Thematic history
City of Moreland Thematic History
The City of Moreland Thematic History addresses the history of the physical development of a municipality since post contact occupation.
It identifies and explains those aspects and themes that are crucial to understanding the area and the historic physical fabric as it exists today. It is meant to explain how and why the municipality looks like it does today.
The Thematic History does not provide a chronological account of everything that happened in the municipality. A thematic history is not a record of all the individuals, events, schools, sporting clubs, institutions that may have left their mark on the municipality or study area. Rather it is centred around themes (e.g. agriculture, industry, governance, migration etc.) that have shaped the municipality. It provides a framework for the identification and assessment of potential heritage places.
The Thematic History is essential in being able to identify potential heritage places and ultimately assess and determine its heritage significance. It highlights the importance of protecting Moreland’s heritage places, as it identifies a number of significant heritage places that have been irreplaceably lost over the years due to these places not being protected under the provisions of the Heritage Overlay. The loss of these places is immeasurable to Moreland’s community and future generations.
The City of Moreland Thematic History will contribute to a greater understanding of the municipality’s history and development and lead to greater appreciation of our common cultural heritage.
View the Thematic history book
Copies of the City of Moreland Thematic History are available for viewing in Moreland LIbraries and have been provided to the State Library of Victoria, Museum Victoria as well as the Brunswick, Coburg and Broadmeadows Historical Societies.
You can download a copy of the City of Moreland Thematic History below. Unfortunately Moreland City Council does not have hard copies available for purchase.
