Bill Armstrong (Australian politician)

Adam Alexander Armstrong, OBE, MC (1 July 1909 – 22 February 1982), commonly known as Bill Armstrong, 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]

Bill Armstrong OBE, MC
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	(1909-07-01)1 July 1909 Deniliquin, New South Wales
Died	22 February 1982(1982-02-22) (aged 72)
Nationality	Australian
Political party	Australian Country Party
Occupation	Farmer

References

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 Hugh Roberton	Member for Riverina 1965–1969	Succeeded by Al Grassby