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Stephens Croquet Club
Street Address
104 Frederick St, Annerley
Postal Address
PO Box 545, Annerley Qld 4103
Contact this club...
Telephone
0413 732 986
President: Val Layne
Treasurer: Geraldine Trivett
Secretary: Gaye Pitman
Play Days
Association Croquet:
- Wednesday 9.45am
- Saturdays 12.45pm
Golf Croquet:
- Tuesday 9am
- Fridays & Sundays from 2pm [May-Sep] and 3pm [Oct-April]
Beginners very welcome
Club History
Founded: 1923
The City of Brisbane was divided into Shire Councils in 1923; what is now known as the Annerley district was named the Stephens Shire, hence the name, Stephens Croquet Club. The Chairman of this Shire, Mr F.A. Stimpson, a man interested in croquet, was instrumental in obtaining the north-east corner of Yeronga Memorial Park for croquet lawns.
On 15th October 1923, Mr Stimpson himself, with a horse and plough, began the venture by turning the soil. Two well-built and well-drained lawns were laid and a small clubhouse erected.
