SIR ROBERT MENZIES, 15 MAY 1978
FOR PRESS 15 May 1978
SIR ROBERT MENZIES
It is with the deepest regret that I record tonight the
death of Sir Robert Menzies.
All Australians will mourn his passing.
Sir Robert leaves an enduring mark on Australian history.
His time as Prime Minister, from 1949-1966, was a time of
stability and growth.
He was the founder of the Liberal Party. He gave his Party
and his country strength and inspiration.
I valued greatly his counsel and support, and his friendship.
Like all other Australians I held Sir Robert in great respect
and affection.
On behalf of all of us, I extend my deepest sympathy to
Dame Pattie and to the other members of Sir Robert's family.
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