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 a perpetual trophy for the Terminus Dart Club Doubles Championship from 1985 to 1992.

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 wood and metal engraved trophy with stylised dart mounted on the side.

Inscriptions & markings

At base: " TERMINUS DART CLUB/ DOUBLES CHAMPIONSHIP"
On vertical list - top to bottom
1985 J. DEKRUIFF/ H. DEKRUIFF
1985 R. HUDSON/ A. FLEMING
1986 K. COOK/ H.M. COOK
1986 TONY LOWE / K.A.COOK
1987 J. DEKRUIFF/ A. FLEMING
1987 L. STOKES / K. MERRILESS
1988 J. DEKRUIFF/ T. LOWE
1989 ROB BENNETT/ B. STEWART
1989 L. BRUCE/B. STEWART
1991 J. DEKRUIFF/ P. HOLLINGSWORTH
1992 B. TINGWELL/ S. GRIFFITHS
1992 B. TINGWELL / C. BLUNDEN