History of Bendigo Rowing Club
Table of Contents
Chapters
- Secretary's Comments
- Message from the President
- In the Beginning
- Lake Weeroona
- Country Based Competition
- Brind Cup
- Henley on Weeroona
- Ladies on the Water
- Progress
- Social Life at the Club
- 1926-41
- Cambridge
- Stan McGorm
- New Beginnings
- 1947 - 75th Season
- Treasurers Records 1952-63
- 1969 Onwards
- 1972 Centenary Year
- 1973-79
- Rebuilding
- 1980s and beyond
Appendices
10. Social Life at the Club
Lake Weeroona dried up in the 1924-1925 season, but rowing continued on in the usual manner without too much concern. However, the 1925-1926 season was even worse and the shortage of water seriously interfered with the Club's activities.
It was during these periods of poor rowing that the Sandhurst Rowing Club Football Team was set up. It was decided that the football team would be self supporting and contribute to club funds.
Even when rowing on the lake was impossible, the members of the club still 'got together' and a 'social club' atmosphere evolved.
A fully equipped gymnasium was added to the boat sheds, complete with boxing bag. Table tennis was also a part of the club and both boxers and table tennis players competed outside the club (with some success).
"Crew members- 1938"
G.Heazelwood, K.Secombe, W.Peat (just visible),H.Griffiths, W.Parkinson, (far side on bonnet),G.Unmack(back seat),G. (Sugar) Lee (Driver),F.Thompson and cox J.Dole.
The "Social" atmosphere of the Club! is evident in the various stories still told around the Club. Many appear to be centred around this much "Loved vehicle" seen driving on the dried up Lake Weeroona