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Ephemera - Invitation, City of Preston, Ball Invitation – City of Preston, 1964

  • Recto of a formal printed invitation card featuring the City of Preston crest at the top and gold and blue text inviting the Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows to a civic ball at City Hall, Preston on Wednesday 20 May 1964.

    Ball Invitation - City of Preston (Recto)

Historical information

Formal invitation issued by the City of Preston for a civic ball in 1964, inviting the Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows. Demonstrates inter‑municipal ceremonial relationships and formal civic culture in metropolitan Melbourne during the mid‑twentieth century.

Significance

Of local historical significance for documenting civic ceremony and inter‑council relationships involving Broadmeadows in the 1960s.

Physical description

Rectangular printed invitation card with rounded corners. Recto printed in gold and blue inks with City of Preston crest and event details. Verso blank with blue stamped number and adhesive label 'WI-4295'.

Inscriptions & markings

Recto: 'The Mayor and Mayoress of Preston Councillor B. T. Connor, J.P. and Mrs Connor request the pleasure of the company of the Mayor & Mayoress of Broadmeadows at a Ball to be held in the City Hall, Preston on Wednesday, 20th May, 1964, at 8.30 p.m.' / Verso: 'No 3' in blue ink; adhesive label 'WI-4295'.

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