Historical information

This is a member’s ticket for 1938-39 for the Warrnambool Boomerang Club. This club was a social club that was formed some time in 1934 and continued on until at least 1956. In the late 1930s there were nearly 200 members who took part in activities that included balls, dances, picnics, dinners and Christmas parties. Profits from the Boomerang Club functions were donated to local charitable organizations. No information is available on this member, Miss M. Gilmour.

Significance

This is a significant item as an example of a member’s ticket from the Boomerang Club, an important social club in Warrnambool

Physical description

This is a member’s ticket for the Warrnambool Boomerang Club, a small card coloured green with red printed material and the name of the holder of the ticket entered in green ink.

Inscriptions & markings

‘Boomerang Club, Member’s Ticket, Season 1938-39, Name… Miss M. Gilmour, President W.Pridmore, Secretary L. Tinker’