Historical information

Presented to Ballarat College by descendants of
J Jackson. College had three J Jackson's attending in the late 1800's - John G Jackson (1888py), James L Jackson (1890py), John Jackson (1894py).
The College Cup was awarded to the competitor who won all three 120, 250 and 440 yard races. For more information about the College Cup see Ring-A-Roo December 1993.

Significance

Significant indication of the place of athletics within the school program in the late 1800's.

Physical description

Large ornate engraved silver cup with two handles and lid on wooden stand

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription on cup face: COLLEGE CUP / GIFT OF THE PRINCIPAL / WON BY / J Jackson / BALLARAT / crest / COLLEGE
Plaque on stand inscribed: Presented to / BALLARAT COLLEGE / by discendants [sic] of /
J Jackson