History
1950 (approximate)
Domenic DeFazio sees a need for a local club for the Italian community in the Myrtleford area
1951
Land purchased by Domenic DeFazio for future construction of club
1955
Mr DeFazio and his wife Rosa begin building Continental House
1956
First club committee formed under President Luigi Roso
1960 (approximate)
Club renamed Savoy after a former Italian King
1964
Becomes first Victorian club to receive a liquor license
1978
Building purchased from DeFazio’s for $80,000
1982
Club members grant an $80,000 interest free loan to fund expansion of club facilities
1987
Construction of new hall, dining room, foyer and toilets completed
1993
Club hosts it’s largest function, when 700 people attend the Vicentini convention
1994
Club gaming facilities in new building opened at official ceremony by Myrtleford Shire President, Cr. Henry Brewer
1995
Club receives gifts of mural by Paola Demanicor, and sundial painted by Andrea Tomaselli
2014
Trading name changed to Club Savoy after organisational changes