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FOR PRESS P. M. No. 65/ 1966
DEATH OF THE HONOURABLE SIR WIILLIAM SPOONER, KCMI. M4
Statement by the Acting Prime Minister. Mr. John McEven
The Acting Prime Minister, Mr. McEwen, said today
that Sir William Spooner was an outstanding and dedicated
Australian. From his fine military achievements during
the First World War dovwn through the years to his notable
contributions in more recent times in Federal Parliament,
and as a Cabinet Minister, he had a spendid record of
service to his country and to his fellow Australians.
We mourn the passing of our colleague and friend
and pay tribute to his memory.
On behalf of my Cabinet colleagues and myself I
extend our sincere sympathy to Lady Spooner and her
family. CANBERRA lth July, 1966:
Holt, Harold
Period of Service: 26/01/1966 - 19/12/1967
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Release Date:
15/07/1966
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