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Sir Robert Gordon Menzies KT AK CH QC FAA FRS (20 December 1894 – 15 May 1978) was an Australian politician and lawyer who served as the 12th prime minister of Australia from 1939 to 1941 and 1949 to 1966.
May 11, 2024 · Sir Robert Menzies (born Dec. 20, 1894, Jeparit, Victoria, Austl.—died May 15, 1978, Melbourne) was a statesman who, as prime minister of Australia (1939–41, 1949–66), strengthened military ties with the United States and fostered industrial growth and immigration from Europe.
Robert Menzies is Australia's longest serving prime minister, holding a record which is unlikely ever to be beaten. Menzies learnt from his difficult first term as prime minister to go on to achieve a sustained and strong hold on the leadership of his party, and the nation, for sixteen years.
Robert Gordon Menzies was Australia’s 12th and longest-serving Prime Minister. He held the office twice, from 1939 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1966. Altogether he was Prime Minister for over 18 years – still the record term for an Australian prime minister.
Robert Menzies – ‘Bob’ Menzies or Mr Menzies – was Australia’s longest-serving Prime Minister. He was Prime Minister twice: from 1939–1941, and from 1949–1966, spending a total of 18 years and five months in the position.
Sep 3, 2020 · Robert Menzies became prime minister for the 2nd time, after the Liberal-Country Party coalition won a convincing victory at the 19th federal election on 10 December. This started a 16-year term that set a record in Australian politics.
Robert Gordon Menzies was in office twice, from 1939 to 1941 and from 1949 to 1966. Despite 7 successive federal election victories, Menzies’ second period as Prime Minister was not secure.
Menzies’ vision for the party was ‘a true revival of liberal thought which will work for social justice and security, for national power and national progress, and for the full development of the individual citizen…’.
Nov 29, 2021 · More than half a century on, Sir Robert Menzies remains our inspiration. And it is through the Robert Menzies Institute that the next generation of Australians will have the opportunity to learn more about the life and the legacy of one of the greatest Australians of all. Josh Frydenberg is the federal Treasurer.
Sir Robert Gordon (Bob) Menzies (1894-1978), prime minister and barrister, was born on 20 December 1894 at Jeparit, Victoria, fourth of five children of Australian-born parents James Menzies, storekeeper, and his wife Kate, née Sampson.
