1920 – 1952

1934 Exact Specifications

In Mar 1934,  Commonwealth Government Gazette featured a line drawing of the exact specifications of the
Australian flag and the Red Ensign.

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1945 – 7 May: WW2 – Victory in Europe (VE) Day

On 7 May, 1945, Australians celebrating the end of WW2 in Europe (Victory in Europe) in London.

1947 – 19 Jun: Sir Howard Beale MP’s letter

Letter from Sir Howard Beale MP to flag makers in Australia clarifying the role of the blue and red ensigns of the Australian National Flag.