In 1956, Ford Australia made a bold move that would shape the future of automotive manufacturing in the country. The company purchased 400 acres of land in Broadmeadows, Victoria, with a visionary goal: to build an all-Australian car. Just three years later, in 1959, a state-of-the-art assembly plant was completed—spanning...
Embarking on an Adventure: Uncovering the Hidden Gems of Westmeadows on Foot! Join us for a leisurely walk through the charming streets of Westmeadows, a suburb with a rich history dating back to its establishment in 1850 when it was known as the Broadmeadows Township. This area has a fascinating...
Step back in time with us on our second tour for 2025 of five pioneer cemeteries within the City of Hume. This tour is led by knowledgeable members of the Broadmeadows Historical Society, who are enthusiastic about preserving and sharing the rich history of our local area. The City of...
Aboriginal land management and agriculture Aboriginal Australians, well before the arrival of European settlers, developed sophisticated and sustainable systems for managing the Australian landscape. These land management practices were deeply interwoven with cultural, spiritual, and legal traditions, and were guided by the framework of the Dreaming, which provided a holistic...
Albert Thomas Chapman Cook began his career with the Shire of Broadmeadows in 1909, when the Shire offices were in what is now Westmeadows. He and his wife of two years, Amelia Ethel (née Dunstan), moved into the Secretary’s quarters at the Broadmeadows Shire Office. Cook’s initial salary was £200...
Broadmeadows Historical Society acknowledges the people of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung, including the past and existing family members of the Wurundjeri-Willam, as the traditional custodians of this land.
We embrace Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander living cultures as a vital part of Australia’s identity and recognise, celebrate and pay respect to Elders past, present and future.