Physical description
A 36-page illustrated stapled booklet published by the City of Broadmeadows to commemorate the centenary of local government in the municipality, 1857-1957. Contains historical text, reproductions of government records, municipal information, and black-and-white photographs.
Publication type
non-fiction
Inscriptions & markings
Back cover, upper left corner, yellow label: OS-WI0339
On a white label, handwritten in blue ink: 8
Summary
This commemorative souvenir booklet was produced by the City of Broadmeadows to mark one hundred years of municipal government from 1857 to 1957. It presents an overview of the municipality's history, including early European settlement, pastoral occupation, local government formation, infrastructure development and civic achievements. Historical photographs and reproduced archival documents provide visual and documentary evidence of Broadmeadows' transformation from a rural district to an expanding metropolitan municipality. The publication was intended to celebrate community achievements while promoting civic pride and preserving local history.
Keywords
- broadmeadows,
- city of broadmeadows,
- local government,
- municipal history,
- centenary celebrations,
- community history,
- urban development,
- early settlement,
- john pascoe fawkner,
- duncan cameron,
- victoria,
- historical publications,
- civic administration,
- municipal officers,
- roads,
- transport,
- campbellfield,
- pascoe vale,
- glenroy,
- heritage
