1920 – 1952 1934 Exact SpecificationsIn Mar 1934, Commonwealth Government Gazette featured a line drawing of the exact specifications of the Australian flag and the Red Ensign. Page 1 of 2 Page 2 of 2 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 letterLetter from Sir Howard Beale MP to flag makers in Australia clarifying the role of the blue and red ensigns of the Australian National Flag.