Historical information
Books donated to the Weatherly Library at Ballarat College from old collegian J J McGowan in 1939. Jack entered Ballarat College in 1882. (Family Links) Son of Sam McGowan 15 Webster St, brother of Arthur.
Physical description
Twelve books of various titles and sizes, including a four volume set of The Waverley Novels
Inscriptions & markings
Book plates inside front cover: Crest / Ballarat College Library / PRESENTED BY / J J McGowan 1939....
Handwritten on flyleaf of Waverley novels: To dear Jack / From his Sisters / January 1st 1886