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Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - PHOTOGRAPH: PORTRAIT OF GROUP OF MEN S.R.C. COMMITTEE 1911 - 1912, 1911-1912
... sandhurst rowing club...' ( Sandhurst Rowing Club ) Written on back in pen: 'Mr. J. Godfrey... ORGANIZATION Club/society sandhurst rowing club club Sandhurst Rowing ...Photograph: portrait of men dressed in suits, 14 seated in two rows, three sitting in front of two crossed oars. Mounted on buff cardboard with wooden frame, no glass.. Written underneath portrait: ' S.R.C. Committee 1911 - 1912' ( Sandhurst Rowing Club ) Written on back in pen: 'Mr. J. Godfrey, The gentleman with the white beard and white hair third from the right centre row. The oldest member of the club and a good sculler.'j. Remington Alexander, View Street, Bendigoorganization, club/society, sandhurst rowing club, club, sandhurst rowing club, j. godfrey -
Warrnambool and District Historical Society Inc.
Booklet - Centenary Regatta Programme, Centenary Regatta 1873-1973, 1973
... Warrnambool Rowing Club... the centenary of the Warrnambool Rowing Club, founded in 1873... of the Warrnambool Rowing Club, founded in 1873. It contains the names ...Warrnambool Rowing Club Regatta ProgrammeThis is a programme of 24 pages with a black cover with black and yellow printing and black and yellow images of rowers.The pages contain printed text, including many advertisements. The pages were originally stapled.non-fictionWarrnambool Rowing Club Regatta Programmewarrnambool rowing club, val bertrand, rowing -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Photograph
... warrnambool ladies rowing club.... Jenkins was the club President. The (Warrnambool) Ladies Rowing...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...This photograph was taken on the 1st of February 1936. Mrs. Jenkins was the club President. The (Warrnambool) Ladies Rowing Club was active from about 1912.The Men's club went into recess during WW1 and they stored boats in the Ladies Club sheds. Black and white photograph.rowing, ladies rowing, warrnambool, hopkins river, warrnambool ladies rowing club -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Trophy, 1891
... Rowing Club. A trophy was given to each member of the Maiden Four.... Warrnambool Rowing Club. B. Laing No 2....City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...The Warrnambool Regatta was held on the Hopkins River on Sunday 27 December 1891. B. Laing rowed for the Warrnambool Rowing Club. A trophy was given to each member of the Maiden Four crew- A. Lumsden (bow), B. Laing (2), D. Rowan (3), J. Rowan (stroke), A. Geilhofer (cox). B. Laing was also a steward in the St John's Lodge.Brass bell shaped dome with a 4 cm circular hoop containing a tree motif.Warrnambool Regatta Boxing Day 1891 Maiden Four. Warrnambool Rowing Club. B. Laing No 2.trophy, warrnambool, 1891, rowing, hopkins river -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Newspaper - QC Binks collection: The Bendigonian March 10, 1914
... Rowing Club... of the Sandhurst rowing club regatta held on March 4, members... of the Sandhurst rowing club regatta held on March 4, members ...BHS CollectionPhotocopies of four pages of The Bendigonian of March 10, 1914, On page thirteen photographs of A.N.A. Eaglehawk branch, St. Liborius branch H.A.C.B.S. Eaglehawk and the refuge tent I.O.R. Eaglehawk. On page fourteen photographs of Sir Alexander Peacock opening the Echuca high school, the Echuca high school situated in Victoria Park, The Echuca girls' hockey team at play at Victoria Park. Also, an article on the silver wedding of Rev. J. Worboys and the golden wedding of his father Mr. T.C. Worboys. On page fifteen photographs of the tennis courts of the Echuca girls' high school, group the kangaroo flat methodist picnic at the botanical gardens, white hills, members of the Y.W.C.A., at the welcome picnic held at the botanical gardens in honor of the return of the secretary (Miss Stevenson). Also, an article on the career of Rev Norman Webster. On page sixteen photographs of the Sandhurst rowing club regatta held on March 4, members of the Sandhurst rowing club taken on the occasion and of a giant watermelon.the bendigonian, 1914, echuca, eaglehawk, sandhurst, rowing club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BRIEF HISTORIES OF THREE FAMILIES: SARVAAS, SADLER AND BRONSDON, 1990
... St Pauls Ladies Rowing Club...; Humme and Iser; St Pauls Ladies Rowing Club; Bendigo Henley... Pauls Ladies Rowing Club; Bendigo Henley Committee; Morley ...Brief histories of three Bendigo families - Sarvaas, Sadler and Bronsdon from the 1860s to 1964 compiled by Anne Bronsdon 1990. Reference to: Bendigo Grammar School; Thompsons Foundry (Castlemaine); Bendigo School of Mines; Sacred Heart Cathedral; Bendigo United Friendly Society Dispensary; Niagara Hotel; Humme and Iser; St Pauls Ladies Rowing Club; Bendigo Henley Committee; Morley Johnsons; Goornong Discussion Group. There is a two page history of the Bendigo Dispensary 1906 - 1941 as appendix.Anne Bronsdonperson, family, sarvaas family, friarstown, emu creek, sarvaas family, bendigo grammer school, thompsons foundry, bendigo school of mines, kennington red cross, mrs george wooton lansell, st pauls ladies rowing club, the duck pond, all saints church -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Trophy
... warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club D. A. McDougall Cup 1980-81...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Silver colored cup with two handles and a baker light base.City of Warrnambool Rowing Club D. A. McDougall Cup 1980-81. S. Carter, J. Crossbie, K. Johnson 1981-82. D. O'Keefe, J. Crossbie, Glenda Warwick, Carmel O'Keefe 1982-83. K. Owen, P. Gee, W. Addinsall 1983-84. Stuart Fowler 1984-85. Stuart Fowler 1986-87. Gary Wallace, Mathew Bell 1987-88. Andrew McNeil 1988-89. Andrew McNeil 1989-90. C. Stonhouse, N. Bell 1990-91. J. Stonhouse 1991-92. S. Burleigh, I. Peerson 1992-93. N. Barratt, C. Kelson 1993-94. K. Lynch, K. Malseed 1994-95. J. Burleigh 1995-96. J. Burleigh 1996-97. B. Wooster 1997-98. B. Wooster 1998-99. R. Church 1999-2000. Michelle McKenzie, Cristy Kelson warrnambool, rowing, warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club, d. mcdougall -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Coloured photograph
... City of Warrnambool Rowing Club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...City of Warrnambool crews at the Dimboola Regatta: 2011. Top: Brendan Finnigan. Middle: Maryanne Purcell, Angela Griffin, Debbie Fitzgibbon, Jasmine Sloane, Susan Finnigan, Carla Sudholz, Clive Wooster, Aeofia Dalton, Gillian Norris. Front: Kate Jolley, Jo Bone, Joanna Welsh. city of warrnambool crews at the dimboola regatta: 2011. top: brendan finnigan. middle: maryanne purcell, angela griffin, debbie fitzgibbon, jasmine sloane, susan finnigan, carla sudholz, clive wooster, aeofia dalton, gillian norris. front: kate jolley, jo bone, joanna welsh., city of warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, rowing, dimboola, regatta -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
1911 Maiden Eight, Colac Regatta / New Year’s Day 1911 / Maiden Eight / To Harry from the Eight
... apsm rowing club...Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club Plant-Williamson ...A black and white staged photograph of the Albert Park Maiden Eight who won at the Colac Regatta. The photograph is in a brown wooden frame with a gilt edge and is on beige cardboard mounting.On reverse: H.R. Duncan (cox), C. Monteath (s), W. Chambers (7), W. McIlroy (6), C.P. Leslie (5), M.B. Harry (4), W. Paxton (3), J. Moorhead (2), J. Faraday (b)rowing, apsm rowing club, albert park rowing club, south melbourne rowing club, albert park lake, monteath, charles, duncan, henry robert, chamber, w, mcilroy, w, leslie, cp, harry, mb, paxman, w, moorhead, j, brady, j -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Map, Albert Park Lake, Post-1957
... apsm rowing club...Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club Plant-Williamson ...A dyeline-type map of Albert Park Lake and buildings.ALBERT PARK LAKE / 1" = 320 / TIME RESTRICTIONS / SPEEDBOATS HAVE FULL USE OF THE HATCHED AREA AT THE FOLLOWING TIMES / SUNDAYS - 12 NOON - 5.30PM RACE DAYS. / 2.30PM - 3.30PM ALL OTHER DAYS / TUESDAYS & THURSDAYS - 2.00PM - 4.00PM / SATURDAYS - 8.00AM - 11.00AM / ROWING - CONFINED TO WESTERN BANK / UNRESTRICTED TIME EXCEPT IN SPEEDBOAT AREA / YACHTS, HIRE BOATS - UNRESTRICTED TIME & AREA EXCEPT IN SPEEDBOAT AREA. / (CARE TO BE TAKEN IN ROWING AREA / IF POSSIBLE KEEP CLEAR) / RESTRICTED TIMES & AREAS FOR LAKE USEalbert park lake, rowing, apsm rowing club, map, albert park rowing club, south melbourne rowing club -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Moore Sculling Machine
... apsm rowing club...Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club Plant-Williamson ..."Grace Blake’s conversations with older members of the Club have elicited the following information during July 2014: • Don Christie recalls the machine being acquired by (or donated to) SMRC in the 1960s. SMRC later donated it to APRC. • Bob Duncan remembers it being at APRC. • Max Shaw joined the club in 1946 but doesn’t recall it at all. • Peter Watson recalls collecting the rowing machine from the old APRC club house before its demolition (c. 1995). The AP-SMRC machine carries a ‘maker’s plate’ with the name Moore... Moore Crane and Engineering Company Pty Ltd was a subsidiary of Malcolm Moore Industries Ltd whose manufacturing engineering works were located on Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne from 1927. The founder established the main business in 1921 and retired in 1953.21 The business was delisted from the Australian Stock Exchange in 1976. Grace Blake advises that some of the earlier SMRC members were plumbers and therefore worked in trades connected with engineering. She reports that Peter Watson recalls some of his contemporaries completing their engineering apprenticeships at Malcolm Moore Industries Ltd in the 1970s. There are still many unanswered questions concerning the history and provenance of the rowing machine at the time of writing this report, but the connection with a local engineering works is certainly fascinating. Questions to explore in the future include: Did Moore manufacture the machine, or import it (and perhaps assemble it) under licence? Was this machine a ‘one-off’ or did Moore make / distribute others within Australia? When, why and how did SMRC acquire the machine? Why did SMRC decide not to retain it, but to pass it over to APRC? And how did APRC use it?" 2014 Significance Assessment, pp38-40. "The ‘Moore’ Rowing Machine at the Albert Park – South Melbourne Rowing Club (AP- SMRC) is a rare example in Australia of the Kerns patent design from 1900. This machine may not, however, be that old in construction or use. The AP-SMRC machine is almost intact, appearing to lack only the leather straps for fastening the rower’s feet to the foot-rests. Spalding manufactured the design in the USA in the early decades of the 20th century, but the metal elements in its models are traditionally black. The bright red paint on the AP-SMRC machine suggests something different. The AP-SMRC machine carries a maker’s plate that associates it directly with a local engineering business, Malcolm Moore Industries Ltd of Williamstown Road, Port Melbourne. Club members recall the machine being at the South Melbourne Rowing Club in the 1960s, and being transferred at a later date to the Albert Park Rowing Club. The machine has not been used since the founding of the amalgamated AP-SMRC and requires careful conservation. The ‘Moore’ rowing machine is of national research significance as a rare survivor, in Australia, of the well-regarded Kerns patent design that was popularised by Spalding in the northern hemisphere. The English River and Rowing Museum website quotes a testimonial from an AG Spalding & Bros’ Mail Order Catalogue: ‘This machine was described by ‘an experienced oarsman’ ... “to be the most perfect rowing machine ever produced”. A feature was the adjustment of the resistance so “the weaker sex can use the machine”’. Its historic significance lies in its rarity (and perhaps uniqueness) as an aid to the training of rowers at two successful clubs on Albert Park Lake. Additional historic significance lies in the connection that the rowing machine represents between local rowing clubs and a major local manufacturing engineer. The ‘Moore’ rowing machine bridges the realms of innovation and application, of industry and recreation, of land-based and aquatic sports, and of two neighbouring rowing clubs on the Albert Park Lake." 2014 Significance Assessment, p43"A rowing machine that appears to be built to the Kerns patent design from 1900 but may not be that old in construction or use. The machine is heavy and includes parts made from cast iron. The cast iron components are painted in a distinctive bright red. The wooden seat moves on timber slides. Resistance is created by spring mechanisms at the ends of two frame elements that connect with two wooden ‘oars’, and by the central chain-driven system that co-ordinates with the rower’s movements. The machine carries a maker’s plate with the single word ‘Moore’ in an oval design, using white letters against a navy background, fastened to the base board and close to the foot-rests." 2014 Significance Assessment, p38Moorerowing, apsm rowing club, significance assessment, malcolm moore industries ltd, kerns, 1900, sculling machine, albert park rowing club, south melbourne rowing club, albert park lake, rowing machine, ergo -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Trophy
... warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Regatta trophyTwo - Silver colored trophy cup.Front: Novice Event Upper Yarra Regatta Warrnambool D. Brodwick. One the back: Winning Crew Stroke: E. McLaren 3. G. Hassell 2. D. McDougall Bow: D. Brodwick Cox: H. Sherlockwarrnambool, warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club, upper yarra regatta -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Trophy
... warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Brass cup with two handles and baker light baseCamperdown Open Fours Won by W.R.C. J. O'Halley (bow) 24.2.40warrnambool, warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club, rowing, camperdown -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Medalion
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...circular medilianMelbourne Regatta Novice Winners 1972 Bow D. Broderick 2. D. McDougall 3. G. Hassell Stroke E. McLaren cox W. Sherlockd. broderick, d. mcdougall, g. hassell, e. mclaren, w. sherlock, city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Trophy
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...This is a trophy for a mens four or eight- awarded to each rower (this is for the rower in 2 seat)- probably awarded at a regatta (warrnambool)long timber oar shaped trophy- with a green blade and gold colored writingWDRA Championship Four April 6th 1940 Warrnambool R.C. R. Merriman No 2.r. merriman, city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river, rowing, regatta -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Banners
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...There were numerous banners awarded to winning crews (rowers and coxswains)- these are a sample.Four synthetic material 'banners' dated 1974-78 Names of winning crews listedCWRC 1974-75city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, trophy, regatta, warrnambool regatta -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Picture (copy), "Points of View"
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Half page illustration from Punch p. 37. Two panel illustration by G.D. Armour titled 'Points of View' and subtitled 'The River as it Appears to the Winners of an Easy Race' showing starboard view of a straight four rowing erect and without obvious distress. Below 'As it Appears to the Losers of a Hard Race' showing closeup starboard stern quarter view of a straight four collapsed over their oars, with the surrounding scenery drawn in a wavy haze. Part of the Tom Weil Collection. Thomas E Weil is a very knowledgeable and respected collector of rowing memorabilia from all over the world. His extensive collection includes material from many years of the Oxford and Cambridge University Boat Race, and Henley Royal Regatta. He also lectures and writes on rowing history and is a Trustee of the River and Rowing Museum. River & Rowing Museum, Mill Meadows, Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, RG9 1BF Telephone: 01491 415600 General enquiries: [email protected] of an Ink and watercolor painting of two rowing crews. Two panel copy of an illustration by G.D. Armour titled 'Points of View' and subtitled 'The River as it Appears to the Winners of an Easy Race' showing starboard view of a straight four rowing erect and without obvious distress. Below 'As it Appears to the Losers of a Hard Race' showing closeup starboard stern quarter view of a straight four collapsed over their oars, with the surrounding scenery drawn in a wavy haze.Points of view G.D. Armourcity of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river warrnambool, hopkins river warrnambool, g.d. armou, 'points of view' -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Trophy, C.W.R.C. Best Clubman
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Shield shaped trophy with crossed oars over a wreath surrounded by 8 named shields with a banner across the top: inscription is difficult to read, it appears to be: C.W.R.C. Best Club man. Donated by W. ?. R. C. Student Union.Inscription is difficult to read, it appears to be: C.W.R.C. Best Club man. Donated by W. ?. R. C. Student Union. Named shields are dated from 1972 - 1978.city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool, warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool regatta -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Trophy, The Les Gardner Perpetual Trophy
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Shield shaped wooden trophy with small named metal shields a banner above is inscribed (see below), there is a circular plaque in the center with a central blue area transposed with a sculler. Names are dated from 1978 - 2015 (current)The Les Gardner Perpetual Trophy for Best Clubmancity of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river warrnambool, warrnambool regatta -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Photograph, The Final for Mrs Rolfe's Trophy
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Mrs George Rolfe was the wife of the owner of Lyndoch. He was a Melbourne tea merchant, who owned 216 acres of the Shipley estate further up the Hopkins River. In the late 1870s he bought 2 acres of land and house along the Hopkins near the bridge and developed into Lyndoch. By 1883 he increased to 50 acres. He resoiled the land, put in a water supply reservoir, water tanks and pumps, a reticulation system and a windmill- 50 feet high with four sails 18 feet high and 4 1/2 wide. George Rolfe died in 1919 and the present Lyndoch House was built in 1925. Source: By These We Flourish, A History of Warrnambool by C.E. Sayers and P.L. Yule Edition 1 A4 landscape black and white photograph of a mens rowing four on the Hopkins River, Warrnambool.The Final for Mrs Rolfe's Trophy Presented by Mrs George Rolfe by W.R.C.lyndoch, lyndoch warrnambool, city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, george rolfe -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Phiotograph
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...These were the City of Warrnambool Rowing Clubrooms from around 1950 - 1996.Colored photograph of the City of Warrnambool Rowing Clubrooms and shed.city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river warrnambool, warrnambool regatta, clubrooms -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Black and white photograph, Warrnambool Regatta Boxing Day 1908
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Won by M.U.I.O.O.F. Crew: W. Marfett stroke, R.J. Russell 3, A.J. Fisher 2, H.G. Marfell bow, V. Williamson cox. “As its name suggests, Manchester Unity Independent Order of Oddfellows (MUIOOF) had its origins in Manchester, England. It was established in Melbourne in 1840 when Augustus Greeves, a member of the MUIOOF in England, migrated to Australia. On his arrival in Melbourne, Greeves teamed up with journalist Thomas Strode, to form the first lodge—The Australia Felix Lodge. The lodge received its Constitution on 7 December 1840 and this is recognised as the birth date of Manchester Unity in Victoria.” Warrnambool rowing club was founded in 1973, with regattas starting in 1885 and a VRA regatta in 1890. Timber framed black and white photograph of a mens rowing crew on the hopkins river, warrnambool.Warrnambool Regatta Boxing Day 1908 Friendly Society's Four Won by: M.U.I.O.O.F.rowing, city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, hopkins river warrnambool, warrnambool regatta, 1908, 1908 -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Black and white photograph, Lightweight Eight: 1947-48 season
... warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Lightweight Eight: 1947-48 season. L-R: Les Sheedy, Geoff Kay, Doug Baillie (cox),Keith McLeod, Don Tinker, Leon Whitson, Ray Kenneally, Jim Hocking, Keith Primmer. Don Tinker’s cousin Eric and Uncle Stan were also Club members.Lightweight Eight: 1947-48 season. L-R: Les Sheedy, Geoff Kay, Doug Baillie (cox),Keith McLeod, Don Tinker, Leon Whitson, Ray Kenneally, Jim Hocking, Keith Primmer. Don Tinker’s cousin Eric and Uncle Stan were also Club members.les sheedy, geoff kay, doug baillie, keith mcleod, don tinker, leon whitson, ray kenneally, jim hocking, keith primmer, warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool, rowing, hopkins river -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Photograph of a medal dated 1908 and corresponding newspaper article
... warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...A medal held in the Price family won by William Price in 1908. Reported on page 2 on the 2nd January 1908 the results of a regatta held in Colac the day before. The Warrnambool A.N.A. team won the Friendly Society’s Fours. Photograph of a pocket sized medal.On front: ? H.P ?date...08 W.R.C. Won By W. Price Society fours on back.warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club, william price, colac regatta 1908, rowing -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Flyer for an event, Advertisement of an event: Re dedication of a First World War plaque, 07/08/2016
... city of warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...The Club learnt of a memorial plaque dedicated to the to the Warrnambool Rowing Club members who enlisted for World War One, when writing the Clubs history. Every member of military age enlisted. The original plaque was unveiled in November 1916 and a Norfolk Pine planted on the Hopkins River bank - in memory of T. Redford.The tree stands however the plaque has not been found. The Club has updated the names and had a new plaque made. On 7th August 2016 - 101 years after one rower- Major Thomas Redford died - it was rededicated. The flyer is the advertisement / invitation for the day.A4 paper colored flyercity of warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool rowing club, warrnambool, world war one, first world war, rowing, memorial -
City of Warrnambool Rowing Club
Photograph, Reginald (left) and his brother William Titford, 1917
... warrnambool rowing club...City of Warrnambool Rowing Club 2 Simpson Street ...Postcard sized black and white photograph taken in France c 1917 during WW1reginald titford, william titford, warrnambool rowing club, city of warrnambool rowing club -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Photo of Jack Webster, S.M.R.C / AUSTRALIAN REPRESENTATIVE / Jack Webster, Unknown
... apsm rowing club...Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club Plant-Williamson ...A black and white photograph of Jack Webster in Australian national uniform standing in front of a car. The photograph is under glass with a white cardboard mounting.Olympic Games, London 1948, 4- / Empire Games, Auckland 1950, 2- (Gold)rowing, apsm rowing club, webster, jack, south melbourne rowing club, albert park lake, auckland, 1948 london olympic games, 1950 auckland empire games, commonwealth games -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
APRC 1956 Olympic Banner, 1957
... apsm rowing club...Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club Plant-Williamson ..."The banner has been with the Club since it was created in 1957. Recent research has confirmed that it was made by Joan Eddy, the wife of club member Kevin Eddy and a professional seamstress. Grace Blake’s interview notes record her conversation with Mr Eddy on 24 October 2014: Kevin confirmed that the banner was made by his wife, Joan Eddy, in time for the opening of the new shed after the Olympics (1957). Kevin was the Social Secretary at the time, and co-opted his wife, who had worked as a machinist for Harford Clothing in Carlton before they married. Her mother had also worked there as a sewing hand (hand sewing the linings for jackets). The company was later taken over by Sires. ... It was made at home (Joan had ‘retired’ from work by then)." Excerpt from the 2014 Significance Assessment, p32.Banner Celebrating Albert Park Rowing Club Olympic Representatives, 1956 Statement of significance by Margaret Birtley, October 2014 Harry Gordon, the distinguished Australian sports historian, wrote of the 1956 Melbourne Olympic Games: "When the Olympic Games moved into Melbourne ... it was as if the city had been brushed by a certain magic. Nothing before or since ... has ever evoked such sheer emotional involvement from the whole community." Gordon refers to the large crowds that massed in Melbourne with anticipation and exhilaration on the day before the official opening, ‘with little apparent motive other than just to be there, and be happy’. The hand-crafted banner celebrating Albert Park Rowing Club’s representatives at those Olympic Games seems to exude that same sense of joy and exhilaration. Made by the wife of the club’s social secretary, it testifies to the admiration felt by individuals and organisations for the success of their own on a world stage. The banner has historic significance for its accurate documentation of the great achievement of a single rowing club in contributing six outstanding athletes to the relatively small Australian rowing team. Additional historic significance derives from the fact that this is an unofficial expression of tribute and pride. The banner’s incorporation of the Olympic rings would now be likely to require licensing by the Australian Olympic Committee, a process that can dampen social engagement. While definitely a hand-made item, there is some aesthetic significance in the design and execution of the banner. Good judgement has been demonstrated in the selection of fabrics and the choice of colours. The workmanship is quite skilful. The vertical symmetry and the horizontal balance of the design are pleasing to the eye. The use of red for the heading lines and black for the Olympians names is well-chosen and aesthetically pleasing. The collection holds black and white photographs of the same oarsmen at the Olympic regatta. This banner complements their role in the collection by providing colour and a sense of connection with an affectionate and supportive community. Its social significance transcends the local context for which it was created and used, to become part of the large body of art, craft and memorabilia that are associated with the Olympic movement worldwide. A handmade embroidered banner to commemorate the Albert Park members who were part of the 1956 Olympic Rowing team.A.P.R.C. / REPRESENTATIVES OLYMPIC GAMES MELBOURNE 1956 / R. DUNCAN / R. DICKSON / K. McMAHON / R. LIBBIS / I. ALLEN / J COCKBILL coxrowing, apsm rowing club, olympic games, albert park rowing club, albert park lake, duncan, robert, dickson, bruce, allen, ian, libbis, reg, mcmahon, kevin, cockbill, john -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Photograph, George Rose, Albert Park Champion Four, 1899-1900, 1900
... apsm rowing club...Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club Plant-Williamson ...Has a companion photograph - the Albert Park Champion Eight 1899-1900. Similar items in the Stamper Collection, including another copy of this print.A black and white staged portrait of the members of the Albert Park Champion Four of 1899-1900 in a boat. The photograph is on a grey cardboard mounting.J. Counihan (cox), J. Donald (st.), A. Chamley (7), C. Donald (6), A. Hesford (5), C .McDonnell (4), J. Cockbill (3), C. Stamper (2), C. Powell (bow). / Albert Park Champion Eight, 1899-1900. / With A. A. Bishop's Compliments.rowing, apsm rowing club, albert park rowing club, chamley, alexander, donald, charles, donald, james, mcdonnell, c, counihan, j, albert park lake -
Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club
Pennant, APRC Pennant, Unknown
... apsm rowing club...Albert Park-South Melbourne Rowing Club Plant-Williamson ...A black triangular pennant with navy blue edging and white embroidered letters. The pennant has a rope attached.A.P.R.C.rowing, apsm rowing club, pennant, albert park rowing club, albert park lake