The ladies came to stay : a study of the education of girls at the Presbyterian Ladies College Melbourne 1875–1960 / by M. O. Reid, 1960

Part 1 – The Sower -- Foreword -- Preface -- Introduction -- 1 The Sites—Old and New -- 2 The College Council -- 3 Principals—Headmasters—Vice-principals -- 4 Educational Policy—The Junior School -- 5 The Staff -- 6 The Boarders -- 7 The Curriculum -- 8 Extra-Curricular Activities -- 9 Prefects—School Officials—School Songs—Trophies—Uniform -- 10 Royal Occasions—Distinguished Visitors—Landmarks in College History -- Part II – The Harvest -- 11 The Known Way: The Arts – The Church – Pre-School Education – Headmistresses – Academic Careers – Literature – Nursing – Philanthropy and Public Life -- 12 New Paths: Medicine – Science – Law – Politics – Librarianship – Sport – Pioneers, etc. -- 13 War -- 14 Historical Associations: The Magpie Club – The '98 Brigade – The Ex-Rays -- 15 The Old Collegians' Association -- 16 Benefactions: Scholarships – Gifts – Committees – The Parents' Association – The Transfer from East Melbourne to Burwood -- 17 To the Mothers -- Part III – School Records (Pages 261-284) -- Conclusion -- Index.