AWM52 1/11/18/5 - Headquarters London Victory March Contingent, 1946, part 4, Summary of events and correspondence - Part 3

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glage Dato 18 May 46 AT SEA 19 May 46 AT SEA 20 May 46 ATS 21 May 46 - 16 - Summary of Events O845 hrs. Officers' conference. Dress after 0900 hrs parade will be optional. Dress for Church Parade on Sunday will be Shirts, trousers KD, berets, boots gaiters and belts, waist, web. RAN & RKAF as usual. 0900 hrs. ade, inspection and dismiss. 1000 hrs. HM King NE's court, was conducted on a specially constructed platform in the starboard waist on the main deck. The traditional cermony of ducking the uninitiated was indulged in for the rest of the morn- ing. 'ine very not day with hardly a breath of wind. 0330 rs. Church parade and divisions. The Contingent tool p its usual position for divisions. After the "clo¬ nad been sounded they marched to the torpedo space in ieu of the quarterdeck, where church parade was held. his was necessary because of the extreme heat. Rev WERE took the service, Chap JMMES gave the address and the Captain read the lesson. After church parade all ranks were stood down for a rest day. 1400 hrs. Women's Contingent played a combined services team deck cricket. 1430 and 2043 hrs "Sailors on Leave" and a Newsreel shown on the forecastle and the cuarterdeck. Another hot tropical day with intermittent rain storms O643 hrs. Officers conference in orderly room. The following information received from LONDON was promul¬ aed: Minister, the Honourable John BASLEY i) The desident nd official party will visit the ship on day of arriv I to welcome the contingent. ii) Male nembers of the contingent will be quartered a a camp situated in Kensington Gardens with British tingents. Womens services will other Dominion( uartered at Bushy Park, near HAEPTON COURT. iii) Australian Vietory Forces Canteen is to be estab ished at Australia House. iv) Special ACF Hostel for women members will be at Sloane Gardens to provide accommodation for leave per¬ iods. hand to organize trips to var¬ v) Arrangements are in WD SCOTLAND, with a possibility spats of ENGLAND a representative par ty to GERESE 24/99 issued. 0200 hrs. Paraded and congregated in roedo Space, whero Maj WILLIAES addressed the Alr mponent. He gave the jetails on leave promulgated ay. O930 hrs. Eroken off t the conference on or the day on count of exo ected frequent rainstorms and the intense heat. 1630 hrs. The final of the Deck Hockey between Dustmen (Stokers No 1) and Naval Contingent was a magnificent game. Dustmen playing very good hockey defeated Naval Contingent 5-0. The res belie the good performance of the losers. 1743 ars. Dirit? ny Dox came on the air again. 1930 hrs "Scatterbrain": wos screened on the Foestle. reast day with intermittent rain storms. 6757 hrs FEESTONN. The contingent did not pe line the ship; but kapt out of the way on 3 Deck steamed to its enchorage. 0843 hrs. ist the ship ctor came asoard. 1120 Ars. Gen EATHER and EaS wht ashore to pay an official call on. Capt S and lunch , the Governor. 1400 hrs. Gen EATHE and Capt SAGEERS returned. 1513 Ers. Sailed on last leg of journey to LCADON, which will be reached on 30 May.
Datz. - Ploce 30 Noy 46 AT SEA PORTELOUTT 31 May 46 PCRTSMOUTH KENSINCTON 1 June 46 CAR (LONDON) 2 June 46 XERSINOTON GARDE 3 June 46 LENSITCTON GARDEKS 4 June 46 KEINCTOT CARDENS 5 June 46 KEXSITCH GARDEES 6 June 46 K proron CAXD! Summerr of Zvents 1345 hre. Leave parade March to dockyard gatez. Lcove expires OlCO hrs 31 May 46. Lt-Col SHAR2E, AAS, came aboord with mail and further isstructions for movement to Kensingten Cardens. Press conference held in Ward- room by Maj-Gen EATHIR, Brig MOTEN, Maj WILLIAES and Capt WEIR. Ol00 hrs. Leave expircs. Stretchers, kitbags and equip¬ ment on wharf ey 6830 hrs; handled by British Arzy working party. Of00 ars. Check parade and detail of gays procedure. rs. Parade for March through TSSCUTH. Capt SROWEES spoke to the Contingent wishing them a pleasant stay in ENCLAND. Brig MOTEN took over the parade. Cen EATHSR met Cen SMART, GOC AAS, LONDON prior to Contingont marching off. Marched to POETSkOUTR station. Lattor part of march in heavy rain. Fublic reception keen. Noved off from PORTSLOUTR station for WATERLOO, LONDON, at 1232 hrs. 1555 hre. Arrived WATERL00. Met by members of AAS and Lt MENTI- PLAY and Maj N VILLIESS, Guards Liaison officer. Ea¬ bussed for Kensignton Gardens arriving at 1640 hrs. After being issued with bedding and messing utensils, troops were given leavo at 1500 hrs. Og00 hrs. Parode and inspection. Embussed for starting Point of march to AUSIRALIA Housc. Morch without rifles OTLAND YARD, Horse-guard Avenue, to AUSTRALIA House for official reception given by Nr. BMASLEY. Cen SMART and Gen BOASE, who observed the march com¬ tented on the good turn-out. Arrived AUSTAALIA Bouse (200 hrs. Nr. BEASLEf, Resident Minister for Australia in LONDON, accorpanied by and Maj-Cen EcaSm. Ir. naigy. ar atdtr, It-den smkar a spoke welcoming the Contingent to the Boomerang Club. Maj-Cen EATHER re¬ sponed, thanking Mr. BüASLEY on behalf of the Conting- ent. 1930 hrs. L donce was held in AUSTRALIA House for the Contingent. Leeve granted till 2359 hrs. The Rt Hon Lord CCURTHAULD¬ THOuPSON hold afternoen party. 3 officers attended - Lt-Comd CLIF RIEVS, MAj B WILLINS, QS, Ft/Lt GRASTZ- RAAF. EASTERN COED held Luncheon Party for Deminion Commanders (Cen Sir Oliver LEESE). Brig M sv represent: ed Gen EATHER. Parsde 0900 hrs. Squad drill and marching till 1200 hrs. 6 Signal personnel tock part in a review by HeH Princes: RCYAL at St JOHNS WCOD. Con LATHER also present at Review. Croen Film unit took shots for nessreel. Leave granted from 1300 hrs to OlC0 hrs 4 Jun 46. Parade Os00 hrs. Practice march in trelves. Crown Film Unit took pictures for nessreel. Leave granted same as previous day. Derby Day - stand down. Party of 45 went by bus to EPsOM. Maj-Cen BOASE visito camp. Croun film unit took pictures. Parade Os00 hrs. Training till 1030 hrz. Womens Servie- es present. Parace o camp roud for insnection by their sajesties King CEORC ZLrABerr and Zind.Rær a6, Sueen srizkakrn, Pringesses SE. Cen EATEER, Cen BOASE Nr. S34Si2Y were present to meet their Royal Highnesses sho spoke to many of the Contingent. Dance st AUSIAALIA Souse for Crown Film Unit to take nesarcel. EASTERN Com nd garden party at home of Cen Sir Oliver LEESS at ZEAM SORREY. 40 members of contingent attended.Party i/e Ma; WILLIAMS.
Date - Pace 22 May 46 AT SEA 23 May 46 AT SEA 24 May 46 AT SEA 25 May 46 AT SEA 26 May 46 AT 3 27 May 46 AT SEA 28 May 46 AT SEA 29 äay 46 AT SEA 30 May 46 AT SEA Stewvrd Zummgr of Events Fino and clear. The hottest day of the voyage. O845 hrs. Officers' conference. It was promulgated that a lotter has been received by the Captain setting out details of uartering and accommodation in LOmDON and also details f the March. Relevant details will be promulgated in the near futurc. 0960 hrs. Parade. 3 Pl were hanced over to the ship, the remainder rifle exercises. The Naval Con- tingent do 2T on the quarterdeck every morning. 1330 hrs. Contingent paid. 2000 hrs. Tho concert commenced. The "Tropettes", a chorus of 6 members of the Eomenz Services with one singing were deservedly popular. There cere sev- eral vocalists including Flt/S;t Caldwell and Cpl Hird, Komens' Contingent. ine cleer day with a strong fairly cold wind. O845 hrs. fficers' conference. RO 25/150 issued. Fine clear day with a strong breeze. O845 hrs Officers' conference. As ra are now out of the tropies normal routine has been resumed. 0900 hrs parade and inspection by Brig XOT N. Instructions passed to the Adjt to prepare syllabus for the contingent on arrivel in ENCL:ND up to thetieofthe MABCH. During the voyage under ships supervision all ranks manufactured felt toys and at this datc were requested to finish their tasks. Clocks put forward cne hour. Fine clear day, overcast at intervals. Dind still strong. ra' conference. The CANANY IS were passed Cè45 hrs. Offic during the late morning and afternoon. Fine clear day. 9530 hrs. Divisiona and church parace in torpede srace. After the services all ranks stood down for the day. Information received from LONDON that bed¬ ding and messing gear would be supplied by Camp Staff at Kensington Gardens. Celd tindy cloudy day. Rising seas during tho day. O845 hrs Officers conference. Drill on the quarterdeck. After drilling for a short while Maj-Gen EATHER instructed thst there would be no more rifle drill while the sea was so rough. 1000 hrs. Brig XOTES had a conference sith Maj IILIAMS and Capt WEIR. Points of ciscussion vere tra zyllabus to 8 Jun and procedure for disembarkat- ion. 1145 hrs. The Captain of the ship spoke to the tps and emphasised the importance of correct customs declar¬ ations, explaining the methods used to prevent exploit- ation and warned ther that crime didn't pay. Fine cay in patches. 0645 hrs conference. 0900 hrs. farade and paludrine issued. Dates and route of return to Australia received. Steel trunks stacked into torpedo space. Fine day in patchos. O8:5 hrs Officersa Reranes. Sixnal received re proccdure on arrival at POr? UTE. Promul- gsted to troops. 1330 hrs. First meeting Entertainments Committec. 1415 hrs. Officers' conference for procedure fhursday and Fricay. 1800 hrs. Entered English channel. Light until 2130 hrs. Numerous smalleraft scen. O845 hrs. Officers' conference. Signal received re photo¬ zrephers cosing aboard. C500 hrs. Parade and inspection. Finel preperations for entering port made. ll3C hrs. Pazzed Isle of tight. 1200 hrs. Dressed ship and berthed wharf direetly off HES VICTORY. 1215 hrs all personnel to f'castle for welcose by Xr BZASLEY, resident Minister in LONDON. Invitation et any time to visit AUSTRALIA OUSE, chere tbe Boomerang Club had opaned for the por- pose of entertaining members of the Victory contingent.
Placs Datg 7 June 46- XESSINCTON CARDENS 8 June 46 ENOII cron CARDEN XENSINCTON 9 June 46 GARDENS 10 June 46 KENSINCTON GARDENS vron 11 June 46 KENS GANDENS vro 12 June 46 KEnS CASDERS 13 June 46 XENSINCTON GARDE S1 June å6 15 June 46 1i June 46 17 June 46 18 June 46 19 June 46 20 June 46 21 June 46 22 June 46 23 June 46 24 June 46 25 June d6 26 June 46 27 June 46 ammurs of Pwantz Parade 0500 hrs. Training till 1200 hrs. Nomens Services present. Practice marching past, dividing et The Rt-Hon Winston CHURCHILL spcke to members of the Contingent whilzt halted after returning from train- ing. The Secretary of Stato for War and Adjutant General, visiteó camp. Leave grented from 1300 hrs to 0100 hrs 8 Jun 46. V. DAY. Reveille 0600 hrs. Parade 0900 hrs. Move to FUP O930 hrz. Assembly Ares Byde Park 1000 hrz. Merch commenced 1045 hrs. Break off ot 1315 hrz. Weskend leave granted. Appendices of March attached. Leave. Concert by Majorie Lawrence, soprano, AUSTRAL- IA House, 1500 hrs. Well attenced. Parade 0900 hrs. Laave paszes, food coupons, rail warrants, issued. Subsistance paid. Blankets, bedding and rifles returned to Q store. Steal trunks stacked in office marque. Leave commencod at 1400 hrz. Party visited Pinewood Studio for recording voices for newsreel, including Cen EAIHER and representat- ives of Army, Navy, Airforce and Womens Services. Reception at Hamption Court Pelace st 2100 hrs. All officers attended - many spoke to their Royal Eighnesses the King and Queen. Allied Welcome Cor¬ mittee Cocktail Party held at the Dorchester. All Contingent on Leave. Leave. 40 male and female members of the contingent attended a tea party at Goldsmiths of LONDCN and ret HRB Princess ELLZABETH. Officers including Cen EATHER and Brig MoTEN attended cocktail party at 8 Cromwell Road given by the Duchess of Devonshire. Leave. Contingent on leave. Party for CERMANY tour reported 1300 hrz. Party for CERMAMY tour departed tour 1100 hrs. Soa/ Ldr StAN i/c of party. Party of 8 officers 35 ORs including 5 women service perzonnel. Contingent on leave. Haj-Cen EATH:R, Brig MOfEN and Lt LXALL visited the pottery works at STOKE-ON-IRETT ENGLAND. Contingent on leave. Maj-Cen EiTHER, Brig MoTEK and It EXXLL flew to BRUSSELS en rcute to BEALIN. Contingent on leave. Party returned from CERMANx Contingent on leave.
Place Date 28 June 46 KENSINGTON CARDERS 29 June 46 30 June 46 1 July 46 PORTSEOUTH AT SEA 2 July 46 AT SEA 3 July 46 Ar SEA 4 July 46 Ar SEA 5 July 46 AT SEA CIERILTAR 6 July 46 CISALLTAR CIBAILTAR ? July 46 afs 8 July 46 uxxxIxrr SEA Af Sri 9 July 46 aet sumparg of Byant Contingent on leave. Maj-Gen EATHER held cocktail party at CLARIDCES. 60 guests attended. Contingent returned Trom leave. Parade 0900 hrs. Stee trunks and kitbags loaded on trucks 1000 hrs. Vehicle departed for EXXS SEROPSHIRE PORTSMOUTH. Subzistence paid to cembers who had not already collected same. Weckend leave granted 1300 hrs.to 0100 hrs 1 Jul 46. 2000 hrs Contingent gave farewell dance at AUSTRALIA HOUSE. Mr. SZASLEX responded to Maj-Cen EATHERs' word of thanks for hospitality and finc work on behalf of all the volunteer workers at the B00MERANC Club. Contingent on leave. Day of Embarkation for AUSTRALIA. Reveille 0515 hrz. Breakfast 0600 hrs. Parade 0745 hrs. Embus 0800 hrs. Depart Kensingten Gardens O815 hrs. for WATERL00 Station. Entrsined and departed JATERLOO O915 hr: and proceeded to PORTS UfB. Band from HMAS SEROFESIR et train and contingent marched to the ship. Embarko 130 hrs and sailed for AUSIRALIA 1500 hrs. Nr. BSAS- 2X and Maj-Con BOASE were present at ships side to zay Bon voyage. Weather calm with slight fog. RO No 28 Serial 105-109 promulgated. O845 hrs. Pl Sgts conference. Pl Sgts having taken over admimis- tration of pls as zeveral officers have remained in UK, namely Capt WEIR, Lt FORBES, Lt PECK. S/Sgt ATKINSON, Cpl HALL have been marched out for attach- ment to Australian Militar, y Mission BERLIN. Sgt R HATTEY VC and Pte R KELLIEI RVC are remaining in LONDON for investiture by EM the King on the 9 ful 46. These two mombers of the contingent mill fly by plane to Suez to embark for AUSTRALII. Col-Matron SAGE of AANS is remiining in UK to study Hospital conditions. After embarmation it was found that VXé5680 Pt HAXKINS JL was AWL from irsy Component and WO CARROLL from RAAF, were AäL. 0845 hrs. Pl Sgts conference. 2 Plz to ship, to assist ships' cocpany. 8845 Ers. Pl Sgtz conference. 2 Pls to ships duties - instructionz issued re dress for leove in GIBHALTAR. Weather, clear sunny day. Arrival at CIERALTIR 0900 hrs. Leave granted 1030 hrs to 2399 hrs. Admiral OUTCELEY VC came aboard and met Capt SHOCEAS, Maj- Cen EATHER and Brig NOTEN. Hesther, sunny and warn. Maj-Cen LATHER AND Drig MOIEX spoke to several members of the contingent who had been involved in en unfortunate incident which took place in the township. Leave was granted from 1300 hr to 1900 hrz. 1430 hrz. A conducted tour of the Rock. All services were represented. 1000 hrs Depart GIERALTAR. Tropical routine. Passed EXS DUKE OF YORK in afternoon. Sunny day mith strong sind. Tropical routine. O8t5 hr Pl Sgts confcrence. Ships band ployed music in the torpedo space. .22" rifle competition cormenced todmy. Bright sunny day. Tropical routins. .22" rifle shootin practico. Band concart from 2000 hrs in torpedo spece.
Place Dr. 10 July 46 AT SEA M 11 July 46 MaITA tt te 12 July 46 MAL AT SEA ... 3 July 46jAT SZA 14 Julye ATSEA .. 15 Zuiz dö kr sal i . tt t e ie Suzzary of Eventa Fine and hot. Tropical routine, 0900 hra arrived MALTA and enchored in Weand Harbour. 1300 hrs lesve granted to 2359 hrs. Fine and hot. Tropical routine. 0930 hrs leave granted to 2359 hrs. Rear-Adr iral McCARTHY came aboard and met Capt SHOWERS, Gen BATRER and Brig MOTEN. Very hot and fine. Depart MALTA 1000 hrs. Tropical routine. Officers practice for .22" rifle shooting competition. Very hot. Tropical routine. 2000 hrs Cramsphone recital. Tropical routine. Divisions and church parade. Stopped ship for half hour for swin in Moditerrancen. Ships photo taken by official photographer from ships ses boat. Fine and hot. 0900 hrs srrived Pt SAID. Contingent on leave 1030 hrs to 2100 hrs. Officers of KSLI were entertained by ships officers in wardroom. Official party including Brig HOTEN visited HnS ANSON.
Summary of Events Pace Pate 0600 hrs - depart Port Said. Tropical reutine. 16 Jul 46 Suez Canal 0900 Ers - tied up alongside to allow mail stesmer to pass. Stopped ship in Grest Bitter Lake for one hour's swim, and to allow His Majesty's Aircraft Carrier "Indomidable" to pass. All awnings rigged for hot weather in Red Sea. Weather hot and humid. Tropical routine. No 17 Julé6 Suez Canal parade. Changed money into rupees. Very hot and humid. Tropical routine. 0900 hrs 18 Jul 46 Red Sea parade. Remainder of day Make and Mend. Rifle shooting competition. Very hot andhumid. Parade then Stand Cown. 19 Jul 46 Hed Ses Cinema show in the evening. Weather still hot. Arrived Aden 1000 hrs. Leave 20 Jul 4é Aden granted from 1100 hrs to 1700 hrs. Ship refuelled and watered. Departed Aden 2100 hrs. Cool breeze, sunny day. Divisions andChurch 21 Jul 46 Gulf of All gear lashed down Parade then Stand Down. Aden as ship starting to pitch and roll. Heavy Seas, strong wind. No parade. Ship 22 Jul 46 Culf of Aden rolling heavily. Heavy seas, strong wind. No parades to-day. 23 Jul 46 Arabian Sea Ship still rolling heavily. All ranks paid. Cradually leaving storm area. Ship still rolling a little and reather is 24 Jul 46 Arabian Sca warming up. Rifle shocting competition. Cinema show in evening. Very hot. Ship still rolling considerably. 25 Jul 46 Arabian Sea Changed money into Ceylonese rupees. Hifle shooting competition. Very hot. Ship still rolling. 0900 hrs parade. 26 Jul 46 Arabian Sea Rifles drazn Trom store for cleaning. Shooting competition quarter finals. Calm and hot. 0800 hrs - fall in for enteri 27 Jul 46 At Ses and harbour. Leave gfanted from 1100 hrs to 23. Colombo hrs. Naval, Military and Air Force liaison Officers came aboard. 1200 hrs - Arry piquet went sshore until 0300 hrs 28 Jul 46. O830 hrs - Contingent and Weather fine and hot. 28 Jul 46 Colombo Ship's Company left by transport for donducted tour to KANDY, returning at 1800 hrs. Leave was granted unt i1 2359 hrs. Cricket match was played between Ship's Com any and Arny Component resulting in a win for the RAN. Neather very hot. 0830 hrs parade. 0945 hrs - 29 Jol 46 Colombo & fall in for leaving harbour. Semi-finals of At Ses shocting competition. Cinema show in ecening. At Sea - Neather a little cooler. 0900 hrs - parade, 30 Jul 46 Indian Ccean cleaning of rifles. Handing in of AAè's 83 and paybooks for preparation for disembarkation in Australis. Cineme shoe in evening. At Ses - Weather cool mith moderste sea. 0900 hrs - 31 Jul 45 parade. Issued instructions re bedding Indian Ocean supplied by RAN. Cineca show in evening.
Pace Summary of Date Weather cool and calm. 0900 hrs parade 1 Aug 46 At Sea - paludrine issue. All records for Contingent being Indian Ocean compiled for disembarkation. Evening cinema show on forecastle and quarterdeck. 2 Aug 46 At Sea - Weather cool and moderate. 0900 hrs parade - Indion Ocean cleaning web equipment. Further time spent on records for demob. Evening - concert party consisting of members of contingent and Shig's Company put on performance for allto attend. 3 Aug 46 At Sea - Weather cooler and moderate. 0900 hrs parade. Indian Ocean 1045 hrs Captain's rounds. Signal received from Fe Southern Command re points level for discharge. Evening - Ship(s Concert. Two sessions were performed this evening. 4 Aug 46 At Sea Weather cool and rough. O930 hrs parade and Indien Ocean Divisions. 1000 hrs Church Parade. Stand Down Evening - it was intended to for rest of day. show Lt Cuffley's filming of Victory Contingent whilst overseas, but owing to rough weather this was hot carried out. Weather mederste and cool. 5 Aug 46 At Ses 0900 hrs parade. Indian Ocean Steel trunks of personnel disembarking at FREMANTLE and ADELAIDE brought up from the hold to the upper deck. 1230 hrs - all West Australian embers of Contingent were medically examined by 4O. 1300 hrs - WX personnel handed in equiprent. 1400 hrs - pay. Evening - cinema show on decks fore and aft. At Sea - Weather warm and moderate. 0900 hrs parade - 6 Aug 46 Indian Ocean medical inspection. O930 hrs - rifles drawn for cleaning and checking. 1230 hrs - personnel disembarking ADELA IDE medically examined by RMO. Records completed for tX personnel. Entried for War Muscum competition handed in by 1700 hrs. Neather fine and moderate. 0900 hrs parade - 7 Aug 46 At Søa Indian Ocean dress SD uniform. Ship exercise Action Stations. 0910 hrs - Major-General K.W. EATHER addressed all members of Contingent on the quarter deck. He expressed himself by saying how proud he was to have had the honour of leading the LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINCENT (Australian). Secondly, he took the oprortunity of saying farewell to all members and wishing everyone success and prosperity whesther it be in civil life or in the Services. RO No 29 issued. 8 Aug 46 At Sea and Weather fine. 0745 hrs - parade for entering 0800 hrs - arrive at FRELANTLE. Major- Fremantle harbour. Ceneral WHITELAW, COC Western Command, was on the wharf to meet the Ship, and came aboard as soon as Ship was secured. 1000 hrs - West Australian personnel of LVMC were diserbarked. Army and Air Force piquet went ashore to report to DAPM. Leave until 2339 hrs. 9 Aus 46 Frerantle Contingent on leave. 0900 hrs - piquet sent sshore. Brig MofEN, representing Maj-Ceneral K.W. EATHER, accompanied by Officers of Victory March Contingent, attended a luncheon given by the Rotary Club of PERTH. 10 Aug 46 Fremantle Weather cold and wet. Contingent on leove. oo hrs - piquet sent ashore. 1415 hrs - cinema sho of Victory March was shown - visitors invited.
Summary of Events Date. Westher wet and cold. Contingent on leave. 11 Aug 46 Fremantle 0900 hrs - piquet went ashore. Afternoon Rugby Match was played at PERTH Oval between the Wa State side and team selected from Contingent and Ship's Company, resulting in s drawa match 8 - 8. All leave expired 2359 hrs. Weather wet and cold. 0845 hrs - muster parade. 12 Aug 46 Fremantle 0945 hrs - parade for leaving harbour. 1000 hrs and At Sea - Ship departed FREMXTLE. Communication was received from DAPM, Western Command, complimenting Contingent on their good behavious and dress whilst on leave in PERTH. Weather moderate and cold. 0900 hrs - parade At Sea - 13 Aug 46 paludrine issue. 1230 hrs - medical examination Indian Ocean for personnel disembarking PT MELBOURNE. parade. 1230 hrs Weather cold. 0900 hrs At Sea - 14 Aug 46 medicall examination for VX personnel. 1315 hrs Ct Aust Bt continuation of medical examinstion. Weather cold and roderate sca. 0900 hrs - parade At Sea 15 Aug 46 R0 No 30 issued. Evening - R0 No 31 issued. Ct Aust Bt Weather cold and moderate. 0900 hrs - parade. At Sea & 16 Aug 46 530 hrs - arrival at Outer Harbour, Adelaide. Outer Harbour 30 hrs - all officers attended an "At Home' South Aust at Government House, and all Warrant Officers and Serjeants similarly to Keswick Barracks Sits Mess. Memo No 17211 received from HQ 4 MD, ADELAIDE, on march through ADELAIDE. Leave expired 2339 hrs. All Contingent on leave. Major¬ Weather cold. 17 Aug 46 Outer Harbour. Ceneral K.W. EATH ER accompanied Capt H. SROWERS, HMAS "SHROPSHIRE", on a round of official colls. Leave expired 2359 hrs. 18 Aug 46 Outer Harbour. Weather cold. 0500 hrs - party left by buses for sight-seeing tour to MT. LOFTY. Contingent leave expired 2359 hrs. warch through ADELAIDE 19 Aug £6 Outer Harbour. Weather fine and cool. and reception by Returned Soldiers' Association. Leave expired 2359 hrs. Contingent on leave until Outer Harbour Weather wet and cold. 20 Aug 44 1400 hrs. Time of departure 1600 hrs, but owing At Ses to weather was delayed half an hour. Westher cold and stormy. R0 No 32 issued. Owing At Sea 21 Aug 46 to rough weather procedure for the day could not Southern be carried out. 1230 hrs -- medical examination Ocean for NX and QX personnel. 1000 hrs - arrival at PORT At Sea - Weather cold. 22 Aug 46 MELBOURNE. VX and TX personnel plus Unit Cadre Bass Strait disembarked. Unit Cadre proceeded to CAXP PELL. & Pt Melb. Leave for Contingent daily until 2359 hrs. 23 Aug 46 Melbourne Contingent on leave. Unit Cadre at CAMP PELL. Melbourne weather cold and fine. Contingent on leave. 24 Aug 46 25 Aug 46 Yelbourne Contingent on leave. Fine and cold. HMAS -SHROPSHIRE" sailed at 26 Aug 46 Melbourne 1000 hrs for SDNEY h NeSoh tales and Queensland personnel to proceed to respective LTD's for leave. Major-Ceneral K.W. EATHER and Brig M.J. XOTEN were present on the wharf to bid "bon voyage" to the remsining sembers of the Contingent.
Place Date 27 Aug 46 Camp Pell 28 Aug 46 Camp Pell 29 Aug 46 Camp Pell 30 Aug 46 Camp Pell 31 Aug 46 Camp Pell 1 Sep 46 Camp Pell 2 Sep 46 Camp Pell 3 Ser 46 Camp Pell 4 sep 46 Camp Pell - ary of Bvents Weather cold and wet. Carrying outinstructions issued by HG Southern Command on disbandment of LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT. Return of stores to 4 BOD, Weather cold. BROADMEADOWS. Weather cold. Return of stores to 4 BOD, Forwarded to Mil Hist Sec, BROADMEADOWS. Melbourne, flag which was carried in London Victory March by Australian Contingent. Clearance obtained from "inance HQ AMF, for financial matters of London Victory March Contingent. Weather fine. Return of stores to 4 BOD, Clearance obtained from Base Post BROADMEADOWS. Office. Returned medical stores to AHc Medical Depot, BROOKLYN, MELBOURNE, and obtained clearance Weather fine and cold. QM carryingout work on ledgers for final adjustment. Weather moderate. On leave. Weather fine. Last consignment of stores returned to 4 BOD, BROADMEADOWS. Progress report on disbandment LVMC. Weather cold. Winding up of ";" matters of LVXC. 1600 hrs - Brig MOTEN had conference with Brig PRIOR, Brigadier i/c Adm, Hg Southern Comd. ult of the Conference with Brig PRIOR, As a EN marched out to RR & GDD 4 MD, and Brig! Capt JOHNSON was granted the powers to disband Cadre.

 

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Date Place Summary of Events
18 May 46 AT SEA

0845 hrs. Officers' conference. Dress after 0900 

hrs parade will be optional. Dress for Church Parade

on Sunday will be shirts , trousers KD, berets, boots

gaiters and belts, waist , web. RAN & RAAF as usual.

0900 hrs . Parade, inspection and dismiss. 1000 hrs

NH KING NEPTUNE's court, was conducted on a specially

constructed platform in the starboard waist on the

main deck. The traditional ceremony of ducking the

uninitiated was indulged in for the rest of the morning.
19 May 46 AT SEA

Fine very hot day with hardly a breath of wind. 0930
hrs. Church parade and divisions. The Contingent too
up its usual position for divisions. After the ''clothed''

had been sounded they march to the torpedo space in
lieu of the quarterdeck, where church parade was held.
This was necessary because of the extreme heat. Rev
WERE took the service, Chap JAMES gave the address

and the Captain read the lesson. After church parade
all ranks were stood down for a rest day. 1400 hrs
Women's Contingent played a combined services team,
deck cricket. 1930 and 2045 hrs ''Sailors on Leave''
and a Newsreel shown on the forecastle on the

quarterdeck.
20 MAY 46 AT SEA

Another hot tropical day with intermittent rain storms
0845 hrs. officers conference in orderly room. The 
following information received from LONDON was

promulgated:
(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 a camp situated in Kensington Gardens with British
and other Dominion contingents.  Womens 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 organize trips to various

parts of ENGLAND AND SCOTLAND, with a possibility
of a representative party to GERMANY.
RO 24/99 issued. 0900hrs. Paraded and congregated in

Torpedo space, where Maj WILLIAMS addressed the AMF
Component. He gave them details on leave promulgated
at the conference on 17 May.  0930 hrs. Broken off
for the day on account of expected frequent rainstorms

and the intense heat. 1630 hrs. The final of the
Deck Hockey between Dustmen (Stokers No 1) and Naval
Contingent was a magnificent game. Dustman playing
very good hockey defeated Naval Contingent 5-0. The
scores belie the good performance of the losers.
1745 hrs. Dirithy Dox came on air again.  1930 hrs

''Scatterbrain'' was screened on the F8castle.
21 May 46

AT SEA

PRESTON

Overcast day with intermittent rain storms.  01757 hrs
Dropped anchor at Preston. The contingent did not

line the ship: but kept out of the way on B Deck

whilst the ship steamed to its anchorage.  0845 hrs.

Port Director came aboard.  1120 hrs. Gen EATHER and

Capt SHOWERS wnt ashore to pay official call on,

and lunch with the Governor.  1400 hrs. Gen EATHER 

and Capt SHOWERS returned. 1515 hrs. Sailed on last 
leg of journey to LONDON, which will be reached on 30

May.
 
Date Place Summary of Events
30 May 46  AT SEA
AND
PORTSMOUTH

1345 hrs. Leave parade March to dockyard gates. Leave
expires 0100 hrs 31 May 46. Lt-Col SHARPE, AAS, came
aboard with mail and further instructions for movement
to Kensington Gardens. Press conference held in Wardroom

by Maj-Gen EATHER, Brig MOTEN, Maj WILLIAMS and
Capt WEIR.  
31 May 46 PORTSMOUTH 

0100 hrs. Leave expires. Stretchers, kitbags and equipment
on wharf by 0830 hrs; handled by British Army
working party. 0900 hrs. Check parade and detail of

days procedure. 1115 hrs. Parade for March through
PORTSMOUTH. Capt SHOWERS spoke to the Contingent

wishing them a pleasant stay in ENGLAND. Brig MOTEN
took over the parade. Gen EATHER met Gen SMART, GOC

AAS, LONDON prior to Contingent marching off. Marched
to PORTSMOUTH station. Latter part of march in heavy

rain. Public reception. keen. Moved off from  PORTSMOUTH
station to WATERLOO, LONDON, at 1232 hrs. 1555 hrs
Arrived WATERLOO. Met by members of AAS and LT MENTIPLAY
and Maj N VILLIERS, Guards Liason Officer. Embussed
for Kensington Gardens arriving at 1640 hrs.
After being issued with bedding and messing utensils,
troops were given leave at 1900 hrs.
1 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

(LONDON)

0900 hrs. Parade and inspection. Embussed for starting
point of march to AUSTRALIA House. March without rifles

from SCOTLAND YARD, Horse-guard Avenue, to AUSTRALIA 
House for official reception given by Mr. BEASLEY.
Gen SMART and Gen BOASE, who observed the march

commented on the good turn-out. Arrived AUSTRALIA House
1200 hrs. Mr. BEASLEY, Resident Minister for Australia

in London, accompanied by Mr. SM BRUCE, Lt-Gen SMART

and Maj-Gen BOASE. Mr BEASLEY spoke welcoming the

Contingent to the Boomerang Club. Maj-Gen EATHER responded,
thanking Mr. BEASLEY on behalf of the Contingent.

1930 hrs. A dance was held in AUSTRALIA House for

the Contingent.
2 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

 

Leave granted till 2359 hrs. The Rt Hon Lord 
COURTHAULD-THOMPSON  held afternoon party. 3 officers attended -
Lt-Cond CLIFF, RANVR, Maj B WILLIAMS, AMF, Ft/LT GRAATZ

RAAF. EASTERN COWD held luncheon Party for Dominion

Commanders (Gen Sir Oliver LEESE). Brig MOTEN represented

Gen EATHER.
3 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

Parade 0900 hrs. Squad drill and marching till 1200 hrs.
6 signal personnel took part in a review by HRH Princess
ROYAL at St JOHNS WOOD. Gen EATHER also present at

Review. Crown Film unit took shots for newsreel. Leave

granted from 1300 hrs to 0100 hrs 4 Jun 46.
4 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

Parade 0900 hrs. Practice march in twelves. Crown film

unit took pictures for newsreel. Leave granted same as
previous day.
5 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

Derby Day - stand down. Party of 45 went by bus to

EPSOM. Maj-Gen BOASE visited camp. Crown film unit took

pictures.
6 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

Parade 0900 hrs. Training till 1030 hrs. Womens Services

present. Parade on camp road for inspection by their
Majesties King GEORGE V1, Queen ELIZABETH, Princesses

ELIZABETH and MARGARET ROSE. Gen EATHER, Gen BOASE,

Mr. BEASLEY were present to meet their Royal Highnesses
who spoke to many of the Contingent. Dance at AUSTRALIA

House for Crown film Unit to take newsreel. EASTERN Command
garden party at home of Gen Sir OLIVER LEESE at

COBHAM SURREY. 40 members of contingent attended.  Party

i/c Maj WILLIAMS.
 

 

Date Place  Summary of Events
22 May 46 AT SEA

Fine and clear. The hottest day of the voyage.  0845 hrs

Officers' conference. It was promulgated that a letter
has been received by the Captain setting out details of
quartering and accommodation in LONDON and also details
of the March. Relevant details will be promulgated in the

near future. 0900 hrs. Parade. 3 PI were handed over to
the ship, the reminder rifle exercises. The Naval Contingent
do PT on the quarterdeck every morning. 1330 hrs.
Contingent paid. 2000 hrs. The concert commenced. The

''Tropettes'', a chorus of 6 members of the Womens Services
with one singing were deservedly popular. There were several

vocalists including Flt/Sjt Caldwell and Cpl Hird,

Womens' Contingent.
23 May 46 AT SEA

Fine clear day with a strong fairly cold wind. 0845 hrs.

Officers' conference. RO 25/100 issued.
24 May 46 AT SEA

Fine clear day with a strong breeze. 0845 Officers'

conference. As we are now out of the tropics normal

routine has been resumed. 0930 hrs parade and inspection
by Brig MOTEN. Instructions passed to the Adjt to prepare

syllabus for the contingent on arrival in ENGLAND uo to

the time of the MARCH. During the voyage under ships

supervision all ranks manufactured felt toys and at this

date were requested to finish their tasks. Clocks put

forward one hour.
25 May 46

 

AT SEA

 

Fine clear day, overcast at intervals. Wind still strong.
0845 hrs. Officers' conference. The CANARY IS were passed

during the late morning and afternoon.
26 May 46 AT SEA

Fine clear day. 0930 hrs. Divisions and church parade in

torpedo space. After the services all ranks stood down

for the day. Information received from LONDON that bedding
and messing gear would be supplied by Camp Staff

at Kensington Gardens.
27 May 46 AT SEA

Cold, windy cloudy day. Rising seas during the day. 0845

hrs Officers conference. Drill on the quarterdeck. After
drilling for a short while Maj-Gen EATHER instructed

that there would be no more rifle drill while the sea

was so rough. 1000 hrs. Brig MOTEN had a conference

with Maj WILLIAMS and Capt WEIR. Points of discussion

were trg syllabus to 8 Jun and procedure for disembarkation.

1145 hrs. The Captain of the ship spoke to the tps

and emphasised the importance of correct customs declarations,

explaining the methods used to prevent exploitation

and warned that crime didn't pay.
28 May 46 AT SEA

Fine day in patches. 0845 hrs conference. 0900hrs.

Parade and paludrine issued. Dates and route of return 

to Australia received. Steel trunks stacked into torpedo 

space.
29 May 46 AT SEA

Fine day in patches. 0845 hrs Officers conference. Signal

received re procedure on arrival at PORTSMOUTH. Promulgated

to troops. 1330 hrs. First meeting Entertainments

Committee. 1415 hrs. Officers' conference for procedure
Thursday and Friday. 1800 hrs. Entered English channel.

Light until 2130 hrs. Numerous small craft seen.
30 May 46

AT SEA

AND

PORTSMOUTH

0845 hrs. Officers' conference. Signal received re photographers

coming aboard. 0900 hrs. Parade and inspection.

Final preparations for entering post made. 1130 hrs.

Passed Isle of Wight. 1200 hrs. Dressed ship and berthed
wharf directly off HMS VICTORY. 1215 hrs all personnel

to f'castle for welcome by Mr BEASLEY, resident minister

in LONDON. Invitation at any time to visit AUSTRALIA

HOUSE, where Boomerang club had opened for the purpose

of entertaining members of the Victory contingent.
 

 

 

Date Place  Summary of Events
7 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

Parade 0900hrs. Training till 1200 hrs. Womens

Services  present. Practice marching past, dividing et

The Rt-Hon Winston Churchill spoke to the members of the

Contingent whilst halted after returning from training. 

The Secretary of the State for War and Adjutant

General, visited camp. Leave granted from 1300 hrs 

to 0100 hrs 8 June 46.
8 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

V. DAY. Reveille 0600hrs. Parade 0900 hrs. Move

to FUP 0930 hrs. Assembly Area Hyde Park 10000 hrs.

March commenced 1045 hrs. Break off at 1315 hrs.
Weekend leave granted. Appendices of March attached.
9 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

Leave. Concert by Majorie Lawrence, soprano, AUSTRALIA

House, 1500 hrs. Well attended.
10 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

Parade 0900 hrs. Leave passes, food coupons, rail

warrants, issued. Subsistance paid. Blankets, bedding

and rifles returned to Q store. Steel trunks stacked

in office marque. Leave commenced at 1400 hrs.
11 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

Party visited Pinewood Studio for recording voices

for newsreel, including Gen EATHER and representatives

of Army, Navy, Airforce and Womens Services.

Reception at Hampton Court Palace at 2100 hrs. All

officers attended- many spoke to their Royal

Highnesses the King and Queen. Allied Welcome Committee

Cocktail Party held at the Dorchester.
12 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

 All contingent on leave.
13 June 46

KENSINGTON

GARDENS

Leave. 40 male and female members of the contingent

attended a tea party at Goldsmiths of LONDON and

met HRS Princess ELIZABETH. OFFICERS including Gen

EATHER and Brig MOTEN attended cocktail party at 8

Cromwell Road given by the Duchess of Devonshire.
14 June 46           ''       Leave.
15 June 46

''    

 Contingent on leave.
16 June 46           ''           ''             ''     ''          
17 June 46           ''           ''             ''     ''
18 June 46           '' Party for GERMANY tour reported 1300 hrs.
19 June 46           ''

Party for GERMANY tour departed tour 1100 hrs. Sqn/ Ldr

SWAN i/c of party. Party of 8 officers 39 ORs

including 5 women service personnel.
20 June 46           '' Contingent on leave.
21 June 46          ''

          ''             ''     ''      Maj-Gen EATHER, Brig MOTEN and

Lt LYALL visited the pottery works at STOKE-ON-TRENT
ENGLAND
22 June 46           ''  Contingent on leave.
23 June 46           ''           ''             ''     ''          
24 June 46           ''           ''             ''     ''    Maj-Gen EATHER, Brig MOTEN and  
Lt LYALL flew to BRUSSELS en route to BERLIN.     
25 June 46           '' Contingent on leave.
26 June 46           ''           ''             ''     ''     Party returned from GERMANY
27 June 46           ''      Contingent on leave.
 

 

Date Place Summary of Events

28 June 46

 

Kensington

Gardens

 Contingent on leave. Maj-Gen EATHER held cocktail
party at CLARIDGES. 60 guests attended.
29 June 46           ''

Contingent returned from leave. Parade 0900 hrs. Stee

trunks and kitbags loaded on trucks by 1000 hrs. Vehicle

departed for HMAS SHROPSHIRE PORTSMOUTH. Subsistence

paid to member who had not already collected same.
Weekend leave granted 1300 hrs. to 0100 hrs 1 Jul 46.

2000 hrs Contingent gave farewell dance at AUSTRALIA 

HOUSE. Mr. BEASLEY responded to Maj-Gen EATHERs' word

of thanks for hospitality and fine work on behalf of

all the volunteer workers at the BOOMERANG Club.
30 June 46           ''       Contingent on leave.
1 July 46

         ''  

PORTSMOUTH

AT SEA

Day of Embarkation for AUSTRALIA. Reveille 0515 hrs.

Breakfast 0600 hrs. Parade 0745 hrs. Embus 0800 hrs.

Depart Kensington Gardens 0815 hrs. for WATERLOO
station. Entrained and departed WATERLOO 0915 hrs

and proceeded to PORTSMOUTH. Band from HMAS SHROPSHIRE
met train and contingent marched to the ship. Embarked
1130 hrs and sailed for AUSTRALIA 1500 hrs. Mr. BEASLEY 
and Maj-Gen BOASE were present at ships side to
say Bon voyage. Weather calm with slight fog.
2 July 46 AT SEA

RO no 28 Serial 105-109 promulgated. 0845 hrs. PL

Sgts conference. PL Sgts having taken over administration

of pls as several officers have remained in 

UK, namely Capt WEIR, Lt FORBES, Lt PECK. S/Sgt

ATKINSON, Cpl HALL have been marched out for attachment

to Australian Military Mission BERLIN. Sgt R

RATTEY VC and Pte R KRLLIHER VC are remaining in

LONDON for investiture by HM the King on the 9 Jul 46.
3 July 46 AT SEA 0845 hrs. PL Sgts conference. 2 PLs to ship, to assist
ships' company.
4 JULY 46 AT SEA

0845 hrs. PL Sgts conference. 2 PLs to ships duties - 

instructions issued re dress for leave in GILBRALTAR.
5 JULY 46

AT SEA

AND

GILBRALTAR

Weather, clear sunny day. Arrival at GILBRALTAR 0900

hrs. Leave granted 1030 hrs to 2359 hrs. Admiral

GRUTCHLEY VC came aboard and met Capt SHOWERS, Maj-
Gen EATHER and Brig MOTEN.
6 JULY 46  GILBRALTAR

Weather, sunny and warm. Maj-Gen EATHER AND Brig MOTEN
spoke to several members of the contingent who had

been involved in an unfortunate incident which took

place in the township. Leave was granted from 1300 hrs

to 1900 hrs. 1430 hrs. A conducted tour of the Rock.

All services were represented.
7 JULY 46

GILBRALTAR

AT SEA

 1000 hrs Depart GILBRALTAR. Tropical routine. Passed
HMS DUKE OF YORK in afternoon.
8 JULY 46

GILBRALTAR

AT SEA

Sunny day with strong wind. Tropical routine. 0845 hrs

PL Sgts conference. Ships band played music in the 

torpedo space. .22'' rifle competition commenced today.

 
9 JULY 46 AT SEA

Bright sunny day. Tropical routine. .22'' rifle shootin

practice. Band concert from 2000 hrs in torpedo space.
 
Date Place Summary of Events
10 JULY 46

AT SEA

MALTA

Fine and hot. Tropical routine. 0900 hrs arrived MALTA
and anchored in Grand Harbour. 1300 hrs leave granted

to 2359 hrs.
11 JULY 46 MALTA

Fine and hot. Tropical routine. 0930 leave granted

to 2359 hrs. Rear-Admiral McCARTHY came aboard and met

Capt SHOWERS, Gen EATHER and Brig MOTEN.
12 JULY 46

MALTA

AT SEA

Very hot and fine. Depart MALTA 1000 hrs. Tropical

routine. Officers practice for .22'' rifle shooting

competition.
13 JULY 46 AT SEA Very hot. Tropical routine. 2000 hrs Gramaphone recital.
14 JULY 46 AT SEA

Tropical routine. Divisions and church parade. Stopped

ship for half hour for swim in Mediterranean. Ships

photo taken by official photographer from ships sea

boat.
15 July 46 MT SAID

Fine and hot. 0900 hrs arrived Pt SAID. Contingent on

leave 1030 hrs to 2100 hrs. Officers of KSLI were

entertained by ships officers in wardroom. Official

party including Brig MOTEN visited HMS ANSON.
 
Date Place Summary of Events
16 Jul 46 Suez Canal

0600 hrs - depart Port Said. Tropical routine.

0900 hrs - tied up alongside to allow mail

steamer to pass. Stopped ship in Great Bitter

Lake for one hour's swim, and to allow His

Majesty's aircraft carrier ''Indomidable'' to pass.
All awnings rigged for hot weather in Red Sea.
17 Jul 46  Suez Canal

Weather hot and humid. Tropical routine. No

parade. Changed money into rupees. 
18 Jul 46 Suez Canal

Very hot and humid. Tropical routine. 0900 hrs
parade. Reminder of day Make and Mend. Rifle

shooting competition.
19 Jul 46 Red Sea Very hot andhumid. Parade then Stand Down.
Cinema show in the evening.
20 Jul 46 Aden

Weather still hot. Arrived Aden 1000 hrs. Leave

granted from 1100 hrs to 1700 hrs. Ship
refuelled and watered. Departed Aden 2100 hrs.
21 Jul 46

Gulf of

Aden

Cool breeze, sunny day. Divisions andChurch
Parade then Stand Down. All gear lashed down

as ship starting to pitch and roll.
22 Jul 46

Gulf of

Aden

 Heavy Seas, strong wind. No Parade. Ship
rolling heavily.
23 Jul 46 Arabian Sea Heavy seas, strong wind. No parades to-day.
Ship still rolling heavily. All ranks paid.
Gradually leaving storm area.
24 Jul 46 Arabian Sea Ship still rolling a little and weather is
warming up. Rifle shooting competition.
Cinema show in evening.
25 Jul 46 Arabian Sea

Very hot. Ship still rolling considerably.

Changed money into Ceylonese rupees. Rifle
shooting competition.
26 Jul 46 Arabian Sea

Very hot. Ship still rolling. 0900 hrs parade.
Rifles drawn from store for cleaning.  Shooting

competition quarter finals.
27 Jul 46

At Sea and

Colombo

Calm and hot. 0800 hrs - fall in for entering

harbour. Leave granted from 1100 hrs to 2359
hrs. Naval, Military and Air Force liasion

Officers came aboard. 1200 hrs - Army piquet

went ashore until 0300 hrs 28 Jul 46.
28 Jul 46 Colombo

Weather fine and hot. 0830 hrs - Contingent and
Ship's Company left by transport for donducted

tour to KANDY, returning at 1800 hrs. Leave

was granted until 2329 hrs. Cricket match was
played between Ship's Company and Army Component

resultingi n a win for the RAN.
29 Jul 46

Colombo & 

At Sea.

Weather very hot. 0830 hrs parade. 0945 hrs -

fall in for leaving harbour. Semi-finals of

shooting competition. Cinema show in evening.
30 Jul 46 At Sea -
Indian Ocean

Weather a little cooler. 0900 hrs - parade,

cleaning of rifles. Handing in AAB's 83 and
paybooks for preparation for disembarkation

in Australia. Cinema show in evening.
31 Jul 46 At Sea -
Indian Ocean		 Weather cool with moderate  sea. 0900 hrs -
parade. Issued instructions re bedding
supplied by RAN.  Cinema show in evening.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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