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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. -
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...., by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks. ...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. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960
... . Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks arrival'...., 1960. Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks arrival'. ...Catalogue card reads, 'City of Ringwood celebrations, 1960. Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks arrival'. -
8th/13th Victorian Mounted Rifles Regimental Collection
Photograph
... Black and white photograph of Sir Dallas Brooks and Party... melbourne Photograph Photograph Black and white photograph of Sir ...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. -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Photograph, Declaration of City of Ringwood - 1960
... Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration of City - 1960. Sir.... Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks outside the Town Hall'. ...Catalogue card reads, 'Declaration of City - 1960. Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks outside the Town Hall'. -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 21 February 1956
... Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks...Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State... to be presenting a cheque. Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966 ...Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State Governor of Victoria 1949 - 1963 was the Patron of the Mission and guest speaker at a special fundraising dinner held to commemorate the centenary of a mission to seamen in Victoria. The image depicts the State Governor flanked by Archbishop of Melbourne and E.B.Coles, Chairman of the Mission, presenting a cheque as donation, at the centenary dinner. The photograph was published in the 1956 Annual Report (page 5).The Centenary dinner held in 1956 marked a key milestone in the maintenance of services to seafarers in Victoria. The State Governor presence as special guest and speaker helped to launch a key fundraising drive that was much needed.large rectangular b/w photograph in landscape format depicting three men on the left a clergyman, centre a man with a moustache in a dark suit and on right man in a light suit and wearing spectacles seems to be presenting a cheque.mission to seafarers, donors, state governors, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, centenary, 1956, e.b. coles, centanery appeal, g.j. coles -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 21 February 1956
... Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks...Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State... to be presenting a cheque. Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966 ...Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State Governor of Victoria 1949 - 1963 was the Patron of the Mission and guest speaker at a special fundraising dinner held to commemorate the centenary of a mission to seamen in Victoria. The image depicts the State Governor flanked by Archbishop of Melbourne and E.B.Coles, Chairman of the Mission, presenting a cheque as donation, at the centenary dinner. The photograph was published in the 1956 Annual Report (page 5).The Centenary dinner held in 1956 marked a key milestone in the maintenance of services to seafarers in Victoria. The State Governor presence as special guest and speaker helped to launch a key fundraising drive that was much needed.large rectangular b/w photograph in landscape format depicting three men on the left a clergyman, centre a man with a moustache in a dark suit and on right man in a light suit and wearing spectacles seems to be presenting a cheque.mission to seafarers, donors, state governors, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, centenary, 1956, e.b. coles, centanery appeal, g.j. coles, ship model, flag -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 21 February 1956
... Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks...Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State... to be presenting a cheque. Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966 ...Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State Governor of Victoria 1949 - 1963 was the Patron of the Mission and guest speaker at a special fundraising dinner held to commemorate the centenary of a mission to seamen in Victoria. The image depicts the State Governor flanked by Archbishop of Melbourne and E.B.Coles, Chairman of the Mission, presenting a cheque as donation, at the centenary dinner. The photograph was published in the 1956 Annual Report (page 5).The Centenary dinner held in 1956 marked a key milestone in the maintenance of services to seafarers in Victoria. The State Governor presence as special guest and speaker helped to launch a key fundraising drive that was much needed.large rectangular b/w photograph in landscape format depicting three men on the left a clergyman, centre a man with a moustache in a dark suit and on right man in a light suit and wearing spectacles seems to be presenting a cheque.mission to seafarers, donors, state governors, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, centenary, 1956, e.b. coles, centanery appeal, g.j. coles -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
photograph - Photograph, Black and white, 21 February 1956
... Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks...Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State... to be presenting a cheque. Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966 ...Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks (1896–1966), State Governor of Victoria 1949 - 1963 was the Patron of the Mission and guest speaker at a special fundraising dinner held to commemorate the centenary of a mission to seamen in Victoria. The image depicts the State Governor flanked by Archbishop of Melbourne and E.B.Coles, Chairman of the Mission, presenting a cheque as donation, at the centenary dinner. The photograph was published in the 1956 Annual Report (page 5).The Centenary dinner held in 1956 marked a key milestone in the maintenance of services to seafarers in Victoria. The State Governor presence as special guest and speaker helped to launch a key fundraising drive that was much needed.large rectangular b/w photograph in landscape format depicting three men on the left a clergyman, centre a man with a moustache in a dark suit and on right man in a light suit and wearing spectacles seems to be presenting a cheque.mission to seafarers, donors, state governors, sir reginald alexander dallas brooks, centenary, 1956, e.b. coles, centanery appeal, g.j. coles, the hotel australia -
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. -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - LYDIA CHANCELLOR COLLECTION: OPERATION GRATITUDE PLAQUE
... , 1956. There is a photo the Govenor of Victoria General Sir..., 1956. There is a photo the Govenor of Victoria General Sir ...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 -
Frankston RSL Sub Branch
Membership
... of General Sir Dallas Brooks awarded by the Frankston Returned... to the life membership of General Sir Dallas Brooks awarded ...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). -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Booklet, Proclamation of Ringwood as a City - Saturday, 19th March, 1960
... Sir Dallas Brooks, on 190th March, 1960. Contents include... by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks, on 190th March ...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...." City of Ringwood Proclamation 1960 Mayor Cr Bert Lavis, Sir ...Black and white photograph"Typed below photograph" City of Ringwood Proclamation 1960 Mayor Cr Bert Lavis, Sir Dallas Brooks, F. Dwerryhouse T.C. -
Lara RSL Sub Branch
Photograph, Certificate of Achievement - to Lara Sub Branch 1957, March 1957
... The Governor General Sir Dallas Brooks of Victoria... 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, -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Invitation - Portland Harbour Trust Commissioners, Nov-60
... project by His Excellency, Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria... ceremony of the new harbour project by His Excellency, Sir Dallas ...Invitation from Portland Harbour Trust Commissioners, to MR. H.L. Vivian, to the opening ceremony of the new harbour project by His Excellency, Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria. at 11 a.m. Sat. 19 Nov. 1960. Heavy white card, rounded edges, burgundy printFront: 'H.L. Vivian' - handwritten, blue biro -
Federation University Historical Collection
Correspondence, Letter from the Air Force Association to the Ballarat School of Mines, 1958, 01/09/1958
... Association has His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks as a patron. ... Force Association has His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks ...The Australian Flying Corps and Royal Australian Air Force Association has His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks as a patron. Typed quarto letter of Air Force Association letterhead. The letter highlights the Air Force Commemoration Week being observed by the Ballarat Branch Air Force Association.australian flying corps, royal australian air force association, air force association, dallso brooks, e.j. anderson, ballarat school of mines, ballarat, letterhead -
Bendigo Military Museum
Document - DOCUMENTS WW2, post 1955
... .13) "14 Mar 55. The Gov of Vic Sir Dallas Brookes... folder. .13) "14 Mar 55. The Gov of Vic Sir Dallas Brookes ...Photos relate to CAPTAIN R EMOND's WWII service in the Middle East & North Africa. 2782.7 - 2782.9 relate to Queen Elizabeth's visit to Bendigo in March 1954. 2782.11 & 2782.12 depict soldiers marching through Charing Cross, Bendigo. 2782.13 shows CAPTAIN EMOND & Gov Dallas Brooks inspecting the 38th Battalion.Collection of black & white photos & documents related to CAPTAIN RUSS EMOND. Copied photos & captions have been glued to A4 pages. x 13 pages in blue plastic display folder..13) "14 Mar 55. The Gov of Vic Sir Dallas Brookes inspecting guard of honour from 38 Inf Bn. Guard Commander - Capt Russ Emond"documents - copies, photography-photographs-copies, military history, passchendaele barracks trust -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Bowls tournament, 1991
... Yellow paper label: "Bowling Clubs vie to win the Sir... to win the Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy at Melbourne Legacy's annual ...Photograph of Legatees holding a trophy after a bowling tournament. Melbourne Legacy had many events for Legatees. Names are unknown. Believed to be either 1990 or 1991. It was with a group of photos from 1990/91 in a folio with paper labels.A record of events run for Legatees.Colour photo of Legatees with the Dallas Brooks Trophy.Yellow paper label: "Bowling Clubs vie to win the Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy at Melbourne Legacy's annual open pairs tournament held in February" in black type.legatee event, bowls, comradeship, fundraising, trophy -
Bendigo Military Museum
Container - TANKARD, James Dixon & Sons, c.1951
... EXCELLENCY SIR DALLAS BROOKS TO MARK THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT... TO HIS EXCELLENCY SIR DALLAS BROOKS TO MARK THE OCCASION OF HIS ...Pewter metal tankard with medallion attached.Inscribed: "LIMBLESS SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION, PRESENTED TO HIS EXCELLENCY SIR DALLAS BROOKS TO MARK THE OCCASION OF HIS VISIT ROSANNA GOLF CLUB 4-11-51" Underneath: "Cornish Pewter"tankards, container, limbless soldiers -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Programme, n.d
... of Portland as a town November 19 1945 by His Excellency General Sir... of Portland as a town November 19 1945 by His Excellency General Sir ... -
Mission to Seafarers Victoria
programme - Programme and menu, The Victoria Missions to Seamen Centenary Appeal 1856-1956 Luncheon, 1956
... Sir Reginald Alexander Dallas Brooks... at that time. centenary 1956 luncheon 1856-1956 Sir Reginald Alexander ...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 -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Seppelts opening of new drive 1950
... . The official opening of the new drive which bears the name of Sir... opening of the new drive which bears the name of Sir Dallas Brooks ...Photo of people at Seppelts & Sons cellars, Great Western. The official opening of the new drive which bears the name of Sir Dallas Brooks who is shown in the front row 4th from left. 13/4/1950winery, wine -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Document, programme, Australian Premiere. The Dam Busters, 1956
... by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady... by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady ...The Australian premiere of the film The Dam Busters was screened at the Windsor Theatre on 2nd of May 1956. It was attended by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady Brooks. Proceeds from the evening was donated to Melbourne Legacy and The Air Force Association.A record that Legacy used film screenings for a fundraising event. It was attended by the Governor who was patron of Legacy.Printed programme of a film premiere in aid of Legacy, cover has the 617 squadron emblem. Black and white photos and advertising inside. A glossy card cover and paper pages, with a decorative ribbon in the side. Also a ticket wallet with a Lancaster bomber image.fundraising, governor of victoria, gala performance -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Document, programme, Gala Performance of My Fair Lady, 1962
... by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady.... It was attended by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks ...A special gala performance of My Fair Lady was performed at Her Majesty's Theatre on Anzac night 1962. It was attended by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady Brooks. Proceeds from the evening were in aid of Melbourne Legacy.A record that Legacy used gala performances for fundraising events. It was attended by the Governor who was patron of Legacy.Printed programme of a gala performance in aid of Legacy, with black and white photos and advertising inside. The cover has the Legacy emblem. A card cover and paper pages, plus a decorative green ribbon in the side. fundraising, governor of victoria, gala performance -
Melbourne Legacy
Slide, Bowls tournament, 1960s
... in watching the games and also Sir Dallas Brooks speaking at the end..., there are people in watching the games and also Sir Dallas Brooks speaking ...Images from a Legacy Bowls tournament, there are people in watching the games and also Sir Dallas Brooks speaking at the end. Names of the legatees are not known. The trophy awarded to the winner was named after Sir Dallas Brooks who was a patron of Melbourne Legacy when he was Governor of Victoria (1949-1963). Melbourne Legacy held regular bowls tournaments for Legatees. Some events were as a fundraiser for Legacy and well as a social event for legatees. The date is estimated to be the 1960s as it was with other slides from that period. The slides have been photographed to make digital images and moved to archive quality sleeves. In many cases the original images were not well focussed and the digital image the best available.A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees and for fundraising.Colour slide x 8 of a Bowls Tournament in Kodak mount.The mounts are imprinted slide numbers (5, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17, 18) and one has 'Dallas Brooks Bowls Final' handwritten on it.bowls, legatee event, dallas brooks -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Document, programme, Special Gala Performance of 'Madame Butterfly', 1955
... of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady Brooks... of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady Brooks ...A special gala performance of Madame Butterfly was performed by the touring Italian Opera company at Her Majesty's Theatre on 8th of June 1955. It was attended by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady Brooks. Proceeds from the evening were in aid of Melbourne Legacy.A record that Legacy used gala performances for fundraising events. It was attended by the Governor who was patron of Legacy.Printed programme of a gala performance in aid of Legacy, with black and white photos and advertising inside. The cover has the Legacy emblem. A card cover and paper pages, plus a red ribbon in the side. fundraising, governor of victoria, gala performance -
Melbourne Legacy
Programme - Menu card, Legacy Dinner Dance, 1962
... , General Sir Dallas Brooks.' From Wikpedia: "Brooks was appointed... of Australia, General Sir Dallas Brooks.' From Wikpedia: "Brooks ...A menu card from a dinner dance held in 1962. Charity balls were held with the proceeds from the evening going to aid Melbourne Legacy. The ball was held under the patronage of 'His Excellency the Administrator of the Commonwealth of Australia, General Sir Dallas Brooks.' From Wikpedia: "Brooks was appointed Governor of Victoria by Premier Thomas Hollway and served from 1949 to 1963. During his term as governor, he acted as Administrator of the Commonwealth three times. He served in this capacity for almost seven months after the governor-general, Viscount Dunrossil, suddenly died in office in 1961 after serving only one year. Sir Dallas was in effect Acting governor-general until the appointment of the Viscount De L'Isle.A record that Legacy used gala dinners and balls for fundraising events. It was attended by the Governor of Victoria who was patron of Legacy.Printed menu card for a dinner dance in aid of Legacy, at Southern Cross Hotel 1 September 1962.fundraising, governor of victoria, gala performance