Wednesday May 24, 2006 Friday June 2, 2006
Magnolia Chapel,
Macquarie Park Crematorium,
Corner Delhi Road and Plassey Road,
North Ryde.
2.00 pm
A State Funeral Service will be held for the Honourable John Murray Wheeldon.
Relatives, friends, representatives of organisations and members of the public are welcome to attend.
Ushers will be on hand one hour before the commencement of the service.
In lieu of flowers, donations to the Garvan Institute for Medical Research (www.garvan.org.au). would be appreciated. Information and donation forms available at the service.
Enquiries can be directed to the Ceremonial & Protocol Officer - phone (02) 88268408 or 82268407.
The Honourable John Murray Wheeldon
Late of Perth and Sydney.
Died peacefully at home on May 24, 2006.
Husband of Judith,
father of Miriam, Andrew and James,
grandfather of Ruby and Sophie.
Loyal friend to Frank, Bennett and many other fine
dogs and cats over the years.
Much loved and already missed.
Great gratitude to Doctors Ludowici, Uy, Riley and Parr,
who understood and eased his pain for many years.
All thanks for the wonderful services of Neringah Hospital
and the Northern Sydney Home Nursing Service for supporting
John at home, with those who love him.
Special thanks to Polly and to the Richard Geeves Centre at
Hornsby Hospital.
A true and dedicated defender
of democracy and good
government for the people of
Australia and all countries.
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Senator (Australian Labor Party) for Western Australia 1965-81.
Member, Opposition Shadow Ministry 1976.
Spokesman on Repatriation and Compensation, Media and Flims.
Minister for Social Security 1975.
Minister for Repatriation and Compensation 1974-75.
Parliamentary Advisor to the Australian Delegation to the United Nations 1980.
Senate Representative on the Council of the Australian National University 1973-74.
Member, Australian Labor Party State Executive Western Australian Branch 1952-79.
Barrister and Solicitor.
