Broadmeadows Historical Society & Museum
Photograph - Press Photograph, Tony Gouch, Broady Club Proposed Sporting Facility, 14 February 1990
... Jacana Basin.... Broadmeadows Club Development Jacana Basin Broadmeadows February 1990 ...
This photograph captures Mr. Arie Syranamural, then Secretary-Manager of the Broadmeadows Club, standing on the site earmarked for future sporting facilities in 1990. The image represents a pivotal moment in the Club’s history, reflecting its commitment to expanding recreational opportunities for the Broadmeadows community.This photograph of Mr. Arie Syranamural, Secretary-Manager of the Broadmeadows Club, taken in 1990, holds historical and cultural significance as a visual record of community development and leadership in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. Captured on land proposed for future sporting facilities, the image symbolises a transformative period in the Club’s history, reflecting its commitment to expanding recreational infrastructure for the benefit of local residents.
Mr. Syranamural’s presence in the photograph represents the pivotal role of community leaders in advocating for inclusive and accessible sporting opportunities. The proposed development site would later become a cornerstone of the Club’s facilities, contributing to its legacy of fostering social cohesion, physical wellbeing, and civic pride.
The photograph is significant for its association with the Broadmeadows Sporting Club’s broader mission, which since its founding in the 1970s, has been instrumental in supporting local sports and community initiatives. It also serves as a testament to the Club’s enduring impact, having reinvested over $1.1 million into community programs since 1993.
As an archival item, this image provides valuable insight into the planning and vision that shaped the recreational landscape of Broadmeadows and stands as a tribute to the individuals who championed community progress during a formative era.Black and white photograph of a man standing in a vacant piece of land with a white border.Back of Photograph (white sheet): Photographer's Caption Sheet/Date 14.2.90/Publication OBS/Operator's name Tony Gouch/Assignment Broady Club Proposed
Sporting Facility/Names and Initials: PUB 28/2/90 OBS/(in block letters/from left to right) Arie Syranamural/(be brief and to the point, be certain of spelling names)
Green Sheet: The Leader Newspaper Group/Northern Division/Paper BO/Catchline 610/Percentage 70/Date 28/2/Page 6broadmeadows club, development, jacana basin, broadmeadows, february 1990