Robert G (Bob) Longmore
GPSOB&BRC (QLD)
A leading cox, coach and administrator in Queensland rowing. Jack Pritchard in his book Rowing in Queensland provided some insights into Bob in this pasage.
Bob Longmore passed away in February, 1978, and his death ended an association of fifty years with the GPSOB&BRC for which he had been a tireless worker. He had been an Honorary Life Member of the Q.A.R.C. and also Honorary Secretary for many years and was always there when a job had to be done. It was chiefly through his efforts that the Q.A.R.C. owned two houses for investment purposes.
Known rowing record
1927 - GPS Head of the River, Brisbane State High School First Four, co-coach - First
1937 - Queensland Championship Men's Eight, cox - First
1950-57 - Honorary Secretary of Rowing Queensland (then known as Queensland Amateur Rowing Council)
1951-63 - Queensland Councillor to Rowing Australia (then Australian Amateur Rowing Council)
1952 - Queensland Championships, Women's Four (Bris. Ladies RC), coach - First
1953 - Queensland Championships, Women's Four (Bris. Ladies RC), cox and coach - First
1953 - Interstate Championships, Women's Four, cox and coach - Second
1954 - Queensland Championships, Women's Four (Bris. Ladies RC), cox and coach - First
1954 - Interstate Championships, Women's Four, cox and coach - Second
1955 - Elected Honorary Life Member of Rowing Queensland (then known as Queensland Amateur Rowing Council)
1962 - Empire Games, boat race official
1967 - Queensland Championship Men's Under 20 Four, coach - First
Andrew Guerin
January 2023