Perth Fremantle Rifle Club

About organisation

The Perth Rifle Club and Fremantle Rifle Club were both founded in 1902. The Clubs merged in 2008. The club is affiliated with district, State and National organisations to provide members with opportunities for long range target shooting in a controlled and safe environment. The Club's collection consists of photographs and artefacts dating back to 1902. The artefacts include trophies, shields, pennants, member registers, minute books and historic firearms. The history of the Club and a few of the photographs in our collection can be found on our website (click "History" on the Club's website menu in addition to the sub menu "Kings and Queens Winners")

Collection

Collection overview

The Collection was established upon the amalgamation of the Perth and Fremantle Rifle Clubs. A small number of items are currently on display at the Pinjar Rifle Range. The majority of items are in storage with many yet to be accessioned and catalogued.

Collections

All Items (190 items)

Paterson Collection (6 items)

Year Established

2009

Significance

The Collection represents two of the oldest surviving rifle clubs in Western Australia. Members of both clubs have represented WA and Australia at international competitions.

Subjects

The Collection includes trophies for individual and team competition, elaborately embroidered clothing badges, photographs of competitors and social events, and club records including registration and minute books dating back to the early 1900s.

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