MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY
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PRESS RELEASE30th July, 1976.
MESSAGE OF SYMPATHY
The Prime Minister, the Rt. Hon. J. M. Fraser, yesterday
sent the following message of sympathy to the Chinese Premier,
Mr. Hua Kuo-feng:
' T was saddened to hear of the damage and destruction in
North East China caused by the disastrous earthquake on
28 July.
On behalf of the Australian Government and people, I wish
to extend to your Excellency and, through you, to the Chinese
people in the affected~ area, my deepest sympathy.
If there is any way in which you feel Australia may be able
to assist in this time of national need our Ambassador would
be pleased to convey your wishes directly to me."
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