Historical information

Bowling clubs are a popular sport enabling community members to socialise and exercise together. Members also have the opportunity to travel to other local clubs and beyond as a team representing their club, district, state or country.

Significance

Tawonga Bowling Club is in the Kiewa Valley where Philip Reid lived. He was a member of the Club which was very active with lots of members and competitions. This cap was part of the uniform that bowlers used during competition - being cream and matching their cream uniform of trousers and shirt.

Physical description

Cream cap with 'Henselite' on the back. On the front ironed on a yellow and green emblem showing three black bowling balls with a white kitty in the middle. Above the emblem a Tawonga Bowling Club badge is pinned on.