Historical information

This is a programme for a ball and a supper conducted by the Warrnambool and District Caledonian Society in 1937. The Western Caledonian Society was formed in Warrnambool in 1864 to promote and preserve Scottish culture in the region and in the 19th century ran many highland gatherings. The Warrnambool and District Caledonian Society still operates today.The programme indicates the Society was also active in the 20th century. The motto of the Society is that of the first Stuart King of Scotland.

Significance

This programme is of considerable historical importance because of its menu, its toasts and its list of office bearers of the Warrnambool and District Caledonian Society in 1937.

Physical description

A piece of light weight card folded in two to make four pages with blue printing on each page on a buff coloured background. The front page has a decorative border and a society crest.

Inscriptions & markings

Warrnambool & District CALEDONIAN SOCIETY Grand Highland Ball and Haggis Supper