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Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Album - Photograph Album, J.A. McDonald, Bridge and Road Reconstruction Works, Shire of Eltham, 1952-1962
... Sir Dallas Brooks... Bridge silver street Sir Dallas Brooks Smedley property St ...J.A. McDonald produced this record in the course of his responsibilities as Shire Engineer for Eltham Shire Council.Record of various Shire of Eltham infrastructure works undertaken during the period of 1952-1962 involving bridge and road reconstruction projects, sometimes with Eltham Shire Council Project Reference numbers quoted. It was during this period that a number of significant improvements were made to roads and new bridges constructed within the shire that remain in place as of present day (2022). In many situations, the photos provide a tangible visible record of infrastructure that existed throughout the early days of the Shire. The album was put together by or under the direction of the Shire Engineer, J.A. McDonald.a. gillies, alistair knox park, benchmark studies, bend of islands, blease road, box hill state school, box hill teachers college, box hill tip, bridge construction, bridge street bridge, bridge, brisbane street, brougham steet, bulldozer, cecil street, charis pelling, cherry tree road, city of preston, cr. a. brinkkotter, cr. charis pelling, cranes, cromwell street, diamond creek (creek), diamond street, dixons creek bridge, dixon's creek road, drott, eltham leisure centre, eltham north, eltham police station, eltham, eltham-yarra glen road, f. wood, fitzsimons lane bridge, flat rock road, flood damage, floods, floodwater, footpaths and gutters, ford service garage, g. blair, garden hill, glen park bridge, glenauburn road, grand hotel, haldane road, healesville, healesville-yarra glen road, heidelberg-kinglake road, henley road bridge, henley road, hill property, hurstbridge water scheme, hurstbridge, hurstbridge-arthurs creek road, infrastructure, j. jolly, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground-queenstown road, kangaroo ground-st andrews road, lilydale shire office, long gully bridge, long gully creek, long gully road, long gully, lower plenty bridge, lower plenty footbridge, lower plenty oval, lower plenty road, lower plenty, main road, methodist church, montmorency, mount pleasant road, new holland, old healesville road, opening ceremony, oxley bridge, para road, paul creek bridge, paul creek road, paul krafeznk, pinnacle lane, plaques, plenty river trail, plenty river, presbyterian church, prof donald thomson, pryor street, railway crossing, railway parade, rattray road, reconstruction works, reichelt avenue, research (vic.), research oval, road construction, rymers corner, shire of eltham, shire of whittlesea, silvan road bridge, silver street bridge, silver street, sir dallas brooks, smedley property, st andrews, steels creek, susan street, tarrawarra, tony carberry, uniting church, upper yarra dam, upper yarra reservoir, w.e. wolf, waterfall property, watsons creek, wattletree road bridge, wattletree road, wattletree road bridge, worlingworth, yarra glen, york street, yow yow creek -
Ballarat Clarendon College
Correspondence, 1956
... sir dallas brooks.... cadets ballarat college roger mitchell 1950s sir dallas brooks ...Roger Herbert Mitchell attended Ballarat College 1951-1956. Recipient of a Council Scholarship, HV McKay Scholarship for 6 years and Boarding Scholarship. Sport and co-curricular activities included: 2nd Crew 1956, Minervan & Library Committee 1955, House Prefect, and school drama productions. Roger was a Cadet Cpl 1954, Sgt 1955 and Under Officer 1956. Provides significant detail regarding the size and role of Cadet program within the school. Typewritten letter on buff-coloured, fine paper; light brown DL envelope; printed invitation on white heavy card; small refreshment card, printed on mid-yellow light card; small dress card printed on stone-coloured light card. All paper slightly aged. handwritten on invitation: Cadet Under Officer Mitchell. R. H. cadets, ballarat college, roger mitchell, 1950s, sir dallas brooks, government house -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
programme - Programme and menu, The Victoria Missions to Seamen Centenary Appeal 1856-1956 Luncheon, 1956
... Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks... Dallas Brooks the hotel australia e.b. coles g.j. coles centenary ...Accompanying programme/menu to luncheon celebrating MTS centenary, at the Hotel Australia (1939-1989).Example of fundraising function, with distinguished guests and speakers, organised by the MTSV. Highlights the benevolence and goodwill across a cross-section of Melbourne's community/society at that time. Light embossed card (outer) and paper (inner) luncheon programme/menu, 2 pages, bound with blue silk sash/chordcentenary, 1956, luncheon, 1856-1956, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, the hotel australia, e.b. coles, g.j. coles, centenary appeal -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Shire of Eltham War Memorial. Dedication of Tower and Cottage, 16 November 1951
... sir dallas brooks... sir dallas brooks Digital image Shire of Eltham War Memorial ...Source: Shire of ElthamThis photo forms part of a collection of photographs gathered by the Shire of Eltham for their centenary project book,"Pioneers and Painters: 100 years of the Shire of Eltham" by Alan Marshall (1971). The collection of over 500 images is held in partnership between Eltham District Historical Society and Yarra Plenty Regional Library (Eltham Library) and is now formally known as the 'The Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph Collection.' It is significant in being the first community sourced collection representing the places and people of the Shire's first one hundred years.Digital imagesepp, shire of eltham pioneers photograph collection, kangaroo ground, war memorial tower, dedication, sir dallas brooks -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - LONG GULLY HISTORY GROUP COLLECTION: BENDIGO'S CENTURY VOLUME SIX: 1950 - 1959
... Sir Dallas Brooks... Gillies Alan Gillies Norm Gillies Black Swan Hotel Sir Dallas ...Newspaper supplement titled Bendigo's Century Volume six: 1950 - 1959. Front page has a photo of Gillies' famous corner, 1954. Each year has heading of Who's Who, Weather, Sport and Business. First year is 1950 titled Gillies: it's a Bendigo icon. 1951 is titled It's party time. 1952 - City mourns King George. 1953 - Mining ceases. 1954 - City thrilled at royal visit. 1955 - Push to save old Joss House. 1956 - Olympic fever grips Bendigo. 1957 - State Cabinet visits Bendigo. 1958 - Plan to keep historic mine. 1959 - Water storage woes solved. Back page has the Gillies Story.bendigo, history, long gully history group, the long gully history group - bendigo's century - volume six: 1950 - 1959, gillies' corner, bendigo advertiser, john lienhop mlc, north deborah mine, les gillies, alan gillies, norm gillies, black swan hotel, sir dallas brooks, cr a g weynton, bert mundy, cr poulston, the northern district school of nursing, lister house, the bendigo free library, rev dr c irving, shamrock hotel, sir albert dunstan, the most rev dr john mccarthy, jack davey, 1950 empire games, hercules gold mines, amy castles, ben templeton, cobb & co, cr norman oliver, reg parker, fred amer, les hammer, colonel george victor lansell, john quick, mr l w galvin, mr p j clarey mhr, hanro knitting mills, flooding, bendigo pottery, snow fall, the last lamp-lighter, the north deborah, aids & appliance shop, boardwalk, the late king george vi, the north deborah, beehive building, st paul's, st kilian's, upper reserve, bendigo trades hall, bendigo blackout, bendigo hospital, shamrock hotel, gerald smith, britannia hotel, mr a j harris, william morris (billy) hughes, andrew hampson, deborah anticline, north deborah, central deborah, diamond hill mine, north nell gynne mine, robert ross haverfield, sandhurst commercial courier, arthur moore lloyd, robert ross haverfield, angus mackay, jj casey, james henderson, david stuart, bendigo independent, colonel george lansell, bendigo base hospital, bendigo town hall, victorian electric traction association, the most rev b d stewart, st vincent's memorial college, commonwealth athletic club, south atlas racetrack, harp and shamrock hotel, mr and mrs f drake, cr f w clayton, cr r poulston, j h abbott & co, sir george lansell, clan macleod, bendigo gaol, queen alexandra fountain, belfast hotel, commonwealth bank, st vincent's college, lyric threatre, des duguid, brian cahill, lord's raceway, red white & blue extended gold mining company nl, central napoleon gold miningcompany nl, joss house, harry john, bendigo advertiser, mr leggatt, university of melbourne, anz bank, golden drive-in theatre, bank of australasia, john brown industries, bendigo football league, bendigo trotting club, faith leech, racv, bendigo sewereage authority, bendigo base hospital, bendigo benevolent asylum, henry bolte, jack davey, russell oakley, neville stilwell, channel seven, bendigo's olympic pool, annie caudle centre, strathfieldsaye aerodrome committee, southern airlines, cr d j osborn, cairn curran reservoir, state savings bank, commonwealth bank of australasia, belfast hotel, bennett's arcade, eppalock weir, bendigo cenotaph, sir edmund herring, cr a s craig, bendigo creche, bendigo high school, bendigo pottery, shamrock hotel, the venerable ronald richards, bishop riley, all saints cathedral, mr albert bush, bendigo arcade company ltd, woolworths, bull's head hotel, pike's corner, arcade hotel, upper coliban reservoir, cr tom flood, crystal egg co, sailor's guide, central deborah, central nell gwynne mine, bendigo benevolent home, ron masters, george daniel, eppalock dam, water commission, public works committee, bendigo central victoria telecasters ltd, channel nine, royal princess theatre, sir george lansell, volunteer defence corps, bendigo independent, countess erna cadorin, count ettore cadorin, ernst mueller, sutex pty ltd, dick turner, marco cavasassi -
Queenscliffe Maritime Museum
Photograph - Black & white photograph of the Blessing of the Fleet c1949, Blessing of the Fleet at Queenscliffe c1949, c1949
... Governor Sir Dallas Brooks... Archbishop J J Booth Governor Sir Dallas Brooks Blessing the Fleet ...Religious ceremony - Blessing the Fleetc1949 Blessing of the Fleet at QueenscliffeBlack & white photo of four singers at the Blessing of the Fleet at Queenscliffe c1949Reverse - " L-R Keith Pridham, John Warren, Norman Ferrier, Lewis Ferrier / Blessing The Fleet mid 1940's / singing - Eternal Father Strong to Save "historical references, archbishop j j booth, governor sir dallas brooks, blessing the fleet -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Document - Folder, Robertson, Heather
... Sir Dallas Brooks... Home Sir Dallas Brooks Jean Lady Brooks Newspaper clippings, A4 ...Heather Robertson qualified as a nurse and midwife at the Austin Hospital. Contents Newspaper article: "Studying nursing in the fifties", Diamond Valley News, 13 June 2018. 29 July 1986. Heather Robertson describing her years of nursing training at the Austin Hospital.Newspaper clippings, A4 photocopies, etcheather robertson, austin hospital, leslie jenner nurses home, sir dallas brooks, jean lady brooks -
Merbein District Historical Society
Newspaper, Sunraysia Daily, 26 May.1952
... Dallas Brooks (Sir).... Kenny Memorial (Picture) Dallas Brooks (Sir) Ian Hinks Cubs ...e.j. kenny memorial (picture), dallas brooks (sir), ian hinks, cubs, encephalitis -
Ballarat Heritage Services
Image, Lisa Gervasoni Graduating from RMIT, c1990s
... RMIT at Dallas Brooks Hall....) from RMIT at Dallas Brooks Hall. Lisa Gervasoni Graduating from ...Colour photograph of Lisa Gervasoni in academic regalia, after receiving her Bachelor of Applied Science (Planning) from RMIT at Dallas Brooks Hall.lisa gervasoni, rmit, planning, graduation, academic regalia -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Programme - Program - 19 November 1949 Proclamation of Portland, Victoria, Nov-45
... of Portland as a town, by His Excellency, General Sir Dallas Brooks... Excellency, General Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria, Nov 19th ...Program, typed, brown covers, blue program, proclamation of Portland as a town, by His Excellency, General Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria, Nov 19th 1949 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Stawell Rail Yards and Station, 1950
... Stawell 1950 Easter Gift. Visit of Governor Dallas Brooks... of Governor Dallas Brooks State Car 4 is in Carriage Dock. 2 trains ...Transport TrainsStawell 1950 Easter Gift. Visit of Governor Dallas Brooks State Car 4 is in Carriage Dock. 2 trains in Yard. Passenger Specials from Melbourne -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Black and white photo of a State car carrying Sir Dallas... carrying Sir Dallas Brooks escorted by Doodlebug Scout Car manned ...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 photo of a State car carrying Sir Dallas Brooks escorted by Doodlebug Scout Car manned by 4/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... assembled awaiting the arrival of Governor Sir Dallas Brooks cars... Dallas Brooks cars.. Vehicles Doodlebug Scout Cars and Staghound ...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 escort in armoured vehicles assembled awaiting the arrival of Governor Sir Dallas Brooks cars.. Vehicles Doodlebug Scout Cars and Staghound Armoured Car. -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - The Age 21 November 1960 Opening of Portland Harbour, The Age, 21/11/1960
... , by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks.... Dallas Brooks. The Age Newspaper Newspaper - The Age 21 November ...Page 7 from 'The Age', Monday 21 November 1960. Photograph and article re opening of Portland Harbour, on Sat 19 November 1960, by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Black and White photograph of mounted escort to Sir Dallas... of mounted escort to Sir Dallas Brooks moving through crowds ...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 mounted escort to Sir Dallas Brooks moving through crowds in Melbourne street, 1949. Escort provided by 4/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Black and white photograph of Sir Dallas Brooks and Party... Dallas Brooks and Party inspecting an Escort from 4/19th Prince ...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 Sir Dallas Brooks and Party inspecting an Escort from 4/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. Vehicles are Staghound Armoured Car and Doodlebug Scout Car. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... in crowded street, Vehicle is part of escort of Governor Sir Dallas... of Governor Sir Dallas Brooks, October 1949. Escort provided by 4/19th ...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 Staghound Armoured Car in crowded street, Vehicle is part of escort of Governor Sir Dallas Brooks, October 1949. Escort provided by 4/19th Prince of Wales's Light Horse. -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Bowls tournament, 1990
... bowls Club. The winner of the Dallas Brooks Trophy was Andrew... gentlemen have more than winning Legacy's Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy... Club. The winner of the Dallas Brooks Trophy was Andrew Tucker ...A lawn bowls contest in 1990 held at East Malvern RSL lawn bowls Club. The winner of the Dallas Brooks Trophy was Andrew Tucker and he met the previous year's winner, Thomas Tucker (no relation). The event was held annually and was a fundraiser for Legacy and well as a social event for legatees. A record of a social lawn bowls event that also raised money for Legacy.Colour photo x 4 of a bowls competition and two paper labels on pink paper.Label says 'A cheque was presented to Legatee Robertson by Mrs Hazel Williams, President fo the East Malvern RSL Ladies Bowling Club, on behalf of her members. Refreshments are served to player and spectators over the quarter finals, semi finals and finals held at East Malvern RSL. Each year the ladies kindly donate this money to Legacy.' Second label says 'These two gentlemen have more than winning Legacy's Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy in common. They each share the same surname - but no relation. Andrew Tucker (left) meets 1989 winner, Thomas Tucker.' Another label says the photos were taken on 15 Feb 1990 by the Media Officer Susie Howard. And the tournament winners were Footscray City and Runners up were Beaumaris (Jake and Son). fundraising, legatee event, bowls, trophy -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sir Dallas Brookes, Kangaroo Ground Memorial, 1951, 1951
... Black and white photograph of Sir Dallas Brookes... melbourne kangaroo ground memorial war memorial sir dallas brookes ...Black and white photograph of Sir Dallas Brookes and dignitaries at re-dedication of Kangaroo Ground Tower of Remembrance, Shire of Eltham War Memorial 16 November 1951. Also part of the Shire of Eltham Pioneers Photograph collectionkangaroo ground memorial, war memorial, sir dallas brookes, ceremonies, sepp -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: OPERATION GRATITUDE PLAQUE
... Dallas Brooks... Dallas Brooks Document LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: OPERATION ...A certificate in a brown glassed frame presented by the RSL and Citizens of Victoria ''Operation and Gratitude'' Appeal Committee to the patrons of the Royal Princess Theatre, Bendigo. July-September, 1956. There is a photo the Govenor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brookscivic mementoes, plaques, royal princess theatre, bendigo, lydia chancellor, collection, plaque, certificate, 'operation gratitude, ' royal princess theatre' bendigo, the returned soldiers league -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Newspaper - Newspaper - The Sun-Herald 21 November 1949, 21/11/1949
... , Sir Dallas Brooks, at the Proclamation Day celebrations....' and picture of the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, at the Proclamation ...Part of centrefold from The Sun-Herald from 21 Nov 1949. Full page black and white pictorial coverage, headlined 'Governor Proclaims Portland a Town' and picture of the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks, at the Proclamation Day celebrations. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - JENNY FOLEY COLLECTION: HONORED
... : Jack Lihle (?), Fred (?), Sir Dallas Brooks teeing off, and Sir... (?), Sir Dallas Brooks teeing off, and Sir Edmund Herring ...Bendigo Advertiser ''The way we were'' from 2001. Honoured: Jack Lihle (?), Fred (?), Sir Dallas Brooks teeing off, and Sir Edmund Herring at the Bendigo golf club. The date and the reason for the game is unknown. The clip is in a folder.newspaper, bendigo advertiser, the way we were -
Federation University Historical Collection
Booklet, John Fraser & Son, Shire of Buninyong, 1858-1958, 1958
... Shire of Buninyong emblem. Signature of Dallas Brookes... council district road board buninyong 1958 dallas brookes governor ...Booklet of loose pages held together with yellow ribbon. Photographs of Buninyong.non-fictioncentenary, fisken, shire council, district road board, buninyong, 1958, dallas brookes, governor of victoria, archibald fisken -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Membership
... of General Sir Dallas Brooks awarded by the Frankston Returned... membership of General Sir Dallas Brooks awarded by the Frankston ...Framed collection of items relating to the life membership of General Sir Dallas Brooks awarded by the Frankston Returned Sailors, Soldiers & Airmen's Club dated 18th April, 1964. The frame contains the following items: a Life Membership card, a 'gold' key to the Frankston club, a RSS&A members badge of the day and an engraved label with a description of the presentation items. Sir Dallas Brooks was Governor of Victoria from the 18th October 1949 to the 7th May 1963. He and his wife retired to Frankston to live, he died in Frankston on the 22nd of March 1966 (aged 69). -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - R.S.L. BENDIGO COLLECTION: GOLDEN SQUARE R.S.L. WOMENS AUXILIARY ANNUAL REPORT
... Sir Dallas & Lady Brooks... Guild Salvation Army Home League Sir Dallas & Lady Brooks Mrs ...Three page Golden Square R.S.L. Womens Auxiliary Annual Report. Mrs O Goddard was President, Mesdames McIvor and C. Rowe Vice Pres. And Mrs J. Swatton Hon Sec and Treasurer. Report refers to their activities during the year and at the end it mentions if they cease to function.clubs, social, r.s.l. womens auxiliary, r.s.l. bendigo collection - golden square r.s.l. womens auxiliary annual report, mrs o goddard, mrs mcivor, mrs c rowe, mrs j swatton, mrs s hall, st marks ladies guild, salvation army home league, sir dallas & lady brooks, mrs hollis -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sir Dallas Brookes, Kangaroo Ground Memorial, 1951, 16 November, 1951
... Black and white photograph of Sir Dallas Brookes meeting... melbourne kangaroo ground memorial war memorial sir dallas brookes ...Black and white photograph of Sir Dallas Brookes meeting special guests, at re-dedication of Shire of Eltham War Memorial - Kangaroo Ground Tower of Remembrance 16 November, 1951. Also held in the Shire of Eltham Pioneer Photograph Collection.kangaroo ground memorial, war memorial, sir dallas brookes, ceremonies, sepp -
Williamstown High School
Grand Youth Concert 1989
... Youth Concert at Dallas Brooks Hall in 1989. Six Williamstown... at Dallas Brooks Hall in 1989. Six Williamstown High School music ...The Finn Koren Collection.Program detailing band and items performed at the Grand Youth Concert at Dallas Brooks Hall in 1989. Six Williamstown High School music students performed at the event. Bookletis B5 size,16 pages with a full colour illustration on the front cover.williamstown high school, music, performances, 1989, grand youth concert, naomi cordell, steven jones, tong le, brooke rolley, meredith talbot, ian whitehurst -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Certificate of Achievement - to Lara Sub Branch 1957, March 1957
... The Governor General Sir Dallas Brooks of Victoria... was presented by His Excellency The Governor General Sir Dallas Brooks ...This Certificate was presented by His Excellency The Governor General Sir Dallas Brooks of VictoriaEvidence of Lara R.S.L. Sub-Branch local community contributions being acknowledged by a Certificate of Achievement for Operation Gratitude. Dated 1957..Rectangular shaped glass Covered photo frame with certiticate.Certificate of Achievement - to Lara Sub Branch 1957certificates,operation gratitude,certificate of achievement,lara r.s.l.photos, -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Proclamation of Ringwood as a City - Saturday, 19th March, 1960, 1960
... Sir Dallas Brooks, on 190th March, 1960. Contents include... as a City by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks ...Souvenir brochure issued on the occasion of the Proclamation of Ringwood as a City by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, on 190th March, 1960. Contents include facilities and activities of the Borough of Ringwood and other local organisations and associations, and a Programme of Pageant Events throughout the week. "1924 - Souvenir Brochure - 1960. ... This Souvenir Programme has been produced in order that we all may have a permanent record of this great event in the history of Ringwood ...". Athenian Oath of Citizenship.rinx -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood Proclamation, 1960
... Mayor Cr Bert Lavis, Sir Dallas Brooks, F. Dwerryhouse T.C.... of Ringwood Proclamation 1960 Mayor Cr Bert Lavis, Sir Dallas Brooks ...Black and white photograph"Typed below photograph" City of Ringwood Proclamation 1960 Mayor Cr Bert Lavis, Sir Dallas Brooks, F. Dwerryhouse T.C.