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Former governor-general and WA governor Michael Jeffery remembered as a ‘remarkable man’
Tributes have flowed for Major General Michael Jeffery, former governor-general and governor of Western Australia, who has been remembered as a “fine leader” and “devoted servant” following his death aged 83.
Key points:
- Major General Michael Jeffery died at home on Friday morning aged 83
- He was Australia’s governor-general for five years, and WA governor for seven
- Prime Minister Scott Morrison described him as a “remarkable man”
Major General Jeffrey was appointed as WA’s 27th governor in 1993 and held the post until 2000, becoming Australia’s 24th governor-general in 2003 for a five-year period.
He died at home on Friday morning, days after his 83rd birthday.
Prime Minister Scott Morrison said Major General Jeffery was a remarkable man and…
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