IPSWICH COAL MINING DISASTER - STATEMENT BY THE PRIME MINISTER, THE RT HON WILLIAM MCMAHON CH MP
FOR PRESS: PM. 1.10. 74/ 1972
IPSWICH COAL MINING DISASTER
Statem ent by tehe Prime Minister, the Rt.
Hon. William McMahon, M. P.
I and my colleagues were deep.-ly distressed to hear
today of the tragic loss of life which resulted from the
coal mine explosions at Ipswich.
I extend my own and the Commonwealth Government's
sympathy to the relatives of those who lost their lives.
I have been in touch with the Premier of Queensland
and have asked him to let me know whether there is any
way in which the Commonwealth Government can help.
I feel I can speak on behalf of all Australians in
expressing sympathy at this time of tragedy.
CANBERRA, 31 July, 1972.
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