CHIEF Minister Andrew Barr this morning (September 9) offered “our deepest sympathies to the Royal Family” on behalf of the people of the ACT.
“Today marks the end of an era,” his statement says.
“Her Majesty had a long history with the national capital, having visited Canberra on 14 occasions throughout her time as monarch. Her first visit was in 1954 to open the federal parliament and her most recent visit was in 2011 as part of a national tour.
“In 1992, Her Majesty opened Bonython Primary School and in 2006 she honoured emergency services personnel involved in the January 2003 bushfires.
“Her Majesty has been the monarch throughout the lives of the majority of Canberrans. Her life is an incredible dedication to public duty and I’m sure many Canberrans will be saddened by her passing this morning.
“As a mark of respect, and in accordance with protocol, flags will be flown at half-mast in the ACT until further notice.”
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