Their Service - Our Heritage is the Federal Government's commemorative program which, in the lead-up to the centenary of Federation in 2001, provided all Australians with the opportunity to acknowledge the debt of gratitude we owe to those who served in the Defence of Australia's freedom war memorials - australia - conservation and restoration, veterans - australia - government programs

Their Service - Our Heritage is the Federal Government's commemorative program which, in the lead-up to the centenary of Federation in 2001, provided all Australians with the opportunity to acknowledge the debt of gratitude we owe to those who served in the Defence of Australia's freedom war memorials - australia - conservation and restoration, veterans - australia - government programs

Their Service - Our Heritage is the Federal Government's commemorative program which, in the lead-up to the centenary of Federation in 2001, provided all Australians with the opportunity to acknowledge the debt of gratitude we owe to those who served in the Defence of Australia's freedom war memorials - australia, veterans -- australia -- government programs

Their Service - Our Heritage is the Federal Government's commemorative program which, in the lead-up to the centenary of Federation in 2001, provided all Australians with the opportunity to acknowledge the debt of gratitude we owe to those who served in the Defence of Australia's freedom war memorials - australia, veterans - australia - government programs

For over eighty-five years, and from both sides of politics, the Commonwealth Government has provided support for servicemen and women. Whether it be soldier settlers' block, further education, specially fitted cars for limbless, habitation programs or financial support, Australians have been prepared in practical ways to help and compensate the men and women who have served their country in the armed forces especially in times of war.veterans - legal status, laws etc - australia, military pensions - australia

Their Service - Our Heritage is a Federal Government commemorative program.emblems, national - australia, australia - history, military

This program was given to John Kerr Barnes OAM whose name appears on Page 8 of the awards for "Service to Veterans". Refer Cat No 8040 for all Jacks awards. Cat No 8045P for photo of presentation.Program paper 18 pages, all print in blue, rear cover is blank. Front cover has Coat of Arms at the top followed by details of the Presentation of Australian Honours and Awards, pages detail the type of awards, who to and why. The last two pages are re invite to light refershments in the State Apartments and Official photographs of each person."INVESTITURE at Government House Melbourne on Thursday 4th May 1995 for the presentation of Australian Honours and Awards by H.E. the Honorable Richard. E. McGarvie, A.C. Govenor of Victoria" brsl, smirsl, oam