Photograph of a group at the edge of a tennis court. Identities unknown, man second from right probably Norman Brookes. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Photograph of two men playing tennis as a doubles team. Norman Brookes at far right. Other man identity unknown. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Photograph of two men playing tennis as a doubles team. Norman Brookes at far right. Other man identity unknown. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

From Barkly Street, Ballarat. Winners: 1956 United, Junior Star of LaTrobe; 1957 Brookes, Burwood Rd; 1958 Brookes, Burwood Rd; 1959 Rosanna; 1960 South Camberwell; 1961 South Camberwell; 1963 Sunshine. The Methodist Order of Knights was the official youth organisation of the Methodist Church of Australasia. It originated in Hurstville, NSW, on the 4th October 1914 by the then Mr and later Rev Alex Bray. Alex Bray was a Sunday School teacher and spoke to his class of the Knights of the Round Table. In 1917 the Order of Knights was officially recognised by the Sunday School Dept of the NSW Methodist Conference. Courts spread thoroughout Australia. In 1927 the High Court of NSW called for designs for a badge and in 1929 the General Conference of the Methodist Church of Australasia recognised the Order as an approved Organisation. In 1938 the Senior Section was organised into Degrees of Sincerity, Service and Sacrifice; the Junior Section into Pages' Degree with advancement to Esquire. In 1954 the Junior Section was reorganised into two groups: Pages 8 to 11 years and Esquires 12 to 15 years. The Knight's Motto: "Live Pure, Speak True, Right Wrong, Follow Christ the King, else wherefore born?" Courts of the Order: General Conference Department of the Christian Education - General Court - Provincial High Court - District Court - Local Court - Senior Court - Intermediate Court - Junior Court . Regalia: All members of the Intermediate and Senior Courts wore regalia consisting of a cloth shield superimposed by a cross of light and dark blue ribbons, and supported by a cloth collar. Esquire and Degree of Sincerity regalia: White collar and white shield. Degree of Service regalia: Green collar and shield. Degree of Sacrifice: Scarlet collar and shield. District Court regalia: Blue collar and gold shield. High Court regalia: Gold collar and purple sheild. General Court regalia: Purple collar and shield. Officers of the local courts wore their symbols as part of their regalia. Scroll shaped wooden award board Methodist Order of Knights High Court of Victoria and Tasmania. F.L. Nunn Trophy Most Efficient Junior Court. The winners from 1956 - 1961 are recorded in gold paint."HIGH COURT OF VIC & TAS." "F.L. NUNN TROPHY" "Most Efficient Junior Court" "1956 UNITED, Junior STAR OF LATROBE; 1957 BROOKES, Burwood Rd; 1958 BROOKES, Burwood Rd.; 1959 ROSANNA; 1960 SOUTH CAMBERWELL; 1961 SOUTH CAMBERWELL; 1962 SOUTH CAMBERWELL; 1963 SUNSHINE"methodist order of knights, f.l.nunn

Black and white photocopy of photograph of Norman Brookes in 1896. Materials: Photographic emulsion, Papertennis

Mr C. Brook was the Principal of Williamstown High School from 1947-56Copy of a black and white photograph, mounted on board. Accompanied by a caption.Caption reads: Mr C. Brook, Headmaster from 1947-1956. "the most important objectives of education must be to discipline the mind, to teach the student how to acquire knowledge, to instil in him the desire to become an even more useful member of society. The Government of the State has provided free education to the matriculation stage, liberal grants for books, travelling allowances and in certain cases maintenance allowances. These grants together with a large number of scholarships, have made secondary education available to all." High Tide 1952. Enrolment in 1951 was 780 students.williamstown high school, headmaster, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, mr c. brook

Henry Louis, M.A. was an Associate of the Royal School of miens, Fellow of the Geological Society; Fellow of the Institute of Chemistry of Great Britain; Member of the Institution of Mining Engineers; Member of the American Institute of Mining Engineers and Professor of Mining in the Durham College of Science. Green hardcovered book of 599 pages including index and illustrations. Contents include: Mode of occurance of gold; physical and chemical properties of gold; physical and chemical properties of mercury; Primitive Methods or ore-breaking; The stamp; Hoisting gear; Water Supply; Ore-Feeders; Crushing Machinery; amalgamation; concentration; Spitzkasten; Amalgam; Milling; Cam Curve; sampling and assaying; horse-power developed by fall of water; value of gold according to its fineness; conversionInside front cover in pencil "Rhys Brook"

small sheet of film 1892 YOUNG R TO 1893 BROOKS Cbirth, family, register

small sheet of film 1893 BROOKS E TO 1893 CURTIS Ebirth, family, register

Photograph of a large group of people in tennis attire, some holding racquetd. Identities unknown. Fifth from left probably Norman Brookes. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis event involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

A coloured photograph of the corner of Brook Street and Evans Street, Sunbury, looking towards Macedon Street.post offices, royal hotel, hotels, fire stations, toyworld, businesses, brook street, evans street, sunbury, the corporate personality, george evans collection

Rory Brooker removes the protective cover from an Alcock Billiard Table at the Old Colonists' Hall.billiards, old colonists' hall, alcock billiard table, rory brooker

Photograph group resting at side of a tennis court. Norman Brookes at far right. Other people identity unknown. Woman seated holding puppy. Part of a series of images taken during a tennis day involving Norman Brookes. Materials: Paper, Inktennis

Sea View Tea and Refreshment Rooms, Marine Parade (below Brook's Boat Sheds). Mrs Blyth (late of Bendigo) Proprietress. I.X.L. Ice Cream. Roof promenade for Afternoon Tea and Summer Drinks. black and white photograph fair condition unmountedSea View Tea and Refreshment Rooms, Marine Parade (below Brook's Boat Sheds). Mrs Blyth (late of Bendigo) Proprietress. Tel. 1478 w. I.X.L. Ice Cream. Roof promenade for Afternoon Tea and Summer Drinks. K42 Sea View. p.64 St Kilda by the Sea Annual 1915-16 Season F600.65. NationalLibraryof Australia, Canberra.

Robert Cochrane, 1843 - 1935, regarded as the "father" of Congregationalism in Victoria was chairman of directors of Brooks Ttnhinsnn Ptv.. Ltd.. and one of the leading personalities of the Congregational Union of Victoria. After having spent two years in Victoria as a member of Brooks Robinson Pty., Ltd., Mr. Cochrane returned to England in 1869. In 1883, he returned to Melbourne. On His return to Victoria he became interested in the work of the Congregational Church, and joined the Augustine Church, at Hawthorn in 1886; he was senior deacon when he died. For many years Mr. Cochrane was a senior member of the committee of the Congregational College of Victoria, and he took a leading part in the development of Congregationalism in this Victoria. Many benefited by his generosity and philanthropy, and his interest in the work of the church was combined with a generous assistance to child welfare organisations, including the Sunday School Union, the Kindergarten Union and the Boys Brigade. [Source: The Argus 4 Mar 1935, pg 8.]Silver plated brass double handle, lidded art nouveau-style sugar bowl with engraving on the front of the bowl."To Mr and Mrs Robert Cochrane A token of high esteem on the occasion of their Golden Wedding 1871 January 31st 1921 From the Firm of Henry Brooks & Company, with whom are associated two senior members from the London Staff Henry Aldridge and Walter Wiles"congregational union of victoria, brooks robinson pty ltd, melbourne chamber of commerce., robert cochrane 1843-1935

12 page magazine of the Working Men's College. Includes advertisements for Brooks, Robinson and Co; Australian Mercantile Loan and guarantee Co. Ltd;W. Watson and Sons; McCracken's City Brewery; Federal Building Society working men's college, rmit, brennan torpedo, edward s. prior, planet mars, wood workers' tools, brooks, robinson and co, australian mercantile loan and guarantee co. ltd, w. watson and sons, mccracken's city brewery, federal building society, c.f. rojo, a.e. illingworth, j. mcilwraith, baker and rouse, remington, w. detmold, g. stuckey, walter j. turner, g. james, hammond typewriter, havelock tobacco, tangyes limited, arnall and jackson, h.p. gregory and co, foster's lager beer, james mcewan and co, phoenix spouting, ridging and curving works, joh ndanks and son, walter j. anderson, herbery v. hampton, alcock and co

Linotype Parts and Supplies - Catalog 22 - Mergenthaler Linotype Company, Brookly, New York - November 1934flagstaff hill, warrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, linotype parts and supplies, book

In 1978 Brian Krahnert was organist at Auburn Uniting Church. He wrote five articles in C&N on the Australian Hymn Book starting 01/02/1978.(1) Head and shoulders photo; (2) playing the Dallas Brooks Hall organ during Synod 84.(1) Brian E Krahnert 5 Urquhart St Hawthorn 3122 C&N 1/2/78 p. 7; (2) Brian Krahnert Synod 84 C&N 17/10/84 p. 14.krahnert, brian, synod 84, australian hymn book

Booklet. Fund raising effort and laying of Foundation Stone by Sir Dallas Brooks on October 21st , 1956.

Other number 03667.2Black and white photograph of two racquetball players Ann Chatfield and Pauline Brooker Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, racquetball

Other number 03663.2Black and white photograph of Wednesday racquetball team Kaye Noakes and Pauline Brooker Lakes Entrance Victoriasports, racquetball

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Lady Brooks shaking hand and chatting with Brownies & Girl Guides at the opening of the New Warley Hospital 1962.local history, photography, photographs, lady brooks - brownies - new warley hospital opening, black & white photograph, new warley hospital opening 1962, girl guides, john jenner, bryant west

Australian Insects 1 Author: Walter W Froggatt F.L.S. Publisher: William Brooks & Co Date: 1904Label on spine with typed text R.S. 545.7 FRO Pastedown end page has sticker from Warrnambool Mechanics Institute and Free Librarywarrnambool, shipwrecked-coast, flagstaff-hill, flagstaff-hill-maritime-museum, maritime-museum, shipwreck-coast, flagstaff-hill-maritime-village, shipwrecked-artefact, book, warrnambool mechanics’ institute, australian insects, walter w froggatt

Framed photograph of Norman Brookes presenting a minitature Davis Cup to Queen Elizabeth. Materials: Paper, Glass, Metaltennis

One of a collection of over 400 photographs in an album commenced in 1960 and presented to the Phillip Island & Westernport Historical Society by the Shire of Phillip IslandPhotograph of Governor of Victoria sir Dallas Brooks inspecting Cubs at the opening of the New Warley Hospital 1/12/1962local history, photography, photographs, new warley hospital opening, coloured photograph, new warley hospital, sir dallas brooks, san remo scout cubs, john jenner, bryant west

See description in "Hooves, Wheels & Tracks: A History of the 4th/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse and its predecessors" by David Holloway, 1990, p.455Black and white photograph of Police Motorcycles and Staghound Armoured Car escorting Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria in 1949