St Kilda Sports Club
Nina TAYLOR (Albert Park) (16:02): The St Kilda Sports Club, formerly known as the St Kilda Bowling Club, is of historical significance as the second oldest bowling club in Australia. The club has operated continuously on this site from 1865 until the present, and it was an absolute delight just a week ago – and I should say the St Kilda Bowling Club was formed at a meeting on 7 June 1865 – on 7 June of this year, to attend their 160th celebration. It was truly wonderful. They had a welcome to country from the Boonwurrung, and there was some bowling. I was able to keep the ball on the ground for a change, which was certainly an improvement. I must say this club is very welcoming. It is a wonderful meeting place. There are so many beautiful social aspects as well as both pennant and social games, barefoot bowls and more. It is truly a wonderful club, and I wish it 160 more years of success.