Historical information

Quite possibly this event was held at the North Melbourne Ragged Boys' Home, so there is every possibility the members of the home produced the serviette.
Monash joined the Melbourne University company of the militia in 1884 and became lieutenant in the North Melbourne Battery in 1887.

"WELCOME HOME TO GENERAL MONASH. Ex-members of the North Melbourne Battery Australian Garrison Artillery, have arranged a welcome home dinner to their former commanding officer, Lieut.-General Sir John Monash. All ex-members interested are requested to meet on Saturday evening at the Ragged Boys' Home, Latrobe street." (The Argus, 15 December 1919)

Note the use of British Flags.

Physical description

Square crepe-paper serviette featuring a number of British flags.

Inscriptions & markings

North Melbourne Battery A.G.A.
Welcome Home
to
General Sir John Monash
G.C.M.G., K.C.B., V.D.
7th February, 1920