Hi all,
As we approach our upcoming Australia Day it gives
us the chance to come together with care, respect, and unity to reflect on
who we are and what we stand for.
May we take time to reflect, respect, celebrate,
highlighting Australia's diverse people, cultures, and history, including deep
respect for First Nations cultures, emphasizing unity, shared values, and
looking towards a stronger future.
May we take time to reflect on those who have
suffered recent hardships with floods, fires and those who serve both here overseas
on deployments in tough environments. May our Australian values of mateship which
were forged in the harsh colonial environment where survival depended on mutual
support and was solidified through intense loyalty and camaraderie of soldiers,
especially during World War I at Gallipoli, becoming a core national identity
of equality, loyalty, and helping others in need. May we continue to shine
and reflect these values we hold dear as Australians.
Will you be gathering with friends, family and
celebrate Australia Day with a barbecue as Sam Kekovich says with lamb and of
course a Pavlova? Will you be having a game of backyard cricket or footy?
The words to the beautiful song “I Am Australian”
written in 1987 by Bruce Woodley of the Seekers and Dobe Newton of the
Bushwackers is a powerful reminder of our history, our culture and where we
have come from and the many sacrifices that have formed our great nation.
An extract from “I am Australian”.
“We are
one, but we are many
And from all the lands on earth we come
We'll share a dream and sing with one voice
"I am, you are, we are Australian."
PRIORITIES
Requests
number 1 -26 Op Kudo are on deployment. So obviously
we would like to get these requests completed.
As
always, the requests are listed in priority order. There are many 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 24 Feb 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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Native
Australian plants,
Australian animals,
Great Barrier Reef,
Neutral colours
Classic Hornet,
Explosion,
Forklift,
ANZAC
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M
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Q
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1
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Rising
Sun,
Army Themed
Royal Australian Engineer (RAE) badge,
Ukrainian figure, Berehynia the Protector (protective mother)
Ukrainian Trident
(We can send you embroideries of the Rising Sun and RAE badge)
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M
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B
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2
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Grey,
Pink, Red, Blue,
Australian Flag
Dolphins,
Sporting theme.
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F
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Q
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3
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Australian
& Ukraine Flags,
Pine Forest covered in snow,
the Grim Reaper
Saint Javelin,
Text "OP KUDU 2026"
(We can supply the Reaper, St Javelin image & emb text)
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Q
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4
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Green
background
Australia and Ukraine Flags
Skippy Badge,
Grim Reaper
Text 'We Dare' TT1 ROT XII
(We can provide the Skippy Badge, emb text and Grim Reaper)
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M
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Q
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5
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Union
Jack,
Southern cross,
Coat of Arms of Ukraine with text "OPERATION KUDU ROT XII"
(We can provide emb text and the Coat of Arms)
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M
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Q
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6
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Australian
flag,
Ukrainian flag,
text "OP KUDU XII"
Skippy badge,
Snow features with a green background
(We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text)
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M
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Q
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7
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Australian
flag,
Ukrainian flag,
text "OP KUDU XII"
Skippy badge,
Classic British landscape
(We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text)
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M
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Q
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8
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Australian
flag
Ukraine flag
Skippy Badge
Saint Michael (image supplied)
(We can provide the Skippy badge & St Michael image)
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M
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Q
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9
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Union
Jack background,
Australian, Finnish and Ukrainian flag beneath it.
Skippy badge
text "OP KUDU ROTO XII"
(We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text)
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M
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Q
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10
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Australian
flag at the top
Ukraine Flag underneath
Text "OP KUDU XII 2026" at bottom
Delta Reaper
(We can provide the reaper image & emb text)
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M
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Q
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11
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Tan
background with the Ukraine flag,
the LAZY E symbol (E lying face down)
Text 'OP KUDU XII'
Australian and Finnish flag
(LAZY E easily appliqued)
(We can provide emb text)
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F
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Q
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12
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Skippy
Badge
Australian flag
Ukraine flag
Text "OP KUDU XII Jan - April 2026 "
Lords Cricket stadium and any other UK landmarks (London Bridge, castles
etc).
(We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text)
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M
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Q
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13
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Skippy
badge
Australian flag
Delta Reaper Logo
Ukraine flag
Mountain range in background
(We can provide the Skippy badge & reaper image)
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M
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Q
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14
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UK Themed
with Australian flag and Ukraine flag at the top
Skippy Badge between them - the rest is up to the maker.
(We can provide the Skippy Badge)
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M
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Q
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15
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Australian
flag
Ukraine flag
UK British lion,
NZ Kiwi
Text "OP KUDU XII",
Inter-crossed artillery cannons.
(We can provide the crossed cannons & emb text)
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M
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Q
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16
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Australian
flag,
Text "OP KUDU XII 2026",
OP Kudu XII logo,
Australian Army Artillery symbol.
(We can provide the OP Kudu XII logo, Artillery symbol & emb text)
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M
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Q
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17
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OP
Interflex logo,
Australian flag,
Eastern European patterns/theme
Reaper logo somewhere hidden like Where's Waldo
Skippy badge
(We can provide the Interflex Logo, reaper & Skippy badge
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M
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Q
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18
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Rising
Sun,
Australian flag
Ukraine Flag
Ukraine trident
ASLAV
Text “OP KUDU XII 2026”
(We can provide the Rising Sun, emb text & Silhouette of ASLAV to
applique)
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M
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Q
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19
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Australian
flag and Delta reaper side by side at the top,
Underneath, Ukraine flag with Text “OP KUDU XII 2026”
(We can provide Delta reaper image this can be printed or if keen appliqued,
and text as emb)
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M
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Q
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20
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Ukraine
flag
Australian flag
Ukraine trident
Text “OP KUDU ROTO XII”
RAA badge
Text (PMKeyS & Surname)
(We can provide the Australian Army Artillery Symbol, emb PM keys and surname
and emb text)
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M
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Q
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21
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Australian
Flag,
UK flag,
Ukraine Flag,
Malaysian Flag,
Indonesian Flag,
and a soldier
(We can provide an emb Malaysian flag)
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M
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Q
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22
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Australian
Flag,
UK Flag,
Ukraine Flag,
Text “OPERATION KUDU ROTO XII”
(We can provide emb text)
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M
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Q
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23
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Australian
and Ukranian Flag,
Text “OP KUDU”
Snowy forests
(We can provide emb text)
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M
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Q
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24
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Australian
flag
Ukraine flag,
Text "OP KUDU XII 2026"
Ukraine trident
(We can provide emb text)
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F
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Q
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25
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Skippy
badge,
Ukraine flag and Australian flag
Ukraine trident
St Christopher
Snowcapped mountains with a tiger,
Text "OP KUDU ROT XII "FOUR
NINER FOX" 2026"
(We can provide the Skippy badge, emb text, St Christopher image)
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M
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Q
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26
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RAAF
crest with service details
Incorporate a green military tunnel tent (11x11 style),
Super hornet and a C-17 Globemaster.
Likes flowers,
Vintage-country style,
Favourite colour is blue.
(We can provide RAAF crest)
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F
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B
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27
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RAAF
Crest - Air Intelligence Officer
Ukrainian themes - Blue and yellow,
Ukrainian trident,
phrasing such as "Slava Ukraini! Heroiam Slava!"
Ukrainian sunflower,
Ukrainian style embroidery patterns,
Motherland stature,
Birdlife.
(We can provide RAAF crest, and the text can be embroidered. The Tudor rose
is the symbol for intelligence and could be appliqued. We can also provide a picture of the
Motherland Statue.)
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F
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Q
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28
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Lionel
Messi (Argentine soccer player - plays for Inter Miami CF) and
Lebron James (US Basketball player - LA Lakers team)
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M
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Q
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29
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South
Australian Coat of Arms
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M
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Q
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30
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HMAS
Brisbane with ocean themed sea monsters
(We can provide the Ships crest, RAN crest & ships silhouette)
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M
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Q
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31
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Dogs
(Australian Shepards and Border Collies)
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M
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Q
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32
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Legend of
Zelda,
Pokémon,
Harry Potter,
Dungeons and Dragons.
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F
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Q
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33
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The Big
Lez Show (Australian comedy cartoon-like web series)
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M
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Q
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34
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Physical
Training Instructor
Some Bears and Unicorns incorporated for my kids.
Colour scheme more masculine colours with a little feminine.
(We can provide PTI rate badge or could be easily appliqued)
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M
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Q
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35
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Gym and
Hajime no Ippo (Anime/ Manga) Theme.
Please also include exactly 1 cup of milk somewhere
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M
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Q
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36
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Disney/Pixar
Themed
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M
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Q
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37
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XBOX game
theme: Tomb Raider/Assassin Creed/cyber punk/Grand Theft Auto
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F
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Q
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38
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Military
Police themed with Explosions
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M
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Q
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39
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Optimus
Prime fighting Megatron with Explosions
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M
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Q
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40
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HMAS
BRISBANE with shark teeth on bow with explosions in background.
(We can provide a RAN & ship's crest and a silhouette of the ship)
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M
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Q
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41
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Dragon
Ball Z
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M
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Q
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42
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F22
Raptor, (fighter jet)
Steel Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with Explosions
(We can provide ship's silhouette, & RAN & the ships crests)
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M
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Q
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43
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The Steel
Cat (HMAS Brisbane nickname) with lots of Cats and Explosions
(We can supply the photo of the ship and an image/silhouette of HMAS
Brisbane)
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M
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Q
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44
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Ronnie
Coleman (American former Bodybuilder) and body building in general
(images available)
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M
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Q
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45
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Liverpool
FC (Mo Salah, Virgil, Gerrard, King Kenny)
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M
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Q
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46
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Star Trek
Deep Space 9
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M
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Q
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47
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Navy
crest
HMAS Hobart,
HMAS Brisbane,
HMAS Sydney with explosions
(We can supply Navy crest and the ships crests)
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M
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Q
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48
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Surf's up
the movie themed
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M
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Q
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49
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Greek
Themed Food Truck with Explosions
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M
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Q
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50
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Star Wars
themed,
Anakin Skywalker vs Obi Wan duel on Mustafar, lightsabres hitting.
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M
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Q
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51
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HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane crest, RAN crests & the ships silhouette)
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F
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Q
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52
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HMAS
Brisbane/ocean themed
(We can provide the Brisbane & RAN crests)
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M
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Q
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53
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Mythical
Nautical Creatures of the Deep
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M
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Q
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54
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HMAS
Brisbane firing Tomahawk Missile with Explosions
(We can provide a RAN crest& a silhouette of the ship)
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M
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Q
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55
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Melbourne
Storm NRL Team
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M
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Q
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56
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Canterbury
Bankstown Bulldogs team with NWA artist in a ballerina concert.
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M
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Q
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57
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Fortnight
- the game
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M
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Q
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58
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Transformers
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M
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Q
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59
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Star Wars
(Republic Clone Wars)
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M
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Q
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60
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Goat with
explosions
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M
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Q
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61
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Tanks
through the ages
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M
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Q
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62
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4WD,
Sunrises,
Beach,
Blue and green.
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M
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Q
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63
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Red Dead
Redemption 2 (RDR2) themed,
Arthur Morgan (main character from RDR2),
Red and Black
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M
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B
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64
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Ocean
colours.
Great Barrier Reef, Personal cruising boating.
CIS Comms logo.
Navy White Ensign.
(We can provide the CIS Comms badge logo)
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M
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Q
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65
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Cobra Kai
(American Karate drama TV show)
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M
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LB
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66
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90's
Japanese cars
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M
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LB
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67
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The
Witcher (Books/Video Game) (My favourite), PlayStation, 4WDing.
Predominately blue, silver, or black.
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M
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LB
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68
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Retro
Arcade
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M
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LB
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69
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King
Dedede (character from Nintendo's video game 'Kirby')
Red, blue, yellow and white coloured theme
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M
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LB
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70
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Videogames/Orange/Blue
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M
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LB
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71
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Essendon
FC (RED) / Chelsea FC (BLUE) / Real Madrid FC (white) colours in brackets
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M
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LB
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72
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Rapper 50
cent
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M
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LB
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73
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Chicken
Joe from Surfs Up
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M
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LB
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74
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Doom
Eternal Theme (video game)
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M
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LB
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75
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Hills/Mountains
with a few white Ensigns Around
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F
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LB
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76
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Wolverine
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M
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LB
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77
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Blink 182
American Rock Band
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M
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LB
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78
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Rally
Cars / Transformers
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M
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LB
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79
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Boats and
fish
(Blue and black coloured)
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M
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Q
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80
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One
Piece, Zoro vs King battle
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M
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LB
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81
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Kookaburras
and mines
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M
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B
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82
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Pink
Colour and One Direction
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M
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LB
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83
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METOC,
Snowboarding,
Groodle,
Ocean, Blue and White,
Sydney Roosters
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M
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B
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84
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Video
games, Monster Hunter (Mizutsune), Purple
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M
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LB
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85
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Small
Aust White Ensign,
Kookaburra on a warship
(We can provide white ensign)
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M
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LB
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86
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World Map
/ chart and a diving helmet
(We can provide an embroidered dive helmet)
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M
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B
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87
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Traditional/neo-traditional
tattoo designs
HMAS YARRA (MHC 87) crest
(We can provide the crest)
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M
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Q
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88
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Papua New
Guinea flag,
Spearing, Ocean,
Tin Corned beef, Rice, Tomato sauce
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M
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Q
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89
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Navy
themed, with ships and crests from
HMAS Newcastle (FFG 06),
HMAS Sydney 5 (DDG 42),
HMAS Yarra 4 (MHC 87)
(We can provide the ships crests)
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M
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Q
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90
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Ocean,
reef themed bag
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M
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LB
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91
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Queensland
Maroons themed
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M
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Q
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92
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Ocean and
Australian landscape colours.
Great Barrier Reef,
Diving and snorkelling,
Shells,
Turtles,
Manta rays,
Whale sharks,
Camping and travelling Aus in my Troop carrier.
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F
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B
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93
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Aussie
themed,
Green and gold,
Kangaroos etc.
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M
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LB
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94
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Hydrographer/Survey,
Fishing (Barramundi),
Blue and white
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M
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B
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95
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Random Pokémon
themed, include mega Lucario if possible
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M
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B
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96
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Fairy
cats,
Twinkles/sparkles and mushrooms, if possible, please!
With colours of with blues, greens and purples.
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F
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Q
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97
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Colourful
assortment of different flowers.
As many pretty colours and flowers as possible. Specifically, daises please
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F
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B
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98
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Sydney
(Manly, Bridge, Opera House),
Adventure (Beach, surfing, snorkelling, mountains, any adventures),
Flowers/nature.
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F
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Q
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99
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Navy
Crest with personal details incl PM keys
Stars, Planets, Globes,
Fish, Sea life, Boats
Red, white and blue colours (not too modern or cartoonish please)
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M
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Q
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100
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