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Don McKenzie celebrated his 80th birthday on 30 April 2023, featuring a 5-hour video interview with Karl Von Moller from the "State of Electronics" documentary channel, assisted by Steven Pass.

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The adventures of Don McKenzie.

Updated: 28-August-2026, 5:22 AM AEST by Don McKenzie.

A pioneer in Personal Computers , the Internet, Microcontrollers, and DIY Electronics for decades, Don shares his journey and resources with tech enthusiasts worldwide. After a long career, Don retired his business in 2018 at the age of 75.

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I have recently completed heart operations, and I'm deeply thankful for the outstanding care provided by the cardiology staff at John Fawkner, the Royal Melbourne Hospital, the Melbourne Private Hospital, as well as Dorset Rehab. I deeply appreciate the care and attention of every individual who has contributed to making my life much more fulfilling and rewarding.

2-June-2026: My Current Health Status.

December 2023

The Australian Computer Museum Society (ACMS) reached out to me regarding my TRS-80 Model One, which appears to be the first true Personal Computer (PC) sold in Australia. This took place in March 1978. In light of its historical significance, I've decided to donate it to ACMS, and they have graciously accepted it.

Is this Australia's First PC?

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8-Sep-2025: Looks like we left a legacy. What you can do at 82. Today we honour Don and Cheryl McKenzie as Darwin Diamonds.

Wish to contact me? don32v8ATgmail.com
Explore Don's projects and resources below!

Don, Cheryl, and family - History and News.

My Facebook and YouTube Channels:

🎨 Colourising Yesteryear - Rainbow Victoria 🌈 🐊Darwin Colourising Yesteryear. Don McKenzie's Colorizing Yesteryear YouTube Channel ▶

How to Download all Darwin (approx. 20 GB) and Dontronics (approx. 1 GB) files. The future of the Darwin Colourising Yesteryear Facebook Group and wizard-of-oz.com

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Don shares his Journey Index

Australia's First PC? Index

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Facebook Index

Brian (ATL) Info Index

Photo 4K pixels wide - PMG Technicians in Training Melbourne 1959. Hover over names added by Peter Collier. Best viewed on a PC ▼

PHOTO: Julius ticket machine for 'forecast' bets on greyhound races, c 1933. The totalisator at Haringey greyhound racing stadium in the U.K., was a full-scale Julius machine installed three years after the stadium opened in 1927. It remained in use until the stadium closed in 1987.

The Excalibur 64 Computer

State of Electronics on YouTube ▶

Darwin Gallery of historical B&W photos converted to colour.

My daughter Sharon is putting her efforts into this site.

Sir George Julius with his crop of curly brown hair, and his very luminous blue eyes. Colourised by Don McKenzie 19-Oct-2025

My daughter Penny is putting her efforts into this site.

Current (non-tote) Emails, and the Darwin RED Torana.

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