John Hogg (President) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

It is with deep regret that I inform the Senate of the death of two former members of the House of Representatives:

(a)

on 13 April 2009, of John Lindsay Armitage OAM, a member of the House of Representatives for the divisions of Mitchell, from 1961 to 1963, and Chifley, from 1969 to 1983; and

(b)

on 16 March 2009 of William George Burns, a former member for the division of Isaacs, Victoria, from 1977 to 1980.

Chris Evans (WA, Australian Labor Party, Leader of the Government in the Senate) Share this | Link to this | Hansard source

Before seeking leave I would like to acknowledge the contribution of Senator Kroger in the previous condolences on the death of George Hannon, former senator. It is so much better when somebody in the chamber actually has personal knowledge of the people we are talking about in condolences. I know that sometimes Senator Minchin and I find it hard to speak on condolences when we have not actually met the person so I thank Senator Kroger for her contribution.