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Sir Robert Menzies during the federal election campaign, Perth, 1963

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.

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National Archives of Australia A1200, L46014

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