John Brake
Agricultural scientist
- Born
- 11 November 1890, Horsham, Victoria
- Died
- 16 May 1970, Castlemaine, Victoria
- Sex
- Male
- Father
- James Hugh Brake [qv]
- Mother
- Barbara Stevenson McDougall
- Married Grace Glendinning Taylor
Degrees
| 1916 | Bachelor of Agricultural Science | The University of Melbourne |
Career
- Agricultural scientist.
- Snr Insp of Agriculture, Vic Dept of Agriculture, Agricultural Supt.
- Held Australasian record for pole vault.
- Played football for Melb Football Club and for Vic.
Military service
- First World War: Lieutenant 1st AIF. Second World War: Major AMF.
Sources
PeopleAustralia: https://adb.anu.edu.au/biography/brake-john-9570
Other Online: https://www.eoas.info/biogs/P005397b.htm
Other:
- AIF Project, DVA, Vic PS List 1927 and 1948.