Name of the paper is unknown but is probably a Mornington publication. Frank Ryan was the National Bank Manager who had arrived in Cowes in 1951 as a junior banker. The paper was found by him when he was clearing the estate of Mrs Sue Strudwick.HistoricalSection of newspaper with articles on both sides describing news of people and events on Phillip Island and Mornington Shire. Also 2 A4 sheets of typing with comments by Frank Ryan about the people and events mentioned. Second Minstrel show huge success. Ventnor State school closed. Remarks and commentary by Frank Ryan. frank ryan, sue strudwick, phillip island band, mr pomeroy, , r. grayden, cowes state school, ventnor state school, bayview guesthouse fire, s.j.mcfee, cwa, minstrel show, measles outbreak, rothsay guesthouse

These are only the pages relevant to Phillip Island from the guide. Broadbent's Official Road Guides Company took over George R. Broadbent's business in 1935. In 1963, it changed its name to Broadbent's Road Maps Pty. Ltd. Each Victorian guide contains maps, plans of routes, a detailed description of roads, mileage, hotels, garages, guesthouses, shops etc.HistoricalFoolscap sized, black and white photocopied pages stapled into booklet.broadbent's guides, guesthouses, shops, hotels, rothsay guesthouse, cowes main garage, co-operative society, hislop's newsagency, wagner's butchery, the nobbies tea rooms