Historical information

These booklets were given to subscribers to the Warrnambool Standard newspaper as an almanac for the year 1928. The Standard Almanacs were published annually from 1875 to 1930. They contain much local information about Warrnambool and district on the businesses, government officials, banks, churches, schools, harbour management, societies and organizations etc. The Warrnambool Standard newspaper was established in 1872 and continues to this day.

Significance

This booklet is of high significance as it contains valuable information on Warrnambool and district for the year 1928. It is an important research tool for those studying and writing the history of Warrnambool and district.

Physical description

This is a booklet of 114 pages, with several pages of advertisements at the front and the back of the booklets. The cover is light brown with dark brown lettering. This copy has a piece of string tied to the top right hand corner. The cover is somewhat stained. The booklet has a fold-out map of Warrnambool and other Warrnambol maps printed on pink paper. The booklet contain photographs in blue and brown tonings and several other illustrations.