Historical information

This photograph was taken after the first members of the South Melbourne Rowing Club enlisted in World War One. It was originally published in 'Punch' on 3 December, 1914 on page 19.

The names of the men are as follows:
Top Row.—Messrs. E. Staff, W. McCabe, C. Wolff, N. Jackson, W. Giles, V. Whelan, G. Tully (Hon. Treasurer), S. Thompson, H. Jones, T. Moves, J. Sherman.

Second Row.—Messrs. G. A. Firman, C. Clarke, C. C. King, D. A. Bowman, A. Payne, W. Theil, V. Harcourt, B. Tribe, G. McKay, L. F. Bligh, W. Curtis, B. Haines.

Third Row.—Messrs. F. Tobitt, J. J. Scanlan, P. Lohan, A. Jamieson, F. J. G. Maher, J. Bernet, H. Tribe, R. Cazaly, A. Henry, J. Meens, F. Mardell, T. Barrell, C. Bond, A. Casey.

Sitting.—Messrs. C. De Fraga, A. Crook (Asst. Hon. Secretary), C. Borrman, R. C. Curwen, P. C. Shaw, W. McKay (Vice-President), A. H. Warland (President), G. T. Hastie (Vice-President), G. Anderson (Captain), H. C. Kennett, Fred L. Loud (Hon. Secretary), H. Dixon, G. Barrell (Vice-Captain).

Front.—Coxswains D. Fereday, N. Tobitt, J. Maddock, N. Campbell, D. Donaldson.

Physical description

A black and white photograph depicting five rows of men, standing and seated in uniforms and suits. The photograph is under glass with a brown wooden frame.

Inscriptions & markings

On reverse: N. Giles top row, 4th from left.