FGR PRESS: PM i1-o. 23/ 1971
MEMCRIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE LORD SLIM
A Memorial Service for the late Lord Slim who was Governor-
Gsneral of Australia from 1953 to 1960 is to be held at St. John's Church,
Canberra, at 12.00 noon next Wednesday ( 24th), and will be attendd by
the Governor-Ge-. eral and Lady Hasluck.
The Right Reveread K. J. Clements, Bishop of Canberra and
Goulburn will preside and the Right Reverend R. G. Arthur, Bishop
of Grafton, will preach at the Service which is to be conducted by the
R -ctor, Archdeacon F. M. Hill.
The Prime Minister, Ministers and Members of Parliament
will be among the congregation.
The Service will be amplified to the Church grounds where
additional seating will be available.
Flags will be flown at half-mast from all Commonwealth
buildings from 8.00 a. m. until 1.00 p. m. next Wednesday.
CANBERRA 21 February 1971
Background Note
Lord Slim died in London on 14 December last year.
Gorton, John
Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
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Release Date:
21/02/1971
Release Type:
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Transcript ID:
2374
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