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These are some of the
world’s most exclusive private member clubs that have a
private club membership. To become a member is
difficult. The only way to join is by invitation which
most times needs to be seconded by two members and some up to
five.
Some are women
only; others are men only but most cater to both sexes. It’s
what happens behind closed doors that everyone wants to know
about.
These
clubs are exempt from member discrimination laws as these laws apply
only to institutions on Crown
land.
AUSTRALIA
UK
USA
Alexandra Club
A
women's only club that has a history of over 100 years. It was
established in 1903 exclusively for women's social and
non-political purposes. It sits at 81 Collins Street
right next to the Athenaeum Club which is a male only club.
New members are nominated by existing members and approved by
the committee after a review
process.
The Atheanum
Club
This is one of Australia’s
oldest clubs which was founded in 1868. It is
an all male club with a 140 year
history. Inside the club are reading rooms and games
rooms where members can play billiards or snooker. They also have
accomodation for members to stay overnight and
a dining room. A famous
member is billionaire Lindsay Fox. The club is located
at 87 Collins Street.
The Australian Club -
Melbourne
In
1878 this exclusive club was established with the purpose of
being a place for Victorian business men to network and a
place for them to stay when in town. Membership is only
available if you know someone who is a member.
The building the club is housed in has luxurious accommodation, five star dining and events with high powered members, guests and speakers. They also have associations with some very high powered clubs interstate and overseas. Located at 100 Williams St.
The Australian Club - Sydney
Founded in 1838
this club has gone on to become the most exclusive private
club in Australia. This is also the oldest men’s only club in
the southern hemisphere. Its home is at 165 Macquarie Street
in Sydney.
Members include Australia’s richest man James Packer, current Prime Minister John Howard and politician Andrew Peacock. Former members have included Australia’s first Prime Minister Sir Edmond Barton, poet Banjo Paterson and billionaire Kerry Packer.
The Lyceum Club
This is a very
exclusive women's only club based in Melbourne which was
established in 1912 and modelled on the Lyceum clubs of
England.
Membership is restricted to women who have
distinguished themselves in art, music, literature,
philanthropy or public service.
Dame Elisabeth
Murdoch is a member who supports over 100 charities every
year. Its purpose is to advance the status of women in professional life.
The Melbourne Club
This is the most prestigious club in
Australia. It is a very secretive gentleman’s club
with a strong code of silence whose members are the elite in
business and politics. It was established in 1838 and since
that time has had some of the most powerful people of
Australian society as members.
There are over 1000 listed and membership
is over AUS$1500 with additional monthly service
fees. They have moved to a heritage listed building
which is very unassuming on the outside but the running of the
country is happening on the inside.
Melbourne
Savage Club
The club was founded in
1894 with appreciation of music, art, drama, science and
literature being their main focus.
The unusual club
name for a group of gentelman comes
from the eighteenth century poet Richard Savage, as
well as being a wry double-entendre on the spirited nature of
its founding members. Former Prime Minister Sir Robert Menzies
served as President for over fifteen years. Located at 12
Bank Place.
The Naval and Military Club
This Melbourne
based club was established in 1881 for officers from the navy
and military but now allows exclusive membership from the
elite in business as well as government if you are
accepted.
As a member you can expect exceptional
service in all areas and gain access to 130 other prestigious
clubs worldwide. It accepts both women and men.
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