Historical information

The calendar has an account of the event of the wreck of the Loch Ard and the only survivors, tom Pearce and Eva Carmichael.

Significance

The calendar records the wreck of the Loch Ard, showing that the event was significant locally and thought worthy of publishing on a local calendar.
The calendar is significant for its connection to the wreck of the Loch Ard.

Physical description

Calendar, August 1923, with a coloured picture of Loch Ard Gorge and portraits of Tom Pearce and Eva Carmichael. It includes a brief history of the episode of the wreck of the ship Loch Ard. It was printed by Terang Express.

Inscriptions & markings

"With Compliments from The Terang Express Printing and Publishing Office"
"August 1923" "Historical" "Tom Pearce" "Eva Carmichael"