The Mildura Bowls Club was established in 1913 with the co-founder of the Mildura Irrigation Colony, Mr. W.B. Chaffey, as its first President.
Land was purchased for one hundred pounds ($200) in Lemon Avenue,
a green was prepared and was opened in November 1915.
In 1932 a Mr Royal, a visitor from Melbourne suggested that a Winter Carnival would attract Metropolitan bowlers to the district. This proved to be a great success, with a special train being run to bring large numbers of bowlers to the district. This Carnival has been claimed to be the forerunner of the Sunraysia Tourist industry. So successful was the Carnival that the Lemon Avenue site soon became too small to cater for all the players.
In 1940 the Mildura City Council provided the land overlooking the Murray River where the club is situated today. Four new greens, two of which had lights for night bowls, were constructed on the site, and allowed a total of 224 players to be on the greens at the one time. These greens were opened in 1943, and were and still are arguably among the best in Victoria.
Following the construction of the four greens, provision was made for ladies to join the club as associates. A committee for ladies was formed in 1943, with Mrs. F. Deacon as the inaugural President. Ladies today enjoy full membership and serve on the general committee
Our greens are surrounded by colourful and well-kept gardens, with plenty of room for spectators. Car Parking has also been well provided for.
Geographically, Mildura’s situation in the north-west corner of Victoria makes it the hub of three states. It is serviced by the Calder, Murray Valley and Sturt Highways to cater for coach and private vehicles, while a busy air-port provides links from Adelaide and Melbourne.
Wineries and paddleboats are among the many tourist attractions. Accommodation selection is vast. The district boasts a wide choice of motels, holiday units, caravan/cabins tourist parks, houseboats and resort accommodation.
