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Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Photograph - Aerial Photograph
Craigieburn is a rapidly growing suburb located approximately 25 km north of Melbourne’s CBD. Historically, it was a rural area with agricultural roots, but since the late 20th century, it has undergone significant urban development. The transformation accelerated in the 1990s and 2000s, with large-scale residential subdivisions, infrastructure projects, and commercial developments reshaping the landscape. Key historical milestones include: Early Settlement: Originally inhabited by the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. European Settlement: Began in the mid-1800s, primarily for farming and grazing. Urban Expansion: Post-1970s, Craigieburn saw increasing suburban development, especially after the extension of rail and road infrastructure. Recent Growth: From the 2000s onward, Craigieburn became one of Melbourne’s fastest-growing suburbs, with new estates, schools, and shopping centres.This large colour aerial photograph of Craigieburn holds significant value as a visual record of the suburb’s transformation from a semi-rural landscape to a dynamic urban centre in Melbourne’s northern growth corridor. Captured during a period of rapid development, the image documents the spatial evolution of Craigieburn, including residential expansion, infrastructure projects, and the integration of green spaces and commercial zones. The photograph is historically significant as it reflects the broader patterns of post-2000 suburban growth in Victoria, driven by population pressures, housing demand, and strategic planning initiatives. It provides insight into land use changes, transport connectivity (notably the Hume Highway and Craigieburn railway line), and the emergence of community hubs such as Craigieburn Central. From a cultural heritage perspective, the image contributes to understanding the lived environment of diverse communities who have settled in Craigieburn, including its role in accommodating Melbourne’s multicultural population. It also serves as a reference point for future urban planning, environmental monitoring, and historical comparison. The photograph is an important archival asset for researchers, planners, and local historians, offering a detailed snapshot of a pivotal moment in Craigieburn’s development trajectory.Colour aerial photograph of Craigieburnaerial photograph, craigieburn -
City of Whittlesea
Photograph (item) - Photographs - Buildings, Summerhill Farm
Summer Hill at Craigieburnsherwin family, wollert, dr thomas wilson -
Hume City Civic Collection
Pamphlet, 2017 Hume City Council Community Grants Presentation, 8 February 2017
This is the program for the Hume City Council 2017 presentation night for the Community Grants awards held at Craigieburn on 8 February 2017. On the third and fourth pages there is a list of the names of recipients of the grants.This is a small white and aqua coloured pamphlet. It has black and aqua print also the logo of Hume City Council on the front cover. It is a single fold with writing on all four pages. HUME CITY COUNCIL/2017/COMMUNITY GRANTS/PRESENTATION/8 FEBRUARY 2017hume city council, community grants -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, School Sports Day
The photograph was taken on a sports day which took place at the Mickleham Sports Ground. Bulla Primary School along with Mickleham, Yuroke, Greenvale, Craigieburn and Kal Kallo competed in the completion before some of those towns became suburbs.This event took place when Bulla and the surrounding towns were still rural settlements.A coloured photograph of children sitting in a circle on the ground in an open field while a teacher is talking to thembulla primary school, mickleham, school sports meetings -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Sports Day
The children were at a district sport's day which took place at the MIckleham sports ground. Bulla School competed with other local small rural schools which included MIckleham, Yuroke, KalKallo, Greenvale and Craigieburn. Most of those towns are now part of suburbia.A coloured photograph of a sport's day with five little boys in a running race and spectators watching.bulla primary school, school sports meetings, mickleham -
Sunbury Family History and Heritage Society Inc.
Photograph, Pan Pix, Bulla Primary School, 1968
The photograph of the 30 pupils with their teacher was taken in 1968 at the Bulla S.S. No. 46. after they came first in the Greenvale and District School Sports Association. Other schools competing were Greenvale, Mickleham, Craigieburn, Broadmeadows Yuroke and Tullamarine. In 1968 all these schools were rural schools.When this photograph was taken, Bulla State School was classed as a one-teacher rural school with 30 students in the one room.A non-digital black and white photograph, with a cream border, of 30 students with their teacher. A girl in the centre front row is holding up a sports banner. There is a tree plantation in the background. bulla state school no. 46, sports, district sports associations -
Hume City Civic Collection
Directory, Shire of Bulla Directory, 1994 - 1995
The Directory was published by the former Shire of Bulla in 1994 - 1995 and was issued to residentsa living withing the Shire. It features details of public services which were available within the area at the time as well as maps of the settlements and some private advewrtisements.A 20 page booklet with an aerial photograph of the Greenvale Dam and surrounding area on the front cover. A green strip is along the spine of the booklet with the words 'Shire of Bulla' printed in white and 'Directory' printed in red. '1994 - 1995' is printed in red across the bottom of the front cover and the Shire of Bulla - 'City Living . Country Style' logo is in the bottom RH corner. The back cover features an advertisement for the Roxburgh housing development.shire of bulla, directory, sunbury, bulla, attwood hill, craigieburn, george evans collection -
Eltham District Historical Society Inc
Book, Melway Publishing, Melway Greater Melbourne street directory : including Geelong, Phillip Island, Healesville, Kinglake, Gisborne, Lorne, Wallan, Bacchus Marsh Bellarine & Mornington Peninsulas; Edition 33, 2006, 2005
Edition 33. 2006 Coloured detailed maps accessed by a street or location index. Cover: Totally revised and updated with over 1380 new street listings new maps covering Mount Duneed on the Bellarine Peninsula, Pakenham South and Rythdale. Detailed public transport routes - train, tram, bus, bicycle paths & shared road routes. Eastlink fully detailed new Craigieburn bypass GPS compatible WGS/MGA Grid Special feature: New Hierachy of Roads Street directory with plastic cover, coloured maps, 902 pagesstreets,roads,melbourne,map,melway