Perth Polo Club

[3] The club's founder, Neil McNeil, was a railway contractor, timber merchant and landowner who resided at The Cliffe in Peppermint Grove.

[1][3] On 17 September 1896, members of the club met at the United Service Hotel for races to be held on 10 October of the same year.

[4] In its early days, the club was patronized by Gerard Smith, who served as the governor of Western Australia from 1895 to 1900.

[3] Michael O'Connor, who served as a member of the Western Australian Legislative Assembly from 1901 to 1904, also held office as the club's Captain.

[7] In 1930, a ball held by the club was attended by William Campion, who served as the governor of Western Australia from 1924 to 1931.