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From 1884 College Cups were donated by the Old Collegians Association for the outstanding athlete amongst ‘present boys’ and ‘past boys’. It is obvious from written records and the inscriptions on the cups themselves that two cups were awarded to students – a Junior Cup and a Senior Cup.The Old Collegians Cup was a prestigious award presented in the early days of Ballarat College for private retention. At the Annual Sports Day almost the entire athletics program was devoted to the heats associated with the awarding of the College Cup (Senior) and the Old Collegians Cup. Competitors had to run in three handicapped races over 120, 250 and 440 yards respectively. So high was the regard for the winner of the Senior Cup that Old Collegians would refer to past events as happening 'in the year X won the College Cup'. The Ballarat Old Collegians Association notes in The Minervan 1913 that "each year the Association presents to the College Sports committee the College Cups (Senior and Junior), the Old Collegians Cup and the Veterans Plate. Raymond Dawson Vaughan attended Ballarat College under Principal Major John Garbutt until 1909. He was one of the first students to enrol in the new Agricultural Science Course at Ballarat High School in 1910. he completed this course with credits and high honours. After leaving school he was involved in agricultural and pastoral pursuits at Lorcan in the West Wimmera. Ray served in WW1 and was killed in action, aged 25, on 9 June 1917 at Messines. His plaque in No 2041 in the Ballarat Avenue of Honour. Medium, ornate, double-handled cup on silver standInscribed on face of cup: Old Collegians Cup / 1911 / R D VAUGHAN Inscribed on rear of cup: Ballarat College crestold-collegians-cup, ray-d-vaughan, athletics, sports day

Saddle, Fault, and Spur reefs are the main types, found in Ordovician slates and sandstones folded into anticlines and synclines. Major Productive Reefs: Hustlers, Garden Gully, Paddy's Gully, Sheepshead, New Chum, Nell Gwynne, and Carshalton.Mining Process: Gold is found in quartz lodes, extracted, crushed, and separated using mercury amalgamation. From 1851–1949, over 21 million ounces of gold were produced, valued at approximately £323 million (1964 prices). Located Bendigo is in central Victoria, north of the Dividing Range, between Campaspe Valley and Loddon flats; 100 miles from Melbourne. The City area is 8,030 acres; population around 40,000 (city), 47,000 (district).Climate is temperate, with average rainfall of 20 inches, and 320 sunny days per year. Gold First discovered in 1851 at Golden Square. Bendigo Became a municipal district in 1855, a town in 1861, a city in 1871, and changed its name from Sandhurst to Bendigo in 1891. Key Events: Establishment of hospital, police court, churches, schools, and infrastructure like railways and water supply.Governance and Civic Structure. Council Structure: 3 wards, each with 3 councillors serving 3-year terms; mayor elected by councillors. Main revenue from rates and property; principal duties include public works, health, parks, and enforcement of by-laws. Major Projects: Olympic swimming pool, market extensions, park improvements, road and drainage works.Economy and IndustryCommerce: 730 retail shops, 260 factories, and a major livestock market.Principal Industries: Meat processing, manufacturing (including ordnance, textiles, engineering), fruit and food processing, and egg production. Bendigo is Noted for sheep, lamb, fruit (especially tomatoes and apples), and dairy. Major rail and road hub with connections across Victoria and to New South Wales; tram and bus services.Education: Institute of Technology, Teachers College, multiple secondary and primary schools, and special education facilities. Several hospitals, aged care homes, and health services. 486 acres of parks and gardens, extensive sports facilities, and Lake Eppalock for water sports. Wide range of community, cultural, and sporting organizations. Regional library, art gallery, music and drama societies. Notable Figures and HeritageGeorge Lansell: Known as the "Gold King," a key figure in Bendigo's mining history. Transformation: From a sheep run to a major goldfield and then to a modern city with significant infrastructure and cultural assets. Motto Coat of Arms: Features symbols representing gold mining, agriculture, pioneering, and fruit growing.Motto: "Progress" in gold on a purple ribbon.Bendigo's history is marked by rapid growth from gold discovery, strong civic development, and a diverse economy, making it a significant regional center in Victoria.History Notes - Information on Mining, statistics and early development of Bendigo - author unknown This item contains the following document: 11217.65a Twelve Foolscap typed pages with information on Bendigonon-fictionbendigo, fortuna, george lansell, development of bendigo