Bill Armstrong (Australian politician)
Bill Armstrong | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Australian Parliament for Riverina | |
| 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 25 May 2008.
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