The Atchy Files

A history of the Margaret River Golf Club through a series of newspaper articles, personal photos and golf club minutes.

Ray Atcheson (1929 – 2022) was a member of Margaret River Golf Club since 1960. He served on committee for 17 years and has been President, Vice-President, Vice-Captain as well President and Vice-President of the South West District Golf Association. Ray also was a keen reporter for the golf club, which was the catalyst for his collection of newspaper articles.

Herb (Smiler) Gale presenting Ray with his Life Membership in 1982. (Edith Kevill in foreground was also a Life Member)

Photos of Opening Day 1955

Minutes of AGM 1957

Laurie Bedford Life Member

History of Margaret River Golf Club (1952 – 2002) – compiled by Laurie Bedford and Ray Atcheson

1960’s Newspaper Articles and Photos

1970’s Newspaper Articles and Photos

1980’s Newspaper Articles and Photos

1990’s Newspaper Articles and Photos

2000’s Newspaper Articles and Photos

2010’s Newspaper Articles and Photos

Doris Arthur receiving her Life Membership along with other Life Members Gerry Ryan, Norm Scott, Edith Kevill and Ray Atcheson

2020 Veteran’s Newsletters

2021 Veteran’s Newsletters

Roy Hobson, Life Member (photo :Rod Bishop)
Alan Forward – Life Member
Norm Scott, Life Member (photo :Rod Bishop)
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Mike Basford, Life Member (Photo: Bruce Darby)

Updated 14 September, 2025

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