Historical information

The Warrnambool Pipe band was started around 1906 under the tuition of Simon Fraser and his sons. It has operated in various forms for most of that time. A ladies band was formed in 1951 and the two bands amalgamated in 1974. They celebrated their centenary in 2007.

Significance

A common object with links to a long established group in Warrnambool.

Physical description

Cream mug with handle with black logo on front. Ridge around top.

Inscriptions & markings

Warrnambool & District Pipes & drums around logo. Stamp on bottom “Dynamo House The Original Australian Billy Mug .034270955