Historical information

These booklets were given to subscribers to the Warrnambool Standard newspaper as an almanac for the year 1923. Warrnambool Standard Almanacs were published from 1875 to 1930. They contain much local information on Warrnambool and district about businesses, local government officials, harbour management, banks, schools, churches, 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 1923. They are important research tools for those studying and writing the history of Warrnambool and district.

Physical description

This is a soft cover booklet of 107 pages with several pages of advertisements at the back and front of the booklets. The covers are cream-coloured with blue lettering on the front and an advertisement on the back. These covers are stained. The booklet contains several blue-coloured and black and white photographs and other illustrations. The inside cover has a purple Warrnambool Historical Society stamp and a number in the centre in blue ink

Inscriptions & markings

WB 119