The English settlers brought with them their desire for traditional clubs for the "gentlemen only". Here they could sit in their leather chairs before a roaring fire, reading the latest London magazines and being waited upon by the club steward.
Prior to the Settlers Club being completed in 1909, a reserved room was being used at the Renmark Hotel as early as 1897. The prime movers for a club were Messrs F.S. Wyllie (first president) and F.W. Cutlack and the contract was let to Mr. Nolan at a cost of 750 pounds ($1,500). The first secretary was H.B. Ogilvy.
Tradesmen, townsfolk and even bank managers were excluded for many years and women were only admitted in the 1960's. From the 1970's the focus of the club started to change to what is now a mixed membership with an accent on family participation and visitors most welcome.
Lawn bowling was first played in Renmark on greens established on the hotel side of the club and in 1926 the Renmark Club Bowling Club was formed. Annual carnivals were popular state events over the years, however the greens were removed and the river frontage opened to the public in 1997.
The Club underwent extensive renovations in 2002 and now provides modern facilities to suit every member of the family, some of these being - New 'Jack High' Gaming Room, Children's Games Room, Entrance & Amenities. Plus it is the only Venue central to Renmark situated on absolute water frontage.The Renmark Club was also awarded "Best Club with 10 or more Gaming Machines" by Clubs SA for 2002.
Well priced meals are available for Lunch and Dinner 7 days. |
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