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

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
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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 "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

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. 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.
 

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111 BAGGAGE
(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 will be tied
Thsse l1 eransorted to dill
then be kea by the indiviccalz in the train.
iv BEDDING
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 will 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.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent

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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, 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 POSTAL ADDRESS IN LONDON
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.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent