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Gorton, John

Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
Release Date:
04/07/1968
Release Type:
Media Release
Transcript ID:
1896
Document:
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  • Gorton, John Grey
FOR PRESS: P.M.NO 68/1968 DEATH OF SIR NEIL O'SULLIVAN TRIBUTE BY THE PRIME MINISTER, MR. JOHN GORTON

FOR PRESS: P. K No. 68/ 1968O
DEATH OF SIR NEIL O'SULLIVAN
Tribute by the Prime Minister, Mr. John Gorton
I was deeply saddened to learn of the death today of my
old friend and colleague, Sir Neil O'Sullivan, I recall with warmth my
association with him in the Senate where he served as Government Leader
for nine years. He demonstrated ability and energy during his sixteen
years as a Senator, and will be remembered with affection for his long
and distinguished service to Australia.
He was a strong peirsonality and one of the most popular
men in the Parliament. His death will be a great loss to his family and his large
circle of friends. I extend deep sympathy to Lady O'Sullivan and her two
sons. A State funeral will be held in Brisbane.
CANBERRA 4 July 1968

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