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Former PM and 'father of modern Australia' Bob Hawke farewelled at Sydney Opera House

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Members of the public watch the State Memorial Service for former prime minister Bob Hawke from the steps of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Friday, June 14.
Members of the public watch the State Memorial Service for former prime minister Bob Hawke from the steps of the Sydney Opera House in Sydney, Friday, June 14. Source: AAP

Hundreds of Australians have gathered at the Sydney Opera House to pay tribute to the "Don Bradman of Australian politics" Bob Hawke.

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By Heba Kassoua, Stephanie Andary, Nabil Al Nashar

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Hundreds of Australians have gathered at the Sydney Opera House to pay tribute to the "Don Bradman of Australian politics" Bob Hawke.

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