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STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, THE HON PAUL KEATING, MP
THE RT HON SIR PAUL HASLUCK KG, KCMG, GCVO
The death of Sir Paul HagluCk is a sad moment in the life
of this nation.
Few Australians this century have had more distinguished
careers. Few have made more profound and permanent
contributions. As a member of the Liberal/ Country Party government from
1949-1969 Sir Paul held a number of high ministerial
offices, including, from 1964 to 1969, External Affairs.
As Governor-eera from 1969 to 1974 he carried out his
duti-es wih in-tegrity, dignity and complete impartiality.
While he is best remembered for the roles he played in
Australian public life, his contribution to the writing
of our history and our understanding of Australia's place
in the world was no less cons~ iderable.
He wrote on subjects as various as international
relations and the Aborigines of Western Australia. He
wrote a two volume history of Australia in the Second
World War and a splendid memoir called Mguing4IaQq4 He
wrote always with a deep respect for our institutions,
our history and for the people of Australia.
Towards the end of his autobiography Sir Paul wrote that
one of the guiding influences on his life had been the
words of Montaigne: " I care not so much what I am in the
opinion of others as what I am in my own."
He shunned praise in life, but with his passing it can be
said with certainty that in the opinion of his fellow
Australians he gave great service to this country and
that his unique contribution will be lasting and long
remembered. on behalf of the Government I extend my deepest sympathy
to Lady Hasluck and her family.
CANBERRA 11 January 1993 TEL