The former Old Broadmeadows township in the photograph was taken in 1949. The hotel is the two storey building in the middle distance and the former general store is partly hidden by trees on the RHS. The image is looking to the north in Fawkner Street, across the Moonee Ponds Creek. The township is now part of Westmeadows.Old Broadmeadows Township was an important stopping-off point for travellers on their way to Sydney on the Old Sydney Road, (now Mickleham Road) up until 1869 when Sydney Road was finally opened. A print of a non-digital black and white photograph of a small country township with a shop on the RHS and a two storey building in the middle distance. Pine trees are growing on either side of the roadway.old broadmeadows township, townships, moonee ponds creek, westmeadows

The small town in the photograph is the former Broadmeadows Township (now part of Westmeadows). It was situated on the Old Sydney Road (Mickleham Road) and 2 miles east of the Broadmeadows Station. The stone bridge in the foreground spans the Moonee Ponds Creek and Fawkner Street is the road, which leads southwards to Gladstone Park and Tullamarine. The little building was a lolly shop that Mrs. Ethel Mitchell owned and ran for many years.Until 1869, before Sydney Road was finally opened, travellers on their way to Sydney would pass through the Broadmeadows Township.A copy of a non-digital black and white photograph of a road way with a bridge in the foreground leading to a small settlement. Small building with a pitched roof and a verandah is on the RHS of the image and the road leading out of the town is bordered with an avenue of pine trees.old broadmeadows township, fawkner street, moonee ponds creek, westmeadows, bridges

The small church is St. Paul's Church of England built and opened in December 1850 in the former old Broadmeadows township, now part of Westmeadows. The original roof was built from shingles but was replaced with slate at a later date. St. Paul's Church in Westmeadows is one of the oldest original churches in Victoria.A non-digital black and white print of a small blue stone church with a slate roof set on a rise and surrounded by pine trees.st. paul's church of england, westmeadows, old broadmeadows township, churches

The single arched stone bridge spans the Moonee Ponds Creek in the former Old Broadmeadows Township, now Westmeadows. The historic bridge is in Fawkner Street, and has a heritage classification. The Moonee Ponds Creek flows from the upper reaches of Greenvale and flows into the Yarra at Docklands.The stone bridge over the Moonee Ponds Creek was erected in 1869 and replaced a less substantial one.A black and white print of a non-digital photograph of a stone single-span bridge spanning a creek. White post-and-rail fence has been constructed ion either side of the bridge. Pine trees are growing on then creek banks.moonee ponds creek, old broadmeadows township, bridges, fawkner street, westmeadows

The people were attending the launch of the display of street signs that included historic information and were going to be mounted in Bulla and the old Broadmeadows townships. The signs included street names and information about the origins of the names. The event took place in Foresters Hall in Westmeadows and members of the former Sunbury and District Heritage Association did the historical research.A coloured photograph of six people in a hall looking at green street signs that are displayed on a long table.bulla, old broadmeadows township, historic street signs, sunbury and district heritage association

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

The two storey house is 'Ardcloney. Dr. William Faulkner, formerly from Queensland, had it built for his residence in 1911. The property also included a garage, which accommodated his automobile and accommodation for his chauffeur. Owners in more recent times were Keith Campbell, who previously owned 'Willowbank' in the old Broadmeadows township and Bill Landeroo a former Victorian State MP. The buildings and surrounds have been redeveloped and the property is now the Sunbury Day Care Hospital.'Ardcloney' is one of Sunbury's significant historical properties in the town.A non-digital black and white photograph of a two- storey Californian style mansion in a garden setting. The ground floor is constructed of bricks and the upper storey of timber. The roof is tiled. The image is a copy of an original photograph. ardcloney, dr. william faulkner, sunbury, sunbury day care hospital

This photograph captures a historically significant streetscape in Westmeadows, formerly known as Broadmeadows Township, looking north from Fawkner Street. The image features a dirt road with a vintage automobile parked along its path, flanked by trees and modest residential buildings in the background. A tall utility or signpost stands prominently, indicative of early infrastructure in the area. The scene reflects the semi-rural character of Westmeadows prior to its suburban expansion in the post-war period. The presence of unsealed roads and early 20th-century vehicles suggests a time when the township served as a quiet residential and agricultural community, before the development of the Broadmeadows Housing Commission estate in the late 1940s. Historically, Westmeadows was a key waypoint along the Old Sydney Road, and its built environment—including bluestone bridges and early civic buildings—offers insight into Melbourne’s colonial and interwar development. This photograph contributes to the visual documentation of the City of Hume’s transformation from rural township to suburban district.This photograph holds historical and cultural significance as a visual record of Westmeadows, a township in Melbourne’s north-west, during the early 20th century. Captured from Fawkner Street looking north, the image depicts a dirt road flanked by modest residential buildings and mature trees, with a vintage automobile parked in the foreground. The presence of a tall utility or signpost adds to the authenticity of the streetscape. The image is emblematic of Westmeadows’ semi-rural character prior to its suburban transformation in the post-war era. It reflects the township’s role as a quiet residential and agricultural community, shaped by its proximity to the Old Sydney Road and its historical function as a waypoint for travelers. The architectural style and infrastructure visible in the photograph provide insight into the urban morphology and transport conditions of the time. As a primary source, the photograph contributes to the documentation of Melbourne’s suburban expansion, offering valuable context for researchers, historians, and urban planners studying the evolution of the City of Hume. It is significant for its ability to convey the lived experience, landscape, and development patterns of a community in transition.Sepia tone photo. Two cars on road. Trees, some buildings behind. Open land. Street view.'Looking north Fawkner Street Westmeadows'/'PH-0018' (old catalogue number)westmeadows, fawkner street, north, car