1838
Samuel Payne subdivided Payneham, and set aside four
acres as a public park on the block bordered by Rosella,
John and Arthur Streets. Eastern boundary was probably
in line with the existing pepper tree adjacent to the
John Street entrance gates.
1868
Foundation year of the Payneham Cricket Club.
1883
Three trustees appointed by public meeting to oversee
the development of the land, originally donated by
Samuel Payne, into a reserve eventually known as “The
Square” and used by Payneham Cricket and Football Clubs.
1898
Foundation year of the East Torrens Cricket Association.
1908-09
Payneham Cricket Club’s first premiership in the East
Torrens Association
From 1909 to 1931 Payneham played in 20 Grand Finals,
winning 13 premierships.
1916
“The Square” handed over to the Payneham District
Council by the Trustees.
1923
Mr Bowles’ market garden to the east of “The Square”
purchased for 1500 pounds to develop Payneham Oval.
1926
Payneham Oval used for both cricket and football.
1927
Foundation stone laid for grandstand on November 5th.
1930
Turf wicket established at Payneham Oval, mainly through
the efforts of Dr W A Pryor.
1932
Adelaide Turf Cricket Association formed during the
winter. Dr W A Pryor, a leading Payneham cricketer,
played a prominent part in its formation and was
Chairman for the first three years.
1932-33
Inaugural season of the ATCA. Dr Pryor donated the Pryor
Shield for annual competition between affiliated clubs:
St Peters College, St Peters Old Collegians, Prince
Alfred College, Prince Alfred Old Collegians, Payneham,
Hawthorn, East Torrens Colts and Prospect.
Grounds used were St Peters College Oval, Prince Alfred
College Oval, Payneham Oval and Hawthorn Oval.
Opening round was held 1 and 8 October 1932 when
Payneham played East Torrens Colts at Payneham Oval.
Payneham team (batting order): A C Cross, J H McDonald,
D Smith, R Bent, E Franklin, W Johnson, L Philcox, J
Mealor, R Smith, R Cook and W Blucher.
Scores:Payneham 196 ( J McDonald 90, A Cross 46) and 127
(I Philcox 24)
East Torrens Colts (L Philcox 4/55, E Franklin 3/15)
1934
Passing away of leading Payneham allrounder Laurie
Philcox.
1935-36
Payneham Second Eleven disbanded.
1940-41
ATCA premiership won by Payneham. No finals were played,
the team with the most points at the end of the season
were awarded the premiership.
1940-41 to 1943-44
Payneham Oval was not used due to financial and war-time
man-power restrictions.
Practice wickets used and prepared by voluntary labour.
1944-45
Cricket matches resume at Payneham Oval.
1945-46
Second and Third Elevens formed at Payneham.
1946-47
Second Eleven admitted to ATCA. Annual Report and
Balance Sheet produced, printed and posted to members
prior to AGM. Fourth Eleven was formed. G H Manuell,
Payneham President, donates the Manuell Shield for
annual competition in ATCA for Grade A2.
1947-48
Premierships won by First XI and Fourth XI.
1948-49
Sightboards manufactured for Payneham Oval by Ambrose
Smith and his father.
First publication of the fortnightly newsheet, “The
Payneham Cricketer”.
1949-50
Premiership won by Third XI.
1950-51
Extensions to practice wickets at southern end of
Payneham Oval.
1951-52
Premiership won by Colts (Fourth XI).
1952-53
Premiership won by Second XI. Passing of H R James
(Patron).
1953-54
Inaugural end of season trip to Wallaroo.
1954-55
Premierships won by Second XI and Third XI.
1955-56
Old concrete pitch replaced at Wellington Road School
(now Trinity Gardens School) at cost of 29 pounds.
Eventual site of Devitt Oval.
1956-57
Fifth XI formed and won premiership. Third XI admitted
to ATCA. Approval given by Wellington Road School
Council to establish a turf wicket at Portrush Road end
of grounds (now Wellington Oval).
1957-58
Turf wicket established on Wellington Oval by voluntary
club labour.
1959-60
Fifth XI admitted to ATCA (Junior hardwicket grade).
Additional practice pitches laid down at northern end of
Payneham Oval. Mechanical roller for turf wicket at
Wellington Oval constructed by members R Duffy, K
Edwardes and K Duke.
1960-61
Approach from East Torrens District Cricket Club to
amalgamate with Payneham.
1961-62
Construction begun for social room and canteen at
northern end of change rooms.*
1962-63
Premiership won by Fifth XI. Two schoolboy teams fielded
in local Saturday morning competition. Extension to
dressing shed at Wellington Oval. New social room at
Payneham used for first time. Work commenced on new
enclosed practice area.
1963-64 to 1964-65
Development of new practice area.
1965-66
Premiership to Fourth XI. New practice area used for
first time.
1967-68
Payneham Oval ploughed up, graded, and reseeded.
1968
4 December: Inaugural meeting of the Payneham Sports
Club (now PSA Inc).*
1970-71
First XI won premiership. Members bar in operation.*
Club now an incorporated body.
1971-72
First XI won premiership. Fifth XI admitted to turf
grade. Sixth XI formed and admitted to ATCA hardwicket.
Passing of G H Manuell (Patron) and M E Redden
(President).
1972-73
Sixth XI admitted to turf grade. Under 15 XI formed and
admitted to ATCA hardwicket grade. Steel sightboards
installed at Payneham.
1973-74
Practice area extended to include two carpet wickets.
Payneham Oval playing area enlarged and mounds graded by
Payneham Council. Negotiations between Trinity Gardens
School Council, St Peters YCW Football Club and Payneham
Cricket Club for establishment of second turf wicket on
school grounds.
1974-75
Work commenced on new turf oval (Devitt) at Trinity
Gardens School. Roof removed from old grandstand at
Payneham Oval. Dressing rooms converted to Tom Cheney
Bar and Members Lounge.* Construction of new dressing
rooms by Payneham Council.
1975-76
New dressing rooms finished and dedicated to the memory
of the late Councillor Roy Farnham. Tom Cheney Bar now
ready for use by members.* Practice area extended at the
southern end.
1976-77
Arrangements made to use turf wicket at Thordon High
School.
Formation of Payneham Sports Association.
1977-78
Under 15 XI changed to Under 16 and Under 14 teams.
Devitt Oval used for full season.
1978-79
New dressing room complex completed at Trinity Gardens
School.
ATCA v Victorian Sub-Districts Cricket Association game
held at Payneham Oval.
1979-80
First XI premiership. Practice wicket extensions at
southern end ready for use.
1980-81
Under 16 XI premiership. Centre wicket area at Payneham
extended to six pitches.
New upstairs clubrooms available for use.*
1981-82
First XI premiership.
1982-83
Under 16 XI premiership. Passing of Doug Elliott
(Treasurer). Fifteen-year lease for use of Devitt Oval
signed by Minister of Education, Trinity Gardens Primary
School Council, St Peters YCW Football Club and Payneham
Cricket Club on 22 September 1982.
1983-84
Under 16 XI premiership.
1984-85
Passing of John Trzeciak (General Committeeman).
Club Secretary, K J Duke, receives Payneham Citizen of
the Year award.
1985-86
First XI won the wooden spoon. Other seven grades all
participate in major round.
Under 14 XI premiership. Underground automatic watering
system installed at Payneham Oval.
1986-87
First XI premiers and minor premiers. Under 16 XI
premiership. Complimentary dinner to K J Duke for 52
years of cricket at Payneham. St Peters YCW Football
Club vacate Devitt Oval. Lease adjusted to include
Rostrevor United Soccer Club.
1987-88
First XI, Second XI and Under 16 XI all runners-up. Club
Secretary, K J Duke, awarded Order of Australia Medal
(OAM) in Australia Day Honours list for services to
cricket.
1988-89
Third XI premiership. Under 16 XI undefeated
premiership. Under 14 XI runner-up.
Annual ATCA and VSDCA match held at Payneham Oval. K J
Duke completes 50 years as Honorary Secretary of
Payneham. Payneham Oval Tennis Courts extended and
upgraded.
1989-90
Third XI, Fourth XI, and Under 16 XI all runners-up.
East Adelaide-Payneham and Veterans Tennis Clubs
commence use of Payneham Tennis complex as their home
bases. Tom Cheney Bar upgraded.*
1990-91
Third XI premiership. Annual three-day ATCA and VSDCA
cricket match held at Payneham Oval.
1991-92
First XI premiership. Fourth XI premiership. New canteen
area built.* Passing of L B “Jack” Fischer, former
player and Chairman.
1992-93
First XI and Third XI both runners-up. Resignation of
club stalwarts R K Saunders (Darwin) and B W Colborne
(Queensland).
1993-94
Third XI premiership. Retirement of T M Goodwin as a
player. K J Duke, OAM completes 55 years as Honorary
Secretary. Honour Board installed in Payneham Oval
clubrooms.
1994-95
Second XI Grade B1 premiers, their first title since
1954-55. Honour Board dedicated by Mayor of Payneham, R
C Williams, Esq AM. New building additions and
renovations completed.*
1995-96
Final payment to Payneham Council on 15-year loan to
finance construction of upstairs functions room.
Commencement of new 20-year loan from Payneham Council
to finance rebuilding and renovations on club premises.
Passing of former player and club identity, H J “Horse”
Davis.
1996-97
Under 16 XI Premiers, Under 14 XI Runners-up
G A Wills wins West End Cup (SACA) player of the series,
representing the ATCA.
Club purchases a Computer.
1997-98
First XI, Limited Overs XI, Under 16 XI and Under 14
Blue XI - major round participants.
Club has new landlord at Payneham Oval with the
amalgamation of Norwood, Payneham and St Peters
Councils.
Passing of former President - A R Martin.
Signing of 5-year lease extension for Devitt and
Wellington ovals.
1998-99
Third and Fourth XI - Premierships. Under 17 XI -
“Runner-up”.
1999-00
First XI Runner-Up in Premier Grade
K J Duke, OAM completes 60 years a Club Secretary
G A Wills wins ATCA Batting Trophy, A J Wilton wins ATCA
fielding Trophy.
2000-01
Sudden passing of former club Secretary K J Duke OAM
after 64 continuous years service
2002-03
Second
XI Runners Up – beaten in the last over of the game
CM Underwood sets record of fastest 50 – 17 balls (1st
XI)
New scoreboard commissioned
2003-04
R
Batusic scored fastest ever 100 (45 mins, 33 balls in
5th XI)
Limited Overs team (LOD) and Under 13 Blue team win
premierships
3 record partnerships broken -1st XI 8th wicket
119, all club 7th wicket 179*, all club 10th
wicket 143
2004-05
Under 15
Blue win premership, Simeon Dravitski takes 9/28, 7
teams make finals
Club wins national award for ABC Community Club of the
Year, club fields 6 senior teams and 8 junior teams,
Club changes nick name and casual logo from "KNIGHTS" to
"DUKES" in honour of club legend Keith J Duke,
$15,000 invested into major upgrade of the practice
facility netting,
5th wicket club partnership broken - 225.
2005-06
Substantial expansion of Junior & Sub Junior section of
club – 1 U17 team, 4 U15, 4 U13 & 5 U11 teams
ATCA instituted on-line score submission. First XI
failed to win a game in A1 Grade and was demoted to A2.
2006-07
Significant “water grant” received from Federal & State
Governments for installation of water-wise irrigation
of Wellington Oval. System installed over Christmas
break. First XI finished minor premier in A2 grade and
won
the right to re-enter A1 grade.Record broken for highest
club 2nd wicket partnership at
Payneham Oval – 161 vs SPOC (1st XI). Premierships were
won by the 1st XI and in the under 15,13 & 11 grades.
2007-08
First XI re-entered Premier A1 Grade and finished minor
premiers. Premierships won in U15 & U11 grades.
Under 9 competition introduced by NEJCA and 2 teams
competed. GG Wilson played 400th game for club – a new
record.
Passing of former life member – Mrs Eileen Duke
2008-09
Premiership won in by Under 11 Knights team. Club now
has 4 teams in Under 11 competition conducted by NEJCA.
"A" Grade team participated in ATCA 20/20 Grand Final
under lights at Adelaide Oval. LOD side played a night
game
against Kilburn as part of regular competition.
*denotes PSA Project
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