Photograph - Sir Dallas Brooks Governor with councillors on the steps of Government House, Distribution of Elizabeth II Fund, 3 December 1954

Historical information

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.

Physical description

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 row

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