Redan Cricket Club

The Redan Cricket Club was formed in September 1887.

History
A meeting was held at a meeting at the Redan Club Hotel in September 1887 with the goal of competing in the Bennett Brothers Cup. "A meeting was held at the Redan Club hotel on Friday evening last, for the purpose of forming a Cricket Club at Redan. The following members were elected as officer bearers for the season : Patrons, Messrs F. M'Kay M. Cody, J. Laird, and F. Duggan. President Mr W. Hicks; vice-presidents, Messrs A.Gilpin, G. J. Carroll, J. Richards, H. Williams, and J. A. Blight; secretary, Mr J. Hicks. It was unanimously decided to compete for the Bennett Brothers’ trophy; the entrance fee was fixed at 5s. The Secretary was instructed to write to the committee of the Miners' Racecourse, asking permission to use the south-east corner as a practising ground."