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KING'S CUP MEN HERE. Training Begins On Swan River. (Article), The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Monday 21 April 1947 page Article 2013-05-09 15:21 Towing crews will be hard at work
'on the morning of May 3. The
New South Wales and South Aus
reported to be fit and well and look
the coaches were reticent about dis
cussing the chances of their ~rews
as the opposition are as yet un
(str.), 0. A. Ruffels, K. P. Webb,
E. Bowlegy I. E. Graetz, C. J. Wake
(bow), L. H. Hannafo'rd (cox), M.
I. Richardson (coach), J. H. Bollen
McWilliam, C. Gibbs, J. W. Web
ster' (bow), R. D. Salmon (cox). R.
(emergency), H. E. Butler (man
crews were busy yesterday morn
on their racing sh'Hlls. The New
boat yesterday but through the cour
up residencejat the Nedlands Park
MELBOURNE. April 20.-Wesley Col
final in 15 years yesterday, narrowly de
(Grammar School third.
rowing crews will be hard at work
on the morning of May 3. The
New South Wales and South Aus-
reported to be fit and well and look-
the coaches were reticent about dis-
cussing the chances of their crews
as the opposition are as yet un-
(str.), O. A. Ruffels, K. P. Webb,
E. Bowley I. E. Graetz, C. J. Wake-
(bow), L. H. Hannaford (cox), M.
J. Richardson (coach), J. H. Bollen
McWilliam, C. Gibbs, J. W. Web-
ster (bow), R. D. Salmon (cox). R.
(emergency), H. E. Butler (man-
crews were busy yesterday morn-
on their racing shells. The New
boat yesterday but through the cour-
up residence at the Nedlands Park
MELBOURNE. April 20.-Wesley Col-
final in 15 years yesterday, narrowly de-
Grammar School third.
ROWING. Sculling Championship. (Article), The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Friday 27 September 1946 page Article 2013-05-09 15:09 will be held on Sunday at i1 o'clock
zhallenged by S. Stevens (Bunbury)
SA.N.A.) and A. Mlarshall (A.N.A.).
will be held on Sunday at 11 o'clock
challenged by S. Stevens (Bunbury)
(A.N.A.) and A. Marshall (A.N.A.).
64, HE ATROKES KING'S CUP CREW IN TRIALS (Article), The Daily News (Perth, WA : 1882 - 1950), Monday 11 February 1946 page Article 2013-05-09 15:02 @ SIXTY-FOUR- YEAR-OLD George Rogers, who won his first
From 1908 to 1924, when he retired from competing in cham
pionship sculling George Rogers was holder of the State scul
Perth race. His time of lhr. 19min. lOsec. is the existing re
cord. Ten years ago he amazed Victorian rowing critics by I
stroking a W.A. four to easy victory in Melbourne. I
The crew has not yet been finalised, and there is doubt \jas
to who will stroke. Don Fraser (who stroked the last success
Rogers and other selectors Messrs K. Larigley and K. Carrick
© Veteran oarsman and coach George Rogers, tvho selected and
stroked the fivst winning King's Cup crew in 1921, is -pictured
sculling. . ?-
SIXTY-FOUR- YEAR-OLD George Rogers, who won his first
From 1908 to 1924, when he retired from competing in cham-
pionship sculling George Rogers was holder of the State scul-
Perth race. His time of lhr. 19min. 10sec. is the existing re-
cord. Ten years ago he amazed Victorian rowing critics by
stroking a W.A. four to easy victory in Melbourne.
The crew has not yet been finalised, and there is doubt as
to who will stroke. Don Fraser (who stroked the last success-
Rogers and other selectors Messrs K. Langley and K. Carrick
Veteran oarsman and coach George Rogers, who selected and
stroked the first winning King's Cup crew in 1921, is pictured
sculling.
AQUATICS BRISBANE, Sunday. (Article), The Northern Miner (Charters Towers, Qld. : 1874 - 1954), Monday 13 April 1896 page Article 2013-05-09 13:45 championship of Queensland. between
championship of Queensland, between
AQUATICS. BRISBANE, March 30. (Article), The Capricornian (Rockhampton, Qld : 1875 - 1929), Saturday 3 April 1897 page Article 2013-05-09 13:37 colonial eight-oarr race: — Arthur (stroke),
colonial eight-oar race: — Arthur (stroke),
ROWING. INTER-STATE CONFERENCE. (Article), The West Australian (Perth, WA : 1879 - 1954), Tuesday 8 May 1906 page Article 2013-05-08 20:35 various Rowing Associations of the Com
H. Skiflington, A. R. Reynall, and G. C.
Penny, G. H?de. and J. W. Hamilton;
The principal business of the Confer
next round of inter-State race%,; and the
status of the various States. On the mo
tion of Mr. Skiffington. seconded by Mr.
South Australia. The Tasmanian dele
gates claimed that the races should be'
decided on tEe Tamar River, urging that
eight-oared contest for three years
After much discussion, in which" the
order of the next round of races, start
ing in 1908 was proposed, it was re
should be left over to be dealt with Bh
for each centre to oe represented in
their representation should not be bind
ing in regard to the racej to be rowed
will make a trip to i3undaring. A
the evenine a concert. under the aus
Yesterday afternoon a party of visit
Le Souef, paid a visit. to the Zoological
was spent. Mr. Le Sonef himself acted
After a compilete tour of the gardens had
b- Mrs. Le Souef. A vote of thanks to
Mr. and Mrs. J.e Sonef, coupled with
,og plimenlary references Io rhe loologi
cal Gardens. "was tendered, a. n sunanlv
acknowledged. fMr. n1. iKingsmnli. ;r. Ie
hal' of the committee of the Acclim'itisa
tion Society, also acknowledged a cote of
INTER-STAT''E EIGHIT-O)ARED CtHAM1
few lines anent some of the crews com
aquatic contributors to the Press. it
crews were very sadly astray. One con
enumerate the lfa'lts of Lhe .isiting
PIONSIIIP.
men, and presumably correct them. Is
ways-rcflcction on the. coach interested,
or that the :ocal authority was a para
\\.A. crew. were rowing the best fortn,
and were,. with South Australia. the
brut-trained crew in the race, and more
able lo fight out a bitter ficish. About
TIraanian--they. were not trained to *the
lay; did too much work behind the-row
lock, etc. .The South Australians were
sed to rowing in the roughest water of
ntll. I merely mention these to show
how judgment errs, and unless state
,ments of form. faults. style, ete. of row
ing are accurate, they. do harm, inas
rowed both had form and proyr d them
This was. I think, their fifth attempt,
somewhere'in the rowing communityF
At present the style of stroke appearstoo
the Port River is any rougher than Syd
ney Harbbur or the Detwent? About
the 'Tasmanians doing too much work
iehind the rpwlock-it is more that they
throw their-shoulders with freedom and
determination on to their work. after
stroke.. and are travelling fastest when
rowing hard at about 35 strokes, per tl
aute.. And not being trained to th.e
day? It, is .prbahle here that they
could not.have been' in better condition.
The climate allows them to start pra:
tice about October. and the crews are in
likely for selection in the eight keep on
not too many. No. college, junior,
maiden, or senior eights have yet- been
introdluced; the only' eight-oar rowing
they have is the: annual iNorth v. South
contest. The crew is selected ,partly
south (130 miles apart).' so their rowing
together is not very much. In the pre
sent instance they were only a fortnicht
waters are not nearly up to -the: Swan
of tidal rise..and the Derwent waters
.This will show that everything is not
land what 'may be missed in training on
the, water, row the long. clean, even.
and strong hard'.stroke,' and have done
remarkably well to get a first and a so
cond in two tries (the first eight. 'com
crew'only). It is possibly the want of
makes Western . Australia at present
outclassed, and 'their poor showing on
Saturday. The rowing facilities of ,the
and by adoptinxg 'the style of successful
here). 'there is. no reason why Western
Australia should riot have its share of
wins. and. start by "winning next year
Sir,-In to-day's issue of" your
paper it' is reported that for some un
known reason 'I did' not .punt in an up
ustralian boat. This I emphatically
deny. 'On Friday1 night last we weree all'
row, at 'the shed, to make final arrange
ments about proceeding to Applecrosa on
Saturday., It was-then decided that we
should meet at the W.A. 'shed at 2.30
and go down by a private launch.' I
also received these instructions, person
ally from the. coach. ' On Saturday
morning, however, it appears, that the
men had.to 'go to the Fire Station to
get their final rub, down, 'and' while
there they, determined on catching the
2.30 ferry boat' from Melville' Park ietty.
shed as arranged the night before. 'No
notification whatever of this alteration'
in' the programme. was 'given me. 'I
therefore nathrally proceeded .to the
W.A. shed, .in compliance with .the. in
the crew. and. was much disappointed on'
a bicycle outside..who told me'that .the
crew lidad"gdon; oi"tc - Applecrose by- the
2.30. ferry boat from the' Melville 'Park
jetty. I then went along and got"on
the Silverstar.. and immediately after
the sculling race was run down to Apple
cross, where I arrived at, 3.40. which:
gave me a full 20 minutes before: the
from the Aipplecrss Hotel, and was
my place in the boat. but was told that'
Bailey was to steer' the boat.. notwith
crew, and that' the coach of the crew
Perth, May 7.'" " " "
Perth, May 7.STILL.
various Rowing Associations of the Com-
H. Skiffington, A. R. Reynall, and G. C.
Penny, G. Hyde. and J. W. Hamilton;
The principal business of the Confer-
next round of inter-State races, and the
status of the various States. On the mo-
tion of Mr. Skiffington, seconded by Mr.
South Australia. The Tasmanian dele-
gates claimed that the races should be
decided on the Tamar River, urging that
eight-oared contest for three years.
After much discussion, in which the
order of the next round of races, start-
ing in 1908 was proposed, it was re-
should be left over to be dealt with by
for each centre to be represented in
their representation should not be bind-
ing in regard to the races to be rowed
will make a trip to Mundaring. A
the evening a concert under the aus-
Yesterday afternoon a party of visit-
Le Souef, paid a visit to the Zoological
was spent. Mr. Le Soeuf himself acted
After a complete tour of the gardens had
by Mrs. Le Souef. A vote of thanks to
Mr. and Mrs. Le Soeuf, coupled with
complimentary references to the zoologi-
cal Gardens, was tendered, and suitably
acknowledged. Mr. W. Kingsmill on be-
half of the committee of the Acclimatisa-
tion Society, also acknowledged a vote of
INTER-STAT'E EIGHIT-OARED CHAM-
few lines anent some of the crews com-
aquatic contributors to the Press, it
crews were very sadly astray. One con-
enumerate the faults of the visiting
PIONSHIP.
men, and presumably correct them. As
ways -- reflection on the coach interested,
or that the local authority was a para-
W.A. crew. were rowing the best form,
and were, with South Australia, the
best-trained crew in the race, and more
able to fight out a bitter finish. About
Tasmania --they were not trained to the
day; did too much work behind the row-
lock, etc. The South Australians were
used to rowing in the roughest water of
all. I merely mention these to show
how judgment errs, and unless state-
ments of form, faults, style, etc. of row-
ing are accurate, they do harm, inas-
rowed both bad form and proved them-
This was, I think, their fifth attempt,
somewhere in the rowing community ?
At present the style of stroke appears too
the Port River is any rougher than Syd-
ney Harbour or the Derwent? About
the Tasmanians doing too much work
behind the rowlock -- it is more that they
throw their shoulders with freedom and
determination on to their work, after
stroke, and are travelling fastest when
rowing hard at about 35 strokes, per mi-
nute.. And not being trained to the
day? It is probable here that they
could not have been in better condition.
The climate allows them to start prac-
tice about October, and the crews are in
likely for selection in the eight keep on.
not too many. No college, junior,
maiden, or senior eights have yet been
introdluced; the only eight-oar rowing
they have is the annual North v. South
contest. The crew is selected partly
south (130 miles apart), so their rowing
together is not very much. In the pre-
sent instance they were only a fortnight
waters are not nearly up to the Swan.
of tidal rise, and the Derwent waters
This will show that everything is not
land what may be missed in training on
the water, row the long, clean, even,
and strong hard stroke, and have done
remarkably well to get a first and a se-
cond in two tries (the first eight com
crew only). It is possibly the want of
makes Western Australia at present
outclassed, and their poor showing on
Saturday. The rowing facilities of the
and by adoptinng the style of successful
here), 'there is no reason why Western
Australia should not have its share of
wins, and start by winning next year
Sir,-In to-day's issue of your
paper it is reported that for some un-
known reason I did not put in an ap-
Australian boat. This I emphatically
deny. On Friday night last we were all
row, at the shed, to make final arrange-
ments about proceeding to Applecross on
Saturday. It was then decided that we
should meet at the W.A. shed at 2.30
and go down by a private launch. I
also received these instructions, person-
ally from the coach. On Saturday
morning, however, it appears that the
men had to go to the Fire Station to
get their final rub down, and while
there they determined on catching the
2.30 ferry boat from Melville ' Park jetty
shed as arranged the night before. No
notification whatever of this alteration
in the programme was given me. I
therefore naturally proceeded to the
W.A. shed, in compliance with the in-
the crew and was much disappointed on
a bicycle outside who told me that the
crew had gone on to Applecross by the
2.30. ferry boat from the Melville Park
jetty. I then went along and got on
the Silverstar, and immediately after
the sculling race was run down to Apple-
cross, where I arrived at, 3.40. which
gave me a full 20 minutes before the
from the Applecross Hotel, and was
my place in the boat, but was told that
Bailey was to steer the boat, notwith-
crew, and that the coach of the crew
Perth, May 7.
W.M.STILL.
AQUATICS. INTERSTATE ROWING. WON BY VICTORIA. Sydney, May 5. (Article), The Inquirer & Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Friday 10 May 1901 page Article 2013-05-08 19:58 lne interstate eightoar race andCham
pion Sculls were contested on the Parra
matta River on Saturday, tie conditions
Wales got a start at tie outset, but. soon
pulled tiemselves to a standstill in their
endeavors to retain it. Sloan, the Vic
torian stroke, got- their measure early in
tie contest, and took matters very com
strong finishes, won very easily by a. length
and a half, the New Soutib Welshmen fin
Wales, -and Queensland 22sec. further
In the Champion Amateur Sculling j
Race, J. J. Daley, of New South Wales, i
came first, witi M. J. Slack, champion of
Australia in 1900, second, and J. A. Lums
den, champion of Queensland in 1900, j
third. The race was won by 50 lengths, j
with three lengths between second and]
tiird. Time, 19min. 22sec. I
Yarra to compete in tie intercollegiate
27£sec.
The interstate eight-oar race and Cham-
pion Sculls were contested on the Parra-
matta River on Saturday, the conditions
Wales got a start at the outset, but soon
pulled themselves to a standstill in their
endeavors to retain it. Sloan, the Vic-
torian stroke, got their measure early in
the contest, and took matters very com-
strong finishes, won very easily by a length
and a half, the New South Welshmen fin-
Wales, and Queensland 22sec. further
In the Champion Amateur Sculling
Race, J. J. Daley, of New South Wales,
came first, with M. J. Slack, champion of
Australia in 1900, second, and J. A. Lums-
den, champion of Queensland in 1900,
third. The race was won by 50 lengths,
with three lengths between second and
third. Time, 19min. 22sec.
Yarra to compete in the intercollegiate
27 ½sec.
AQUATICS. W.A. CHAMPIONSHIP RACES. (Article), The Inquirer & Commercial News (Perth, WA : 1855 - 1901), Friday 2 November 1900 page Article 2013-05-08 19:47 The *»Hninpinngtiip fours and angle
sculls of Western Am^ralia were decided
Australian dub (S. £. Underwood, 10.5
formallv rowed over the mniWL BL G-.
Edwards, the nominee of tiie Western Aus
tralian Club for tiie single sculls, would
of tiie same club, decided to make a race
Melville Water the officials decided that ^
was unfit to row the race over the chan
pionsliip course, and it was agreed bstweei
endeavored to get in shore to take advan
t-.vo or three lengths in a short distance.
won. Cobham bad been shipping a. lot of
water, and seeing that his chance was hope
up on to one of the spits, Edwards finish
ing alone. During ike afternoon a num
the race in tiie Swan River Clubs' new
had apparently been carelessly thrown -oat
at the first- spit, and tore open one cf the
planks. The boat soon ailed, and the party
AtRTXTICS.
The championship fours and single
sculls of Western Australia were decided
Australian Club (S. E. Underwood, 10.5
formallv rowed over the course. H.G.
Edwards, the nominee of the Western Aus-
tralian Club for the single sculls, would
of the same club, decided to make a race
Melville Water the officials decided that it
was unfit to row the race over the cham-
pionship course, and it was agreed between
endeavored to get in shore to take advan-
two or three lengths in a short distance.
won. Cobham had been shipping a lot of
water, and seeing that his chance was hope-
up on to one of the spits, Edwards finish-
ing alone. During the afternoon a num- ber of oarsmen, while rowing out to see
the race on the Swan River Clubs' new
had apparently been carelessly thrown out
at the first spit, and tore open one of the
planks. The boat soon filled, and the party
AQUATICS.
ROWING. Triangular Eight-oared Test. Won by North. A Very Fast Race. Southern Crew Meet With Mishap. LAUNCESTON, March 24. (Article), The Mercury (Hobart, Tas. : 1860 - 1954), Monday 26 March 1923 page Article 2013-05-07 17:15 Triangular Eight-oared"
Rowing tiuc to the great traditions
line first in the triangular eight oared
test race rowed between crews repre
sentativc of the South, North, and \orth
West on the Tamar on Saturday It was
a real aquatic champion day It was
which have been unusui! of recent yoirs
the attendance waa v oithv of the oc
cisión It was îrdeed a wise move on
the part pf the vinous bodies control
State to bring aboet a revival of the
premacy of the blade It is an open sec
ret th it the line of action followed dur
ing recent jeais concerning the oppo
tumties offered to oirsmcn to gain the
honoui of cirrving Tasmania 3 colours
in inter State contests has not been at
nil popular with many of the clubs It
is a matter of some tweho years since
the last test race was rowed, and tin
intimation that a u.ival was to take
place this j ear was hailed with doligt l
by the oarsmen ind public alike Su
long as the «pint of rivalry between
the vinous parts of the State cm be
kept al the friendly stage, rowing pro
mises to come again with all its t Id
time popularity The inclusion of the
North West Coast as a separate par* of
to gain at their first attempt the ;ovet
ed honour of State champions, thev
gest tint m the future they will be a
force to be reckoned with No one rjuld
have witched the racing without bl ing
asm of the coastal competitors Thev,
carne into the field giving every indi-
for the task ahead of thom aloii, the
most painstakmr* lines, and altnough
from the line lowed it right out to the
bitter end
Because it was the most mipoitant
race on the programme, the trial gular
test niturally occupied paramount place
in the interest of the public nnd oars-
men alike Long bofoie the ip")o'nted
hour of stirting the vantage points were
fiurlv well stocked with enthusiastic
spectators Speculation was nfc in to
who ?would win, and while naturally the
majority were anxious to see Nortl 1 rst
uppermost in the minds of nearly e/eiy
one that the formidable looking South
ern crew would win A win for lu»
coastal men would have been plevs'r^r
to all, and as they proceeded up t ,e
river to the starting point the Merit y
siders were accorded a most fiattei ng
ovation Additional interest was lent
in the Tasmanian representativo eigit
be decided m West Australia nc-tt
month The determination with whica
the race was contested was abunda! *
evidence that this served ns the grout
his best
the oarsmen All the races were rowed
plicc A following breeze gave the op-
and the time of the North m winning
was one second inBlje that established
by the Wcstialians n 1921
The winners had fo row every inch of
the way, and it wis only their magnifi-
cent comomation which pull°d them
through It was a thrilling duel, and
the crew moved like a machine Their
perfect body swing ind synchronisation
to them in the lughlj strung moments
of the last half mile Lvery man in
the boat wis a perfect part of a piece
of rowing machinery that moved witt
the precision of clockwork Claude Coo
ment His length from stirt to finish,
wa» excellent, and his well known abil-
time was never better exemplified No
true rowing enthu= ast can be consider-
the State by a one district' crew, al-
though it is hard to snc where a com-
mania in the inter Stitt- race than the
found
The 'bad luck of the race was with
the Southerners Within the first couple
of hundred vards Roscow broke his scat,
and thejSpeed of their craft wa3 imped-
ed for the remainder of the journey
did North look like being beiten Pes-
fast stroking would "bust the crew in
dropping to pieces It the finish The
lecisive manner in v hich he silenced
the critics' tongues wis the main topic
of conversation n'ter the first nive of
passed over Half n mile from home
sprint Many observers expected the
Northerners to crick but steadying
his men and keeping his length Coo
boat w is leaping forward at the top of
a sprint "ntl the battle was over It
wis i great pcrfornnnce to lead
throughout and esta.lish time faster
than that of the West Australian inter
State eight and the liver echoed with
boats had crossed the line
possessed bv the other crews It was
very not ceable that when they sprinted
and a tendenev to tumble the bodies for
and quicken up through the waecr
Likewise there was i marked difference
in tho styles of North ind South The
longer swing and theater roach for the
catch adopted bj the Southerners, no
dou-t caused through training on the
s'ow w iter of the Derwent made them
look rather sluggish ilongside the
snippincss and fast body swing whicd
chaiEctenscd the Northern style
Though defeited, the Southern crev
up a pcrfornnnce that would have c ir
ten They can and will do better in
the future They got away well but the
bro king of Roscow s seat somewh t
seemed able to get together again
condition a few veekä together should
m<-l a world of difference in the eight
chosen to represent Tasmania ard the
State promises to be -erved by a com
bimtion equillv as c pable of keeping
Tasmania's name in the forefront ot
the rowing world as did tne men who
so narrowly suffered defeit at the hands
of the Wctrahans on the lamar two
vi irs ago
One of tho h if>I <-'>t men in 1 lunecs
feii over Hu nitoiv w i- the viteivn
Iiiiimv Coo"an He «is -.ok Milpetoi ti
the Ntiiflieiu erew and no -mall iinonnt
ot enfin m w is bi ii*-d un lus head when
be illotfol the po-ili i i o' stroke to his
sm < lnuie in prefeit nee to Ur'wci, who,
rowed No J He eoaihrd Hie ..KI mil
pinned lu-, faith to it in spite of the
f ict tint in some quarters reputed good
liul'i did not ("ive it much of a chinee
Noitliiriurs alwavs voted the chain
pion se nits i i,ood IJiiii? for Bridlev mil
tain ra inner ." uthboit-on who was
Smith's representative, ditl not steer the
best of eourfcs 'Jo tue watchers on the
shore he api>eareil fo nave the Kail atxni*
a mile from home, hut teemed to lim
over the last half-mile, and Braillev was
rowing nvvav from hin nt the nnish
test race when thej had Ulverstone and
Mersey »3 their opponents, lanar
secured the honour of repi eventing ths
State against tbo lad)- rowers of tho
other States at Perth. In their train
'ROWING!
*>
ing tliey gave the impression, that they
would lie hurd to bent, though Ulvei
stono "wero very confident of success.
Tamar nre a likely hunch, and should
improve still mora. They will bo for-
midable contendéis for tho Australian
championship np\-t month.
pion pairs, welt1 a most even crew, their
tial to pnir-oared rowing. 'The conti'st
between tho State High Schools for the.
Bouike Cup provided the most thrilling
mid Launceston nore represented, and
6even crews lined up. After getting
School No. 1 crew w ere dead lovel two
hundred yardi? from the line. Tbo for-
mer crow lind rowed themselves almost
trillo over the final bit, which enabled
half-length victory Hobart Slate High,
chancea. It is very pleasing and en-
have fouglit through thick and thin to
keep the traditions of the Stato fiesh in
the minds of tbo youngsters to seo such
a splendid arr.iv of material in the
Most of the crew» have bad good know- ,
although occasionally the >didcunrk was
inclined to bo uneven. However, taken
ing hunch, and should in tlie future
when drafted through the junior stagoj
into the senior ranks prove worthy soiii
Tho championship eights, the sculls,
and tho pairs were held under the aus-
pices of the Tasmanian Bowing.Asso-
Rowing" Club. Mr. B. Hollingsworth
acîev: a« siarter, and Mr. B. Sampson
as umpire, while tho duty of judgu was
the lot of Mr. 1?. II. Stephens. Among
tho many visitors present wore Messrs.
E. Sorell (chairman), C. MoVilly. A,
The following uro the details:
LADIES' TEST RACE.-J mile.
Tamar.-E. Radford (stroke), M. At
kins, 0. Kidd, W. Howe (bow), G.
, F. Young (bow), E. Wcbstablea
soon afterward% assumed command.
They streaked for ths finishing line in
avväyWieing very favourably commented
upon. ' Without ever being seriously
troubled, they won ensily by 1J lengths.
by .half a length. Time, 3min. 12scc.
. BOURKE CUP SCHOOLS' RACE.-1
. Wadley (B.), 10.12; G. Eccleston
(2), 10.Í1; T. Barclay, 10.0; C.
"Adams (SO, 10,9; N. Chick (cox.), 1
--B. Kitto (B.), 9.6; T., Rowland
(2), 10.G; W. Rundle (3), 9.7; L.
B'.-Sims (S.), 10.0; T. H. Lawrence
' (cox.). 3
" E. -A. Cannell (3),' 10.0; K. Rule
(S.), 10.0; E. Moore (eox.1 .... 0
Tlobaît State High, No. 2,-T. Dalco
.? (B.), 10.0; G. Anderson (2), 9.9;
t- G. Robertson (3),' 9.7; D. Casey
.10.0; G. Briggs (3), 10.2; R. Broom
hy (S.), 10,7; James (cox.) .... 0
The crews .were got «way well to-
gether, but,befoie covering a hundred
yards, Hobart *No. 1 and Devonport No.
1'boats fouled,"and the umpire recalled
the boats for a fresh start. Once aguir,
on tho' journey the same two fouled, bul
thtj.raco was allowed to proceed. Techni-
cal crew, who got away badly, and Latin,
ecstcui No. 1 drew clear of the other
thrcö-nunrtera of a mile from home, and
fougTiT the issuo out on their own. At
the "quarter-mile pile those two boati
wero dead ,levol, with Devonport No. 1
two lengths further, back, just clear of
hundred yards "from home Launceston
remained unchunged. Devonport No. 2
crow was last Tims, Smin 2sec.
CHAMPION .SCULLS-2Ï miles.
M.^-Bradlcy (T.K.G.). 11.7. 1
A. W. Cuthbertson (L.B.C.) .'.. 2
F. McKeii/sio (N.E.H.C.), 11.6 . 3
event was- lost through tho withdrawal
of L. Nimmo and thv. A1*6J<CO of A. Pitt,
the fastest rate from the btart, strik-
son AM''Bradley were content to put in
long work at a 2G rate. At the end of
a mile Bradley appeared to 1» leading
Dradlev wero close together coming in-
side Haystack Point, though once fnirly
neatly, crossed the lino with nine
20 lengths further back. Time, ISmim
lllsoc.
CHAMPION l'MUM mile.
C. Johnson 11.0, bow; T. Durcey,
'lainar: A. McEnnulty, stroke, 11.0;
V. Rubenneh. oov>. 10.2; V. Bout
Icy, cox . 2
These wero tho only starters, Bucking-
to tho new cutting, where North E>-k
to the lino won hy 3J lengths. No time
rnken.
TRIANGULAR TEST IÎTGIITS-3 miles.
North: O. Ingles (B.), 11.t; A.
11.*; P. Willey (l)Tl2.7; D. Scott
<5). 11.11; T. M. Chaplin (G). 13.0,
ÍS.), 10.2; J. n. Doolan, cox; Jamos i
South: J. Swift (B.). 11.1; A. Nicnl
Min (2), 12.0: J. Nicolson (3), 12.1;
L. Roscow (1). 12.5: I,. B. Mar-h
(5), 12.G; R. Biicirde (G), 12.0; C.
Rucirde (7). 11 IO; F. Coverdale
'(S.i, 11.2; TI. Williams. cox;T. Mc
Villv coach ... . 2
North-West- Cm't ? A. Scott (B.),
1(1.10: W. Williams (2l. 11.1; K.
Hudson (3). 11.9- F. Porter (I), 11.1;
T. Iliirgess ia), 12.0; J. .Teffrev (fi),
11.11: AV. Shelton Í7), 11.0; C,'Rook,
Pearce, roach . 3
The positions at the line up wore:
North-West ün the 'vestern shore, North
sets of o.irs struck the water simul
tr.neou*ly, and the battle was on. Right
great puer and in the first few minutes
.'JG. At the end of the first mile North
that maav deemed them all cn even
slackened down to 32. A little ovvr a
course down the ccntie Valuable «riun l
was lost at this juncture which., the
South were never able to retrieve. Pns
ing inside Haystick Point, with about a
wero still maintaining the same rate of
striking. , Norta-Wcst had dropped fur-
ther back and had sHckcncd down to a
winners, South were inclined to be un
."mile.
steady and were splashing a gooJ deal .
Passing the h df mile North were in I
cieasing their leal and although South
sprinted and incicascd tneir rate of
tnking North went on buoyed up bj
the shouts of encour lgement from the
shore ind the tleafening tooting of
whistles from craft cn the nvei and
won a magnificent struggle by tiree
lengths North West bringing up the lear
ten lengths further away Time 11
min 4Gsee
THE HISTORY OP THE a EST R4.CF
As the resu't of a fnenjly argument
in 1891 At that time the Tamar and
Derwent clubs were the only ones pos
scsslng senior eights and the first race
Hobart After a keen struggle the North
crew were the Be luchamp brothers P
Barnett li C A\ est and W Hogg The
Derwent crew contained the picsent Ad
mimstratoi (Sir Herbeit Nicholls), J
E C Lord T McDonald and the
Roberts brothers The contest became
clubs who carried along uninterrupted
ly until 1900 when the Vorth Esk Club
was formed and participated in the rice
The TRA was then formed in I aun
cestón and the S T R A in Hobart and
bodies alteinatclj till 1905 That jeal
inter State rowing and a orew compris
ing four men fiom each end of the is
land went to Sydney anti represented
the State At this stare the North and
South fixture re olved itself into a race
fro~i which the oarsmen competing in
t> P Tasmannn inter State eight weie
selected The associations at Launee»
ton and Iloba-t then inaugurate*! the
Idea o' conducting club championship
events Mattrr carried along smoothlv
.?nd rowing boome 1 immensely until
1«08 when what was known as tho-great
rowing squabble occurred The time was
near at hand (a matter of two jears)|
when it was to be Tasmania's turn ti |
stage the inter State eight oircl rrce i
Both ends of the Stile vere desirous of'
controlling the event and both clnimcj|
recognition as the leading bodj Teel
ing ran very high and the elim \ wis
leached when attempts proved fut le in
bringing a' out the annual te«t The ,
crews refused to row against c»ch other]
rnjarere in Tasmania The íesult vai
that two nomim*ions went abro 11 t<
Mnlbnurne from Tasmania, for the 190.1
inter -state race to be decided In Mel
bourn" Both CÏCWS made the trip and
Yam a coupli of days be'ore the bl»
event The Northern crew were sue
ees^ful and th it year represented the
State The out-ome of this fiasco was
that a conference of «delegates tn>k
suggested that a test race should bv
roved in Tasmania and whichever crew
Tasmania Eventually the North and
South met when the Utter proved super
lor and the first inter State race on |
Tasmanian wa*er« was rowed on the
Upper Derwent course Although ha' I
mony was by no means re«tored, the an-
nual test race was continued in the two I
following years In 1912 the T R.A. as j
at present constituted, was formed, and !
the North and South race was donn I
tion would doubtless have been cleared i
up long ago., Anyhow, it is satisfactory I
.that wise counsel has eventually pre-
vailed, and judging by the hugo success |
I of the revival of the race on Saturday
| _-^
Triangular Eight-oared
Rowing true to the great traditions
line first in the triangular eight- oared
test race rowed between crews repre-
sentative of the South, North, and North-
West on the Tamar on Saturday. It was
a real aquatic champion day. It was
which have been unusual of recent years
the attendance was worthy of the oc-
casion. It was indeed a wise move on
the part of the various bodies control-
State to bring about a revival of the
premacy of the blade. It is an open sec-
ret that the line of action followed dur-
ing recent years concerning the oppor-
tunities offered to oarsmen to gain the
honour of carrying Tasmania's colours
in inter- State contests has not been at
all popular with many of the clubs. It
is a matter of some twelve years since
the last test race was rowed, and the
intimation that a revival was to take
place this year was hailed with delight
by the oarsmen and public alike. So
long as the spirit of rivalry between
the various parts of the State can be
kept at the friendly stage, rowing pro-
mises to come again with all its old-
time popularity. The inclusion of the
North West Coast as a separate part of
to gain at their first attempt, the covet-
ed honour of State champions, they
gest that in the future they will be a
force to be reckoned with. No one could
have watched the racing without being
asm of the coastal competitors. They
came into the field giving every indi-
for the task ahead of them along the
most painstaking lines, and although
from the line rowed it right out to the
bitter end.
Because it was the most important
race on the programme, the triangular
test naturally occupied paramount place
in the interest of the public and oars-
men alike. Long bofore the appointed
hour of starting the vantage points were
fairlv well stocked with enthusiastic
spectators. Speculation was rife as to
who would win, and while naturally the
majority were anxious to see North first
uppermost in the minds of nearly every-
one that the formidable looking South-
ern crew would win. A win for the
coastal men would have been pleasing
to all, and as they proceeded up the
river to the starting point the Mersey-
siders were accorded a most flattering
ovation. Additional interest was lent
in the Tasmanian representativo eight
be decided in West Australia next
month. The determination with which
the race was contested was abundant
evidence that this served as the great
his best.
the oarsmen. All the races were rowed
place. A following breeze gave the op-
and the time of the North in winning
was one second inside that established
by the Westralians n 1921.
The winners had to row every inch of
the way, and it was only their magnifi-
cent combination which pulled them
through. It was a thrilling duel, and
the crew moved like a machine. Their
perfect body swing and synchronisation
to them in the highly strung moments
of the last half mile. Every man in
the boat was a perfect part of a piece
of rowing machinery that moved with
the precision of clockwork . Claude Coo-
ment. His length from start to finish,
was excellent, and his well known abil-
time was never better exemplified. No
true rowing enthusiast can be consider-
the State by a one district crew, al-
though it is hard to see where a com-
mania in the inter State- race than the
found.
The bad luck of the race was with
the Southerners. Within the first couple
of hundred yards Roscow broke his seat,
and the speed of their craft was imped-
ed for the remainder of the journey.
did North look like being beaten. Pes-
fast stroking would "bust" the crew in
dropping to pieces at the finish. The
decisive manner in which he silenced
the critics' tongues was the main topic
of conversation after the first wave of
passed over. Half a mile from home
sprint. Many observers expected the
Northerners to crack but steadying
his men and keeping his length Coo-
boat was leaping forward at the top of
a sprint and the battle was over. It
was a great perfomance to lead
throughout and establish time faster
than that of the West Australian inter-
State eight and the river echoed with
boats had crossed the line.
possessed by the other crews. It was
very noticeable that when they sprinted
and a tendency to tumble the bodies for-
and quicken up through the water.
Likewise there was a marked difference
in the styles of North and South. The
longer swing and greater reach for the
catch adopted by the Southerners, no
doubt caused through training on the
slow water of the Derwent made them
look rather sluggish alongside the
snappiness and fast body swing which
characterised the Northern style.
Though defeated, the Southern crew
up a performance that would have car-
ten. They can and will do better in
the future. They got away well but the
breaking of Roscow's seat somewhat
seemed able to get together again.
condition a few weeks together should
make a world of difference in the eight
chosen to represent Tasmania and the
State promises to be served by a com-
bination equallv as capable of keeping
Tasmania's name in the forefront of
the rowing world as did the men who
so narrowly suffered defeat at the hands
of the Westralians on the Tamar two
years ago.
One of tho happiest men in Launces-
ton over the victory was the veteran,
Jimmy Coogan. He was sole selector of
the Northern crew and no small amount
of criticism was heaped on his head when
he allotted the position of stroke to his
son Claude in preference to Brewer, who
rowed No 2. He coached the crew and
pinned his faith to it in spite of the
fact that in some quarters reputed good
judges did not give it much of a chance.
Northerners always voted the cham-
pion sculls a good thing for Bradley, and
tain manner. Cuthbertson who was
South's representative, did not steer the
best of courses. To the watchers on the
shore he appeared to have the lead about
a mile from home, but seemed to tire
over the last half-mile, and Bradlev was
rowing away from him at the finish.
test race when they had Ulverstone and
Mersey as their opponents, Tamar
secured the honour of representing the
State against the lady rowers of the
other States at Perth. In their train-
'ROWING.

ing they gave the impression, that they
would be hard to beat, though Ulver-
stone were very confident of success.
Tamar are a likely bunch, and should
improve still more. They will be for-
midable contenders for the Australian
championship next month.
pion pairs, were a most even crew, their
tial to pair-oared rowing. The contest
between the State High Schools for the
Bourke Cup provided the most thrilling
and Launceston were represented, and
seven crews lined up. After getting
School No. 1 crew were dead level two
hundred yards from the line. The for-
mer crew had rowed themselves almost
trifle over the final bit, which enabled
half-length victory. Hobart State High
chances. It is very pleasing and en-
have fought through thick and thin to
keep the traditions of the State fresh in
the minds of the youngsters to see such
a splendid array of material in the
Most of the crews have had good know-
although occasionally the slidework was
inclined to be uneven. However, taken
ing bunch, and should in the future
when drafted through the junior stages
into the senior ranks prove worthy sons
The championship eights, the sculls,
and the pairs were held under the aus-
pices of the Tasmanian Rowing Asso-
Rowing Club. Mr. B. Hollingsworth
acted as starter, and Mr. B. Sampson
as umpire, while the duty of judge was
the lot of Mr. E.H. Stephens. Among
the many visitors present were Messrs.
E. Sorell (chairman), C. McVilly. A,
The following are the details:
LADIES' TEST RACE. - ½ mile.
Tamar.-E. Radford (stroke), M. At-
kins, O. Kidd, W. Howe (bow), G.
F. Young (bow), E. Webstables
soon afterwards assumed command.
They streaked for the finishing line in
away being very favourably commented
upon. Without ever being seriously
troubled, they won easily by 1 ½ lengths.
by half a length. Time, 3min. 12sec.
BOURKE CUP SCHOOLS' RACE.-1
Wadley (B.), 10.12; G. Eccleston
(2), 10.11; T. Barclay, 10.0; C.
Adams (S), 10.9; N. Chick (cox.), 1
B. Kitto (B.), 9.6; T. Rowland
(2), 10.6; W. Rundle (3), 9.7; L.
B. Sims (S.), 10.0; T. H. Lawrence
(cox.). 3
E. A. Cannell (3),' 10.0; K. Rule
(S.), 10.0; E. Moore (cox.) .... 0
Hobart State High, No. 2,-T. Daleo
(B.), 10.0; G. Anderson (2), 9.9;
G. Robertson (3), 9.7; D. Casey
.10.0; G. Briggs (3), 10.2; R. Broom-
by (S.), 10,7; James (cox.) .... 0
The crews were got away well to-
gether, but before covering a hundred
yards, Hobart No. 1 and Devonport No.
1 boats fouled, and the umpire recalled
the boats for a fresh start. Once again,
on the journey the same two fouled, but
the race was allowed to proceed. Techni-
cal crew, who got away badly, and Laun-
ceston No. 1 drew clear of the others
three-quarters of a mile from home, and
fought the issue out on their own. At
the "quarter-mile pile these two boats
were dead level, with Devonport No. 1
two lengths further back, just clear of
hundred yards from home Launceston
remained unchanged. Devonport No. 2
crew was last. Tims, 5min 2sec.
CHAMPION SCULLS-2 ½ miles.
M. Bradlcy (T.R.C.). 11.7. 1
A. W. Cuthbertson (L.R.C.) .'.. 2
F. McKenzie (N.E.R.C.), 11.6 . 3
event was lost through the withdrawal
of L. Nimmo and the absence of A. Pitt,
the fastest rate from the start, strik-
son and Bradley were content to put in
long work at a 26 rate. At the end of
a mile Bradley appeared to be leading
Bradley were close together coming in-
side Haystack Point, though once fairly
neatly, crossed the line with nine
20 lengths further back. Time, I3min
13sec.
CHAMPION PAIRS mile.
C. Johnson 11.0, bow; T. Darcey,
Tamar: A. McEnnulty, stroke, 11.0;
V. Rubenach. bow. 10.2; V. Rout
ley, cox . 2
These were the only starters, Bucking-
to the new cutting, where North Esk
to the line won by 3 ½ lengths. No time
taken.
TRIANGULAR TEST EIGHTS-3 miles.
North: O. Ingles (B.), 11.4; A.
11.4; P. Willey (4) 12.7; D. Scott
(5). 11.11; T. M. Chaplin (6). 13.0,
(S.), 10.2; J. H. Doolan, cox; James
South: J. Swift (B.). 11.1; A. Nicol-
son (2), 12.0: J. Nicolson (3), 12.1;
L. Roscow (4). 12.5: L.R. Marsh
(5), 12.G; R. Bucirde (G), 12.0; C.
Bucirde (7). 11.10; F. Coverdale
(S.), 11.2; H. Williams. cox; C. Mc-
Villy coach ... . 2
North-West- Coast A. Scott (B.),
11.10: W. Williams (2). 11.1; K.
Hudson (3). 11.9- F. Porter (4), 11.1;
T.Burgess(5), 12.0; J. .Jeffrev (6),
11.11: W. Shelton (7), 11.0; C. Rook,
Pearce, coach . 3
The positions at the line up were:
North-West on the western shore, North
sets of oars struck the water simul-
taneously, and the battle was on. Right
great pace and in the first few minutes
36. At the end of the first mile North
that many deemed them all on even
slackened down to 32. A little over a
course down the centre. Valuable ground
was lost at this juncture which the
South were never able to retrieve. Pass-
ing inside Haystack Point, with about a
were still maintaining the same rate of
striking. North-Wcst had dropped fur-
ther back and had slackened down to a
winners, South were inclined to be un-
mile.
steady and were splashing a good deal .
Passing the half mile North were in-
creasing their lead and although South
sprinted and increased their rate of
striking North went on, buoyed up by
the shouts of encouragement from the
shore and the deafening tooting of
whistles from craft on the river and
won a magnificent struggle by three
lengths, North West bringing up the rear
ten lengths further away. Time 14
min 46sec.
THE HISTORY OF THE TEST RACE.
As the result of a friendly argument
in 1891. At that time the Tamar and
Derwent clubs were the only ones pos-
sessing senior eights and the first race
Hobart. After a keen struggle the North
crew were the Beauchamp brothers P
Barnett H.C.West and W Hogg The
Derwent crew contained the present Ad-
ministrator (Sir Herbert Nicholls), J
E C Lord, T McDonald and the
Roberts brothers. The contest became
clubs who carried along uninterrupted-
ly until 1900 when the North Esk Club
was formed and participated in the race.
The TRA was then formed in Laun-
ceston and the S. T. R. A. in Hobart and
bodies alternately till 1905. That year
inter- State rowing and a crew compris-
ing four men from each end of the is-
land went to Sydney and represented
the State. At this stage the North and
South fixture resolved itself into a race
from which the oarsmen competing in
the Tasmanian inter- State eight were
selected. The associations at Launces-
ton and Hobart then inaugurated the
Idea of conducting club championship
events. Matters carried along smoothly
and rowing boomed immensely until
1908 when what was known as the great
rowing squabble occurred. The time was
near at hand (a matter of two years)
when it was to be Tasmania's turn to
stage the inter- State eight oar race.
Both ends of the State were desirous of'
controlling the event and both claimed
recognition as the leading body. Feel-
ing ran very high and the climax was
reached when attempts proved futile in
bringing about the annual test. The
crews refused to row against each other
anywhere in Tasmania. The result was
that two nominations went abroad to
Melbourne from Tasmania, for the 1901
inter -state race to be decided in Mel-
bourne. Both crews made the trip and
Yarra a couple of days before the big
event. The Northern crew were suc-
cessful and that year represented the
State. The outcome of this fiasco was
that a conference of delegates took
suggested that a test race should be
rowed in Tasmania and whichever crew
Tasmania. Eventually the North and
South met when the latter proved super-
ior and the first inter State race on
Tasmanian waters was rowed on the
Upper Derwent course. Although har-
mony was by no means restored, the an-
nual test race was continued in the two
following years. In 1912 the T. R.A. as
at present constituted, was formed, and
the North and South race was done
tion would doubtless have been cleared
up long ago. Anyhow, it is satisfactory
that wise counsel has eventually pre-
vailed, and judging by the huge success
of the revival of the race on Saturday

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3---Champion -ights, pairs, and sculls be
consideration. Looked at in the light A
of encouraging rowing still further, Ol
there appears to be Possibilities in the .
revision of the present scale. In the Lt
case of cc crew winning by a lesser mar- wi
gin than half a length, there is pos- re
sibly little to choose between them, but 8
the winners get the points and the run- ml
hers-up, who probably have put up hear- 11
ly as good a light, receive nothing. As L
there are lio second prizes, it is a aits. (b
of spoils to the victors. tiowever, there 'ii
can be no argument against giving the yi
winning crew, even under these eiretima- ar
stiances, that advantage in the points ga
)which victory should ensure. It is not he
advocated that the mpi-aii of points Be
between erst and second should be such In
as to make the minor position nearly (4
as attractive as lirst place. Under the C
gets 4 points, junior 3, junior-senior IS, Cr
senior 16, champion four 20, and in the wl
case of eights twice the number. Would fi
it be too much to give the runners-up 'T'
half points, where, say, more than lour t,
cresws started? It has been suggested re
that this might be anl inducement for Is
i. club to enter more than one crew for fri
the fact that rowers by the ex- 'n
penses and liabilities they incur and pt
the prizes they race Ior are as near as fil
possible the ideal sportsman, it does not to
seem probable that they would desqend de
or two clubs will have more than one pr
Sc;>" "r'cdcer."r t~it
miLiifrlJanuaryit. tb
(Desrwent). th
S6 1-Hobart Regatta. ba
(0Z-Tamar Reg t l.a Sc
P. t-T.ttA. (Northern snb-committee)' til
Regatta. eh
24-INorth-South race (Tamar). er
24-Bourke Cup (Tamar). In
G-King's Cup and Sculling champion- B"
ship (Perth). Bi
hbould there be a revision of the be
scale of premiership points in the direc- cr
tion of granting points to crews tilling hPI
authorities might seriously consider Ni
when they have a little leisure time. 10c
That will be before next season. It 1s Cc
many aspects that it will need careful 01
to such tactics. It is possible that onio w
crew in some of the races at the forth- ga
coming regattas, and this should be re- or
garded as a good thing not obly for the IV
clib itself but for thi sport, for it to
beans iuore rowers and inore experience ut
in public for oarsmon. There could be of
a certain amount of discretion in. the al
direction of permitting a second crew TI
to enter, but from the public point of et
view the keener the competition thi bet
aspect that it would provide ia greater
inenitlive to rivers. These tire the mo
tives behind the suggestion. At. the re
cent regattas there were several very n
[lose finishes, and also a few instances w
where a crew stood out, but so far as n
the season has gone it (foes liot seem
that any crew which linished second c
would have been unworthy of, say, ball .i
points. Ia
The date for championship eights, -T'
pairs, aed sculls has been definitely lixed I e
for February m ei the Derwent. )low- Ia
ever, it is reported that this hal not fi
given much satisfaction in the South, it
where it is understood that the clubs n
would prefer the race to be decided on h
the day prior to the regatta on February t
G. So far as Northern clubs are con- e
cerned, they are not likely to regard 1 h
absence of Northern crews from the Ho
'bart Regatta. The suggestion made from
this end sas that the race should he te
rowed oni the Monday before the regatte, i
so that the 'Northern crews woul ce 1 a
able to fit in the two days. Now that b
the date has been lixed car the Satur
dhy, it will not be possible for the crews L
to wait until lice Tunsciay, as they a:rc
Friday to the Tuesday inclusive. The e
race will also clash with the hial dey's (
racing of the T.11.C. Cup meeting. In
the -vent of the race being rowed on
could be decided. on the Lower Uerwenit. y
It is hoped that, in view of the liobart L
Regatta being so close, acn effort
will still be made to lit in the two b
generally. t
season, but the real effect is not likely b
to be seen Until next season, by which
time tie number of really good oars- v
men should be materially inocreased. The e
entablishmnent of a third chub Ices put
the others. uc their msottle, more nien as-se
taking part In the sport pessibly clean so
any previous yeer, interest is keeci, and
with the excellent coechces in each shed
the best is the splendid material they 1
have to seork on is bsisg breught. out.
A few icigits cite lout eights were oiut
from the Nocrthe E1k shed at the one
- time, sc-ile tic- Tamar sited increeased -
the fleet. 'There iS iuchcc activily us the
river ole tile pert of all clubs. The
North Es.. daleb sill have a eoupie of
senior fosiiis aesi tights for .Loiigiord
Regatta, c'lil'Žei cli te clubs have iiore
than use cress in the ilower grades.
Olastide Coegan into yen' hack into tile -
tight bides feast. aid Itids should hlpl
them. lice Tsica r loeleiiers survey'el
the posicio 0cc 'a mieetieig dering tile
hist weelzeiiii tied a-i a rescclt. the ac
tivitV 'iS kieclic. Thi-y lire scftlinig dosnvo
to train iii real iciceest. Tlie Old Laus
cestomciees (ise ei'.'iiss ihi-ic lii' sport
seriously, iiid tihtt is ic pltii.5' li wv tiiey
have never 1 een ieilhier acck t has third
in. any u-ste icc selich they ihee started.
They lits" goie- to ilaile to pick their
best cress-l anit issll' seli have been
tried. Thli,¾ sei ci' cigh ill cic' sill ie-
present tiiemi iin all future regattas. 55
tell as iii lice clhampucioiislifp. that IS
one way if gttlilg cocohinatlan.fo
Northern eight wchichi is to lake part in
tics lorthc-Souitl race on the 'Tamer in
Masrchu were appoiicted by eneb of the
olubsa Tenar selected MIr. P. 0. West
unan, North Esk MIr. J~is. Cesgan, aee.,
and OldLacnccestonians Mr. Ii. tincusy. In
each ini~tance they arte the coaches to
thce clubs mentionted. It is proposed, to
pekr ant tenl mec, fruns svhom the linael
eght will be selected, probably seen
after. tin Tamer Regtitta, 'so thcat they
will basis neatly' a month in the boat.
It is expectld that, a fline crew
will bc got together. The Northi-Wett,
which has tcvO clhbs~ to sehett from, one
of which does not go in- fot eight-oared
rowing, scill be represented.
During next week' thce Tamar club an
ticipate landidlg a new. beiet and beet
four froici 'Mesre: J. Edwards dad Send,
Melbourne. The club already lids one.
but it hss sdetb good- service. A set or
girder oars is, also' comiog with it. The
clubs iri the North have experienced. some
dilliculty in repltinilsiizi4 theii stecke of
ears, and there seemS to hie S edditiby
Tue t ammtos of thas Tamar Club at
FIXTURES. Cc
February. ri
May. a
1, Gi
rowed on Marth 24, the date of the
Ni
will be one mile and ani eighth. Some
Sc
they were unable to tee their way clear
river race shortly alter. The cup will
the State High School, while it is pro
a good deal. The eight is as folloWs:
B. Dawson (stroke), P. Willey (7), 31.
Bradley (6), A. McEnnulty (0.), K.
Green (4), R. Monteith (3), Ml. Murray
They (have already been afloat, and are
North iEk club to Longford, as fol
Courtenay (7), 1). Ingles (i), O. Ingles
(5), W. Beveridge (4), B. Ingles (3), 31.
A. Morrishy (stroke). F. Brown (7), T.
R. Chick (3), W. Digncy (2), and b.
Luck ibow). The first four in each boat
Barnard (stroke), B. Ingles (3), J. Cum
IH. Chick (3), A. Parkinson (2). and J.
are also training for the Tamar lie.
been finally selected. The No. I is-It.
Barnard (stroke), S. burgess (7), w.
Ingles (0), J. Scarborough (6), K. Darcy
(4). J. Young (3), .1. Cummings (2), and
Tihe arrangemeiits were advanced a
stag,, and the prospects are that the
large crowd will probably snake the trip
made to get a mreting of the T.R.A. at
ilobart, 'when seme of ithe northern.
mihirbbrs were down, but it did not even
tuate. So far no reply has beer3 re
deived by the irortlrern hub-committee
with regard to their appliention for
premiership points to apply to the re
gatta it is proposed to rse on the Tamar
on the Saturday after the Tamar R1e
gatta. The committee ban also applied
to the committee controlling the inter
stiite frind at Launceston for an advance
of £50, feeling sure ihat they will be
able to aiulihent it by another £50.
The regatta is being held for the inter
AQUATIC NOTES.
30 Longford Regatta.
3---Champion eights, pairs, and sculls
consideration. Looked at in the light
of encouraging rowing still further,
there appears to be possibilities in the
revision of the present scale. In the
case of a crew winning by a lesser mar-
gin than half a length, there is pos-
sibly little to choose between them, but
the winners get the points and the run-
hers-up, who probably have put up near-
ly as good a fight, receive nothing. As
there are no second prizes, it is a case
of spoils to the victors. However, there
can be no argument against giving the
winning crew, even under these circum-
stances, that advantage in the points
which victory should ensure. It is not
advocated that the margin of points
between first and second should be such
as to make the minor position nearly
as attractive as first place. Under the
gets 4 points, junior 3, junior-senior 12,
senior 16, champion four 20, and in the
case of eights twice the number. Would
it be too much to give the runners-up
half points, where, say, more than four
crews started? It has been suggested
that this might be an inducement for
a club to enter more than one crew for
the fact that rowers by the ex-
penses and liabilities they incur and
the prizes they race for are as near as
possible the ideal sportsman, it does not
seem probable that they would descend
or two clubs will have more than one
by RUDDER
January
(Derwent).
6 --Hobart Regatta.
20 --Tamar Regatta
24 -- T.R.A. (Northern sub-committee)
Regatta.
24- North-South race (Tamar).
24-Bourke Cup (Tamar).
6-King's Cup and Sculling champion-
ship (Perth).
Should there be a revision of the
scale of premiership points in the direc-
tion of granting points to crews filling
authorities might seriously consider
when they have a little leisure time.
That will be before next season. It is
many aspects that it will need careful
to such tactics. It is possible that one
crew in some of the races at the forth-
coming regattas, and this should be re-
garded as a good thing not only for the
club itself but for the sport, for it
means more rowers and more experience
in public for oarsmen. There could be
a certain amount of discretion in the
direction of permitting a second crew
to enter, but from the public point of
view the keener the competition the bet-
aspect that it would provide a greater
incentive to rowers. These are the mo-
tives behind the suggestion. At the re-
cent regattas there were several very
close finishes, and also a few instances
where a crew stood out, but so far as
the season has gone it does not seem
that any crew which finished second
would have been unworthy of, say, half
points.
The date for championship eights,
pairs, and sculls has been definitely fixed
for February 3 on the Derwent. How-
ever, it is reported that this has not
given much satisfaction in the South,
where it is understood that the clubs
would prefer the race to be decided on
the day prior to the regatta on February
6. So far as Northern clubs are con-
cerned, they are not likely to regard
absence of Northern crews from the Ho-
bart Regatta. The suggestion made from
this end was that the race should be
rowed on the Monday before the regatta,
so that the Northern crews would be
able to fit in the two days. Now that
the date has been fixed for the Satur-
day, it will not be possible for the crews
to wait until as they are
Friday to the Tuesday inclusive. The
race will also clash with the holiday's
racing of the T. ?.C. Cup meeting. In
the event of the race being rowed on
could be decided on the Lower Derwent.
It is hoped that, in view of the Hobart
Regatta being so close, an effort
will still be made to fit in the two
generally.
season, but the real effect is not likely
to be seen until next season, by which
time the number of really good oars-
men should be materially increased. The
establishment of a third club has put
the others on their mettle, more men are
taking part in the sport possibly than in
any previous year, interest is keen, and
with the excellent coaches in each shed
the best in the splendid material they
have to work on is being brought out.
A few nights ago four eights were out
from the North Esk shed at the one
time, while the Tamar shed increased
the fleet. 'There is much activity on the
river on the part of all clubs. The
North Esk club will have a couple of
senior fours and eights for Longford
Regatta, while all the clubs have more
than one crew in the lower grades.
Claude Coogan has gone back into the
light blues boat, and this should help
them. The Tamar members surveyed
the position at a meeting during the
last week-end and as a result the ac-
tivity is keener. They are settling down
to train in real earnest. The Old Laun-
cestonians have always taken the sport
seriously, and that is probably why they
have never been further back than third
in any race in which they have started.
They have gone to pains to pick their
best crews and many men have been
tried. Their senior eight now will re-
present them in all future regattas, as
well as in the championship. That is
one way if getting combination.
During the week the selectors for the Northern eight which is to take part in
the North-South race on the Tamar in
March were appointed by each of the
olubs. Tamar selected Mr. P. C. Weet-
man, North Esk Mr. Jas. Coogan, sen.,
and Old Launcestonians Mr. R. Finney. In
each instance they are the coaches to
the clubs mentioned. It is proposed, to
pick out ten men from whom the final
eight will be selected, probably soon
after the Tamar Regatta, so that they
will have nearly a month in the boat.
It is expected that, a fine crew
will be got together. The North-West,
which has two clubs to select from, one
of which does not go in for eight-oared
rowing, will be represented.
During next week the Tamar club an-
ticipate landing a newbest and best
four from Messrs. J. Edwards and Sons,
Melbourne. The club already has one,
but it has seen good service. A set of
girder oars is, also coming with it. The
clubs in the North have experienced some
difficulty in replenishing their stocks of
oars, and there seems to be a scarcity of them just now.
The committee of the Tamar Club at a meeting on Tuesday night, decided that the race for the Bourke Cup should be
FIXTURES.
February.
May.

rowed on March 24, the date of the

will be one mile and an eighth. Some

they were unable to see their way clear
river race shortly after. The cup will
the State High School, while it is pro-
a good deal. The eight is as follows:
B. Dawson (stroke), P. Willey (7), M.
Bradley (6), A. McEnnulty (5.), R.
Green (4), R. Monteith (3), M . Murray
They have already been afloat, and are
North Esk club to Longford, as fol-
Courtenay (7), D. Ingles (6), O. Ingles
(5), W. Beveridge (4), B. Ingles (3), M.
A. Morrisby (stroke). F. Brown (7), T.
R. Chick (3), W. Digney (2), and L.
Luck (bow). The first four in each boat
Barnard (stroke), B. Ingles (3), J. Cum-
H. Chick (3), A. Parkinson (2). and J.
are also training for the Tamar re-
been finally selected. The No. I is -- R.
Barnard (stroke), S. Burgess (7), W.
Ingles (6), J. Scarborough (5), K. Darcy
(4). J. Young (3), J. Cummings (2), and
The arrangements were advanced a
stage, and the prospects are that the
large crowd will probably make the trip
made to get a meeting of the T.R.A. at
Hobart, when some of the northern.
members were down, but it did not even-
tuate. So far no reply has been re-
ceived by the northern sub-committee
with regard to their application for
premiership points to apply to the re-
gatta it is proposed to run on the Tamar
on the Saturday after the Tamar Re-
gatta. The committee has also applied
to the committee controlling the inter-
state fund at Launceston for an advance
of £50, feeling sure that they will be
able to augment it by another £50.
The regatta is being held for the inter-

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