Historical information

This photograph was produced in 1987 as a press image for The Leader Newspaper Group and references the City of Broadmeadows, a former local government area in metropolitan Melbourne. The image reflects late 20th century local government identity and community representation prior to the 1994 municipal amalgamations in Victoria.

Significance

This photograph is significant as a visual record of the City of Broadmeadows during the late 1980s and as an example of local press photography produced by The Leader Newspaper Group. It contributes to the historical understanding of municipal identity, civic pride, and local media representation in Broadmeadows prior to council amalgamation.

Physical description

Black and white photographic print. The image shows a person leaning over a sign reading “CITY OF BROADMEADOWS” in hand lettered capital text. The photograph is outdoors, with foliage visible in the background. The image is composed as a press-style portrait. The verso is blank apart from handwritten notes, a copyright stamp, and an adhesive reference label.

Inscriptions & markings

Verso, handwritten in blue ink:
“Antoinette Abela / pic Bill McAuley / 1987”
Verso, printed rubber stamp (faded):
“THE LEADER NEWSPAPER GROUP PHOTOGRAPH / COPYRIGHT / reproduction without written authority is prohibited / 160 WHITEHORSE RD., BLACKBURN”
Verso, adhesive label:
“PH 1546”