Beckenham Bowling Club
Organization
Dates
- Existence: November 1916 - Present
Biography
This club provides and maintains bowling greens and facilities which are available to members and the public. Founded in 1916 by Ernie Chegwin, a Beckenham resident and prominent contractor. The club was originally located at a property in Fisher Avenue, Beckenham. The entrance to the club was later changed to Waimea Terrace, Beckenham, Christchurch. The inaugural open day was held on the 17th December 1917. The Beckenham Bowling Club celebrated its centennial in 2016.
Citation:
Chapman, B. (2017). Beckenham Bowling Club. Beckenham Bowling Club.Found in 1 Collection or Record:
Beckenham Bowling Club records
Collection
Identifier: CCL Archive 0004
Scope and Contents
This club provides and maintains bowling greens and facilities which are available to
members and the public. The club was started by E.C. Chegwin in November 1916. The records consist mainly of minutes along with statements of accounts. Two printed booklets, a history 1916-1966 written for the Golden Jubilee and a fuller history for the Club's 75th anniversary in 1991.
Also membership lists, newletters handbooks and other papers. Records Vol 1 1992 – 1993 Vol 2 1993 – 1994 ...
Dates:
1962-1997