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History

It was back in September 1957, when like minded rugby league enthusiasts gathered a meeting together and set on the path of purchasing a property to develop a licensed Leagues Club. From small beginnings, the club was started in what was one of the oldest homes in Griffith on the same site the Southside club stands today. Slowly the old house underwent changes to accommodate the club style required and became a drinking hole of choice for the 242 inaugural members and guests.

14th September 1957

1st meeting of the Leaugues Club held at Griffith Ex-Servicement’s Club. 177 applications for inaugural membership accepted.

16th September 1957

Mr Ted Swadling appointed first steward. Weekly wage 18 pounds.

February 1958

First Friday night raffle. 1st prize 1 dozen bottles of beer.

March 1958

1st poker machine installed. Me must wear ties to social nights as a rule.

November 1963

Committee decide to support the Waratahs.

October 1966

Price of middy rises to 16c.

1970

Minimum age for club membership has been reduced from 21 years to 18 years old.

March 1973

The club becomes an incorporated company.

March 1976

Land next door to the club purchased from Collier and Miller at a cost of $90 000.

May 1977

Disco comes to the Leagues Club Wednesday and Saturday nights.

March 1978

Letter of reference required with new members’ application.

1982

Members subs increased to $5 per year.

April 1989

Women’s Club make initial approach to merge.

January 1990

Northside Leagues Club opens on the former Women’s Club site.

Semptember 1997

No smoking at bar was implemented.

2000

Negotiations were completed with Alan Tan to establish a Chinese restaurant at the Northside venue.

February 2003

Griffith Leagues Club sponsor Yoogali Soccer Club.

September 2003

Billy Thorpe appears at the Southside to a packed crowd.

January 2004

New courtesy bus purchased.

November 2004

Jimmy Barnes performs to a packed house.

June 2005

Grandstand at the EW Moore Rugby Oval completed which can hold up to 500 spectators

July 2005

50% of the club now smoke free

August 2006

Shannon Noll appears live at the Griffith Leagues Club Training Oval

2007

Commencement of “Alpen Terrace” as well as upgrades to existing Sports Bar and TAB

October 2009

Completion and official opening of the Stage 1 Development at Southside involving new members bar, new TAB and new outdoor family area. Ken Alpen opened the Alpen terrace along with 3 generations of Alpens at the Grand opening

2009

The Griffith Leagues Club passed the 10 000 membership mark

2015

A major upgrade has been planned to update the Noel Gale Lounge area as well as a new alfresco gaming area, which will be constructed in the current office location.

2018

Bistro and Function renovations completed. Additional booth seating and speedier ordering services introduced.

December 2018

Life Membership. was awarded to Graeme Trevett. Very few members ever receive this status with only 8 honorary life memberships being awarded in the clubs 61-year history.

October 2019

Griffith Leagues Club becomes major sponsor of Griffith Relay for Life. The event was a success with 43 teams and 468 passionate participants taking to the track in the fight against cancer.

2019

Record profit net of $1 360 526

For a more comprehensive look at our history take a look at Griffith Leagues Club History Through Time.

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