Historical information

This invitation relates to formal civic social events conducted by local government authorities in Broadmeadows during the mid twentieth century, reflecting municipal protocol, social customs, and community leadership in 1960s Victoria.

Significance

The object is significant as evidence of mid 20th century municipal ceremonial practices in Broadmeadows, illustrating the formality, social structure, and public culture of local government during this period.

Physical description

Cream‑coloured card with rounded corners, printed in black ink. Recto features decorative script, block lettering, and municipal crest. Verso is plain with a small adhesive collection label in the upper right corner.

Inscriptions & markings

Recto: “The Mayor and Mayoress of Broadmeadows/(Cr. R. R. Evans & Miss Kath. Fletcher)/request the pleasure of the company of/Mrs. O. Fletcher/at a Mayoral Ball/in the Essendon Town Hall/on Tuesday, 9th June, 1964, at 8.30 pm/ The favor of a reply addressed to the Town Clerk, Broadmeadows, is/desired not later than Friday, 29th May, 1964/ On receipt of acceptance entree cards will be forwarded.”
Verso: “WI 4051” (top right)