To celebrate 100 years, a book has been created on the history of Alton North Cricket Club.
Formed in 1923, the club was once called the Kororoit Stars Cricket Club.
John Dickenson has spent plenty of time researching the club to put the book together.
“For the last two years I have been working on this book with the assistance of many people at the club,” he said.
The book is titled ‘One Hundred Years of the Altona North Kororoit Stars Cricket Club 1923-2023.’
Mr Dickenson’s research involved using the internet, local newspapers and using old connections to make new ones.
The end result is what he describes as an entertaining and colourful story spread across 190 pages.
“This book has lots of colour, lots of stories and images of people around the club, as well as lots of funny little things that happened along the way.”
Mr Dickenson’s history with the club began in 1976 as secretary, although to his surprise his roots to the club began long before his joining.
“In 1946 when the club reformed after the war my father was the vice-captain of the team, which was something I was never aware of until now.”
In later years, Mr Dickenson became president and is now vice-president to Andrew Auciello.
To celebrate the launch of the book , the club hosted a past players and supporters day on January 26.
“It went really well, we had support from so many people and it was a day of remembering the fun things we used to do in the club…in the good old days.”
To purchase a book contact John on 0418 552 629.
Jennifer Pittorino
