Bill Armstrong (Australian politician)


Adam Alexander "Bill" Armstrong was an Australian politician. Born in Deniliquin, [New South Wales], he was a grazier before serving in the military 1939–45. 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 Riverina by-election|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 Party|Labor]'s Al Grassby. Armstrong died in 1982.