Flags fly at half-mast today
Australia today mourns the passing of its 21st Prime Minister (1972-75), the Honourable Edward Gough Whitlam AC QC. As a mark of mourning and respect, Sunshine Coast Council buildings will fly flags at half-mast today.
Australia today mourns the passing of its 21st Prime Minister (1972-75), the Honourable Edward Gough Whitlam AC QC.
Mr Gough provided a lifetime of service to Australia in the Royal Australian Air Force, as a parliamentarian, as Prime Minister and as an ambassador.
As a mark of mourning and respect, all Sunshine Coast Council buildings, including the airport, will join other government departments and fly flags at half-mast today.>
Sunshine Coast Council Deputy Mayor Chris Thompson encouraged businesses and organisations across the Sunshine Coast to do the same.
“On behalf of council, I offer my condolences to Mr Gough’s loved ones,” Cr Thompson said.