Political campaign brochure from Colin Brooks MP detailing Labor plans for power costs, free kinder, TAFE and transportDouble sided coloured brochure with text and photographscolin brooks, victoria - politics and government

The 38 Bn C.M.F. was known as the Northern Victorian Regiment. General Sir Dallas Brooks was Governor of Victoria 1949-1963. Collection item re Harry Burrell MM, refer Cat No 298.4 for his service details.1. B & W photo shows Gov. Sir Dallas Brooks inspecting members of 38 Bn. The soldiers are wearing battle dress and slouch hats. The men are standing to attention with their .303 Enfield rifles. Thge escorting officer with sword drawn is Captain Russ Emond. 2. B & W photo of Sir Dallas Brooks talking to a Warrant officer. The escorting officer is Captain Russ Emond (WW2 Veteran). The governor is in civvies, the soldiers are in battle dress.1. Written on rear is AC148. 2. Written on the rear in ink - Sir Dallas Brooks? Talking to H. Burrell. Capt Russ Emond.38 bn, dallas brooks

Statement to Parliament of Victoria by Colin Brooks, State Member for Bundoora, acknowledging Noel Withers service to the Greensborough Historical Society and wider community. Includes a handwritten note to Noel from Colin.Certificate on white paper, black and green text with black logo.greensborough historical society, noel withers, parliament of victoria, colin brooks

On 3 December 1954, Sir Dallas Brooks presented cheques from Queen Elizabeth II Coronation Gift Fund for mothers and Children. Chelsea City Council obtained funds to build a new infant welfare centre.Black and white photo of Governor Sir Dallas Brooks presenting cheques to Footscray, Chelsea and Yallourn Councils on the step of Government House. Mayor Les Payne and Mrs Phyllis Payne are standing the first couple left of the second row; Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Muriel Brooks are the first couple left of the first rowchelsea council, mayor, les payne, phyllis payne, chelsea, sir dallas brooks, government house, footscray council, yallourn council, elizabeth ii fund, chelsea infant welfare centre

Kindergarten – Lady Brooks – Sloan Street Series of five colour photographs and 15 in Album 10. 185 KINDERGARTEN SIGN BOARD Actual Sign is stored O.S.S. Cat No. 4350 185-1, Mrs. Willy unveiling Kindergarten sign 1991. 185-2 Directors & Assistants 1991 1. Terri Holwell, 2. Alison Irvine, 3. Jill Ridler, 4. Sue Morris 185-3 Committee with Mrs. Willy (centre) 1. Thelma Spicer, 2. Michelle Mulvenney, 4. Jill Smith, 5. Leanne Rhodes. 185-4 Doug Hutton, Rex Overall, Dorothy Kriewaldt, Ruby Webb, Jean Chatfield, Pat Holloway, Lesley Seeary, Nita Pickering, Lorna Paulette, Laurel Holmes, Betty Sibbett, Betty Gross, John Reid, Jean Earle, Charles Gross, ? Ellenor Musumeci, Mary Rita Thomas, Rob McIntosh.Twenty coloured photographs (five scanned, 15 in Album 10, p.58-65) celebrating 50 years of Lady Brooks Kindergarten185 KINDERGARTEN SIGN BOARD Actual Sign is stored O.S.S. Cat No. 4350 185-1, Mrs. Willy unveiling Kindergarten sign 1991. 185-2 Directors & Assistants 1991 1. Terri Holwell, 2. Alison Irvine, 3. Jill Ridler, 4. Sue Morris 185-3 Committee with Mrs. Willy (centre) 1. Thelma Spicer, 2. Michelle Mulvenney, 4. Jill Smith, 5. Leanne Rhodes. 185-4 Doug Hutton, Rex Overall, Dorothy Kriewaldt, Ruby Webb, Jean Chatfield, Pat Holloway, Lesley Seeary, Nita Pickering, Lorna Paulette, Laurel Holmes, Betty Sibbett, Betty Gross, John Reid, Jean Earle, Charles Gross, ? Ellenor Musumeci, Mary Rita Thomas, Rob McIntosh.stawell education

Biographical information about soldiers from the Cobram District who died in World War 1 produced by the Cobram Historical Society and Cobram RSL.Pamphlet, 44 p., col. illus.world war 1, cobram

Lettter from Colin Brooks to a local resident, introducing himself as the ALP candidate for Bundoora in the November 2006 Victorian State election1 p. Letter on Colin Brooks/ALP letterheadvictoria parliament, brooks family, elections, colin brooks, bundoora

Sir Dallas Brooks, was Victoria's' longest serving Governor and Grand Master. Born in Cambridge England in 1896, his interest in becoming a Freemason was expressed whilst in England however he chose to wait until he became Governor of Victoria to be initiated. Sir Dallas Brooks held the position of Grand Master of the United Grand Lodge of Victoria from 1951 to 1963. He was a popular Grand Master and Governor and although he was unable to commit as much time as he would have like to Freemasonry, he participated where possible.This portrait was painted by Joshua Smith and the only painting created by this artist.Framed oil painting on canvas with stretcher/strainer. Frame is wood with a matte bronze paint. Gold-coloured metal placque attached to front of canvas. Signed: 'Joshua Smith'. Placque: 'M.W. Bro. General Sir Dallas Brooks / K.C.B., K.C.M.G., K.C.V.O., D.S.O., K.St.J. / Grand Master 1951 - 63' sir dallas brooks, freemasonry, freemasons, portraits, freemasons victoria

Extract from the Australian Municipal Journal celebration of the proclamation of Ringwood as a City on 19th March 1960 at Ringwood Town Hall, with Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Brooks. Cr Lavis, Mayor of the City of Ringwood. All material is from Gwen Horman’s three albums that she owned.

Portrait - Miss Jeanette Brooks (Official Opening of Lady Brooks Free Kindergarten Stawell. April 2nd 1951)stawell

Died 1973, Supernumery 1963. 1921 New Town; 1922 Lau, Fiji; 1923 Macuata, Fiji; 1929 Cakaudrove; 1931 Rainbow; 1934 DAvulevu; 1937 Burnie; 1941 Malvern South, Epping St; 1943 Malvern Burke Rd; 1948 Hawthorn, Camberwell; 1953 Box Hill; 1958 Malvern (Spring Rd).Chambers is shown formally greeting Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks.As above.chambers, harold

Rectangular picture in black and white. Torn on back. In gray lead " Thought to be A Vaughan"On back in purple pencil " W Brooks" In blue pen "Bill Brooks lived by the brigde at Streatham? (Jack McKenzies)

Black and white photographImage shows Sir Dallas Brooks and Lady Brooks talking to the Mayor of Ringwood, Cr Lavis, and Town Clerk F. Dwerryhouse.

Photo of Lady Brooks, Archbiship of Melbourne, Dr Simonds, and artist Ernest Buckmaster. Additional information provided "Charles Buckmaster had land in Ringwood years ago. Moved to Gruyere. He has now died. His son, Jack Buckmaster, has orchards at Gruyere now." "E Buckmaster, "Landfall" Warrandyte phone 84 3206".

Black and white photographImage shows Lady Brooks speaking at the opening of the kindergarten.

Black and white photograph showing Mayor A.G. Lavis shaking hands with Sir Dallas Brooks.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Mail 22/12/55 - Lady Brooks arriving to open the Greenwood Park Kindergarten. Here she is attended by Mrs. E. Austin, President Pre-School Parents Club."

Black and white photographImage shows Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks mingling with a crowd of people.

Yvonne Sartori has retired as children's librarian of the new Nunawading Librarynewspaper article Goodbye "Mrs. Brooks" An Article about the children's section in the new Nunawading Library and the retirement of Librarian Yvonne Sartori sartori yvonne, nunawading library

Black and white photographImage shows Sir Dallas and Lady Brooks meeting Mrs Lavis and Mrs Dwerryhouse.

Black and white photographWritten on back of photograph: "Opening Greenwood Pre-school by Lady Brooks, 10/12/1955."

Collection of newspaper clippings from Scrap Book 1960 - 1973Article about the unfortunate Rolls-Royce fan belt breakage and refit in San Remo. Sir Dallas Brooks was on his way to Cowes to open the hospital.sir dallas brooks, lady brooks, rolls-royce, newspaper clipping, jean jamieson, cowes phillip island

Black and white photographImage shows Sir Dallas Brooks on microphone. Standing behind is Fred Dwerryhouse (Town Clerk), A. Lavis (Mayor).

Kindergarten - Lady Brooksstawell