Adam Alexander Armstrong, OBE, MC (1 July 1909 – 22 February 1982), commonly known as Bill Armstrong, was an Australian politician. Born in

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, he was a grazier before serving in the military 1939–45 (during

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). Subsequently, he became involved in local politics, serving on

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. In 1965 he was elected to the

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in the

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for the seat of

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that followed the resignation of

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; Armstrong was a member of the Country Party. He held the seat until 1969, when he was defeated by

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. Armstrong died in 1982.

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