Minister Veterans Affairs VA 065. Friday 4 July 2008 3 SEPTEMBER EACH YEAR TO BE KNOWN AS MERCHANT NAVY DAY. The Minister for Veterans' Affairs. Alan Griffin, today announced that the merchant seamen who served Australia in wartime would be officially commemorated with the proclamation of MERCHANT NAVY DAY. The Minister made the announcement during a visit to Port Adelaide, where he met with a group of Merchant Navy Veterans, Deputy Premier Kevin Foley and local MP Mark Butler. Read more on the attachments below This is the official Legislation for Merchant Navy Day of Remembrance 3rd September. Our next objective is to now, have New Zealand Legislate, 3rd September as Merchant Navy Day of Remembrance. Regards Hugh
