Historical information

Relates to governance and civic administration of the former City of Broadmeadows prior to municipal amalgamations in Victoria (mid 1990s). Invitations such as this document formal council proceedings and reflect local government practices of the period.

Significance

This item provides direct evidence of municipal operations and communication practices of the City of Broadmeadows shortly before council amalgamations. It demonstrates formal invitation formats, organisational branding (“Building a better future”), and named civic participants.

Physical description

Single A4 sheet, printed on white paper; black printed text with blue logo and handwritten blue ink annotation. Paper shows fold lines (horizontal and vertical), creasing, and light handling wear.

Inscriptions & markings

Recto (front):
“MR STEVE GORE & PARTNER” (handwritten in blue ink)
Printed text includes:
“INVITATION / SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING … 5TH DECEMBER, 1994 AT 7.00 P.M. … PASCOE VALE ROAD, BROADMEADOWS … R.S.V.P. TO ROSE MOLONEY…”
Verso (back):
“WI 0994” (printed label)
Handwritten blue ink note (partially legible): appears to reference “16/7/06 … copy … kept …”