Joe Milford

Joined: I can’t remember! But I’ve been a member for about 25 years.

Member number: 211

Club Positions Held: N/A

My top suggestions:
Enjoy the sport of it! It’s a good sport…

Origins and Involvement

What inspired you to become a member and what were your early experiences like?

I always used to play with guns and liked hunting and fishing. I was going to join the club when I was working, and the club was at Blacktown. But I was too busy at the time and couldn’t join. I joined the Sydney Pistol Club in 1955, and I used to shoot at range, then I got called up to National Service in the Army. Joined SSAA in 1957.

I used to load my own bullets getting the items from a store in Bankstown. I bought the powder and the Simplex press. I never shot for trophies, just to enjoy it. I was 16 years old when I bought Browning .22 pump action from a hairdresser in Drummoyne.

Legacy and Impact

Are there any traditions or values you hope future members will preserve?

It should be retain it’s family orientation and not just be run as a business.

Who were some of the most memorable characters or mentors in the club’s history?

Paul (Stuart), Rob (Tomkins), Kenny, Joan and Brien (McKenzie), Peter Whelan, Tony Hodge, and Graham Davis.

What moment made you feel deeply connected to the club community?

Being able to see people on Fridays, especially when we were under the Bowling Club.

Reflections and Advice

What advice would you give to younger members just starting out?

Enjoy the sport of it! It’s a good sport…