THE EARLY DAYS OF EVERGLADES
The area later to be known as Everglades Country Club was included in land settled
by Europeans in 1899. The Solling family, descendants of Danish migrants, who arrived
in 1840, developed the area as a market garden. Later part of the property was bought
by Edward and Bonny Mitchell. In 1952 they sought debentures from business people
and other interested parties to develop “Everglades” golf course. Their financial
difficulties led to the involvement of a syndicate of bookmakers who sought the establishment
of a sporting club. A Holding Company was formed and it soon acquired the Mitchell's
interest and proceeded to form the Everglades Country Club.
With the support of those
involved in both golf and bowls the Club was constituted in 1957. The Holding Company
leased property to the Club and fought to secure a liquor licence. After this was
achieved the Holding Company decided to sell the property to the Club. This occurred
in 1962.
