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Robert Menzies Australian PM 1949-1966
Created by tonysearl (From:Australia, Profession:Great Lakes College) on December 12, 2009, 9:42 am. Report this group | FAQ
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Sir Robert Menzies succeeded Ben Chifley (ALP) as Australian PM in 1949, he was the founder of the Liberal Party and longest serving Australian PM to date.
Known as "Ming" or "Pig Iron Bob" the Menzies era saw unprecedented economic growth and issues including a staunch anti-communist platform, pro Monarchist, pro UN and Commonwealth Statesman and military involvement in Korea, Vietnam and Malaya.
The Colombo Plan, Snowy Mountains Scheme and ANZUS and SEATO as well as the Petrov Scandel were other significant developments during Menzies 7 terms and 16 years in office.
He was one of few democratic leaders to be afforded his choice of retirement from office, which he took in 1966 and handed the Liberal reigns to Harold Holt.
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No caption Illingworth, Leslie Gilbert, 1902-1979Sunday Dispatch | Menzies Vicky [Victor Weisz]New Statesman | "Passengers are begged not to rock the boat" Michael CummingsSunday Express | 'Oh no, darling, we're just very good friends.' Abu AbrahamObserver |
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The back seat climbers William PapasThe Guardian | 'Well, well, fancy US working together for once...' Stanley FranklinDaily Mirror | Now for the real fight Low; David (1891-1963)The Guardian | "Commonwealth, Mr Gaitskell? What Commonwealth?" Michael CummingsDaily Express |
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"Er - we're just good friends!" Vicky [Victor Weisz]New Statesman | No caption Michael CummingsDaily Express | "Ssh, now, be nice to him - he says he's misunderstood ..." Vicky [Victor Weisz]Evening Standard | Seen from Down Under. Low; David (1891-1963)The Manchester Guardian |
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"But, chaps! I thought I was to occupy the position of chairman of the Commonwealth Conference..." Michael CummingsDaily Express | Mr. Menzies Vicky [Victor Weisz]Daily Telegraph | Unexpected rocket test at Canberra Low; David (1891-1963)The Manchester Guardian |
