PRIME MINISTER
FOR MEDIA TUESDAY, 31 MARCH 1981
SIR ALEXANDER DOWNER
I was greatly saddened to learn of the death of a great
Australian, Sir Alexander Downer.
0 When I came into Parliament Sir Alexander had been a Member
for the South Australian electorate of Angas since 1949.
He became the Minister for Immigration in 1958 serving in
that office with distinction during a period of expansion
until 1963.
From 1964 until 1972 he was Australia's High Commissioner
in London, winning great credit for his role in ma intaining
and developing the relationship between Australia and
Britain during' a" period in which Britain was entering the
European-Community.
I always valued my friendship with Alexander Downer.
Tamie and I join with Australians everywhere in extending
our deepest sympathy to Lady Downer and her family.
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Fraser, Malcolm
Period of Service: 11/11/1975 - 11/03/1983
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