Historical information

The first tennis courts to be built in Tawonga were at the primary school. The courts opposite the store were built in the mid 1930s on land donated by John Cooper. They were initially dirt courts and were concreted in the early 1940s.Tennis Club belonged to the Dederang and District Tennis Association in 1969-1970. Tennis was a popular sport for all ages, men and women, girls and boys.

Significance

The trophy and flag were presented to the winners of the Tawonga Tennis Club who won their grade in the Dederang and District Tennis Association competition. These were then put on display in the club rooms indicating that the teams were winners and tennis a popular sport in the district.
The books give an insight into meeting procedures and items of interest eg. court maintenance, numbers of members and ability of players (graded and number of teams). also names of local families involved.

Physical description

1. Munute Book & Cash Book 1969 - 1970 with metal spiral spine 'Spi Rax' Note Book
2. Minute Book & Membership list 1938 - 1969 - Black cover exercise book
3. Premiership flag 1969 - 1970 - Navy bluer triangular with faded gold print
4. Trophy B Grade Premiers 1969 - 1970 - Silver cup with inscription "Dederang & Dist
Tennis Assoc'n /B Grade Premiers / Tawonga / 1969-70 (handle and base broken)

Inscriptions & markings

Inscribed on cup - "Dederang & Dist Tennis Assoc'n / B Grade Premiers / Tawonga / 1969-70"