A State Funeral Service for BERNARD DOUGLAS (BERNIE) BANTON AM will take place at the Acer Arena, Olympic Boulevard, Sydney Olympic Park, at 10.30 a.m. on Wednesday, December 5, 2007, to be followed by a Private Interment.

Relatives, friends, representatives of organisations and members of the public are welcome to attend. Ushers will be in attendance to assist with seating. Doors will open from 9 a.m. and guests are required to be seated by 10 a.m.

In lieu of flowers tax deductible donations above $2 (cheques) Asbestos Diseases Research Fund c/o Marketing Unit Concord Hospital, Concord, NSW 2139.

Direct deposits at Westpac Banks ABN 79 121 168 867 BSB 032 001 Account 115359

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1946 ~ 2007

Mr Banton, who led the fight to force building products giant James Hardie
to establish a $4 billion fund to compensate thousands of asbestos victims,
died at his Sydney home on Tuesday November 27, with his family by his bedside.

Bernie had been a keen player of tennis, squash and golf, and a deep sea fisherman.

He will be sadly missed by his family, and the many people he so valiantly sought justice for.