PM Transcripts

Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Hawke, Robert

Period of Service: 11/03/1983 - 20/12/1991
Release Date:
18/10/1989
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
7782
Document:
00007782.pdf 1 Page(s)
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  • Hawke, Robert James Lee
San Francisco Earthquake

18 October 1989

The following message was sent to President Bush today.

Begins

I was deeply shocked to learn of the loss of life and severe damage in San Francisco and surrounding areas as a result of today's earthquake.

The sympathy of all Australians goes out to you and the American people in this tragedy.

Bob Hawks ends 

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