Historical information

This invitation documents formal inter municipal relations between the City of Coburg and the City of Broadmeadows during the 1960s, reflecting civic protocol, mayoral diplomacy, and social customs of municipal governance in mid 20th century Victoria.

Significance

This item has local historical significance as evidence of formal civic relationships and ceremonial practices between neighbouring municipalities. It provides insight into mayoral roles, social customs, and inter council engagement in Broadmeadows’ municipal history.

Physical description

Single printed invitation card; rectangular; cream card stock with gold ink and embossed City of Coburg crest; rounded corners.

Inscriptions & markings

Recto (printed):
“The Mayor and Mayoress of Coburg/Councillor and Mrs Arnold Luby/request the pleasure of the company of/The Mayor & Mayoress of Broadmeadows/at a/Ball/to be held in the Town Hall, Coburg/on/Tuesday, 12th May, 1964 at 8.30 p.m./The favour of a reply addressed to the Town Clerk, Coburg is desired not later than/Tuesday, 28th April, 1964./On receipt of acceptance, entrée cards will be forwarded.”
Top right (typed): “Accepted 7/4/64”
Verso: Adhesive label: “WI 4341”