Historical information

Reproduced by permission of Mr John Arnold from his book: "The Riversdale Golf Club - a history, 1892-1977."
Copyright to book: Riversdale Golf Club.
Surrey Hills Golf Club operated from 1892-1908 then moved and became Riversdale Golf Club. The game was played across paddocks from Trafalgar Street, Mont Albert to Whitehorse Road and down Victoria Crescent to where Box Hill TAFE is now located in Elgar Road. There were problems with cows eating the tee flags!
The clubhouse still exists as 30 Trafalgar Street.

Significance

Apart from its association in documenting the Surrey Hills Golf Club which has long disappeared, this image documents the landscape in the pre-urban era.

Physical description

Black and white photo of a scene at Surrey Hills Golf Club. There is a water hazard in the foreground with a lady on her knees trying to retrieve a ball from the water's edge. Three lads, one on a horse, are watching, as are 3 males to the right.

Inscriptions & markings

"In water" in the bottom right of the photo.
Caption: "Captain Fred Andrew watches his partner's misfortunes during a game at Surrey Hills in 1895."