PAST and present members of the Bendigo Golf Bowling Club have celebrated the club's centenary.
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Bowls Victoria chief executive Geoff Bridge was on hand to help mark the milestone, presenting the club's president Brian Doherty with a commemorative plaque.
A special tribute was paid to club historian Ruth Smith, who has maintained an impressive history of the club since its inception 100 years ago.
The club formed on August 6, 1914 and its first year had 26 members.
Those members paid an annual subscription of 30 shillings, which nowadays equals $3.00.
The club's second year proved to be successful, winning eight of the 10 matches played in the Northern Western Bowling Association.
One of the club's biggest moments came in 1972 when the then president Max Phillips stated the only way the club could obtain a winter green would be to combine with the golf club.
A special meeting was then called, with members voting to amalgamate.
The following year a letter from the golf club stated the committee would support the new green financially.
Another important milestone was earlier this year when the men's and ladies committees decided to amalgamate as many of the clubs players competed in the weekend and midweek pennant teams.