Clubs, societies, organisations - patronage, honorary membership; Chancellor, Melbourne University, 1938-1978

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Series 32

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Menzies belonged to numerous prestigious societies and clubs, and was a much sought-after patron of countless others. The fees and donations are listed with the correspondence. He was constantly being asked to become an honorary member of organisations, and some he accepted, others declined.

After his retirement from Parliament he became Chancellor of the University of Melbourne in 1967-1972. He took an active interest in University affairs such as appointments to chairs, salary increases for the Vice-Chancellor, student activities and was also able to make contacts with the Government and other agencies when problems arose for the University.

Some of societies and clubs are as follows: The Royal Society; Australian Humanities Research Council; Royal Australian College of Surgeons; West Brighton Club; Melbourne Scots Club; Savage Club; K.K.; Commonwealth Club; Clothworkers' Company, London (Freeman)

Others will be found in the fifteen boxes of this series.

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Politics and government

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