The Early Days (1903-1940s) When Scottish migrants brought bowls to Melbourne in the 1860s, they planted the seeds of something special. By 1903, when Middle Park Bowling Club was founded, we were one of 33 clubs in Melbourne – but we were different. While most clubs treated women as "associate members," our Ladies had their own club from day one, dominating Melbourne bowls and winning the top pennant flag seven times between 1913 and 1925.

Our men weren't slouches either – claiming the prestigious White Flag in 1923, a feat we're still chasing today. Those early decades established our reputation for excellence, though the Great Depression tested our resolve like never before.