Historical information

Archibald Snell, son of E Snell, Avoca, entered Ballarat College 1884, peer year 1887.

Significance

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

Physical description

Small engraved silver cup

Inscriptions & markings

Inscription on cup face: BALLARAT College / The Gift of the / MASTERS / 1886
Inscription on cup verso: A SNELL / 1st Hurdle Race / 1st / Throwing Cricket Ball