Henry Rooks
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| Henry Rooks JP | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1863 |
| Died |
18 October 1930 (aged 67)[1] 13 Inglesby Road, Camberwell[2] |
| Residence | Camberwell |
| Occupation | Coachbuilder[3] |
| Spouse(s) | Amelia |
| Children | Fanny and Connie[2] |
| Relatives |
Ellen and Henry Farmer (grandchildren) Gladys, Margaret and Correl Jackson (grandchildren)[2] |
Henry Rooks was a councillor for Centre Riding on Boroondara Shire Council, mayor and councillor for South Ward on Camberwell Council and a prominent resident of Camberwell.
Life
Career
Member of Fire Brigades Board and Swinburne Technical College Council at the time of his death.[1]
Politics
Death
Henry Rooks died at his home at 13 Inglesby Road, Camberwell, after a long illness. A by-election was organised for South Ward due to the vacancy caused by Rooks' death. James Nettleton was the only candidate nominated and succeded Rooks in his place.[4]
Legacy
Soon after his death, residents of the City of Camberwell requested meetings with the Council to discuss what might be done to commemorate the memory of Rooks.[5] Subsequent discussions were held over the subsequent months to consider a range of proposals, including the erection of a memorial.[6] A drinking fountain with an inscription to his memory was unveiled on 23 October 1932 adjacent to Camberwell Primary School.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 The Age. About People. 20 October 1930. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/202240868, accessed: 3 October 2017
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 The Argus. Family Notices. 20 October 1930. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4211271, accessed: 3 October 2017
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 City of Boroondara Library Service. Henry Rooks Memorial Fountain. 6 May 2011. http://coblocalhistory.pbworks.com/w/page/39872311/Henry%20Rooks%20Memorial%20Fountain, accessed: 3 October 2017
- ↑ The Argus. Election Notices - City of Camberwell - Extraordinary election South Ward. 30 October 1930. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4214636, accessed: 3 October 2017
- ↑ The Argus. Meetings, Lectures, Etc.. 5 December 1930. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/4231314, accessed: 3 October 2017
- ↑ Malvern Standard. Glen Iris Progress League - Monthly Meeting. 15 January 1931. http://trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/66452631, accessed: 3 October 2017