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He is the longest in Australia.
Sir Robert Menzies is also a passionate amateur photographer who has made dozens of silent color family films.
The 16mm projector he used to show his family, friends and colleagues has been on display at the Australian Museum of Democracy (MOAD)
In the old parliament building
The company submitted the report to the then Australian Prime Minister on 1954.
Campbell Rhodes, MOAD Curatorial officer, said the retro machine was "in good shape ".
"As far as we know, it still works," Mr Rhodes said . ".
"Since we don't want to destroy it, we haven't actually tried testing it yet, but the donor says it works fine.
"The museum got the projector from a filmmaker who was a family friend of Menzies and was given to it by Mrs. Patti Menzies at a clean event --Rose in the 1990 s.
Mr Rhodes says it provides insight into Menzies (1894-1978)
As a man, not a politician.
"We know a lot about Menz's career, achievements, and everything he has done in his life, . . . . . . We don't talk much about the personal aspects of these people, he said.
"It shows his interest in things outside of politics, it tells us about his character and personality --
This affected a lot of things he did.
Menzies began his hobby in 1941, and his friend George Nicholls presented a 16mm camera.
"He is not a professional, but he likes it very much," said Mr Rhodes . ".
"There is a modern trend . . . . . . in which]
Everything you do on Facebook and Instagram, Menzies is like this;
When he is on vacation, when he is officially traveling, or when something important happens in Australia. "On a war-
He captured in color the damage caused by famous London landmarks such as Blitz and Buckingham Palace.
Later, he filmed the coronation of Queen Elizabeth II, a trip to Royal Australia and a family celebration in the cabin.
Manzi's daughter Heather Henderson remembers taking the projector out of the cupboard and feeding it in the movie.
Rhodes said Menzies showed his family film to "probably anyone he can force", including parliamentary colleagues.
"I think if the boss wants to show you his family movie, you have to be very polite and you will show up and watch it," he said . ". Topics:20th-Century Librarymuseum-and-
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