Hi all
Ten weeks 'til the AHQ Thank you weekend including
15th Anniversary Dinner. Have you got your tickets yet?
With just 10 weeks until the Annual AHQ Volunteers Thank
You Dinner, do you need a new name badge? Or are you new to AHQ and require
one?
Name badges are worn at AHQ events and are a great
way to put names to faces, helping everyone get to know one another.
The cost is $15
If you need a new name badge, please let us know
via email. friendsofahq@gmail.com
The payment details will be provided to you and the
badges will be posted to you.
🕵️♀️ CAN YOU HELP US SOLVE A MYSTERY? 🔎
We have a
little mystery on our hands at HQ!
A post pack
has arrived containing a piece of fabric and USB with information about a
person named Charlie Dearling regarding a request.
The
mystery? 🤔
There were no contact details and no return address! They might have been
on the back of the postpack but that was thrown out. Jan-Maree printed out one file
from the USB which contains the service info of the recipient but again, there
are no contact details included. Sadly, the USB has now also gone missing. Doh!!
So,
somewhere out there is our mystery sender… and we’d love to track you down! 🕵️♂️
📣 If you
sent this pack to HQ, could you please contact Jan-Maree at:
📧 jan-maree@aussieheroquilts.com.au
We’d love
to speak with and get all the necessary details for this person.
Mystery
solved… hopefully! 🧩🔎
And if you
know who our mystery sender might be, please give them a nudge! 😉
Priority
Requests:
Requests
number 1– 20 are the priority requests for
this week for multiple reasons:
-
the last of their group,
-
compassionate reasons,
-
currently deployed but cannot
receive their parcels whilst overseas so we would like them to receive them
shortly after their return home.
It
would be good to get these done and to their recipients.
As
always, all requests are listed in priority order. There are some new and
interesting requests that have come on this week.
Please
let me know if you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 15 September 26 please, or earlier if you can manage this. If
you cannot make that date, please let me know. Do reach out if you have any
timing issues and we’ll resolve one way or the other. In fact, if you are going
to be late posting it please let me know BEFORE you post it. Also, if this time
frame is too tight for you, there are options, just email me to discuss, thank
you.
Request
Information
When selecting a request, remember, you do not have
to include everything they have asked for. Footy quilts do not need to have the
logo or even the team’s name. Using the team colours is all that is required.
Simple is perfectly acceptable. A number of these requests have given you
favourite colours as well as footy teams or other hobbies and interests. It is
fine to make a quilt using their favourite colours but please include at least
one of their interests. It is fine to keep it simple.
If there is more than one request on this list that
you would be happy to do, I suggest that you send me a list of requests and
tell me how many you want to be allocated…. i.e. one of the following
please…. There are always a few requests that everyone wants to do (and I
can never pick them) so if the first one you ask for is taken then I can
allocate another from your list if I have a list.
Any queries you might have, please don’t hesitate
to contact via the AHQ email as per usual with any queries and we will assist
you from there. We may not know the answer, but it will be our pleasure to
research and get back to you.
A reminder, when you are ready to post the quilt or
laundry bag you’ve created, please use the name given you in any
correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer admin
team keep a track of what’s been sent etc.
CPL Wanda Quilt
TG 3456
AFPO XX
ADF
Sydney NSW 2890
Also, please use the Aussie Heroes PO Box address
on your parcel in the event the parcel is Returned to Sender - the PO Box is a
safe place in the event of any mishaps with postage.
Aussie Hero Quilts (and Laundry Bags)
PO Box 248,
Cherrybrook, NSW 2126
Don’t forget to take a photo of your completed
quilt or laundry bag to email to AHQ with the name of the
recipient and we can include in the Weekly Dispatches blog and add to the tally
of quilts and laundry bags sent off to the troops. I personally love
viewing the photos of those projects dispatched – so inspiring.
If you are using an AHQ supplied prepaid satchel,
please kindly use the AHQ address for the return address– also for your own
packaging – if a parcel is Returned to Sender, it is likely we can expedite its
journey to the recipient from Sydney.
Please also please hold on to the Tracking number
(the pink sticker that you should remove before posting – we’ve experienced
mail delays lately (haven’t we all?) and having the Tracking number is very
reassuring to keep an eye on the parcel’s progress in arriving at its
destination.
Don’t forget, if you look at today’s Request List
and need help choosing, please feel free to get in touch to discuss, we will be
ready to reply and offer guidance by email. Our goal is to help you find a
request that you will be comfortable with doing. If you need a crest etc we may
be able to post embroideries / printed fabric images or email some of these to
you.
Helpful info may be gleaned here
http://aussieheroquilts.blogspot.com/2019/07/information-post-for-those-that-sew-for.html I
look forward to seeing the photos of completed quilts and LBs when they are
ready to post off.
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE copy the ENTIRE line if you
wish to nominate for a quilt or laundry bag.
For example….
Marvel Theme. Ironman
M LB 1
This is really important to make sure that neither
you nor I copy the wrong number which could lead to me giving you the wrong
details for specific request. If you find it hard to copy and paste,
please copy the line out as above.
Decoding The Columns
The first column is the theme or preferences
requested.
The second column indicates the gender of the
recipient.
The third column is as follows.
B=both quilt and laundry bag (feel free to nominate
to JUST do the laundry bag if you wish)
Q= just a quilt
LB = just a laundry bag
F= female
M= male
Please let the Admin crew know if you have any
other questions....Just email friendsofahq@gmail.com
Looking forward to seeing what you want to make
this week. Happy stitching!
Cheers,
Jan-Maree
P.P.S.
Don't forget to check out AHQ on the Blog, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter
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Mountains
/ camp fire / camping / river theme
Australian flag
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M
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LB
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1
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Rising
Sun with Rank, Name, PMKeys & Op details
Skippy badge
6RAR badge
Black background
Large Australian Flag
Ukraine Trident
Names of countries working with
Operation Ellisiv logo, Camp Jomsborg Logo
(We can supply the Rising Sun, Skippy Badge, emb of country names, and other
two logos)
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M
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B
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2
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Camping /
oceans
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M
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Q
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3
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Operation
Mazurka 2026
Egypt, pyramids
Running/marathons
Sandy colour theme
Aussie Flag
Red kangaroo emblem
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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4
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Operation
Mazurka 59B
Aussie Flag
Egypt
German Shepherd
Books
Blue
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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F
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B
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5
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Operation
Mazurka badge 2026
Egypt
Black
Sandy
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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6
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Operation
Mazurka badge 2026
To add to the quilt you might also like to include- Egypt, Pyramids, Camels,
sandy colours
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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7
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Rising
Sun
Operation Mazurka badge 2026
ANZAC/Australian Army
Egypt
(We can provide the Rising Sun and OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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8
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Operation
Mazurka Rot 59B 2026
Sinai Peninsula
Pyramids
Sphinx
Sandy Colour Theme.
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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9
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Op
Mazurka badge 2026
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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LB
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10
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'Rising
Sun
Cavalry
WWI
Australia
(We can
provide the Rising Sun & silhouettes of WW1 cavalry riders that you can
applique)
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M
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Q
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11
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Operation
Mazurka badge 2026
Australian Bush
Australian animals
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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F
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Q
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12
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Operation
Mazurka badge 2026
Aussie Flag
Aircraft (PA-28-181 & PA32-300)
Field Hockey
Harley Davidson
Black Labrador Dogs
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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13
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Operation
Mazurka badge 2026, Rot 59B
Sinai Peninsula
Pyramids
Sphinx
Sandy Colour Theme
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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14
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Operation
Mazurka badge 2026
Pyramids
Sandy Theme
Aussie Flag
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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15
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Operation
Mazurka badge 2026
Toothless (Character from How To Train a Dragon)
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge)
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M
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B
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16
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Navy
Crest
Op Mazurka badge Jul 26-Jan 27
Egypt
(We can provide the Navy crest and OP Mazurka badge)
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F
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LB
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17
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Care Bears
Paw Patrol
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F
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Q
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18
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Operation
Mazurka badge 2026
Aussie Flag
Pyramids
Blackhawk Helicopters
(We can provide the OP Mazurka badge with year)
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M
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B
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19
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Operation
Mazurka badge 2026
RAAF crest
Egypt
Pyramids
NRL Penrith Panthers
Air Force
Physical Training Instructor PTI badge
Beer Brewing
(We can provide the RAAF crest, OP Mazurka badge & PTI badge)
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M
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B
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20
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Rock
climbing
Animation
Mountains
Paintball
Snowboarding
Beach, sand dunes
Blue, grey, white.
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M
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B
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21
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RAAF
Crest
Combination of Air Force and Middle East theme – Ask fo suggestions if you
like
(We can provide RAAF crest)
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M
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Q
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22
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Black
background with features of Darth Vader from Star Wars
Gengar from Pokémon
Yellow sunflowers and red poppies
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M
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Q
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23
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A quilt
featuring the sandworm from the Dune series
A desert landscape and earth sandy colours.
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M
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B
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24
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A quilt
featuring Tatooine (Star Wars) when they are pod racing.
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M
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B
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25
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Viking
Ship
Kangaroo
Southern Cross
Poppies
Large Australian Flag
Ukraine Trident
Flags from other countries
(We can provide the flags)
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M
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B
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26
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Dog
themed, featuring Golden Retriever/Labrador mix, and Staffy breeds
Names of dogs in text
(We can provide images of dogs, emb patch with dogs names)
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M
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Q
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27
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Warhammer
40k Space Marine (Salamanders) with quote "Fire and Ash"
Green
(We can provide the quote or it could be easily appliqued)
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M
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LB
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28
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Rising
Sun
RAAC (Cavalry)
Army theme
Loves heavy metal bands (Metallica, Slipknot, Linkin Park and Rammstein)
Fast cars
Watching TV & movies
Reading
History
(We can provide the Rising Sun badge and RAAC badge)
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M
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Q
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29
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RAAF
badge
Loadmaster Brevet
WOFF Rank (RAAF),
C-17A
C-27J
HMAS Canberra.
(We can provide the RAAF badge, Loadmaster Brevet, WOFF rank, Badge for HMAS
Canberra & images of aircraft for applique)
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M
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Q
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30
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Rising
Sun with details,
Corp Badges for Artillery and Military Police,
Army theme
Brisbane Broncos,
Queensland Maroons
(We can provide the Rising Sun and badges)
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M
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Q
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31
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HMAS
Melbourne (R21) and USS Frank E. Evans collision related. (Perhaps one side
for each ship on LB)
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M
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LB
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32
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Warhammer
40k (Adeptus Mechanicus)
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M
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B
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33
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Rising
Sun
Army/ ANZAC theme
Ammo Tech badge with number below
(We can supply the Rising Sun & Ammo Tech badge)
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M
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Q
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34
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Fishing
themed, specifically Flathead or Marlin
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M
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Q
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35
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Rising
Sun with personal details
RAAF badge with personal details
Over the 26 years served in the Army in RAAOC (Ordnance Corps)
Also in the RAAF if the design could reflect this it would be appreciated.
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge and RAAOC badge)
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F
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Q
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36
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Interests
are Bicycles,
Aeroplanes
Canoeing
Orienteering.
Likes bright greens.
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M
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Q
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37
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Red
themed with blue heeler dogs
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M
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Q
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38
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Red bull
Formula One racing team (Red, yellow & blue)
Oracle Red bull (racing car)
Max Verstappen (formular one driver)
(We can provide a printed images & pre-paid post satchel)
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M
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Q
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39
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Rising
Sun,
RAE badge,
Army themed quilt
Op Bushfire Assist 2020,
Op Resolute Rotation TSE-111 Oct 2023 - Mar 2024
ABFC Ocean Shield
HMAS Cape Woolamai.
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M
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Q
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40
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Goannas
Roman Soldier
Orange and black colour
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M
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Q
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41
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Rising
Sun
RAAC badge
Army themed including tanks
(We can provide the Rising Sun and Corps badge)
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M
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Q
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42
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Navy
badge
NRL Cronulla Sharks,
Family picture (image available)
French Bulldogs (images available) and beer.
Blue colour theme
(We can provide the Navy badge and images supplied)
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M
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Q
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43
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Rising
Sun
Skippy badge
Army theme that reflects infantry units 5 RAR, 2 RAR, 5/6 RVR and 6 RAR.
(We can provide the Rising Sun, Skippy and unit badges. The colour patches
are easy to piece together. We can provide images of them.)
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M
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Q
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44
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RAAF
badge
3 roles held whilst in service - Military Working Dog Handler,
Ground Support Equipment Mechanic- can be represented with fire trucks,
Bushmaster, fuel tanker
Personnel Capability Officer- can be represented with computer, spreadsheets
Loves Lego (mainly castles)
Magic The Gathering card game and Viking heritage.
Has a project car, 1989 BMW E30 convertible which has strong sentimental
value. (Photo available of the car)
Loves his beer too.
(We can provide RAAF badge, images of car)
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M
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Q
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45
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Rising
Sun
RAEME
Navy badge
Submariner Dolphins
Brisbane Broncos
Port Adelaide Football Club
Cycling
Surfing
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAEME badge, Navy badge and Dolphins badge)
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M
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Q
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46
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RAAF
badge
Aircraft these can be silhouettes
C130H Hercules (36SQN)
Seahawk Helicopter (816SQN)
FA18 Hornet (2OCU)
C130J Hercules (37SQN)
(We can provide the RAAF badge, the 6 unit badges Federation Guard badge and
silhouettes of aircraft for applique)
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M
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Q
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47
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RAN class
Frigates - HMAS Arunta (FFH 151) and Armidale Class Patrol Boat HMAS Larrakia
(PB 84) plus Cape Class Patrol Boat Cape Class Patrol Boat
Would love the silhouettes of the above three on her quilt if possible.
Blue with sunsets
(we can supply the silhouettes)
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F
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B
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48
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Sydney
Swans Theme
Red and White
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M
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Q
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49
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A big
King’s Crown on black background with surname
(We can supply an image for inspiration)
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M
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B
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50
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Frigates
and Patrol Boats
Cartoon Sea cucumber (pic available.)
Aqua and baby pink colour
(We can
provide silhouettes for applique)
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F
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LB
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51
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Rising
Sun
Skippy badge 1RAR
RAAF badge
Fishing
Cronulla Sharks
Cricket
Beer
(We can provide the Rising Sun, RAAF badge, Skippy badge)
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M
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Q
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52
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Rising
Sun
RAAOC
badge
Army theme
Logistics (storeman)
Loves green
Motorcycles (sports bikes like Hondas)
Golf
Home-brew beer
(We can provide the Rising Sun RAAOC badge.)
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M
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Q
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53
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Rising
Sun
RASIGS
OP Slipper
OP Bel Isi Bougainville
I have three children and three grandchildren (names supplied) and they have
all played an important part in my journey.
Recognition of family support
(We can supply the Rising Sun, RASIGs badge, emb list of deployments and list
of family names. These can be embroidered if requested)
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F
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Q
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54
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RAAF
badge with service details
37SQN
1SQN (fighting first)
Currently serving in 36SQN
2 children he adores.
Loves our German Shephard
Anything around these would be prefect.
(We can provide the RAAF badge, SQN crests, family images)
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M
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Q
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55
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Big heavy
metal fan- Slipknot, Nirvana, Pantera, Metallica, Beastie boys
Loves the Simpsons- Mr Sparkle
90s related - Comic books, He man, Sonic the hedgehog
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M
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Q
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56
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Sailfish
Marlin
Coral Trout
Fishing
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M
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Q
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57
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AFL,
Sydney Swans.
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M
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Q
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58
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Red Bull
Ampol racing
Dolphins (NRL Team)
Geelong Cats
Border Collies (owns a black-and-white and a brown-and-white)
Beach, sunset
(images of dogs available)
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M
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Q
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59
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Battleship
- the movie
or Sea Patrol - the show
favourite colour blue.
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M
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LB
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60
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Isuzu
Dmax theme (car/vehicle)
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M
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B
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61
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Rising
Sun with member and grandfather's details
1st Armoured Regiment hat badge
Tank Soldier, Late Grandfather also Tank Soldiers.
A cricket fanatic
Volunteer firefighter with the CFA.
Whatever design a wonderful volunteer comes up with would be amazing!
(We can provide the Rising Sun with details, 1st Armoured Regiment badge,
silhouette of tank for applique.)
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M
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Q
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62
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Rising
Sun with personal details
RAEME badge
RAEME Red, blue and yellow
Deployed
Afghanistan 2010
UAE 2014/2015
Military vehicle (Land Rover 110 or MACK military vehicle)
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M
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Q
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63
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RAAF
crest
Roundel
Blue
Pacific Angel Fiji 2017,
Several photos to be printed for inclusion
(We can provide RAAF crest and printed images)
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F
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Q
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64
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Scooby
Doo and Ice Age (cartoons)
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F
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Q
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65
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Brisbane
Broncos
Star Wars
Racing, motorcycles, Formula 1
Navy, green, black and grey
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M
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Q
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66
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Navy
crest
Australian Submarine Force crest
Colins class submarines
'Black and grey,
(We can provide the Australian Sub Force crest, printed images of subs)
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M
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Q
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67
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Port
Adelaide AFL
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M
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Q
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68
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LB -
Aviation Themed
Navy helicopter-Sea Hawk
Quilt -
Navy Crest
Royal Australian Navy Themed- suggestions available
Navy -ships, submarines, helicopters
Favourite colours - Green/yellow
(We can provide the Navy crest)
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M
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Q
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69
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Navy
& RAAF Crests, 2 SQN Crest, Wedgetail Aircraft, RAN theme
(We can provide the crests)
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M
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LB
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70
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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M
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LB
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71
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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M
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LB
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72
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RAAF
Crest, 87SQN & 2SQN crests
Wedgetail Aircraft
Darker (black, purple and green colours predom)
(We can provide the crests)
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F
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B
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73
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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M
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B
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74
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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F
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B
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75
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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M
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Q
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76
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(we can provide the crests)
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M
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Q
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77
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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F
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B
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78
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
Bright colours, pinks, blues, flowers
(We can provide the crests)
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F
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B
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79
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Lightening
McQueen from Cars
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M
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Q
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80
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Toy Story
Themed
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M
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Q
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81
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Australian
Flag
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M
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Q
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82
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Navy
& RAAF Crests, 2 SQN Crest, Wedgetail Aircraft, RAN theme
(We can provide the crests)
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M
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LB
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83
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
Beach + Aussie themed.
(We can provide the crests)
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F
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B
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84
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RAAF
& 2 SQN Crests, Wedgetail Aircraft, 2 Squadron themed
(We can provide the crests)
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M
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LB
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85
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Toy Story
/ Woody and Buzz themed
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M
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B
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86
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RAAF
crest
2SQN crest and Wedgetail aircraft please
(We can provide RAAF crest, 2SQN crest)
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M
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LB
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87
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Hawthorn
Hawks/Ships Theme
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M
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Q
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88
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Super
Mario Bro's Theme
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M
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Q
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89
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Masters
of the Universe (He-Man) Theme
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M
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B
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90
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Lilies
(the flower)
Marvel
Pokémon Theme
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M
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Q
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91
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Sunflowers
Beach
Travel, Earthy/Nature
Staffy (Dog)
Burgundy/Maroon colour
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F
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Q
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92
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Bunny
Rabbits
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M
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B
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93
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