FOR PRESS: P. M. No. 87/ 1968
N. S. W. BUSHFIRES: COMMONWEALTH AID
Statement by the Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton
I was distressed to hear of the shocking bushfires
around Sydney and on the south coast of New South Wales.
I would like the relatives of those who have lost their
lives in the fires to know that they have the deepest sympathy of the
Commonwealth Government and, I am sure, of all Australians. Our
sympathy is also extended to those people who have lost their homes
and other material possessions in the fires.
I understand that the New South Wales Government
has set aside $ 50, 030 for relief.
I have today sent a telegram to the Premier of New
South Wales telling him that the Commonwealth Government stands
ready to assist his Government on a for basis for the relief of
personal hardship and distress suffered by those people affected by
the fires.
CANBERRA October 1968 A
Gorton, John
Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
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Release Date:
30/10/1968
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Media Release
Transcript ID:
1948
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P.M. NO. 87/1968 - N.S.W. BUSHFIRES: COMMONWEALTH AID - STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. JOHN GORTON
1948