Adam Armstrong

Adam Armstrong

Adam Alexander Armstrong (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.cite web|last=Carr|first=Adam|title=Australian Election Archive|work=Psephos, Adam Carr's Election Archive|url=http://psephos.adam-carr.net/countries/a/australia|year=2008|accessdate=2008-05-25]

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NAME = Armstrong, Adam Alexander
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SHORT DESCRIPTION = Australian politician
DATE OF BIRTH = 1 July 1909
PLACE OF BIRTH = Deniliquin, New South Wales
DATE OF DEATH = 22 February 1982
PLACE OF DEATH =


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