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Robert Menzies’ bookplate inside cover; includes two Bathurst Sesqui – Centenary commemorative envelopes addressed to “Rt Hon, Sir Robert Menzies, K. T., C. H., Q.C., M.P., Parliament House, Canberra. A. C. T.” from “S. Cousens, Postmaster Bathurst” stamped “19 March 65” and “27 March 65”. Also contains personalised Bathurst Sesqui-Centenary menu to Sir Robert Menzies for an Official Luncheon at the Bathurst R.S.L Clubrooms on 27th March, 1965. Pamphlet reads: “Grace: Rt. Reverend E. K. Leslie Bishop of Bathurst [;] Toasts [:] Her Majesty The Queen [;] The Right Honourable, The Prime Minister By His Worship the Mayor of Bathurst Ald. O.G. Parnham, O.B.E. [.] Wines “Here’s How”. – Esquire. [:] Cream Sherry [,] Dry Friar Sherry [,] Moselle [,] Mr. Pleasant Riesling 1961 and 1962 [,] Mr. Pleasant Robert Hermitage 1961 [,] Royal Reserve Hock [.] Menu “For a man seldom thinks of anything with more earnestness than he does his dinner.” – Samuel Johnson [:] Salmon Puffs [,] Sweet and Sour Sauce “Oh flesh, flesh, how art thou fishified.” Romeo and Juliet [;] Chicken and Almonds [,] Savoury Rice “Strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age.” – Old Testament [;] Macaroon Trifle [;] Au Parfait [;] Cafe Noir [;] Biscuits [;] Cheese [;] “Forbear and eat no more.” – As you like it.” Wines By the House of McWilliams.” The book is a personalised red leather bound copy for Robert Menzies with gold lettering embossed on front cover: “Presented to The Right Honourable Sir Robert Menzies, K.T., C.H., Q.C., M.P., Prime Minister of Australia, on the occasion of the 150th Anniversary of the founding of Bathurst, N.S.W. 1965”.