Former deputy prime minister Tim Fischer says a bill to have World War I mastermind John Monash elevated from general to field marshal is big advance

Anthony Bunn
Updated October 16 2018 - 3:54pm, first published 2:16pm
Welcome step: Tim Fischer pictured in April with a statue of John Monash near Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance. He is excited that his campaign to have the World War I chief promoted to field marshal has gained support from Cathy McGowan.
Welcome step: Tim Fischer pictured in April with a statue of John Monash near Melbourne's Shrine of Remembrance. He is excited that his campaign to have the World War I chief promoted to field marshal has gained support from Cathy McGowan.

FORMER deputy prime minister Tim Fischer is delighted his call to have World War I commander John Monash promoted from general to field marshal will be considered by Federal Parliament.

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Anthony Bunn

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