Bill Armstrong (politician)
| Bill Armstrong OBE, MC | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Riverina | |
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In office 27 February 1965 – 25 October 1969 | |
| Preceded by | Hugh Roberton |
| Succeeded by | Al Grassby |
| Personal details | |
| Born |
1 July 1909 Deniliquin, New South Wales |
| Died | 22 February 1982 (aged 72) |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Political party | Australian Country Party |
| Occupation | Farmer |
Adam Alexander "Bill" Armstrong, OBE, MC (1 July 1909 – 22 February 1982) was an Australian politician. Born in Deniliquin, New South Wales, he was a grazier before serving in the military 1939–45 (during World War II). Subsequently he became involved in local politics, serving on Conargo Shire Council. In 1965 he was elected to the Australian House of Representatives in the by-election for the seat of Riverina that followed the resignation of Hugh Roberton; Armstrong was a member of the Country Party. He held the seat until 1969, when he was defeated by Labor's Al Grassby. Armstrong died in 1982.[1]
References
- ↑ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 14 May 2008. Retrieved 2008-05-25.
| Parliament of Australia | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Hugh Roberton |
Member for Riverina 1965–1969 |
Succeeded by Al Grassby |
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