AWM52 1/11/18/1 - 1946, part 1, Headquarters London Victory March, Contingent list - Part 5

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Second World War, 1939–45
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18 Ogundd Brigadier M.J. NOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED Commanding London Victorvy March Contingent 8 May 46 No 31 Serials 91 - 92 No 91 PROGRAMME CAPE TONN - WOMENS SERVICES Thurgsday 9 May 46 O845 hrs - Dress Ship 1000 hrs - Parade for Drill 1045 hrs - Dismiss 1200 hrs - Leave Friday 10 May 66 O830 hrs - Return from leave 0900 hrs - Parade for Drill 1600 hrs - Dismiss 1130 hrs - Leave Saturday 11 Mav 46 O830 hrs - Return from leave 1045 hrs - Dress Ship no 92 Dress Drill - Second best SD uniforms will be worn. Leave - Best tailored uniforms will be worn. Aan cant Adjt Londo n Victory March Contingent
ROUTINE ORDERS Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED Commanding London Victory March Contingent 10 May 46 No 22 Serial 93 - TTTRIP 93. MARCH THROUCH CAPETOWN OF LONDON V voml Mügoh COWTIEU Personnel of the London Victory March Contingent comprising 250 all ranks and 100 members of the Ships Company HMAS SHROPSHIRE, will march through CAPE TOWN Friday 10 May 46. Stturs The Salute will be taken by the Mayor of Cape Town, Mr A. BLOOb ED. The head of the column will reach the Saluting Base at 1200 hrs. NryDgi OF PüRADR Major-General K.W. EATHER, CBE, DSO, ED, will command the Parade. o The Contingent will march six abreast in the following order:- sand (incl 100 0f Ships Company) RAAF. Female personnel of each service will march four paces in rear of their respective services. Yspiues 25 paces Between head of Band and RAN - Between Services 15 paces Service Dress - Belts and Sidearms Troops will march with bayonets fixed Female members will wear greatcoats Dock Road, Adderly St., Wale St., St. George's St., Strand St., Adderly St., Darling St. As ELY AREA Area opposite Ships berth. STTFOING FOIIR Customs House on Dock Rd. 10. Band of HMAS SHROPSHIRE will march at head of the column. PROCEDURE AT ASSEMBLY AREA 11. 1105 hrs - Markers report to WO I WATSON at foot of midships gangway.
1110 hrs- Contingent falls in and groups march independantly on to their markers 1130 hrs - Parade handed over to Brig M.J. MOTEN 1125 hrs - Parade handed over to Maj-Cen K.W. EATHER. 1128 hrs - March off pagshl 70/ Dispersal Point will be in the Mayor's Ganden behind the City Hall. Rifles will be loaded on a vehicle at the dispersal point under supervision of WO II AXXTON. Refresh- -ments will be served in the Mayor's Garden. PART Rifle Party, consisting of 20Rs from HQ and each Pl under the supervision of the CQMS will collect rifles at the dispersal point and return them to the Ships Armoury at the conclusion of the Reception. AAan Capt Adjt London Victory March Contingent
har bieing aunum sereed Brigadier M.J. NOTEN, CEE, DSO, ED Sommandins Ihnpv vunsoni kknksomnwonn! 16 tuaré No Serialz 94 - 98 - NO 9 ABRIVAL IN ENCLAND Am SUBSEOUSNT MOVEEEN Advice has been received from Naval Authorities in England that the programme cill be as folloss :- 30 May 46 - Arrive PORTSDOUnI 31 May 46- Dieembark 0800 hrs, move by special train to Loxpow. 8 Jun 46- Victory March through LONDON. 1 Jul 46 Depart PORTSNOUTd. 14 Aug 46 EZA MELBOURME. It is also advised that the :ship vill not visit othor count- -ries on the retrun journsy. Information regarding camp sites and leave arrangenents will pe promulgated later. No 95 Mirymmaner spoks OF CLOTIEG AND EOUIE Pilfering of "Q" Mmintenance stocks is occuring at an alarming rate. All ranks are warned of the sertousness of such losses and mnst repost the presence of any items illegally in the possession of anyone on board. No 96 ZDDII Although sloeping on ihe upper docks sonruge, nanberr are reninded that bedding MüSf be stoved bolos coch morning. No 77 POSTAL A3BäNEEEuTs -NN Mail closes at 2000 hrs on 2o May 46. Letter rates are as follows :- Anmml 31 per z ounce - 34 for each miditional ounce. uuof no stamps required. Personnel are advisod Noftto send parcolz as they may be delayed in FKKfOJX for some time msaiting shipment. It is probable that an AIR MAIL will be waiting for us when e srrive. me 84 Lkins -kunetund Doe to caces of Varicellm (chicken pox) on board, no loave will be poszible in Fxxxrowx. ers capt. Mdjt London Victory March Contingent. Lor Scotte Anstralian History. Finder please retoge to the Orderly Boom.
bar Being Noynius OROR Brigadier M.J. NOTEN, CBE, DSO. ED Commanding IONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINCE 20 May 46 No 24 Serial 99 No 99. CABLE FRON LONDON The following information has been received from LONDON:- (i) The Resident Minister, the Honourable John Beasley, and official party will visit the Ship on day of arrival, to welcome the Contingent. i) Hale members of the Contingent will be quartered in camp situated in Kensington Gardens with British and other Dominion near Halgrow couss. s Services will be quartered at Bushy Park, Contingents. Wo i) Australian Victory Forces Canteen is to be established at Australia House. (iv) Special ACF Hostel for women members will be at Sloane Gardens to provide accommodation for leave periods. (v) Arrangements are in hand to organise trips to various parts of England and Scotland, with a possibility of a representative party to Cermany. Saer Capt. Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent. NOTICE Forc A concert will be held on the Quarterdeck, weather permitting, on Tuesday and Nednesday next at 2000 hrs. Attendance will be as follows:- Tuesday:- fficers iefs and POs COs of ALF and RAAF Red Wath of eamen Blue Notch of Stokers Remainder of Ship's Company and Contingent. Wednesday:- Seating will be arranged.
HOUINS ORDERS Tl Briesdier N.I. WN. CEE. 390. ED Sommnding lögjos vysgon ui sos No 25 23 Nay 46 Seriale 100 - 101 Wo 100. INRORz TowwLo The following carticelars rezarding the Victory March, are promulgated for tho information of all ranks: 1. ZCCOEODE (e) All mala personnel in tho marching column, less the Eritish Morchant Havy detechmant, will be accoamodated in tented cap ir Konsington Gurdens, LONDOY. This cawp will close on 15 June 46 after chich niternative accommodation will be arrange (b) All women's Services, leas WRNS, will be accommodated in a hutted camp in Bushoy rark, (O:DCN. 2. EFDD Malo Oßs will carry the navy issue stretchers, but all other slocping requirements will be provided at the cagrs. 3 B The River Serpentino close by Konsington Cardens is availabl for swinming. Trocps mast provide their cun costumes. A. Peyoe Bogimæntal Polico ars being provided to patrol unit lines. Vrur as. 5. E Wo privately owned motor cars or motor cycles will be allosod in camps. Lhare vill be a space availablo close to coch camp whore privatcly owned cors and motor cycles may be parked at the ownrs' rish. 6. DETALUS CF -U VICIEY EEPCM ISSUID EYTEE CILEFS OF STAEF II eims Lisdse (a) SALUR Dee Salute will be taken by His Rajcaty, the King. He will be nccoæpenied by Her Majesty, theCaeen, and Their Royal Highneszos, Princoss Elizabeth und Princeaz Margaret Ross. The Royal Party, with a Coptain's Secort of Household Cavalry, will drive in a corriage from Buckinghem Pelace to Marble Arch and then to the Saluting Dase in Iür XLI. b I Pyglvk Dte Parade will comprise a detocbrent of ench of tho throe Fighting Servicez, Civil Defence Services and Industrial Contingentz frea tho Allies, Doninions, Lodie and the Colonies. (c) LEE PIRAD2 The Parode will be diviced into tro columns: (i) i motorirad colunen (ii) A marching coluer. Ihore vill be a fly past by the Joval Air Force at the conclusion of the anrch past. (a) ROTT: OF IE oun TLOZ: GAIE, MAEBLE ODCT, OLFORD ST, CHARIGG CROSS RD, ST ZLDIN'S PUECE, IROFALOAR S(UARE (east side), NORISU-OEALAND AVE, VICIORIA SME-TKDEDT, BSIDUS ST (sharp right turn), Partl Er SI, wul asod, xa matt TIOILIIL, CEES ED, Yos PA coanxs, as ax dane into xxo ranx.
(e) DISXXINISSED COTNNDERS Ten or twelve high ranking officers who havo commanded Armies, Corps, or their qquivalent, curieg the war, will procede the motorizo) coluen in suitable vehiclos, with a motor cycle escort. (f) Cooy National Flags of Allies, Sominions and Colonies, Standards and Guirdons of the Cazulry, Ning's and Regimental Colours of the Erigade of Guards and Infantry of the Line, will bo carriod. The Australian Contingent miil carry Uhe Australian Flag. (g) DRES Battle Dress vill bo worn. in sgöyyns AGERISICAEIUN No stands are being erectod for the genoral public, but there will be an official enclosure at the Saluting Besc in AEZ HNLL. No 101. SSSTOES' DECL.770 all porsonnol ars required to declarc any dutiahle geods in their possession. These inclede: Tebeceo, Cigars, Ciggrottes, Spirits Stlk ond Artificlal Silk in ell forms Wepring Apperel, including Mute, Gloves and Shoes Soellen, Linen and Cotton Articles, inclucing Zeusshold Linon and Handkerchiefs Leathor goods of all kinis Toilot Nequisites and preparations of all kinds, including Scent, Soap, Toilet "aters, Pooder ete. Clocks and Watches. Jowellery Cameres Sager, Tea, Goffo, Chocolate, Dried, Preserved and Candled Fruits including Currants, jasins, Pranes etc. Ginger, Contactionary of all sorts Stationsry, Playing Cards Pines, Cigarette Holdors, Mochanised uighters, Hatchos This appliss whether or not the goods habe been worn or used. Fores S363 (a) will be filled in on 23 May 44 under platoon and flight arrangements. Womon's Sorvicez will bo soparote. Whore appl'cable word l" wili ba inserted alongside the signuture of ong member having ro dutiable gocès to declare. Ihe followirg concozsions apply to this Contingent: SIGAREIISS ADD TOSSCCO: Qusntitics up to 200 cigarottos and à 15 tobacco may be taken schore duty freo. DSITS: A total caontitg of 25 lbs of foodstoffe may be takan : free providing thet no cns foodstuff (wrether rationed or not) ashors exceeds lbs. sSOD E.RCSLS: Food parcols eddressed to individuals in the UK may be taken achore cuty free provicing that they contain no sore than 11 lbs weight, witb no ons ites wors than 2 lbs, sith a declaration of contents vristen on the parcol, and no datiable goods zhatsoever therein. Very heavy panalzios ara imposed for attempting to evade peyment of customs' duties bocance smuggling encouragss black markcts. This particularly applies te totacco and cigcrcttes. Howerer, Customm' officors generelly are nost understandirg, espocially to Sarvice persoonel provlding they sro streight forwerd. on Adjutant, LONDON vZO HARCE
dile Erigadier M.J. MOrES, CBE, DSO, En Cosranding LO.DOM VISTCR MAECH COKTIMETT No 2 29 May 46 Serial 102 No 102. DISEIBITEATTOS OADRR - VI TTCTE i sü.ar The Vietory e Contingent will arrive ot PORTEMOUTH shortly after 1200 hrs on 30 May 4o. Lanve will be ed until Olle hre 31 Wey 44. The Contingent sill warc brough TH at widday 31 May de, and then entrain for Lospon, POXTS errivesg et ATEN:00 statien at aporox 1600 ars. 1: TITRE: (2) Toursdes 34 hr: Fcrade with rifles, roll call, inspection. urs AAF craw uniforms Trom DCHg. rs - jraw SD and hats from UCH?. oh Dengege party for heavy sear of Nomen's Services report to Baggage Officers in Ward doos Plet. 7115 hr: Lunch. 1145 hrs Secon: kithags stacked with trunks into al sreas. 1200 hrs farade. Dross:- S2 (No 1), hats, tae, ver,-(axe urx; bocts aud gaiters and belts wes will be vorn.) Dress Snip. 1220 1545 hr Perade fer rbe Nisht Honou-aèle J.A. Boasley, Australlon Nesidest Zinister is London, on forccestle. 1343 hrs Lcarc farade. xLeave until O100 hrs 31 ay 5. frida 31 a i C100 hrs hetura Troy Lee. 60o Reille. Bedding rolled, securely tied, labellod and towed in Spirits Store located aft in Os' sleeping flat. 0700 hrs Dreakfast. o230 hrs Sasgege parte for heavy cear ancunit soores report to Baggese Of'icers in torpedo crace. 9900 hrs Parace. Dees s : - 35 (o 1) hats, boots, gaiters, helts, sidearas and rifles. 1000 hrs Kithags or scitcases no stretchers tied together and stacked in pl or flight areas tcrredc spaca. 1030 hrs lage party for Scmen's Services report to degssse o fficers in Karl room Flat. 1355 hre Sac ege party for personel gear report to sese Officers in torpodo spase - cut utches draaz in bulk from cafcterie and Sard Koom. lic0 Ers Seztingent fall in on whorf for training etor to march, dressed ready for merch- rwal werch dress. 1130 Er il in for march - Dormel march procedure 1 2 oe urch cormonces. Darch concludes. 121: 1300 hrs Collect personel geer and cut lusches et stotion. hrs Estrain PORTSzOUfS station. o as Traia departz. 1555 k Arrive wATxRLOO, LOTDON. 1300 k Enbus. 1615 hre - Arrive KxxMYON GARDERS.
2 - iii BAOGAOE (a) Baszage Offisers:- Leading Stokor Tatf 4.C. STAGEEt Lieutenant RAA F/Lientchant F.l. STEVENS (h) Dazzuze Partles:- (i) Faavy cear end Urit atores - II LAXTON and party dctailed to aupervicc losding - 1 NC0 por pl and flight, z batmen, 1 NCO for Tomen's Services. (ii) Remeinder personal sear - light duty end injured perzonnel, 4 AMF, 2 RAAT, I AAT. (iii) sonen's Serviczz - 1 N50, S ONs AMF: 4 OS RAAF chort to Dagsage Öfficers in Ward lcom flat 1100 hrs 30 May 45 to stack hessy cear in Ward Rocm Flat remainler of personal cear at 1030 hrs 31 May 46. (c) isers' ? ull heavy gear to be stacked with Contingent trunks er 1100 j0 May 46. Nemninser of gear raady for uuloading In same place by 1000 hrs 31 MEy 45. (d) Dowon's Svics gear pached aud ready for stecking by Baggege Henvy a: 1100 hrs 30 Mey é5. rarty Ecmainder of sear nacked ready for stacking by () baggage zarty 1030 hrs 31 May 45. (iii) and cascs, wallets, grestcoass will be left on Ship after ihe march abes the will be takez to station (e) Os - All Services Kitbags or suitcases and stretchers vill be tied Thsse l1 eransorted to dill then be kea by the indiviccalz in the train. ETOIC all bedding issued by the Ship, except stretchers, will be rolled, securely tice, labelled and stowed in the spirits store located oft in wOs' sleeping flat. W0 II LaxrON with 1 OR per pl and flight vill supervise the stowing in ol and flicht lots. TIISING - DaTS:INIS - TBUS:IES - 23505 L: L.J.CeB. FOREES, LE, will be Contizgcat Officer essonsiblo for the obove. IUTTS Ou' Innches sill be issued at NNTSCCTT statlos. Hrtens Capt. Adjatznt, Iondon Vietory arch Co
OIE ORDES hle Brigedier N.J. EOTEN.CBE, DSO. ED Temranding LONDON VICTORI HARCE CONIINGETT 29 May 46 Seriel 10 - 104 No 103. DRESS No 1 - Training (- SD (No 2), hats, belts web, sidearms, rifles, boots, gaiters. No 2 Training"- Shirts khaki, slacks khaki, hats, belts web, sidcorns, rifles, boots, gaiters (sweaters if ordered). No 3 - Pcredes SD (Ne 1), hats, belts web, sidearms, rifles, boots, gaiters. No 4 - Lesve sD (No 1), hats, belts leather, shoes, gleves. Nats -ill be worn terned up at all times. Berots will NoT be worn whilst in ENGLAND. Colour Patches - 3 scts have been issued for sewing on Sn's (1 & 2) and greatcoats. No 104. LOCAL POST:L ADORESS I" LOmON. The following postal address will apply whilst at Kensington Gordens:- Hunber, Renk and Name. Australian Vietory Contingent. Site "C"., Victory Camp. Kenzington Gardens. LONDON. This address shoulc only be used on local correspondence. ABoder Capt Adjutant, London Victory March Coptingent

ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN, CBE. DSO, ED
Commanding London Victory March Contingent
8 May 46 No 21
Serials 91 - 92
No 91 PROGRAMME CAPE TOWN - WOMENS SERVICES
Thurgsday 9 May 46
0845 hrs - Dress Ship
1000 hrs - Parade for Drill
1045 hrs - Dismiss
1200 hrs - Leave
Friday 10 May 46
0830 hrs - Return from leave
0900 hrs - Parade for Drill
1600 hrs - Dismiss
1130 hrs - Leave
Saturday 11 May 46
0830 hrs - Return from leave
1045 hrs - Dress Ship
No 92 Dress 
Drill - Second best SD uniforms will be worn.
Leave - Best tailored uniforms 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
10 May 46 No 22
Serial 93
XX 93. MARCH THROUGH CAPETOWN OF LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
1. Personnel of the London Victory March Contingent
comprising 250 all ranks and 100 members of the Ships Company HMAS
SHROPSHIRE, will march through CAPE TOWN Friday 10 May 46.
2. SALUTE
The Salute will be taken by the Mayor of Cape Town, Mr
A. BLOOMBERG, ED. The head of the column will reach the Saluting
Base at 1200 hrs.
3. COMMANDER OF THE PARADE
Major-General K.W. EATHER, CBE, DSO, ED, will command the
Parade.
4. FORMATION
The Contingent will march six abreast in the following
order:-
Band
RAN (incl 100 of Ships Company)
AMF
RAAF.
Female personnel of each service will march four paces
in rear of their respective services.
5. DISTANCES
Between head of Band and RAN - 25 paces
Between Services - 15 paces
6. DRESS
Service Dress - Belts and Sidearms
Troops will march with bayonets fixed
Female members will wear greatcoats
7. ROUTE
Dock Road, Adderly St., Wale St., St. George's St.,
Strand St., Adderly St., Darling St.
8. ASSEMBLY AREA
Area opposite Ships berth.
9. STARTING POINT
Customs House on Dock Rd.
10. BAND
Band of HMAS SHROPSHIRE will march at head of the column.
11. PROCEDURE AT ASSEMBLY AREA
1105 hrs - Markers report to WO I WATSON at foot of
midships gangway. 

 

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1110 hrs - Contingent falls in and groups march independantly
on to their markers
1130 hrs - Parade handed over to Brig M.J. MOTEN
1125 hrs - Parade handed over to Maj-Gen K.W. EATHER.
1128 hrs - March off
12. DISPERSAL POINT
Dispersal Point will be in the Mayor's Garden behind
the City Hall. Rifles will be loaded on a vehicle at the
dispersal point under supervision of WO II SAXTON. Refreshments
will be served in the Mayor's Garden.
13. RIFLE PARTY
Rifle Party, consisting of 20Rs from HQ and each Pl
under the supervision of the CQMS will collect rifles at the
dispersal point and return them to the Ships Armoury at the
conclusion of the Reception.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent 

 

[*War Diary*]
ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
16 May 46 No 23
Serials 94 - 98
No 94 ARRIVAL IN ENGLAND AND SUBSEQUENT MOVEMENT
Advice has been received from Naval Authorities in England
that the programme will be as follows :-
30 May 46 - Arrive PORTSMOUTH
31 May 46 - Disembark 0800 hrs, move by special train
to LONDON.
8 Jun 46 - Victory March through LONDON.
1 Jul 46 - Depart PORTSMOUTH.
14 Aug 46 - RTA MELBOURNE.
It is also advised that the :ship will not visit other countries
on the return journey. Information regarding camp sites and
leave arrangements will be promulgated later.
No 95 MAINTENANCE STOCKS OF CLOTHING AND EOUIPMENT
Pilfering of "Q" Maintenance stocks is occuring at an alarming
rate. All ranks are warned of the seriousness of such losses and
must report the presence of any items illegally in the possession
of anyone on board.
No 96 BEDDING
Although sleeping on the upper docks is encouraged members
are reminded that bedding MUST be stowed below each morning.
No 97 POSTAL ARRANGEMENTS - FREETOWN
Mail closes at 2000 hrs on 20 May 46. Letter rates are as
follows :-
AIRMAIL
3D per 2 ounce - 3D for each additional ½ ounce.
ORDINARY
no stamps required.
Personnel are advised NOTtto send parcels as they may be
delayed in FRETOWN for some time awaiting shipment.
It is probable that an AIR MAIL will be waiting for us when
we arrive.
No 98 LEAVE - FREETOWN
Due to cases of Varicella (chicken pox) on board, no leave
will be possible in FREETOWN.
SPWeir
Capt.
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent.
NOTICE
LOST
Scotts Australian History. Finder please return to the
Orderly Room. 

 

[*War Diary*]
ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
20 May 46 No 24
Serial 99
No 99. CABLE FROM LONDON
The following information has been received from LONDON:-
(i) The Resident Minister, the Honourable John Beasley, and
official party will visit the Ship on day of arrival, to welcome the
Contingent.
(ii) Male members of the Contingent will be quartered in camp
situated in Kensington Gardens with British and other Dominion
Contingents. Women's Services will be quartered at Bushy Park,
near HAMPTON COURT.
(iii) Australian Victory Forces Canteen is to be established
at Australia House.
(iv) Special ACF Hostel for women members will be at Sloane
Gardens to provide accommodation for leave periods.
(v) Arrangements are in hand to organise trips to various parts
of England and Scotland, with a possibility of a representative
party to Germany.
SPWeir
Capt.
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent.
NOTICE
CONCERT
A concert will be held on the Quarterdeck, weather permitting,
on Tuesday and Wednesday next at 2000 hrs. Attendance will be as
follows:-
Tuesday:- Officers
Chiefs and POs
NCOs of AIF and RAAF
Red Watch of Seamen
Blue Watch of Stokers
Wednesday:- Remainder of Ship's Company and Contingent.
Seating will be arranged. 

 

ROUTINE ORDERS
[*File*]
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
23 May 46 No 25
Serials 100 - 101
No 100. INFORMATION FROM LONDON
The following particulars regarding the Victory March, are
promulgated for the information of all ranks:
1. ACCOMMODATION
(e) All male personnel in the marching column, less the British
Merchant Navy detachment, will be accommodated in tented camps
in Kensington Gardens, LONDON. This camp will close on
15 June 46 after which alternative accommodation will be arrange
(b) All women's Services, less WRNS, will be accommodated in
a hutted camp in Busboy Park, LONDON.
2. BEDDING
Male ORs will carry the navy issue stretchers, but all
other sleeping requirements will be provided at the camps.
3. BATHING
The River Serpentine close by Kensington Gardens is availabl
for swimming. Troops mast provide their own costumes.
4. PROVOST
Regimental Police are being provided to patrol unit lines.
5. PRIVATE MOTOR VEHICLES
No privately owned motor cars or motor cycles will be
allowed in camps. There will be a space available close to
each camp where privately owned cars and motor cycles may be
parked at the owners' risk.
6. DETAILS OF THE VICTORY MARCH ISSUED BY THE CHIEFS OF STAFF IN
T. UNITED KINGDOM
(a) SALUTE
The Salute will be taken by His Majesty, the King. He will
be accompanied by Her Majesty, the Queen, and Their Royal
Highnesses, Princess Elizabeth and Princess Margaret Ross. The
Royal Party, with a Captain's Escort of Household Cavalry, will
drive in a carriage from Buckingham Palace to Marble Arch and
then to the Saluting Base in THE WALL.
(b) COMPOSITION OF THE PARADE
The Parade will comprise a detachment of each of the three
Fighting Services, Civil Defence Services and Industrial
Contingents from the Allies, Dominions, India and the Colonies.
(c) THE PARADE
The Parade will be divided into two columns:
(i) A motorized column
(ii) A marching column.
There will be a fly past by the Royal Air Force at the
conclusion of the march past.
(d) ROUTE OF THE MARCHING COLUMN
TYBURN GATE, MARBLE BAR, OXFORD ST, CHARING CROSS RD,
ST MARTIN'S PLACE, TRAFALGAR SQUARE (east side), NORTHUMBERLAND
AVE, VICTORIA EMBANKMENT, BRIDGE ST (sharp right turn),
PARLIAMENT ST, WHITEHALL, ADMIRALTY ARCH, THE MALL,
CONSTITUTION HILL, QUEEN'S RD, HYDE PARK CORNER, APSLEY GATE
into HYDE PARK.

 

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(e) DISTINGUISHED COMMANDERS
Ten or twelve high ranking officers who have commanded Armies,
Corps, or their equivalent, during the war, will precede the motorized
column in suitable vehicles, with a motor cycle escort.
(f) COLOURS
National Flags of Allies, Dominions and Colonies, Standards and
Guirdons of the Cavalry, King's and Regimental Colours of the Brigade
of Guards and Infantry of the Line, will be carried. The Australian
Contingent will carry the Australian Flag.
(g) DRESS
Battle Dress will be worn.
(h) SEATING ACCOMMODATION
No stands are being erected for the general public, but there will
be an official enclosure at the Saluting Base in THE WALL.
No 101. CUSTOMS' DECLARATIONS
all personnel are required to declare any dutiable goods in their
possession. These include:
Tobacco, Cigars, Cigarettes, Spirits
Silk and Artificial Silk in all forms
Wearing Apparel, including Hats, Gloves and Shoes
Woollen, Linen and Cotton Articles, including Household Linen
and Handkerchiefs
Leather goods of all kinds
Toilet Requisites and preparations of all kinds, including
Scent, Soap, Toilet waters, Powder etc.
Clocks and Watches. Jewellery
Cameras
Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Dried, Preserved and Candied
Fruits including Currants, Rasins, Prunes etc.
Ginger, Confectionary of all sorts
Stationary, Playing Cards
Pipes, Cigarette Holders, Mechanised Lighters, Matches
This applies whether or not the goods habe been worn or used.
Forms S569(a) will be filled in on 23 May 46 under platoon and
flight arrangements. Women's Services will be separate. Where applicable
the word "nil" will be inserted alongside the signature of any member
having no dutiable goods to declare.
The following concessions apply to their Contingent:
CIGARETTES AND TOBACCO: Quantities up to 200 cigarettes and ½ lb
tobacco may be taken ashore duty free.
FOODSTUFFS: A total quantity of 25 lbs of foodstuffs may be taken
ashore duty free providing that no one foodstuff (whether rationed or not)
exceeds 5 lbs.
FOOD PARCELS: Food parcels addressed to individuals in the UK may
be taken ashore duty free providing that they contain no more than 11 lbs
weight, with no one item more than 2 lbs, with a declaration of contents
written on the parcel, and no dutiable goods whatsoever therein.
Very heavy penalties are imposed for attempting to evade payment
of Customs’ duties because smuggling encourages black markets. This
particularly applies to tobacco and cigarettes. However, Customs’ officers
generally are most understanding, especially to Service personnel
providing they are straight forward.
SPWeir
Capt.
Adjutant, LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT.

 

ROUTINE ORDERS
[*File*]
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
29 May 46 No 26
Serial 102
No 102. DISEMBARKMENT ORDER - VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
1 SUMMARY
The Victory Marh Contingent will arrive at PORTSMOUTH
shortly after 1200 hrs on 30 May 46. Leave will be granted
until 0100 hrs 31 May 46. The Contingent will march through
PORTSMOUTH at midday 31 May 46, and then entrain for LONDON,
arriving at WATERLOO station at approx. 1600 hrs.
11 TIMINGS
(a) Thursday 30 May 46
0800 hrs - Parade with rifles, roll call, inspection.
0905 hrs - RAAF draw uniforms from DCHQ.
0930 hrs - AMF draw SD and hats from DCHQ.
1100 hrs - Baggae party for heavy gear of Women’s
Services report to Baggage Officers in Ward
Room Flat.
1115 hrs - Lunch
1145 hrs -Second kitbags stacked with trunks into
pl areas.
1200 hrs – Parade. Dress:- SD (no 1), hats, xxxxx
xxxxxxx, xxxxx, - (xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
xxxxxxxxxxxxx boots and gaiters and belts
web will be worn.)
1220 hrs – Dress Ship.
1245 hrs – Parade for The Right Honourable J.A. Beasley
Australian Resident Minister in London, on
forecastle.
1345 hrs – Leave Parade. Xxx Leave until 0100 hrs 31
May 46.
(b) Friday 31 May 46
0100 hrs – Return from Leave.
0600 hrs – Reveille.
0740 hrs -Bedding roller, securely tied, labelled and
0820 hrs stowed in Spirits Store located aft in
WOs’ sleeping flat.
0700 hrs - Breakfast
0830 hrs – Baggage party for heavy gear andunit stores
report to Baggage Officers in torpedo space.
0900 hrs – Parade. Dress:- SD (No 1), hats, boots,
gaiters, belts, sidearms and rifles.
1000 hrs – Kitbags or suitcases and stretchers tied
together and stacked in pl or flight areas
in torpedo space.
1030 hrs – Baggage party for Women’s Services report
to Baggage o fficers in Ward Room Flat.
1055 hrs – Baggage party for personal gear report to
Baggage Officers in torpedo space - cut
lunches drawn in bulk from cafeteria and
Ward Room.
1100 hrs – Contingent fall in on wharf for training
prior to march, dressed ready for march -
formal march dress.
1130 hrs – Fall in for march – normal march procedure
will apply.
1145 hrs – March commences.
1215 hrs – March concludes.
1300 hrs – Collect personal gear and cut lunches at
station.
1345 hrs – Entrain PORTSMOUTH station.
1400 hrs – Train departs.
1555 hrs – Arrive WATERLOO, LONDON.
1600 hrs – Embus.
1615 hrs – Arrive KENSINGTON GARDENS.

 

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iii BAGGAGE
(a) Baggage Officers:-
RAN Leading Stoker YATES
AMF Lieutenant A.C. STARMER
RAAF F/ Lieutenant P.l. STEVENS
(b) Baggage Parties:-
(i) Heavy gear end Unit stores – WO II LAXTON and party
detailed to supervise loading - 1 NCO per pl and
flight, 2 batmen, 1 NCO for Women's Services.
(ii) Remainder personal gear - light duty and injured
personnel, 4 AMF, 2 RAAF, 1 RAN.
(iii) Women's Services - 1 BCO, 6 ORs AMF; 4 ORs RAAF
report to Baggage Officers in Ward Room flat 1100 hrs
30 May 46 to stack heavy gear in Ward Room Flat - 
remainder of personal gear at 1030 hrs 31 May 46.
(c) Officers’ Baggage
All heavy gear to be stacked with Contingent trunks
by 1100 30 May 46. Remainder of gear ready for unloading
in same place by 1000 hrs 31 May 46.
(d) Women’s Services
(i) Heavy gear packed and ready for stacking by Baggage
party at 1100 hrs 30 May 46.
(ii) Remainder of gear packed ready for stacking by
baggage party 1030 hrs 31 May 46.
(iii) Band cases, wallets, greatcoats will be left on Ship
until after the march when they will be taken to
PORTSMOUTH station
(e) ORs - All Services
Kitbags or suitcases and stretchers will be tied
securely together, clearly marked and stacked in pl and
flight area in the torpedo space at 1000 hrs 31 May 46.
These will be transported to PORTSMOUTH station and will
then be taken by the individuals in the train.
iv BEDDING
All bedding issued by the Ship, except stretchers, will be
rolled, securely tied, labelled and stowed in the spirits store
located aft in WOs' sleeping flat. WO II LAXTON with 1 OR per
pl and flight will supervise the stowing in pl and flight lots.
v ENTRAINING – DETRAINING – EMBUSSING – DEBUSSING
Lt A.J.deB. FORBES, AMF, will be Contingent Officer
responsible for the above.
vi CUT LUNCHING
Cut luncher will be issued at PORTSMOUTH station.
SPWeir
Capt.
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent.

 

ROUTINE ORDERS
[*File*]
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
29 May 46 No 27
Serials 103 - 104
No 103. DRESS
No 1 - Training - SD (No 2), hats, belts web, sidearms,
rifles, boots, gaiters.
No 2 Training - Shirts khaki, slacks khaki, hats, belts
web, sidearms, rifles, boots, gaiters
(sweaters if ordered).
No 3 – Parades - SD (No 1), hats, belts web, sidearms,
rifles, boots, gaiters.
No 4 – Leave - SD (No 1), hats, belts leather, shoes,
gloves.
Hats will be worn turned up at all times.
Berets will NOT be worn whilst in ENGLAND.
Colour Patches - 3 sets have been issued for sewing on
SD's (1 & 2) and greatcoats.
No 104. LOCAL POSTAL ADDRESS IN LONDON
The following postal address will apply whilst at
Kensington Gardens:-
Number,
Rank and Name.
Australian Victory Contingent.
Site "C".,
Victory Camp.
Kensington Gardens.
LONDON.
This address should only be used on local correspondence.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent

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