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Bill Armstrong
Member of the Australian Parliament
for Riverina
In office
27 February 1965 – 25 October 1969
Preceded byHugh Roberton
Succeeded byAl Grassby
Personal details
Born(1909-07-01)1 July 1909
Deniliquin, New South Wales, Australia
Died22 February 1982(1982-02-22) (aged 72)
Political partyAustralian Country Party
OccupationFarmer

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

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  1. ^ Carr, Adam (2008). "Australian Election Archive". Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive. Archived from the original on 14 May 2008. Retrieved 25 May 2008.
Parliament of Australia
Preceded by Member for Riverina
1965–1969
Succeeded by