These two books are the only surviving examples of a set of books donated to the CPLC library in honour of former principal Miss S Lillie Crump. Example of ongoing community support of the school and the esteem with which former students held former Principal Miss S L CrumpTwo books of various size and binding with matching ornate commemorative bookplates inside front coverBook plate inside front cover: EX LIBRIS / CLARENDON PRESBYTERAIN / LADIES COLLEGE / IN HONOUR OF / MISS S LILLIE CRUMP / PRINCIPAL 1902 - 1919 / PRESENTED BY THE OLD COLLEGIANS OF THAT PERIODlillie-crump, clarendon-presbyterian-ladies-college, library, old-collegians

Rosina (Rose) Morey was a student at Ballarat Ladies College, girls' school of Ballarat College (1875 - 1892). Rosina Morey was born in 1871 and spent most of her life in Ballarat. Her father was Edward Morey, a mining and civic leader in Ballarat. The book was donated by Poss Morrow (Walker) having belonged to her great aunt Rose Morey. In 2008 Poss wrote: Rose loved sewing and my memories of her are that she was always dressed in black. She was the third daughter of Edward and Mary Ann Morey. Great aunt Rose spent many happy times with our family when we lived in East Malvern. My father Edward McDonald Walker was her nephew. She loved coming to the city by train to go shopping and join in the family celebrations. She never married but lived to a great age. She died in a nursing home in East Malvern 24 July 1960 and was buried in the Morey family grave in the Ballarat Old Cemetery. The prize, presented to Rose in 1889, remained in my father's library for many years and was given to me recently.Red calf-binding with fine gold border to cover; gold lettered title and school crest to front cover; and gold lettered title to spine. Book plate on inside of front cover. Book plate on inside of front cover: School crest / Fancy Needlework / Senior Form / "Gross" prize / Awarded to / Rose Morey / Christmas 1889rose-morey, ballarat-ladies-college, book-prize, needlework

Lloyd Charles Brind, born 7/09/1882, entered Ballarat College 6/02/1893. This book was donated back to the school by Mr McCallum, July 1964 and added to the Ballarat College Library. This may be Mr R A McCallum, parent of school during the 1960s and father of Keith (1964), Stuart (1967) and Peter (1974). At some stage it has been stamped with the Tam O'Shanter Ballarat Book Club stamp. It also has a handwritten signature on the title page and half-title page 'N. V. Warol" ?Marled brown calf-bound book with gold border and school crest on front cover, six compartments to spine with gold patterning to five and title in 2nd compartment; book plates inside front coverBook plate inside front cover: school crest / Languages / Fourth form / Second prize / Awarded to / L Brind / Christmas 1896lloyd-charles-brind, book prizes, mccallum

Roger Herbert Mitchell attended Ballarat College 1951-1956. Recipient of a Council Scholarship, HV McKay Scholarship for 6 years and Boarding Scholarship. Sport and co-curricular activities included: 2nd Crew 1956, Minervan & Library Committee 1955, House Prefect, and school drama productions. Roger was a Cadet Cpl 1954, Sgt 1955 and Under Officer 1956. Provides significant detail regarding the size and role of Cadet program within the school. Typewritten letter on buff-coloured, fine paper; light brown DL envelope; printed invitation on white heavy card; small refreshment card, printed on mid-yellow light card; small dress card printed on stone-coloured light card. All paper slightly aged. handwritten on invitation: Cadet Under Officer Mitchell. R. H. cadets, ballarat college, roger mitchell, 1950s, sir dallas brooks, government house

Colour photographThis Stone was laid by The Hon. H.S. Lawson, Premier of Victoria in the Jubilee Year of the Institution 15t April 1920 W.H. Middleton, Presidentbuildings, ballarat school of mines, smb campus, premier of victoria, w.h. middleton, plaque, memorial stone, foundation stone, anniversary, h.s.w. lawson