Showing 15 items matching "broadmeadows council history"
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Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Report Extract, City of Broadmeadows Council, Finance Committee Meeting 19/3/79, March 1979
... ...Broadmeadows council history...Local government administration Municipal finance Public infrastructure (car parks) Glenroy railway precinct Broadmeadows council history Examples include: • “Finance Committee Meeting Page 9 19/3/79” (header) • “APPENDIX ‘B’ AGENDA 19/3/79 CLAUSE 11” • Numeric markings (e.g., “4077”) on some pages • Back page yellow label: WI-3708 Typed document, 8 pages, black text on white paper; includes tabulated financial data and headings; extracted pages from a larger bound or compiled report. ...This document reflects local government financial management practices in the City of Broadmeadows area in the late 1970s, specifically the use of “separate rate schemes” to fund infrastructure such as public car parks at Glenroy Railway Station.This record has historic significance as evidence of local government financial strategies and infrastructure development in the Broadmeadows area during the 1970s. It documents the lifecycle of rate-funded public works and provides insight into fiscal decision-making, community contributions, and urban development. This record has historic significance as evidence of local government financial strategies and infrastructure development in the Broadmeadows area during the 1970s. It documents the lifecycle of rate-funded public works and provides insight into fiscal decision-making, community contributions, and urban development.Typed document, 8 pages, black text on white paper; includes tabulated financial data and headings; extracted pages from a larger bound or compiled report.Examples include: • “Finance Committee Meeting Page 9 19/3/79” (header) • “APPENDIX ‘B’ AGENDA 19/3/79 CLAUSE 11” • Numeric markings (e.g., “4077”) on some pages • Back page yellow label: WI-3708local government administration, municipal finance, public infrastructure (car parks), glenroy railway precinct, broadmeadows council history -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumEphemera - Ball invitation, Invitation to the Ball honouring the Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows, 1964
... Broadmeadows during the 1960s, reflecting civic protocol, mayoral diplomacy, and social customs of municipal governance in mid 20th century Victoria. This item has local historical significance as evidence of formal civic relationships and ceremonial practices between neighbouring municipalities. It provides insight into mayoral roles, social customs, and inter council engagement in Broadmeadows’ municipal history ...This invitation documents formal inter municipal relations between the City of Coburg and the City of Broadmeadows during the 1960s, reflecting civic protocol, mayoral diplomacy, and social customs of municipal governance in mid 20th century Victoria.This item has local historical significance as evidence of formal civic relationships and ceremonial practices between neighbouring municipalities. It provides insight into mayoral roles, social customs, and inter council engagement in Broadmeadows’ municipal history.Single printed invitation card; rectangular; cream card stock with gold ink and embossed City of Coburg crest; rounded corners.Recto (printed): “The Mayor and Mayoress of Coburg/Councillor and Mrs Arnold Luby/request the pleasure of the company of/The Mayor & Mayoress of Broadmeadows/at a/Ball/to be held in the Town Hall, Coburg/on/Tuesday, 12th May, 1964 at 8.30 p.m./The favour of a reply addressed to the Town Clerk, Coburg is desired not later than/Tuesday, 28th April, 1964./On receipt of acceptance, entrée cards will be forwarded.” Top right (typed): “Accepted 7/4/64” Verso: Adhesive label: “WI 4341” municipal governance, mayors and mayoresses, civic ceremony, social events, city of coburg, city of broadmeadows, 1960s victoria -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument (collection) - Council Record, City of Broadmeadows, Agenda and Minutes for the Special Meeting of the Council of the City of Broadmeadows, 5 December 1994, 5 December 1994
... Broadmeadows. It captures the final council proceedings, commemorative statements, and official resolutions marking the end of a 137 year municipal history. ...Created by the City of Broadmeadows Council in the course of its statutory governance and administrative functions.Records created to document the official proceedings of a Special Council Meeting held to formally mark the dissolution of the City of Broadmeadows prior to municipal amalgamation.Original Order maintainedAgenda and signed minutes of the Special Meeting of Council held on Monday, 5 December 1994.city of broadmeadows, local government, municipal amalgamation, council meetings, special council meeting, council minutes, civic administration, mayoral address, local history, victorian municipalities, dissolution of council, governance records, community acknowledgements, public administration, historical documentationcity of broadmeadows, local government, municipal amalgamation, council meetings, special council meeting, council minutes, civic administration, mayoral address, local history, victorian municipalities, dissolution of council, governance records, community acknowledgements, public administration, historical documentation -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumFurniture (collection) - Shire Chairs
... council chambers or other official settings, symbolising both the continuity of civic leadership and the legacy of pioneering families in the region. The craftsmanship—evident in the quality timber, rich red leather, and brass fittings—reflects the period’s aesthetic and the importance placed on civic furnishings. The donation of these chairs by A.C. Gibb may have been intended to honour his father’s service and to contribute to the enduring heritage of the Broadmeadows Shire. Their preservation offers insight into the material culture of local government and the personal histories...council chambers or other official settings, symbolising both the continuity of civic leadership and the legacy of pioneering families in the region. The craftsmanship—evident in the quality timber, rich red leather, and brass fittings—reflects the period’s aesthetic and the importance placed on civic furnishings. The donation of these chairs by A.C. Gibb may have been intended to honour his father’s service and to contribute to the enduring heritage of the Broadmeadows Shire. Their preservation offers insight into the material culture of local government and the personal histories ...Collection of chairs donated to Shire of BroadmeadowsNo order or sequence.Furniture from the Shire of Broadmeadowsshire council, broadmeadows, furniture, alexander coupar gibbshire council, broadmeadows, furniture, alexander coupar gibb -
Kew Historical Society IncBook, Andrew Lemon, Broadmeadows: a forgotten history, 1982
... History of Broadmeadows, Victoria broadmeadows (vic.) -- history. broadmeadows (vic.). council West Melbourne : City of Broadmeadows in conjunction with Hargreen, 1982 xiv, 257 p. : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 25 cm. ...West Melbourne : City of Broadmeadows in conjunction with Hargreen, 1982 xiv, 257 p. : ill., facsims., maps, ports. ; 25 cm. non-fictionbroadmeadows (vic.) -- history., broadmeadows (vic.). council -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.Photograph, 3rd April 2025
... Broadmeadows township. The historical research on the origin of names of the streets was carried out by members of the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society with support from Hume City Council. ...Broadmeadows township. The historical research on the origin of names of the streets was carried out by members of the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society with support from Hume City Council. ...The group were attending the launch and displaying of street signs with added historical information that were to be erected in the Bulla township and the former old Broadmeadows township. The historical research on the origin of names of the streets was carried out by members of the Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society with support from Hume City Council. The launch took place in Foresters Hall in the old Broadmeadows township on 3rd April 2025. Shortly after that event the signs were erected in the relevant places.A coloured photograph of eleven people standing in a hall with a green street sign displayed in front of the group.historic street signs, bulla township, former broadmeadows township -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumAdministrative record - Annual Report, Phillip Shannihan, City of Broadmeadows Annual Report 1994, 1994
... Council Governance...Broadmeadows History...Broadmeadows. It documents council policies, services, finances and community development activities during the final years of the municipality's existence. The publication has research significance as a primary source providing evidence of local government administration, urban development, municipal infrastructure and community services in Broadmeadows during 1994. The item retains provenance evidence through former Moreland City Libraries ownership markings and remains a complete example of a municipal annual report. It possesses strong interpretive value for understanding civic identity and municipal governance within the Broadmeadows district. City of Broadmeadows Local Government Municipal Administration Annual Reports Community Services Infrastructure Urban Development Council Governance Broadmeadows History ...Official annual report of the City of Broadmeadows for 1994. Includes reports on council operations, administration, finance, infrastructure, community services, planning activities and municipal achievements. The publication serves as a primary source documenting local government functions and community development within Broadmeadows during 1994.Printed annual report comprising paper text pages with colour printed paper cover. The front cover depicts a municipal street-sweeping vehicle and a municipal works employee standing with a long-handled broom. The title "CITY OF BROADMEADOWS" appears at the top of the cover, with the municipal logo and slogan "Building a better future". The publication bears evidence of former ownership by Moreland City Libraries, including labels and classification markings. Softcover publication; paper and paperboard construction.non-fictionOfficial annual report of the City of Broadmeadows for 1994. Includes reports on council operations, administration, finance, infrastructure, community services, planning activities and municipal achievements. The publication serves as a primary source documenting local government functions and community development within Broadmeadows during 1994.city of broadmeadows, local government, municipal administration, annual reports, community services, infrastructure, urban development, council governance, broadmeadows history, hume region. -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Council memorandum, Wayne Harvey, City Development Memo – Notes from Councillors’ Presentation, 12 December 1994
... Broadmeadows...municipal history...internal council...Broadmeadows council during the mid 1990s, providing insight into councillor profiles, local governance priorities, and urban development issues of the period. This document holds local historical significance as a firsthand record of municipal governance, councillor representation, and administrative practices in Broadmeadows during the 1990s. City of Broadmeadows local government municipal council councillors city development council memorandum civic administration urban development governance councillor profiles 1990s Broadmeadows municipal history ...Documents the functioning of the City of Broadmeadows council during the mid 1990s, providing insight into councillor profiles, local governance priorities, and urban development issues of the period.This document holds local historical significance as a firsthand record of municipal governance, councillor representation, and administrative practices in Broadmeadows during the 1990s.Multi page document comprising typed text, reproduced images, and photocopied pages; black text on white paper.“TO: CITY DEVELOPMENT MEMO / All Councillors / FROM: Director City Development / SUBJECT: Notes – Councillors’ Presentation – 5 December / DATE: 12 December, 1994” (front page) There are no handwritten notes throughout the document.city of broadmeadows, local government, municipal council, councillors, city development, council memorandum, civic administration, urban development, governance, councillor profiles, 1990s broadmeadows, municipal history, internal council records, community leadership, victorian local government -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Notice Paper, Broadmeadows City Council, Notice Paper for Special Meeting of Council, 30 May 1986, May 1986
... Broadmeadows as a City on 30 May 1956. Includes messages from Prime Minister Bob Hawke, Governor Davis McCaughey and Premier John Cain. Provides evidence of civic identity and local government history in Broadmeadows. Documents the municipality’s 30th anniversary celebrations and contains contemporary messages from prominent office holders. Broadmeadows City Council ...Commemorates the 30th anniversary of the proclamation of Broadmeadows as a City on 30 May 1956. Includes messages from Prime Minister Bob Hawke, Governor Davis McCaughey and Premier John Cain. Provides evidence of civic identity and local government history in Broadmeadows. Documents the municipality’s 30th anniversary celebrations and contains contemporary messages from prominent office holders. Eight-page document titled "Notice Paper for Special Meeting of Council, 30 May 1986". Bound with three staples and blue cloth tape. Printed in blue ink on paper.Front cover: "Notice Paper for Special Meeting of Council". Back Cover: (Top left corner) Yellow item label: WI-1937 broadmeadows city council, local government, city proclamation, 30th anniversary, civic celebrations, bob hawke, john cain. -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumBooklet - Council Booklet, Broadmeadows City Council, Future Directions, 1994
... Broadmeadows City Council's policies, priorities and public communications during the early 1990s. It documents management reforms, financial strategies, community engagement initiatives and economic development objectives at a time of significant change in Victorian local government. The booklet provides valuable evidence of civic administration, municipal planning and community aspirations within Broadmeadows immediately before local government restructuring. Broadmeadows City Council Local Government Municipal Administration Community Planning Economic Development Public Finance Municipal Services Broadmeadows (Vic.) Urban Development Local History ...This booklet was produced during 1993–1994 and communicates the priorities and direction of Broadmeadows City Council. Topics include organisational restructuring, occupational health and safety improvements, debt refinancing, changes to the municipal rating system, community consultation, service delivery and economic development. It provides evidence of local government administration and policy immediately prior to the Victorian municipal amalgamations of the mid-1990s.This publication is historically significant as a record of Broadmeadows City Council's policies, priorities and public communications during the early 1990s. It documents management reforms, financial strategies, community engagement initiatives and economic development objectives at a time of significant change in Victorian local government. The booklet provides valuable evidence of civic administration, municipal planning and community aspirations within Broadmeadows immediately before local government restructuring.Monochrome illustrated stapled booklet issued by Broadmeadows City Council. The publication outlines council management reforms, financial management initiatives, debt refinancing, waste collection services, capital works projects, community consultation programs, kindergarten services and economic development strategies. Approximately eight pages with photographic illustrations and council branding throughout. broadmeadows city council, local government, municipal administration, community planning, economic development, public finance, municipal services, broadmeadows (vic.), urban development, local history -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Newspaper Clipping, George Ierodiaconou, Land found for super high school, 3 October 2026
... Broadmeadows Town Park and provides evidence of government planning processes affecting local institutions. The clipping contributes to the documentary history of education, municipal planning, and community heritage within the Hume region. Broadmeadows Hume City Council ...The article documents discussions surrounding the Broadmeadows School Plan during a period of significant educational reform in Melbourne's northern suburbs. It references proposals affecting Broadmeadows Town Park, including land occupied by the Broadmeadows Historical Society and a Remembrance memorial, providing evidence of local planning and community development issues in 2006.This newspaper clipping is significant for documenting proposed educational and urban development initiatives in Broadmeadows in 2006. It records community concerns regarding the future use of Broadmeadows Town Park and provides evidence of government planning processes affecting local institutions. The clipping contributes to the documentary history of education, municipal planning, and community heritage within the Hume region.Single newspaper clipping printed on newsprint paper. Black-and-white article with headline and text arranged in columns. Reverse side contains a partial colour newspaper image depicting young people wearing boxing gloves in front of a brick wall. Rectangular clipping with evidence of trimming from a larger newspaper page.broadmeadows, hume city council, education department victoria, broadmeadows town park, schools, secondary education, broadmeadows historical society, urban development, community consultation, public policy. -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument, City of Broadmeadows Council, Meeting of Council to be held on 3rd May 1982 at 7.30p.m, 1982
... Broadmeadows Historical Society, contributing to the understanding of local history, social activity, and institutional development in Broadmeadows and surrounding regions. Of historic and research significance as part of the archival record relating to Broadmeadows. While individually modest, its value derives from its role within a broader documentary context, contributing to the evidentiary base used to interpret local history. Local government municipal administration council ...This item forms part of the documentary record preserved by the Broadmeadows Historical Society, contributing to the understanding of local history, social activity, and institutional development in Broadmeadows and surrounding regions.Of historic and research significance as part of the archival record relating to Broadmeadows. While individually modest, its value derives from its role within a broader documentary context, contributing to the evidentiary base used to interpret local history.Paper-based item setting out the agenda and business to be considered at a council meeting. Text is typewritten and arranged in a formal notice format.RECTO: Typed text including meeting details and date. VERSO: yellow catalogue adhesive label affixed above other labels: WI-3073 : white catalogue adhesive label affixed above other labels: WI-0584 (struck through) local government, municipal administration, council meetings, council agendas, notice papers, civic administration, local governance, public administration, municipal decision making, councils and councillors, community governance, twentieth century local history, broadmeadows (vic.), victoria local government, administrative documents -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumDocument - Notice Paper, City of Broadmeadows Council, Notice Paper – Meeting of Council, 3 March 1980, 1980
... Local government Broadmeadows Council Urban planning Municipal infrastructure Public health administration 1980s local history Multi-page printed document stapled; black-and-white typed text with appended plans and diagrams. ...This document provides evidence of municipal governance and decision-making in Broadmeadows in 1980. It reflects planning, infrastructure, public health, and administrative priorities of the period.The item is significant as primary evidence of local governance, planning decisions, and community issues in Broadmeadows in 1980. It contributes to understanding the development and administration of the municipality.Multi-page printed document stapled; black-and-white typed text with appended plans and diagrams.local government, broadmeadows council, urban planning, municipal infrastructure, public health administration, 1980s local history -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumBooklet - Souvenir booklet, City of Broadmeadows Council, A New Town Hall Heralds a New Chapter in Our History, c.1964
... Broadmeadows Town Hall, reflecting post war urban growth and civic identity. It has artistic value in its mid-century design and layout, and social significance in portraying an all-male council, illustrating period gender norms. It supports research into local history ...A commemorative booklet issued for the opening of the Broadmeadows Town Hall, providing historical background, civic information, and promotional content celebrating the municipality and its development.Stapled booklet comprising 16 pages, printed on semi gloss paper. The publication measures approximately 138 mm high × 222 mm wide (landscape format). Bound at the centre with two metal staples. Rust staining is present around both staples. The cover is worn and beginning to split along the spine, with loss to the lower centre section. Corresponding loss and chipping is evident on pages 3–4 in the same area. General wear consistent with age and handling.non-fictionA commemorative booklet issued for the opening of the Broadmeadows Town Hall, providing historical background, civic information, and promotional content celebrating the municipality and its development.broadmeadows town hall, municipal government, local history, urban development, commemorative publications -
Broadmeadows Historical Society & MuseumPhotograph - Press Photograph, Bill McAuley, Antoinette Abela, 1987
... Broadmeadows prior to council amalgamation. City of Broadmeadows Municipal government Local government identity Press photography Suburban Melbourne Community representation Civic signage Urban history The Leader Newspaper Group 1980s Victoria Verso, handwritten in blue ink: “Antoinette Abela / pic Bill McAuley / 1987” Verso, printed rubber stamp (faded): “THE LEADER NEWSPAPER GROUP PHOTOGRAPH / COPYRIGHT / reproduction without written authority is prohibited / 160 WHITEHORSE RD., BLACKBURN” Verso, adhesive label: “PH 1546” Black and white photographic print. ...This photograph was produced in 1987 as a press image for The Leader Newspaper Group and references the City of Broadmeadows, a former local government area in metropolitan Melbourne. The image reflects late 20th century local government identity and community representation prior to the 1994 municipal amalgamations in Victoria.This photograph is significant as a visual record of the City of Broadmeadows during the late 1980s and as an example of local press photography produced by The Leader Newspaper Group. It contributes to the historical understanding of municipal identity, civic pride, and local media representation in Broadmeadows prior to council amalgamation.Black and white photographic print. The image shows a person leaning over a sign reading “CITY OF BROADMEADOWS” in hand lettered capital text. The photograph is outdoors, with foliage visible in the background. The image is composed as a press-style portrait. The verso is blank apart from handwritten notes, a copyright stamp, and an adhesive reference label.Verso, handwritten in blue ink: “Antoinette Abela / pic Bill McAuley / 1987” Verso, printed rubber stamp (faded): “THE LEADER NEWSPAPER GROUP PHOTOGRAPH / COPYRIGHT / reproduction without written authority is prohibited / 160 WHITEHORSE RD., BLACKBURN” Verso, adhesive label: “PH 1546”city of broadmeadows, municipal government, local government identity, press photography, suburban melbourne, community representation, civic signage, urban history, the leader newspaper group, 1980s victoria
