Victoria's longest-serving Labor premier John Cain will be remembered today at a state memorial in Melbourne.
Victoria's longest-serving Labor premier John Cain will be remembered at a state memorial in Melbourne.
The state's 41st premier will be farewelled by friends and family at St Paul's Cathedral at 11am on Monday.A lady places a flower onto the statue of former Victorian Premier John Cain.His family requested that people consider making a donation to support the Victorian Bushfire Appeal.The state leader is survived by wife Nancye, daughter Joanne Crothers and sons John and James.
Former Victorian Premier John Cain greets current Premier Daniel Andrews during Labor's election campaign."We are grateful John enjoyed good health and remained very active prior to his stroke. He is much loved and admired by his family and will be greatly missed," a family statement said. He's also been praised as a principled and reformist leader, who helped make the state the cultural and sporting hub it is today."John's leadership transformed Labor into a party that not only represented the interests of working people - but could deliver as well," Premier Daniel Andrews said."Very sorry to hear of John Cain's death. Very committed Labor man and social justice advocate.
Mr Cain is credited with moving the Australian Open from Kooyong to the Melbourne Park precinct, then known as the National Tennis Centre, ensuring the Grand Slam tournament remained in the state.
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