Historical information
First games played 1926. The Club was then situated in South Parade. Ladies were invited to join in 1927. The yearly fee was 1.10 sterling. In 1933 the green was officially opened by Robert Menzies. The clubhouse was finally completed in the late 1940's. By the 1960's membership had risen to the extent that a new site was needed. A site on the east side of Pakenham Street, south of the creek, was proposed but it was subject to flooding. In 1966, after the flooding of the creek was managed, the South Parade property was acquired and the new greens were ready by September 1966.
Physical description
Coloured photograph of the Blackburn Bowling Club, Pakenham Street Blackburn. Photograph shows rinks in front of the club house - 2012
Subjects
References
- Reference History of the Blackburn Bowls Club 1926-1987 ND 3423
