Timeline

  • Melbourne Cup

    Melbourne Cup

    The VTC conceived the idea of the Melbourne Cup, a handicap race over two miles with a rich prize. This was first run in November 1861 and attracted top inter-colonial horses, including the winner, Archer, from New South Wales.
  • Women Netball

    Women Netball

    Netball was first played in England in 1895 at Madame Ostenburg's College. In the first half of the 20th century
  • Australia's first Olympics

    Australia's first Olympics

    The Olympics begun in 1956 in Melbourne, this was the first time Australia held an Olympics, it was the the games that took the Olympics world wide.
  • First Surfing title

    First Surfing title

    Midget Farrelly won the first World Surfing Championship at Dee Why Beach, 50 years ago this weekend. In 1962, Farrelly won the prestigious Makaha International Surfing Championship
  • Aboriginal Sports

    Aboriginal Sports

    The Aboriginal sport first started in 1969. At the 1986 National Aborigines' Day, more than 70 members of the Australian Indigenous community had their sporting achievements recognized.
  • Cricket World Cup

    Cricket World Cup

    The Cricket World Cup first started in 1975
  • Nrl

    Nrl

    The NRL (National Rugby League) first started in December 1997 in Australia and from this day on is a very popular sport held in Australia.
  • Women Rugby League

    Women Rugby League

    The Womens Rugby League first started in 1999, they first played for the Nellie Doherty Cup and is a very popular sport for women today.