Harry George Brookes

Harry George Brookes

Harry George "George" Brookes (born 8 December 1934) was a long serving politician in Tasmania, Australia, firstly by being elected onto the now defunct St Leonards Council and in latter years to the Tasmanian Legislative Council (25 May 1991 - 31 May 1997).

Nominated Patersonia Ward - March 26th 1963 against sitting Councillor and trebled his vote to win the seat.

February following year (1964) appointed Justice of the Peace by the Executive Council.

Served total of 8 years as Warden of St Leonards.

Ran St Leonards Junior Council for 4 years teaching school children debating skills and meeting procedure.

Resigned from St Leonards Council just prior to amalgamation. Won a seat on the Launceston City Council in March 1991 and was elected to the Legislative Council 2 months later.

Alderman for the Launceston City Council.

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Educated Invermay Primary School & Launceston Technical College.

Spent 27 years in the newspaper industry as a machine compositor with the Launceston Examiner and spent 2 years in Victoria with the Colac Herald and the Melbourne Sun.

Employed in the Insurance Industry for 14 years.

Involved with Red Cross door knock campaigns for 17 years as an Area Chairman.

Served 4 years as President of the East Launceston and South Launceston Football Clubs and a Commissioner with the Statewide Football League.

Member of the Launceston Hospital Board for 2 years.

Member of the Launceston College Council for 2 years.

Active public speaker.

Married 53 years - 5 children, 7 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.

References

* [http://www.parliament.tas.gov.au/History/tasparl/brookesg687.htm George Brooke's Parliamentary Page]


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