Historical information

From an article in The Answer newsletter December 1996 these veteran cyclists were part of Veterans' Health week which is an awareness campaign from the Department of Veterans' Affairs. The cyclists were Jack Griffin (72) and Eric Doherty (76), who had recently completed their round Australia cycling expedition.
The article says: "Reception at Legacy House for Veteran Cyclists
There was a big media roll up at Legacy House Melbourne recently to cover the finish of a marathon bike ride around Australia by two very fit veterans. Legatee President Ray Ward and Veterans' Affairs Deputy Commissioner Brian Flynn were on hand to congratulate them." Photos from the Department of Veterans' Affairs.

Significance

A record of a special event for Veteran health Week in 1996.

Physical description

Colour photo of veteran cyclists in Veterans' Health Week

Inscriptions & markings

Handwritten on the back '3' in red pen.