Greetings all
This week I have a request for those of you who make laundry bags. I have noticed that some of you are top stitching the cord channel as with the purple one below. I know this looks neat and you might think it makes the cord channel stronger but in actual fact it makes it much harder to draw up the cord. I tried to think about how to show you the difference and this was the best I could do. I used the same amount of energy to draw up both bags, one was easy and the other not so much. I think the untop-stitched version is better and easier to use so my request is that you stick to our pattern and leave off the topstitching please.
PRIORITIES
As
always, the requests are listed in priority order. The first 4 are for folk
on deployment overseas so obviously we would like to get these requests
completed. Post can be so unreliable to some of our overseas locations so it
can take a while to get parcels to them so the sooner they are in the mail the
better.
All
the rest of our requests are listed in priority order. Please let me know if
you can help.
POST BY DATE
The post by date for all Requests on this list
is 20 July 25 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 PMKEYS number given you in
any correspondence with the admin team. This helps the volunteer
admin team keep a track of what’s been sent etc. The PMKEYS number is
included in the address details we supply for your recipient e.g. the
7-digit number in bold below.
CPL Wanda Quilt 8765432
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 and PMKEYS 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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Surfing/ocean views
sunrise-sunsets
beach
golf
Dogs (Red Kelpie)
Palm-coconut trees
Tropics
Include map outline (or similar) of Africa.
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M
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B
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1
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Rising Sun, Australian Army /
Royal Australian Regiment (Infantry) Themed
(can provide Rising Sun and Infantry badge)
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M
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Q
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2
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Rising Sun with deployment and
personal details, MFO Logo, PTI Logo, Army themed, Australian flag
(we can provide the Rising Sun, MFO and PTI logos)
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F
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Q
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3
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A Desert theme with Camels,
Mountains and volleyball
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M
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LB
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4
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Royal blue and sea green
RAAF crest with personal details
Patches with Postings and Deployments please
Text - A RAAF Engineer and Linguist who supported successful execution of
Defence missions.
We can provide the crest and the posting and deployment details as
embroidered patches.
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F
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Q
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5
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Shades of pink and black
Sydney Swans AFL,
Dancing,
Family (we have a photo)
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F
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Q
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6
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Wolverine and the X-Men theme
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M
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Q
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7
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Royal Australian Navy Themed
in navy blue.
We can provide the RAN crest
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M
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Q
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8
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1990's Toyota Hiliux theme
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M
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Q
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9
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Spongebob
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M
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Q
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10
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Oklahoma City Thunder (US
National Basketball Team)
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M
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Q
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11
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Rottweiler dogs and Police
sirens
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M
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Q
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12
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Rising Sun, Green and Blue,
Cape Solander crest, Harley Davidson motorcycles
(we can provide the Rising Sun and Crest and a Harley Davidson Embroidery)
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M
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Q
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13
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Carlton Football Club and
Canberra Raiders theme (colours, logos etc)
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M
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Q
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14
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Black and Red with Crossed
Swords
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M
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Q
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15
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Navy crest with job position
under it,
Cape Solander crest,
Old warships,
Philadelphia Eagles (US NFL team),
McLaren F1
(we can provide the RAN crest with text under it, as well as the Cape
Solander Crest)
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M
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Q
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16
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Star Wars (the Dark Side), Red
& Black
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M
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Q
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17
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Brisbane Broncos (NRL)
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M
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Q
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18
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Star Wars (the Mandalorian)
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M
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Q
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19
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Brisbane Broncos (NRL)
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M
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Q
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20
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Trucks & 4WD
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M
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Q
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21
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Brisbane Broncos
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F
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B
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22
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North Queensland Cowboys
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M
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Q
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23
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Ships, Guns, Helicopters,
money, Navy White Ensign, RAN crest
We can provide the RAN crest and Ensign
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M
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Q
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24
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Invictus Games theme, red and
white, Canadian, winter, snow flakes
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F
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Q
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25
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Navy theme, blue with ships
and images from Invictus games
(we can provide the images and the Navy crest)
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M
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Q
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26
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Dark Blue RAN themed ( Guns or
ships ) with White Ensign
We can provide the RAN crest and white ensign
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M
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Q
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27
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Pokemon
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F
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Q
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28
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Jabba the Hutt (Star Wars)
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M
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Q
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29
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Navy Themed - RAN crest, and
HMAS Bathurst crest
We can provide the two crests
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M
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Q
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30
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Pirates of the Carribean
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M
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B
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31
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Navy Themed - RAN crest, and
HMAS Bathurst crest
We can provide the two crests"
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M
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Q
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32
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Demon Slayer
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M
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B
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33
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Navy Themed - RAN crest, and
HMAS Bathurst crest
We can provide the two crests"
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M
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Q
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34
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Expansive forests, waterfalls,
mountain ranges
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M
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LB
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35
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Scuba/Ships diver theme, FFH silhouette, "FFH 156" in
text, Purple and Yellow colours, HMAS Toowoomba crest
(FFH 156 easily appliqued. We can provide a Dive helmet and RAN crest, HMAS
Toowoomba crest and possibly a dive crest)
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M
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LB
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36
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Gold/Purple, sunset, FFH
silhouette, FFH 156 in text
(FFH 156 easily appliqued and we can provide the Toowoomba crest)
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M
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LB
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37
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Green, Tan and brown colours.
Shrek and friends
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M
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LB
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38
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Monkeys, black and gold theme
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M
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LB
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39
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Medical themed
Cartoon Racoon. Red, white, Blue.
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M
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LB
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40
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Fighter Jets and MH-60R
helicopters, Yellow back ground
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F
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LB
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41
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Green / with Groot, Shrek,
Mike Wazowski. Hulk, Grinch, Kermit the Frog, Yoda
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LB
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42
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Joker and Bane themed
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M
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LB
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43
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Australian rugby union team
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M
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LB
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44
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Night sky and Fourth Wing
(book by Rebecca Yarros) with initials in purple on the back
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F
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LB
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45
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Warhammer 40K Black Templar
Space Marine Black and White theme
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M
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LB
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46
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Blue, White and grey. Initials
'XXX' on the front. 'Boats AB' written underneath the initials. A white
monster drink. A scuba diver. A RHIB boat
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M
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LB
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47
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South Sydney Rabbitohs and
Queensland Reds
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M
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Q
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48
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KFC and Guinness beer/
Guinness Toucans
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M
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LB
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49
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Guinness Toucans
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M
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Q
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50
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Garfield theme
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M
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B
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51
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UFC Fighter (We have an image
to print of fabric for inclusion)
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M
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Q
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52
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South Sydney Rabitohs (NRL
team)
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M
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LB
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53
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Slush Puppy theme
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M
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B
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54
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Country Theme: Horses Mainly,
with barn animals, neutral colors like browns whites, light blues for skys.
Could be like a red barn or horse stables.
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F
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Q
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55
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Popeye the sailor man theme
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M
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Q
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56
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cartoon Dinosaur theme
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M
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Q
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57
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Roger Ramjet on a dark Navy
Blue Background.
(can send a picture for inspiration)
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M
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Q
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58
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Plants and forest
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F
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Q
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59
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Baby blue/pink/yellow, aqua,
white, beige colours
Beach/ocean, horses, sunflowers, dolphins, palm trees, mountains, skiing,
scuba diving, gym, coffee, travelling
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F
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B
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60
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Rising Sun, Medical Corps
badge, Army themed. Medical related (doctor). Australian and UK flag. (We can
provide the Rising Sun, Medical corps badge and the UK Flag)
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M
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B
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61
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Australian Shepherd
dogs/puppies. Merle coloured dogs preferred (Green/Blue)
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F
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B
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62
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Light green with capybaras
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M
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Q
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63
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North Queensland Cowboys NRL
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M
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Q
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64
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Gold Coast Suns related
(Red/Yellow) or John Deere (Green/Yellow)
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M
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Q
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65
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Land Before Time, Dinosaurs
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F
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Q
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66
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Paw Patrol
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M
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Q
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67
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St Georges Illawarra
Dragons
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M
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LB
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68
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Pokemon
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M
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LB
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69
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Pokemon
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M
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LB
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70
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Bluey ABC Kids show
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M
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Q
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71
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Warhammer 40,000 Space Marines
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M
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Q
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72
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Poseidon defending a sail ship
from a kraken
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M
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Q
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73
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Purples, Cats quilt block,
Nurse/Medic
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F
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Q
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74
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Moby Dick,Blue Finn Tuna
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M
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Q
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75
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Diablo 4
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M
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LB
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76
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Magic the gathering mana
symbols
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M
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Q
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77
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Ancient Greek ships sailing
across the waters with Poseidon
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M
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B
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78
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The Goonies’ Movie
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M
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LB
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79
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Bear in the big blue house TV
show
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M
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Q
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80
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Formula 1 (McLaren preferred)
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M
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LB
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81
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Thomas the Tank Engine
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M
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Q
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82
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Samurai, Pirates
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M
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LB
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83
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John Deere (Green/Yellow)
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M
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Q
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84
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Not too feminine, Army
photographer who likes Army helicopters (Chinooks, MRH-90), the beach/ocean,
nature, Australia. Initials XXX
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F
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B
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85
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Army photographer,
Landscape construction, excavator,
loves cooking dishes with Middle East influence
colour – blue,
love sunset and sunrise, and love coffee
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M
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B
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86
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Star wars, Navy, colourful,
vintage, Floral please.
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F
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B
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87
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green and beige neutrals with
vines, leaves, etc. please!
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F
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B
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88
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daisy or sunflowers on a
neutral background
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F
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B
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89
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camping / caravaning
orientated
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F
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B
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90
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Writing, travel, ocean,
sunsets, Navy, initials XXX
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F
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B
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91
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Air Force photographer who
likes to travel - we can provide the RAAF crest.
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M
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LB
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92
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Greens, sage, forest, hint of
brown, neutrals. Like hikes, beach, coffee..
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F
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LB
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93
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Rising Sun, AAPRS Badge,
Neutral colours (beige, white, and Army greens)
Australian Army theme, enjoys writing
(We can provide the Rising Sun and AAPRS Badge)
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F
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B
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94
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Initials on quilt, photgraphy,
outdoors, camping, beach, NO PINK
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F
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Q
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95
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RAN crest, Navy photographer,
seascape/sunset theme (We can provide the RAN crest)
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F
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B
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96
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Track and Field related, Army
green/Gold colours
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M
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B
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97
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RAAF Crest with service
details, RAAF theme, Firefighter, Rainbow
(we can embroider the crest and text)
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F
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Q
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98
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RAAF Personnel Capability
Officer/ Public Affairs Officer, ADF Tri service theme (working in Joint
environment)
(we can provide the Tri Service badge and RAAF crest - a Personnel Capability
Office is an Admin officer and an Public Affairs Officer is like a
journalist)
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M
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B
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99
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1JPAU themed quilt with 1st
Joint Public Affairs Unit 2002-2025 along the bottom. Joint/tri-service colours: pale blue, red, and dark blue with
the 1JPAU diamond (can provide images).
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F
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Q
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100
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