FOR PRESS: P. M. No. 2/ 1969
VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES
Statement by the Acting Prime Minister, Mr. John McEwen
I was most distressed to hear of the shocking bushfires
which have today occurred in Victoria.
I am sure that all Australians will join with me and
the Commonwealth Government in expressing their deepest sympathy
to the relatives of those people who have lost their lives in the fires.
Our sympathy also goes out to those who have been injured and who
have lost homes and material possessions as a result of the disaster.
As is usual in cases of this nature the defence forces
are prepared to give the authorities who have control of the fire fighting
operations the most assistance that is possible. The Commonwealth
Government also stands ready to assist the Victorian Government on a
for basis for the relief of personal hardship and distress suffered
by those people affected by the fires.
CANBERRA 8 January 1969
Gorton, John
Period of Service: 10/01/1968 - 10/03/1971
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08/01/1969
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Transcript ID:
1978
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FOR PRESS: VICTORIAN BUSHFIRES - STATEMENT BY THE ACTING PRIME MINISTER, MR. JOHN MCEWEN
1978