Historical information

This document reflects local government financial management practices in the City of Broadmeadows area in the late 1970s, specifically the use of “separate rate schemes” to fund infrastructure such as public car parks at Glenroy Railway Station.

Significance

This record has historic significance as evidence of local government financial strategies and infrastructure development in the Broadmeadows area during the 1970s. It documents the lifecycle of rate-funded public works and provides insight into fiscal decision-making, community contributions, and urban development.

This record has historic significance as evidence of local government financial strategies and infrastructure development in the Broadmeadows area during the 1970s. It documents the lifecycle of rate-funded public works and provides insight into fiscal decision-making, community contributions, and urban development.

Physical description

Typed document, 8 pages, black text on white paper; includes tabulated financial data and headings; extracted pages from a larger bound or compiled report.

Inscriptions & markings

Examples include:
• “Finance Committee Meeting Page 9 19/3/79” (header)
• “APPENDIX ‘B’ AGENDA 19/3/79 CLAUSE 11”
• Numeric markings (e.g., “4077”) on some pages
• Back page yellow label: WI-3708