Polo is one of the world’s oldest known team sports, with players mounted on Horseback, chasing a ball with wooden mallets.

You might not associate Polo with Perth, but it turns out it’s got a pretty rich history here going back to the early settlement days, and many of our streets and parks have a connection to the sport.

Anthea Harris from the City of South Perth Historical Society and one of Perth Polo Club’s longest standing members – Leonard Hamersley joined Karalee 

Polo is one of the world&rsquo;s oldest known team sports, with players mounted on Horseback, chasing a ball with wooden mallets.
You might not associate Polo with Perth, but it turns out it&rsquo;s got a pretty rich history here going back to the early settlement days, and many of our streets and parks have a connection to the sport.
Anthea Harris from the City of South Perth Historical Society and one of Perth Polo Club&rsquo;s longest standing members &ndash; Leonard Hamersley joined Karalee&nbsp;

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