
Serials 79 - 80
No 79 SOUTH AFRICAN CURRENCY
It is illegal to land Sterling NOTES in South Africa.
English silver will usually be accepted ashore.
English Notes will be exchangeed for South African after
arrival (the time will be piped).
All South African notes should be excganged back to English
before departure.
NO SILVER (English or South African) will be accepted for
exchange.
The rate of exchange is One Pound English equals One Pound
South African.
N0 80 ROUTINE FOR SATURDAY 4 MAY 46
0900 hrs - Inspection - Rifles, Sidearms
0930 hrs - Issue Paludrine
0935 hrs) - Rifle Exercises
1015 hrs)
1030 hrs) - Rifle cleaning and stowing of rifles
1045 hrs)
1045 hrs - Medical inspection by Pls - HQ, 3, 2, 1.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjt LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT 

ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO, ED.
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
6 May 46 No 19
Serials 81 - 85
81. PAY
Pay Parade will be held at 1030 hrs WEDNESDAY 8 May 46 at a
place to be notified. Personnel are reminded that they must not
write in their paybooks.
32. POSTAL
Mail closes at the following times :-
Wednesday 8 May - 2200 hrs
Thursday 9 May - 0800 hrs
Friday 10 May - 0800 hrs
Saturday 11 May - To be notified.
The following letter rates apply on board only :-
AIR MAIL - 3d per ½ oz and 3d for each
additional ½ oz.
ORDINARY - no charge.
3d stamps are available at 5 for 1/- at the Ships Post
Office.
Airmail posted in Australia prior to the 30 apr 46 is
expected to be available in Cape Town.
83. CABLEGRAMS
EFM Cablegrams must be lodged with the Ships Post Office by
1800 hrs Tuesday 8 May 46.
Three phrases amy be sent in number code for 2/6 stg., the
code being available at the Post Office.
These cablegrams may also be sent from Civil Post Offices
in Cape Town at the same rate.
84. SMOKING
All ranks are reminded that there has been no alteration to
the smoking rules and that the instructions already detailed must be
adhered to.
85. DRESS
Shorts will not be worn except for sport or when ordered
by this HQ.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjt London Victory March Contingent 

ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO, ED.
Commanding
LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
8 May 45 No 20
Serials 86 - 90
86. CAPE TOWN PROGRAMME 
THURSDAY 9 May 46
0845 hrs - Dress Ship
0900 hrs - Arrive off Breakwater
0930 hrs - Parade on wharf for drill
1100 hrs - Return to ship - stow rifles
1130 hrs - Lunch
1200 hrs - Leave Parade - All personnel intendin
to leave ship must attend.
FRIDAY 10 May 46
0830 hrs - Return frmm leave
0900 hrs - Parade
1100 hrs - Return to ship - stow rifles
1130 hrs - Lunch
1145 hrs - Leave Parade
SATURDAY 11 May 46
0830 hrs - Return from Leave
1030 hrs - Dress Ship
1100 hrs - Depart Cape Town
87. DRESS
(a) Drill Parade and dressing Ship -
3D (off the hook), boots, gaiters, sidearms and
rifles.
(b) Leave -
SD (Tailored), hats, boots or shoes, belts web.
88. ENTERTAINMENTS
(a) BUS DRIVE - The following vacancies are available to the
Contingent for an afternoon's bus drive :-

Names are to be obtained on 1430 hrs parade 8 May 46.
Personnel submitting their names must be ready to depart
at 1300 hrs from the ship.
(b) DANCE
The South African Women's Auxiliary Services and
the Australian and New Zealand Society have invited ORs of the
Contingent to a dance on Thursday and Friday evenings. Further
particulars will be promulgated when they are received. 

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39. EXCHANGE OF CURRENCY.
Money will be changed during the parade hours on 9 May.
All ranks must change all sterling notes before going ashore.
90. DUTY OFFICERS
9 May 46 - 1200 - 1900 Lt G. MAINWARING
1900 - 0830 Capt C. JOHNSON
10 May 46 - 1200 - 1900 Lt A. STARMER
1900 - 0830 - Lt L. CUFFLEY
SPWeir
CAPT.
Adjt LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT