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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. -
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. -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Sir Dallas Brookes, Kangaroo Ground Memorial, 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 -
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 -
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). -
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 -
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
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. -
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... 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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Souvenir - Invitation - Portland Harbour Trust Commissioners, Nov-60
... project by His Excellency, Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor of Victoria... harbour project by His Excellency, Sir Dallas Brooks, Governor ...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. ... has His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks as a patron ...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... CAPTAIN EMOND & Gov Dallas Brooks inspecting the 38th Battalion ...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
... Dallas Brooks Trophy at Melbourne Legacy's annual open pairs... Dallas Brooks Trophy at Melbourne Legacy's annual open pairs ...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... SOLDIERS ASSOCIATION, PRESENTED TO HIS EXCELLENCY SIR DALLAS BROOKS ...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 -
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 -
Glenelg Shire Council Cultural Collection
Administrative record - Programme, n.d
... Dallas Brooks - Governor of Victoria. Contains Governor's... 1945 by His Excellency General Sir Dallas Brooks - Governor ... -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Seppelts opening of new drive 1950
... Dallas Brooks who is shown in the front row 4th from left. 13/4... Dallas Brooks who is shown in the front row 4th from left. 13/4 ...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... by the Governor of Victoria, General Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady ...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... in watching the games and also Sir Dallas Brooks speaking at the end ...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... Sir Dallas Brooks and his wife, Lady Brooks. Proceeds from ...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 -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Negative - Photograph, J.A. McDonald, Upper Yarra Dam, 26 Nov. 1957
... of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks K.C.B.., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O... The Governor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks K.C.B.., K.C.M.G ...Upper Yarra Reservoir Opened by His Excellency The Governor of Victoria General Sir Dallas Brooks K.C.B.., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. On 26th November, 1957 This tablet also commemortyaes the centenary Of Melbourne's water supply system Yan Yean Reservoir 1857 Upper Yarra Reservoir 1957Record 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.infrastructure, shire of eltham, 1957-11-26, opening ceremony, plaques, upper yarra dam, upper yarra reservoir -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Papers, Minutes of various sub-committee meetings of Ringwood Council - 1960, 1960
... of England commemorating Proclamation attended by Sir Dallas Brooks... by Sir Dallas Brooks Bundle of 34 foolscap pages, printed ...Various committee meetings discussing badges, traffic movement on the Proclamation Day Saturday 19-Mar-1960 in the town hall, Ringwood list of visitors, Councillors; and|one printed civic service on Sunday 20-Mar-1960 at St Pauls Church of England commemorating Proclamation attended by Sir Dallas BrooksBundle of 34 foolscap pages, printed, of the minutes of various sub-committee meetings of Ringwood Council;; one printed notice paper for the special meeting; and; one printed order of service for Saturday 19-Mar-1960 +Additional Keywords: Lavis, Albert George / Brooks, Reginald Alexander Dallas -
City of Ballarat
Artwork, other - Public Memorial, Ballarat Cenotaph, 1949
... was unveiled by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks on the 24th November.... The cenotaph was unveiled by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks ...The Ballarat Cenotaph commemorates those who died in service or were killed in action in WWI and WWI. The cenotaph was unveiled by the Governor, Sir Dallas Brooks on the 24th November 1949 in front of a crowd estimated to be between 3000 and 4000 people. It was made possible through donations bolstered by an ANZAC Day radio appeal.The Ballarat Centotaph is of historical significance to the people of BallaratSandstone obelisk with inscribed lettering and bronze decorative elements attached to two sides and copper cap at the top of the memorial.OUR GLORIOUS DEADcenotaph, our glorious dead -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Photograph, View from former Caretaker's Cottage (Shire of Eltham War Memorial), Garden Hill, Kangaroo Ground
... by Sir Dallas Brookes on 8 November 1951.... by Sir Dallas Brookes on 8 November 1951. Caretaker Cottage ...The Caretaker's cottage was built to replace the original 1927 hut, which had been built with left over stone from the tower. There was a desire to expand the size of the hut to make provision for a married caretaker. The caretaker's cottage was opened along with the re-dedication of the memorial to include the fallen from the Shire of Eltham during the Second World War by Sir Dallas Brookes on 8 November 1951.Colour photographcaretaker cottage, garden hill farm, kangaroo ground, kangaroo ground memorial, memorial park, shire of eltham war memorial -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Bowls tournament, 1993
... the winners of the Legacy Open Pairs Tournament for the Sir Dallas... the winners of the Legacy Open Pairs Tournament for the Sir Dallas ...Photos of a presentation of a trophy and prizes after a bowling day. The paper label says Buckley Park Bowling Club were the winners of the Legacy Open Pairs Tournament for the Sir Dallas Brooks Trophy. Runners up were the MCC Bowling Club. These photos were in an album of photos from 1993. Legatee Woodward was one of the presenters. Bowling and golf days were an excellent social event for Legatees as well as a fundraiser. A record of the type of activities Legacy provided as a social outlet for the Legatees and for fundraising.Colour photo x 2 of mens bowls day presentation and a paper label.Paper label provides a caption for the photos.legatee event, bowls, fundraising, trophy