Historical information

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. One cup was awarded to the outstanding old collegian athlete. John Mercer Walker (BD 23/02/1888) attended Ballarat College 1899 - 1904. Son of J T Walker 125 Dana St, Brother of Stanley, Harold J & Leslie, Uncle of John S & Lynette, John was Dux of the school in 1904. He was killed serving with the airforce in WW1.

Physical description

Large, wide silver rose bowl cup; double-handles; dark, polished wood stand

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed on face of bowl: OLD COLLEGIANS CUP / 1912 / Won by / J M WALKER
Inscribed on rear of cup: Ballarat College crest