Newspaper articles speak of members of the Perth Cricket club meeting in 1839, each Saturday at The Flats, near where the Supreme Court Gardens are to this day.
On Easter Eve 1839 the Perth Cricket Club defeated Guildford in a ‘stirring struggle’ by 40 runs.
Metropolitans win the inaugural first grade premiership, under the leadership of club President George Randell.
Sir John Forrest and Septimus Burt both occupied a time as the club vice president.
At the turn of the 20th century, the leading batsman in WA cricket was undoubtedly Ernie Parker.
In 1958, with Sheffield Shield cricket now restricting playing access to the WACA, the club moved to Lathlain Park.
[4] In 2018, the club marks 50 years of Western Australian Grade Cricket played at Fletcher Park.
Australian Test match representatives, whilst playing at Perth, are Dennis Lillee, Rod Marsh and Adam Gilchrist In November 2012, the club recognised its 150th year since formation.
At a function held at the club a Team of the Century comprising the best players of the past one hundred years was announced.