Vehicle number plate : UNTAET DSLSC, Dilli Surf Lifesaving Club

An aluminum vehicle number plate, with raised lettering ‘UNTAET DSLSC’ and edge in a mid blue upon a cream iridescent background. The lettering is the abbreviated United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor, Dili Surf Lifesaving Club. The plate has four worn attachment holes, one in each corner. On the unpainted reverse, printed in black are the manufacturing details ‘SH:8Z07A-01 AL.29282.701404/09/00 13:21’.

The United Nations Transitional Administration in East Timor (UNTAET) was established on 25 October 1999. It's purpose was to administer the Territory, exercise legislative and executive authority during the transistion period and support capacity-building for self government. The operation ceased on 20 May 2002 when East Timor became an independent country. The Dili Surf Life Saving Club (DSLSC) was established by the initial members of the Australian National Command Element East Timor (ASNCE-EM). The Club was affiliated with Surf Life Saving Australia and official shirts, shorts and caps were sent from Australia. The DSLSC provided social and recreational activities for ASNCE-EM members and guests, such as a bar facility, movie and hot dog nights, beach days and Australia Day celebrations.