Historical information

This programme documents the 1964 Broadmeadows Festival of Arts, organised by the Broadmeadows City Council to celebrate the official opening of the Broadmeadows Town Hall. It reflects strong local participation in cultural activities, including music, drama, and physical culture from surrounding suburbs such as Glenroy, Fawkner, and Strathmore.

Significance

The item is historically significant as evidence of civic celebration and cultural development in Broadmeadows during the 1960s, particularly marking the opening of the Town Hall. It demonstrates community engagement and provides insight into local performing arts networks and institutions of the period.

Physical description

Die-cut cream paper programme in the form of a folding fan or souvenir. Symmetrical rounded lobes with a central fold and a handle-like extension. Circular suspension hole near top. Black printed text and emblem. Shows creasing along fold, minor tears to edges, surface discolouration, and adhesive residue with applied labels on verso.

Inscriptions & markings

Recto (front): “City of Broadmeadows” (seal) / “Broadmeadows City Council Festival of Arts” / “To commemorate the official opening of the Broadmeadows Town Hall”
Interior: “PROGRAMME Monday, 23rd November, 1964” (with subsequent dates through Friday, 27th November, 1964) / performance listings / “Vote of Thanks to Artists from Broadmeadows City Councillors”
Verso: “WI-0158” / “1486” / partially obscured “WH 0583”