Biography Sir Robert Gordon Menzies Robert Menzies was born in Jeparit, Victoria on December 20, 1894 and died May 16, 1978 in Melbourne. He was Prime Minister of Australia from 1939-41. Narrative Robert Menzies was born at Jeparit, Wimmera region in the State of Victoria, Australia, on December 20, 1894. He was Prime Minister (PM) of Australia from April 1939 to August 1941 & December 1949 to ...

SIR ROBERT MENZIES Robert Gordon Menzies is Australia's longest serving prime minister, keepingthe top job for seventeen years. Some regard him as our greatest leader. Changes made during the so-called 'Menzies Era' have shaped the way we conductpolitics in Australia today. Menzies began life in the small Victorian town of Jeparit.(PRONONOUCED GE-PARROT ) One of five children, he was born in a ...

Australian Academy of Science About the Academy Biographical memoirs Robert Gordon Menzies 1894-1978 Introduction Youth and early professional life The Commonwealth and State Governments Financial assistance for the State universities The Murray Committee The Australian Universities Commission Research in the universities The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization The ...