Historical information

The Terminus Hotel was one of the earliest hotels in Wodonga, with clear links to the establishment of the railway line. It was an important business and meeting place from the original construction in 1873 until 1st June 1998 the Terminus Hotel when it was destroyed by fire. It provided a popular venue for social activities, including competitive darts, both through its own competition and as part of the Albury-Wodonga District Darts Association. The remains of the building were demolished in 1999. This is perpetual trophy for the Terminus Dart club based at the Terminus Hotel in Wodonga. This trophy recognises the winners of the Singles Championship from 1985 to 1992. Engravings on the front of the trophy indicate that the competition was held twice a year for most of the years recorded here.

Significance

The Terminus Hotel was an important meeting place in Wodonga for more than 100 years. This item is representative of one of the social and sporting activities it provided for members of the local community.

Physical description

A perpetual trophy for the Terminus Dart club based at the Terminus Hotel in Wodonga. This trophy recognises the winners of the Singles Championship from 1985 to 1992.

Inscriptions & markings

Down the front of the trophy, each name on a separate metal rectangle:
1985: A. Fleming
1985: K.Cook
1986: W. Larsen
1986: J. DeKruif
1987: L. Stokes
1987: J. DeKruiff
1988: J. DeKruiff
1989: C. Shaw
1989: H. Curphy
1991: J. DeKruiff
1992: J. DeKruiff
1992: J. DeKruif