Historical information

Documents municipal ceremonial and hospitality practices in Broadmeadows in the late 1970s, illustrating the role of the Mayoress in civic hosting and the use of Broadmeadows City Hall for official social functions.

Significance

This reception card is a representative example of late twentieth‑century municipal ceremonial ephemera. It documents the civic and social functions of the City of Broadmeadows in 1979, highlighting hospitality practices, local performers, and the public role of the Mayoress in fostering civic identity and community engagement. The item’s provenance, intact design, and clear association with municipal leadership support its interpretive value for local government history.

Physical description

Folded reception card on cream‑textured card stock. Exterior bears the City of Broadmeadows municipal seal and event details; interior lists program timings and artists. Printed in blue ink.

Inscriptions & markings

Outside (recto):
“Reception / The Mayoress of Broadmeadows / Mrs. Kath Laherty / City Hall Broadmeadows / Friday 9th March 1979” with City of Broadmeadows seal.
Inside:
“6.15 p.m. Sherries / 6.45 p.m. Chicken, Champagne and Cider to be served / 8.00 p.m. Entertainment / Artists: Ron Blaskett; Bobsydie Folk Trio; Ray Marsh (Pianist) / The Mayoress thanks you for your attendance.”
Verso:
Accession label “WI‑4278”.