The Road to Hawthorn

Thu 17 July 2025
6:30 pm 8:30 pm

Tintern Room

Hawthorn Community Precinct Meeting Rooms - Glenferrie, Peppercorn, Tintern and Murnong

584 Glenferrie Road
Hawthorn VIC 3122

Cost
$30
07/17/2025 6:30 pm 07/17/2025 8:30 pm The Road to Hawthorn Hear from Rachel Bradshaw, Peter Haby and Armin Richter, authors of The Road to Hawthorn, as they share the Hawks’ rich history and ties to the local community.Enjoy a good-humoured look back at the club’s early years and the people who helped shape it, from pioneers like Alf Kosky and Cr J.C. Watts to players like Stan McKenzie, Jack Gill and Jim Jackson.We’ll revisit forgotten highlights, including the Hawthorn Trades team’s three premierships from 1902–05, Emma Lord selling brown and gold flower sprigs in 1914, and the club’s first VFL match in 1925.Supper will be served following the presentation, don’t miss this special evening. Tintern Room , City of Boroondara [email protected] Australia/Melbourne public

Event details

Hear from Rachel Bradshaw, Peter Haby and Armin Richter, authors of The Road to Hawthorn, as they share the Hawks’ rich history and ties to the local community.

Enjoy a good-humoured look back at the club’s early years and the people who helped shape it, from pioneers like Alf Kosky and Cr J.C. Watts to players like Stan McKenzie, Jack Gill and Jim Jackson.

We’ll revisit forgotten highlights, including the Hawthorn Trades team’s three premierships from 1902–05, Emma Lord selling brown and gold flower sprigs in 1914, and the club’s first VFL match in 1925.

Supper will be served following the presentation, don’t miss this special evening.

This is a community-run event and not organised or endorsed by Council. No responsibility is taken for incorrect information, changes or cancellations.
Contact
Hawthorn Historical Society Hawthorn Historical Society