1889 : Sprague Cup :
General - One (lost) source refers to this competition as the Wimmera DFA, but it seems this was an error made through premature retrospect.
Participating clubs were (complete) :[source]
- Ararat,
- Minyip,
- Murtoa,
- Rupanyup and
- Stawell (premiers). Sprague Junior Cup :
Participating clubs were (complete) :[source]
- Ararat Jrs,
- Horsham 2nds,
- Union and
- Warriors (premiers).