Mr Jaeschke is a fourth generation farmer from the Mid North Region. He moved from Gladstone as a young boy to settle in Hart.

He may be a semi-retired farmer, but his enthusiasm for continuing his involvement in community works is still very evident.

He has given outstanding service to the community for many years.

As founder of the Hart Field Days, he is rightly proud of its continued success.

He has also given his time generously in numerous other areas such as soil conservation, revegetation, Greening Australia, Rabbit Eradication and endangered species.

He proudly recounted being awarded the Sir William McCkell Medal for Land Care, presented in 1997.

Another of Mr Jaeschke’s notable contributions to the community includes 12 years as a Councillor on the Snowtown District Council.

He was a Board Member of the Blyth District Hospital from 1980 to 2002.

Other groups he worked with included as Secretary of St John’s Lutheran Church and Team Manager Brinkworth-Yacka-Spalding Football Club.

His involvement with the Liberal Party has included President of the Brinkworth Branch and State Delegate to the Rural Council.

He “enjoyed every moment of it “ and has high in praise for the support and understanding given by his wife, Lorna, and the rest of his family throughout.

“It was a team effort,” he said.

He was high in praise and grateful for the support given to him by many friends in the community.

Mr Jaeschke is a very worthy recipient of the OAM. He is generous in his praise of others and keener than ever to continue his community work.

Other recipients of an OAM throughout the Mid-North region on Australia Day were Joyce Wearn, for her service to the community of the Yorke Peninsula for her commitment to sporting and religious organisations, and John Smyth, of Riverton, for his service to conservation and the environment.

The Honours List, announced by the Governor General on January 26, provides national and formal recognition to Australians “who have made a significant difference to their communities.”