February 1885 ChronologyWed February 4
The Richmond Cricket Club’s minute books hint at moves to form a senior Richmond football club.
Wed. 11
A preliminary meeting to gage support for proposed senior club is held. The team is expected to play at the RCG and wear orange and black.
Fri. 20
The Richmond Football Club is officially founded at the Royal Hotel. Office bearers are elected. James Charles is the club’s first secretary, John Asher his assistant, and Clovis Mainon the treasurer. Richmond’s mayor, John C. Winn is the club’s first president.
Thr. 26
Richmond’s colours and uniform are decided. The players are to wear, “all blue, with a yellow and black sash; cap with yellow and black stripe running from back to front”.
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