Photograph, Ron Austin WW 1 Veteran on Anzac Day 1997, 1997?

Historical information

Colour photos of an Anzac Day march with Legatee Ron Austin in a jeep. More photos from the march include Jeff Kennett, Bruce Ruxton, John Brumby, and Peter Costello who appear to be the distinguished guests. It is likely to be Anzac Day 1997.
The article in The Answer in May 1993 says:
The ever-smiling L/ Ron Austin is an inspiration for all. Ron has the distinction of being the youngest surviving Melbourne Legatee to have served in WW1. He joined over 300 Legatees to march as part of the Legacy contingent to mark Legacy's 70th anniversary, and he marched again for a a few blocks as he joined members of his wireless unit to catch up with old friends. Ron was just 14 and a half when he joined the R.A.N. in 1917 as a Boy Seaman. He served for 10 years, resumed civilian life, then in 1931 joined the RAAF Telecommunications. WWII kept him busy! In 1949 he became Assistant Air Attache in Washington, D.C. Ron retired from the Service in 1955 as Wing Commander. It comes as no surprise that Ron was awarded an O.B.E. for his tireless devotion to duty and you might sense Ron has been a tireless member of Legacy too."
Plus a note in the Answer in 1997 after Ron passed away aged 94.

Significance

A record of Legatee Austin being one of the last surviving World War 1 veterans and him attending Anzac Day in the 1990s.

Physical description

Colour photo x 3 of an Anzac Day march with WW1 veteran Ron Austin in a jeep.

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