Historical information

This pennant was used by one of the school houses at Warrnambool Technical College. Warrnambool Technical School was established in Warrnambool in 1913. The name was changed to Warrnambool Technical College in 1958. In 1974 the junior section of the Technical College was moved to Caramut Road and is now called Brauer College. The senior section became the Institute of Adult Education and moved to Sherwood Park in 1984 , this is now Deakin University. and Timor Street is now Technical and Further Education. The name of the house " Shomberg" comes from the ship that was wrecked near Peterborough, Victoria in 1855.

Significance

This pennant is retained because of its connection with Warrnambool Technical School, an important educational establishment.

Physical description

A triangular red felt pennant with white felt loops for attaching to a stand. It has white printing and a white image of a sea horse stencilled on.

Inscriptions & markings

WARRNAMBOOL
TECHNICAL COLLEGE
" Schomberg"