 Sydney Morning Herald | John Howard merits Queen's award says Julia Gillard, but republicans not impressed The Australian JULIA Gillard has congratulated John Howard on his membership of the Order of Merit, saying the Queen's most exclusive honour recognised the former prime minister's "distinguished public service over many decades". "As our second longest serving prime ... John Howard lauds the Queen's 'proper' handling of monarchy referendum PM Julia Gillard says Queen's honour recognises John Howard's 'distinguished ... Artist Hockney jokes about appointment to Order of Merit |
John Howard merits Queen’s award says Julia Gillard, but republicans not impressed – The Australian
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Jan 3, 2012