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Sir Robert Menzies: Our Coronation Tour - Coronation and Procession

This clip from a home movie, filmed by Australian Prime Minister, Sir Robert Menzies, shows Queen Elizabeth II arriving at Westminster Abbey in a horse-drawn carriage for her coronation on 2 June 1

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Budding filmmakers at the 1956 Olympics

There were several future film and TV makers shooting home movies at the 1956 Olympic Games in Melbourne.

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Menzies RG: Our Coronation Tour - Winston Churchill

This clip from a Sir Robert Menzies home movie begins with a close-up of Sir Winston Churchill. It then shows him sitting on a rock beside a small waterfall, playing fetch with a dog.

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Robert Menzies’ Camera

When Britain declared war on Germany in 1939 Prime Minister Robert Menzies declared Australia was also at war.

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A newly minted Prime Minister

On 31 March, 1966, the 'newly minted' Prime Minister, Harold Holt, participated in the laying of the foundation stone for the National Library of Australia.

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The Canberra Lake Springtime Sixty-four

A purpose-built ornamental lake was part of Walter Burley Griffin’s original design for Canberra. The lake 'served to unify and crystallise the entire concept of the national capital’.

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Mr Menzies becomes Prime Minister, Canberra

This 'exclusive’ Cinesound Review newsreel opens with a view of Parliament House and a voice-over stating Australia has been experiencing a dramatic politic crisis.