Derwent Cricket Club's first home turf was located on the original Government House grounds, called "the paddock".
The gentlemen of Derwent Cricket Club were extremely influential in early Hobart.
It was said "it is well known that club possesses considerable influence, a crowded house may be expected.
DCC's first game for a prize, was played between two teams from the club.
Prize pool for the victors was 100 sovereigns, worth in today's money AUD 35,000.