AWM52 1/11/18/3 - Headquarters London Victory March Contingent, March - September 1946 - Part 12

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(b) DANCE - The South African Women's Auxiliary Services
and the Australia and New Zealand Society have invited
ORs of the Contingent to a dance on Thursday and Friday
evenings. Further particulars will be promulgated when
they are received.
89. EXCHANGE OF CURRENCY
Money will be changed during the parade hours on 9 May.
All ranks must change all sterling notes before going ashore.
90. DUTY OFFICERS

SPWeir
Capt.
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent.

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ROUTINE ORDERS
by
Brig N.J.MOTEN CBE, DSO, ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
No 21
8 May 46  Serial, 91 and 92
91. PROGRAMME CAPETOWN - WOMENS SERVICES 
Thursday 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
1000 hrs - Dismiss
1130 hrs - Leave
Saturday 11 May 46
)0[[?]]8[[?]]3)0 hrs - Return from leave
1045 hrs - Dress Ship
92. Dress
Drill - Second best SD Uniforms will be worn.
Leave - Best tailored uniforms will be worn.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent

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ROUTINE ORDERS 
by
Brigadier M.J.MOTEN CBE, DSO, ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
10 May 46  No 22
Serials 93

93. MARCH THROUGH CAPE TOWN OF LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
1. Personnel of the London Victory March Contingent comprising
250 all ranks, and 100 members of the Ship's 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 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
R.A.N. (including 100 of Ship's Company)
A.M.F.
R.A.A.F.
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 Ship's 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.

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 EATHER.
1128 hrs - March off.

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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 LAXTON. Refreshments will be served
in the Mayor's garden.
13. RIFLE PARTY
Rifle Party, consisting of 2 ORs from HQ, and each P1, under
the supervision of the CQMs will collect rifles at the dispersal
point, and return them to the Ship's Armoury at the conclusion of
the reception.
SPWeir
Capt
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent.

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ROUTINE ORDERS  
by
Brigadier M.J. MOTEN. CBE. DSO. ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
16 Apr [*May*] 46 No 23
Serials 94 - 98
No 94 ARRIVAL IN ENGALND 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 to LONDON
by special train
8 Jun 46 - Victory March through LONDON
1 Jul 46 - Depart PORTSMOUTH
14 Aug 46 - ETA 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 EQUIPMENT
Pilfering of "Q" Maintenance Stocks is occurring 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 decks is encouraged, members
are reminded that bedding MUST be stored 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 1/2 ounce, 3d for each additional
1/2 ounce.
ORDINARY - No stamps required.
Personnel are advised NOT to send parcels as they may be
delayed in FREETOWN for some time awaiting shipment.
It is probable that an airmail 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.
Adjt London Victory March Contingent.
NOTICE
LOST
Scotts Australian History. Please return to the Orderly
Room.

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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 AMF and RAAF
Red watch of Seamen
Blue watch of Stokers
Wednesday - Remainder of Ship's Company and Contingent.
Seating will be arranged.

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ROUTINE ORDERS
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
(a) 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 arranged
(b) All women's Services, less WRNS, will be accommodated in
a hutted camp in Bushey 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 available
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 mtotor 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
THEUNITED 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 Rose. 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 MALL.
(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 ARCH, 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 MALL.
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, Lineon and Cotton Articles, including Household Linen
and Handkerchiefs
Leather goods of all kinds
Toilet Requisit[[o?]] and preparations of all kinds, including
Scent, Soap, Toilet Waters, Powder etc.
Clocks and Watches. Je[[?]]wellery
Cameras
Sugar, Tea, Coffee, Chocolate, Dried, Preserved and Candied
Fruits including Currants, Rasins, Prunes etc.
Ginger, Confectionery of all sorts
Stationery, 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 thes 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
by
Brigadier M.J. M[[?]]OTEN, CBE, DSO, ED
Commanding LONDON VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
29 May 46 No 26
Serial 102
No 102. DISEMBARKATION ORDER - VICTORY MARCH CONTINGENT
i. SUMMARY
The Victory March Contingent will arrive at PO[[T?]]SMOUTH
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.
ii TIMINGS
(a) Thursday 30 May 46,
0900 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 - Baggage party for heavy gear of Women’s
Services report to Baggage Officers in Ward Room Flat.
1130 hrs - Lunch
1145 hrs - Second kitbags stacked with trunks in
pl areas.
1200 hrs – Parade. Dress:- SD (No 1), hats, belts
leather, shoes, - (in cases where trousers
are too long, 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 - Leave until 0100 hrs 31 May 4
(b) Friday 31 May 46
0100 hrs – Return from Leave.
0600 hrs – Reveille.
0630 hrs - Bedding rolled, securely tied, labelled and
stowed in Spirits Store located aft in
W[[?]]Os’ sleeping flat.
0700 hrs - Breakfast.
0830 hrs – Baggage party for heavy gear and unit 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 Officers 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 [*-*]
normal 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/ LieutenantF.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 NCO, 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) Hand 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 – EMBUSSYING – DEBUSSING
Lt A. J .deB FORBES AMF will be Contingent Officer responsible
for the above.
(vi) CUT LUNCHES
Cut lunches will be issued at PORTSMOUTH station.
Capt.
Adjutant, London Victory March Contingent.