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Henry Rooks (Doncaster, 1864 - Camberwell,1930) ornate…
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Melbourne
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28-Nov-2020
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Henry Rooks (Doncaster, 1864 - Camberwell,1930) ornate silver-gilt badge (by P. Blashki & Sons, Swanston St.,) with Eastern Hemisphere map on front, engraved 'M.U.I.O.F' and on reverse 'Presented to Bro. Henry Rooks P.P.G.M. By the officers of the loyal Camberwell Lodge No.1584. M.U.I.O.F. As a token of esteem and for the services rendered to the Lodge during the two Years of his office. 3rd Dec. 1895'. In original silk-lined box of presentation., Henry Rooks was a Councillor for centre riding on Boroondara shire Council, Mayor of Camberwell on 3 occasions and Councillor for south Ward on Camberwell Council and a prominent resident of Camberwell. He was a member of the Fire Brigades board and Swinburne Technical College Council. Professionally, he had been a coachbuilder in Camberwell (on the site that is now Camberwell market), in partnership with his brother, Edward.
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