In August 1895, just seven months after Wellington Point Cricket Club was formed, the Evening Observer newspaper reported on the club's first AGM. Six matches played. Three wins, one draw, two losses. A small balance to the credit of the club. The rest is history.
The following article appeared in the Evening Observer (Brisbane) on Saturday 31 August 1895, just seven months after Wellington Point Cricket Club held its very first meeting at the Wellington Point Hotel in January of that year.
It is believed to be the earliest published record of the club's existence, held in the National Library of Australia's Trove archive.
"The adjourned general meeting of the Wellington Point Cricket Club was held at the Wellington Point Hotel on Wednesday evening, when there was a fair attendance of members. The secretary presented the balance-sheet for the past season, which showed a small balance to the credit of the club, and he congratulated the members on their success.
The club was only formed last January, and out of six matches played they won three, drew one, and lost two.
Mr. L. Hugonin headed the batting averages, with 15.8 runs for eleven innings.
The Hon. J. R. Dickson was elected patron of the club; Mr. J. H. Davidson, president; and Messrs. James Pink, K. Ziegenfusz, A. M. Cowan, Gilbert Burnett, W. Johnson, and J. C. Donaldson, vice-presidents. Messrs. L. Hugonin, E. R. Starkey, F. Johnson, and R. Laing were elected a committee of management, and Mr. F. Johnson was elected secretary and treasurer."
Over 130 years later, Wellington Point Cricket Club is still going strong, the same community spirit, the same love of the game.
