Historically the club has had many successes going back to 1892, and since the formation of the Premier League in 1997 Melbourne has won eight premierships having played in 17 grand finals in 21 years.

By October that year, the bowls greens were in full operation, as was a temporary structure for entertaining, as well as facilities for quoits and croquet.

[6] The original building had upper and lower verandas with ornate iron-lace work, which were removed during renovations over the intervening years.

Wardill, in England to watch the Australian Cricket team under the captaincy of Joe Darling, met with him and English bowler Mr S.E.

[8] The early 1900s was a successful period for Melbourne Bowling club on the field when it won many championships as a team, as well as numerous members winning state and Australian titles.

In the 1920s the club saw a number of extensions built, including a long single storey building added to the side in 1923, and which is still in use today.

The 1950s also saw a great deal of on-field success, and the club extended its Windsor site by acquiring surrounding properties with the view to future extensions.

Largely due to the ongoing success of the Premier League side, close to 60% of the membership comes from outside the local Stonnington Council area.