The Victorian Premier confirmed Humphries' family had chosen Sydney as the city for the entertainer's service, despite him being born in Melbourne.
abc.net.au/news/barry-humphries-memorial-service-sydney/102320228Barry Humphries will be farewelled at a state funeral in Sydney instead of Melbourne, Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews has said.Prime Minister Anthony Albanese earlier said Humphries would have a joint state funeraldied in the Harbour City last monthMr Andrews said on Tuesday Humphries's family had declined his government's "good faith" offer to hold the service in Melbourne.
Last week, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said Humphries would be honoured with a joint state funeral, involving Victoria, New South Wales, and the Commonwealth. The death of the man behind the characters Dame Edna Everage and Sir Les Patterson prompted tributes from around the world.
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