Emerald Museum & Nobelius Heritage Park
Photograph - Photograph of Ormond College Rowing Crew
... (2), G. G. Powell (Bow), / R. Officer (6), J. R. Adam (Stroke..., Esq. (Coach), C. S. Donald (2), G. G. Powell (Bow), / R ...
This is a copy of a photograph of the Ormond College Crew in 1931. The photograph shows Dr Ian Murphy in his youth as the Cox of the rowing team. The Cox was an important role that coached, steered, and ensured the safety of the crew.Dr Murphy was Emerald's first and much-loved GP. His work for the community over 34 years was of immense benefit. He was awarded the British Empire Medal in 1977 for his service to the health of the community.
This photograph shows Dr Murphy in his youth as a part of a rowing team at a winning school.Black and white photograph of the Ormond College Crew, 1931.Printed above the photograph: "Ormond College Crew / Head of the River, 1931"
Printed below the photograph: "C. E. Gardner (3), R. S. Hooper (4), E. C. H. Taylor, Esq. (Coach), C. S. Donald (2), G. G. Powell (Bow), / R. Officer (6), J. R. Adam (Stroke), I. S. McLeod-Murphy (Cox), J. R. A. Glenn (7), A. D. Matheson (5). / Ormond defeated Newman by 1 1/2 lengths (Heat). Ormond defeated Queens by three-quarters of a length (Final)."
Printed on the bottom right of the frame: "THE SEARS STUDIO / ST KILDA"dr ian macleod murphy, spud murphy, doctor, emerald, 1960s