PM Transcripts

Transcripts from the Prime Ministers of Australia

Menzies, Robert

Period of Service: 19/12/1949 - 26/01/1966
Release Date:
04/07/1962
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
547
Document:
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  • Menzies, Sir Robert Gordon
P.M. NO. 47/1962 DEATH OF MR. JAMES, M.P STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, THE RT. HON. R.G. MENZIES

P.. Mo No U7/ 1962
DEATH OF MR. R. JAMES M. P.
Statement by_ the _ Prme Minister the Rt,_ H onL R. Menzies
Rowley James was one of the most colourful
Members of the Federal Parliament in my time.
He was a great battler for coal and the
coalminer. He lived among his people and spoke for
them at all times with great vigour. It must have
been a source of great satisfaction to him that his son
now represents hi-old seat. Though he was a hard
fighter, he enjoyed popularity on both sides of Parliamont,
I extend warm sympathy to his family,
CANBERRA,
4th July, 1962.

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