Historical information

These labels or stickers were produced as part of the celebrations and promotional material to be used during the period 1979 to 1982 when Warrnambool was the official Premier Town in Victoria. The title was awarded by the Premier of Victoria with scores allocated for heritage and environment, community participation, industrial and commercial development, tourism, land use and public works and community facilities. Warrnambool won the inaugural award in 1958, in 1979-82 and in 1988-91.

Significance

These labels are of minor interest as reminders of one of the times when Warrnambool was awarded the title of Victoria’s Premier Town.

Physical description

These are eight green labels on a perforated sheet. They have black printing and an adhesive backing and are designed to be detached and used separately as stickers or labels.

Inscriptions & markings

Warrnambool Premier Town 1979-82