Mercantile Cricket Association

The Mercantile Cricket Association was formed in 1922 by some major businesses in inner-city Melbourne, with the primary objects being to promote cricket and friendship between the participants. Until the 1960s, all costs were borne by the businesses concerned, and players had to be employees to play for the team. These days there are still clubs with a mercantile origin, new clubs have joined, and other social groups have formed clubs.