Prime Minister Menzies.
Australia followed the lead of Britain. Prime Minister Menzies announced lamely 'Because Great Britain is at war with Germany, Australia also is at war'.
Robert Menzies.
He sent Australian troops to war
The Australian Prime Minister at the outbreak of World War 2 was Robert Gordon Menzies.
They were and are a part of the Commonwealth.
The prime minister Robert Menzies blindly followed Britain in declaring war against Germany.
He usually shook hands but occasionally gave a light peck on the cheek.
It was World War 1. They Didn't Have A Take In World War 2.
Joseph Lyons died in office before WW2 had started. Earle Page was Caretaker Prime Minister for 19 days and Robert Menzies was subsequently elected Prime Minister. It was Robert Menzies who announced that Australia was at war.
Prime Minister Robert Menzies made the humiliating statement for an independent country on radio: 'Because Great Britain has declared war, Australia is also at war.
Joseph Lyons died in office before WW2 had started. Earle Page was Caretaker Prime Minister for 19 days and Robert Menzies was subsequently elected Prime Minister. It was Robert Menzies who announced that Australia was at war.