Historical information

The Eaglehawk Croquet Club was founded in 1909, in premises vacated by the Eaglehawk Bowling Club. There are no records for the years 1910-1942, but the clubhouse was unlined with no electricity or water.

During World War II memberships dropped to just 7 members, however between 1943/46 membership increased to 23. Electricity was connected to the Clubhouse in 1947. During the years 1955-58 the club rooms were rebuilt and enlarged.

1959/63 Life Memberships were presented and the club celebrated its 50th birthday with sister clubs and past members.

Golf Croquet was introduced in 1975 and was played on Wednesdays (as is still the case today). The club celebrated its 90th birthday with the oldest member at that time - Nell Mitchell- cutting the cake and a stained glass window was also unveiled.

We play Association, Golf Croquet and Golf Croquet Pennant and golf croquet membership is increasing.

Physical description

History of the Eaglehawk Croquet Club 1909 to 2003 - 51 pages of printed history. Includes office bearers, referees and officials, and extensive notes.