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	Robert Menzies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Menzies was renowned as a brilliant speaker, both on the floor of Parliament and on the hustings.
		Menzies was born in Jeparit, a small town in the Wimmera region of western Victoria, the son of a storekeeper and state Member of Parliament of Scottish descent.
		Menzies was first educated at a one-room school, then later at private schools in Ballarat and Melbourne, before studying law at the University of Melbourne.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Robert_Menzies (2047 words)

	Archibald Menzies (1754 - 1842) - mediterranean climate gardening throughout the world (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Archibald Menzies was born in 1754 at Styx, an old branch house of the Menzies of Culdares near Perthshire in Scotland.
		Menzies was delighted to be appointed surgeon to an expedition around Cape Horn to the North Pacific with the ship Prince of Wales, a voyage which took nearly three years.
		Menzies had attained some fame as a botanist, and was appointed by the British Government in 1790 as naturalist to accompany Captain Vancouver in the Discovery on a voyage around the world.
	www.mediterraneangardensociety.org /people/Archibald.Menzies.html (611 words)

	Clan MENZIES
		From the former of these is descended the family of Menzies of Castle Menzies, but that of Menzies of Fortingal terminated in an heiress, by whose marriage with James Stewart, a natural son of the Wolf of Badenoch, the property was transferred to the Stewarts.
		Castle Menzies, the principal modern seat of the chief, stands to the east of Loch Tay, in the parish and near to the church of Weem, in Perthshire.
		In November, 1778, Sir Robert Menzies executed an entail of the estates and baronies of Menzies and Rannoch, and at his death without issue in 1786 the title and possessions of the house reverted to his kinsman, John Menzies, grandson of Captain James Menzies of Comrie, second son of the first baronet.
	www.electricscotland.com /webclans/m/menzies2.html (2873 words)

	Robert Menzies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Sir Robert Gordon Menzies (20 December 1894 – 14 May 1978), Australian politician, was the twelfth and longest-serving Prime Minister of Australia serving eighteen and a half years.
		He was inordinately proud of his Highland ancestry -- his enduring nick-name, Ming, came from "Mingus," the Scots pronunciation of "Menzies," although it was also a reference to the evil emperor Ming The Merciless in the science fiction cartoon Flash Gordon.
		Menzies was first educated at a one-room school, then later at private schools in Ballarat and Melbourne, and studied law at the University of Melbourne.
	www.lagunahills.us /project/wikipedia/index.php/Robert_Menzies (2010 words)

	Robert Finlay \| How Not to (Re)Write World History: Gavin Menzies and the Chinese Discovery of America \| Journal of ...
		According to Menzies, proof of the passage of the Ming fleets to the Americas, Australia, New Zealand, and Polynesia is overwhelming and indisputable.
		Menzies does not address the awkward question of why Ma, a stickler for detail and an aficionado of novelties, never mentions the wondrous excursion of his comrades to the Americas and Australia.
		Menzies assumes, however, that his undocumented estimate of 4.8 knots for the Indian Ocean voyages holds as well for the global cruises of the Ming fleets.
	www.historycooperative.org /journals/jwh/15.2/finlay.html (5544 words)

	menzies.htm
		In 1949, Menzies made a triumphant return to politics, leading his new party to a massive election victory.
		Menzies directed his party to concentrate on the needs and opinions of the middle-class - the so-called 'backbone of the nation'.
		As prime minister Menzies retained his boyhood talent as a talker.
	www.abc.net.au /btn/australians/menzies.htm (592 words)

	AAS Biographical Memoirs - Robert Gordon Menzies 1894-1978
		Robert Gordon Menzies was born on 20 December 1894 in the country town of Jeparit in the State of Victoria, Australia.
		Menzies was admitted to the Victorian Bar and the High Court of Australia in 1918 and appointed King's Counsel in 1929.
		Menzies was the first Prime Minister to see the desirability of making it possible for Canberra to be developed from a town of less than 10 000 public servants, to the status of a National Capital of world class.
	www.asap.unimelb.edu.au /bsparcs/aasmemoirs/menzies.htm (14161 words)

	Australian Story - Meeting Miss Menzies
		NATALIE MENZIES - SISTER: There was a very true strength of character for her to step back on pool deck to take on the role of assistant coach with a coach that she had worked under and probably had parted in not the best of ways with.
		TRACEY MENZIES: Swimming is one part of what they do but they’re going to be friends for the rest of their life and I think that's the thing that was really highlighted.
		NATALIE MENZIES - SISTER: To realise that she was the only female coach to be named on the team since 1972, which is the year she was born, is a good insight into the achievement.
	www.abc.net.au /austory/content/2005/s1303488.htm (3522 words)

	MyClan.com : Clan Menzies : Clan History (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		In 1540 James Menzies of Menzies married Barbara Stewart, daughter of the third Stewart Earl of Atholl and cousin to Lord Darnley, the future King Henry.
		At the end of the eighteenth century, the Menzies name gained momentary prominence when James Menzies, a merchant in Weem, was one of the leaders of a protest by thousands of men and women against the Militia Ballot Act, passed in fear of a French invation in the wake of the Revolution of 1789.
		The Menzies baronetcy became extinct on the death of Sir Neil Menzies of Menzies, eighth Baronet, in 1910.
	www.myclan.com /clans/Menzies_103/default.php (922 words)

	SPACE.com -- EXCLUSIVE: Historian Gavin Menzies on Pre-Columbus Voyage by Chinese
		British amateur historian Gavin Menzies received a book contract Tuesday for the publication of new theory that a Chinese admiral with a fleet of 100 ships beat Columbus to America and circumnavigated the globe almost a century before Magellan.
		Menzies created a stir among historians last Friday when he presented the broad outlines of his theory, but not the fine points, during a lecture to the Royal Geographical Society in London.
		Menzie's book will be published by Transworld Publishing and is expected out in hardback in the United States and the United Kingdom in September.
	www.space.com /spacewatch/menzies_china_020321.html (983 words)

	Menzies - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Menzies is a Scottish surname, originally the name of the Clan Menzies (Gaelic Mèinnearach).
		Menzies Campbell — Scottish leader of the Liberal Democrats in the United Kingdom
		Menzies Aviation Group, an aircraft ground handling provider.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Menzies (208 words)

	Australia's Prime Ministers - Meet a PM - Menzies
		Menzies’ second period as Prime Minister laid the foundations for 22 consecutive years in government for the Liberal—Country Party Coalition.
		Menzies was often characterised as an extreme monarchist and ‘British to his bootstraps’, but as Prime Minister he maintained Australia’s strong defence alliance with the United States.
		Menzies retired as Prime Minister and from parliament in 1966.
	primeministers.naa.gov.au /meetpm.asp?pmId=12 (362 words)

	National Archives of Australia - The Collection - Prime Ministers - Menzies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Robert Menzies was Australia's 12th Prime Minister (1939–41 and 1949–66) and the longest serving.
		Menzies was a successful barrister in Victoria before entering state politics in 1929.
		Robert Gordon Menzies was Prime Minister twice – from 26 April 1939 to 29 August 1941, and from 19 December 1949 to 26 January 1966.
	www.naa.gov.au /the_collection/prime_ministers/menzies.html (1681 words)

	Sir Robert Gordon Menzies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Menzies was able to implement policies of massive immigration, medical and hospital benefits, great advances in education, the development of Canberra and expansion of the CSIRO and many other government authorities.
		But many people saw Menzies, with his authoritarian image and ‘unflappable’ personality, as the architect of Australian post-war progress and there were no serious challenges to his leadership.
		James Menzies was elected to the Victorian Parliament in 1909, representing the Legislative Assembly seat of Lowan.
	www.geocities.com /CapitolHill/5557/menzies.html (2187 words)

	Menzies, Sir Robert Gordon on Encyclopedia.com (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		A barrister, Menzies was elected to the Australian House of Representatives in 1934 and was attorney general (1935-39) in Joseph A. Lyon's government.
		Upon Lyon's death (1939), Menzies succeeded him as leader of the United Australia party (later the Liberal party) and as prime minister.
		Social-Conservatism, Australian Politics and Cricket: The Triumvirate of Prime Minister John Howard, Sir Robert Menzies and Sir Donald Bradman.
	www.encyclopedia.com /html/M/Menzies.asp (485 words)

	Menzies Inc. \| Services for young people and their families (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Menzies Inc. is a not for profit organisation which provides a broad range of innovative programs and services designed to equip young people who can no longer live with their natural families, with the life skills they need to lead independent, fulfilled lives.
		Menzies Inc is proud to announce the publication of the book "One Thousand White Onions - a history of caring for children since 1865" that details the history of the organisation that commenced in Melbourne in 1865.
		While Menzies is still providing accommodation for young people who are disadvantaged, it has broadened its focus in order to assist with the increasingly complex needs of young people, who are forced to live without family support.
	www.menzies.org.au (269 words)

	Menzies College - Faculties - Faculty of Science Technology and Engineering (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Menzies College is proud to have been awarded the prestigious ISO 9001: 2000 quality assurance certificate.
		There are a number of Menzies scholarships and prizes that you may apply for.
		The Menzies Library holds a large collection of books that are useful to students studying in the Faculty of Science, Technology and Engineering.
	www.latrobe.edu.au /menzies/facultiesengineering.html (526 words)

	ScotClans - Clan Menzies - Clan History
		The Menzies family achieved further successes by supporting Robert the Bruce - by the time of his death, the Menzies' possessions stretched from Aberfeldy almost as far as Loch Lomond.
		It was a member of the Menzies family, Colonel James Menzies, who was responsible for the introduction of the larch tree to Scotland, which now flourishes throughout the Highlands.
		Menzies Castle, the family seat of the clan, was used in World War II as a Polish army medical stores department, and was rescued from falling into decay by the Clan Menzies Society, who are now restoring the building.
	www.scotclans.com /clans/Menzies/history.html (499 words)

	Sydney hotel: The Menzies Sydney Hotel - a classic hotel in the heart of the Sydney CBD (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		There is School Easter Holiday fun for all the family in Sydney this Easter and the Menzies Sydney Hotel is the ideal place to stay.
		The Menzies Sydney Hotel, located in the heart of Sydney's CBD, is offering competitive rates for privileged guests to stay throughout the year.
		The Menzies Sydney hotel and the city of Sydney have so much to offer visitors, so we thought that you would like a "sneak preview".
	www.menzies.com.au (327 words)

	John Menzies
		John Menzies is to acquire the Sheffield and Guildford news wholesaling operations of Turners News for a reported £15m.
		John Menzies is to close its computer games operation in Eastleigh with the loss of up to 90 jobs, having decided not to renew a distribution contract with Nintendo.
		John Menzies is to buy a 49% stake in Sigma Aviation, the provider of passenger services at Manchester airport, for £0.5m, in its first move into UK regional airports.
	www.ukbusinesspark.co.uk /jos23710.htm (828 words)

	Clan Menzies :: Castle :: Intro (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Seat of the Chiefs of Clan Menzies for over 400 years and importantly situated, it was involved in the turbulant history of the Highlands and here Bonnie Prince Charlie rested on his way to Culloden in 1746.
		Architecturally fascinating, it is a splendid example of the transition between earlier rugged fortress and later mansion house.
		Castle Menzies stands north of the River Tay at Weem on the B846, one and half miles from Aberfeldy Open from 1st April (or Easter) to mid October.
	www.menzies.org /castle (140 words)

	Australian War Memorial - Australia's Prime Ministers: Robert Menzies
		Mindful of the Japanese threat, Menzies was not in favour of immediately sending the Second AIF to Britain’s aid.
		Menzies oversaw the building up of Australia’s material strength and was anxious to complete the country’s organisation for the difficult times ahead.
		Menzies narrowly won the general election in September 1940.
	www.awm.gov.au /pm/detail.asp?surname=Menzies (518 words)

	National Archives of Australia - Fact Sheet 78 - Robert Gordon Menzies (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		When Prime Minister Joseph Lyons died in office in April 1939, Menzies was elected leader of the UAP and became Prime Minister.
		Instrumental in forming the Liberal Party of Australia from the remnants of the UAP in 1944, Menzies become Prime Minister for the second time on 19 December 1949, when his Liberal Party, in coalition with the Country Party, beat Labor.
		Appointed a Knight of the Thistle in 1963, Menzies resigned from the prime ministership in 1966 and retired from parliament one month later.
	www.naa.gov.au /fsheets/fs78.html (729 words)

	BBC NEWS \| Magazine \| Why is Menzies pronounced Mingis?
		The rise of printing in the 16th Century coincided with the decline of the yogh, and so it tended to be rendered in print as a "z", and pronounced as such.
		Having lived in Scotland for four years and worked in the newspaper industry with the John Menzies firm (now a newspaper and magazine distributor having sold their retail chain to WHSmith several years ago), the company name was always pronounced with the 'z' and not with the 'yogh' described in your article.
		Having the middle name of Menzies (due to the Scottish tradition of receiving your mother's maiden name as your middle name) I am watching all this debate on what I thought was a fairly standard name with interest.
	news.bbc.co.uk /1/hi/magazine/4595228.stm (1348 words)

	Menzies College (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		I hope this time I spend at Menzies will be a great experience for me. I'm sure that I'll miss New Zealand, the people and my host family when I leave.
		Menzies college’s faculty and staff have been extremely nice and I can’t get over what a great school this is.
		Not only does Menzies offer a lot of sports where you can meet so many cool people, but they offer a tonne of out-doors stuff that is amazing.
	www.menzies.school.nz /general/exchangestudentsinfo.html (2753 words)

	Shire of Menzies - Welcome To The Shire Of Menzies
		Click here to read the latest "Menzies Matters", a publication from the Shire of Menzies to its community members and ratepayers.
		December 1895, Menzies was declared a municipality, and an election of Councillors was held on 20
		Apart from 2 or 3 passers-by the 51 sculptures are derived from laser scans of the inhabitants of Menzies.
	www.menzies.wa.gov.au (285 words)

	Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Anxiety and Depression. Treatment using CBT - Ross G. Menzies
		Associate Professor Ross G. Menzies has been providing CBT for OCD, phobias, anxiety and depression in the inner-west of Sydney for over 15 years.
		He is the Convenor of the 29th National Conference of the AACBT in Sydney in 2006, and the editor of Australia's national CBT scientific journal, Behaviour Change.
		Professor Menzies specialises in treating obsessive-compulsive disorder, in addition to the phobias, generalised anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress, performance anxiety, panic disorder,
	www.rossmenzies.com (578 words)

	Menzies Research Centre :: Canberra, Australia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		This is the home of the Menzies Research Centre, established in 1994 as an organisation to undertake research into policy issues which will enhance the principles of individual liberty, free speech, competitive enterprise, limited government and democracy.
		The Hon John Howard MP, Prime Minister of Australia delivered a speech to the Menzies Research Centre on the 11th of April on the topic of Reflections on Australian Federalism.
		The Menzies Research Centre monograph Why Our Schools Are Failing by Dr Kevin Donnelly is now available for free download on this website in PDF format.
	www.mrcltd.org.au (1001 words)

	Victoria Bed and Breakfast
		Welcome to Menzies Manor, one of Victoria's Finest Bed and Breakfasts and Vacation Rentals in Victoria, BC, Canada.
		Menzies Manor offers one and two bedroom suites with private entrances, some with jacuzzis, fireplaces and views of the ocean and Olympic mountains with a full gourmet breakfast served in the privacy of your suite each morning.
		Coming for a summer vacation, weekend get away, honeymoon or a winter stay, Menzies Manor offers comfortable, romantic accommodations close to the inner harbor, Empress hotel, Royal Museum, restaurants and a short drive to Butchart Gardens, BC and US ferries and Victoria International Airport.
	www.menziesmanor.com (177 words)

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