Historical information

Book gifted to the CPLC library in 1962 by Mrs Gavin Shaw. Gavin Shaw entered Ballarat College in 1917 [Family Links] Son of Henry Shaw 6 Pleasant Str Sth, Brother of Henry Norman (Norman), Parent of John,David,Robert, Marg, Philip & others. (School Involvt) BC Council 1952-73;
E McGowan signature on flyleaf may refer to Edith McGowan who entered the girls school in 1882. Edith's sister, Margaret Steele, donated prizes from her days at Mrs Kennedy's School for Girls.

Physical description

Dark blue calf-bound book with embossed illustration on cover and gold markings on spine

Inscriptions & markings

Book plate on flyleaf: Clarendon Presbyterian / Ladies' College / Ballarat / crest / Presented by / Mrs Gavin Shaw / date: 21/6/62
Handwritten signature on flyleaf: E McGowan