History of the Kelvin Club

History of the Kelvin Club

History of the Kelvin Club

1927
Name change to Kelvin Club
Name change to Kelvin Club

The Fitzroy Bowling Club moves to 53/55 Collins Place. No longer having a bowling green, the name was changed to The Kelvin Club after Lord Kelvin the renowned British mathematician, physicist and Engineer. This reflected the preponderance of engineers & scientists amongst the membership. The President of the Club at this time was JT Wilkins, then chief of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade.