Russell Mason
Yarra Yarra Rowing Club (VIC)
Twin brother to fellow member Steve Mason
Born 1947 died 1/6/1968 as a result of a motor vehicle accident.
Member 1965/66 - 1967/68
Committee 1967/68
Wins recorded:-
1965 - International regatta (Ballarat), maiden eight (4)
1965 - Dimboola regatta, maiden eight (4)
1965 - Upper Yarra regatta, maiden eight (4)
1965 - Yarrawonga regatta, junior eight (4)
1966 - Rutherglen regatta, junior four (2) and Maiden four (2)
1966 - Yea regatta, junior eight (4)
1966 - Albert Park regatta, junior eight (4)
1966 - Ballarat regatta, junior eight (4)
1966 - Scotch Mercantile regatta, junior eight (4)
1966 - Mildura regatta, open eight (4) and Junior eight (4)
1966 - Wentworth regatta, open eight (4) and Junior eight (4)
1966 - Royal Hobart regatta, junior eight (4)
1966 - Metropolitan regatta, open eight (3)
1966 - Nagambie regatta, junior four (2)
1966 - Yarrawonga regatta, junior four (2)
1967 - Rutherglen regatta, junior four (2)
1967 - Head of the Yarra, open eight (5)
1968 - Footscray regatta, senior four (2)
1968 - Henley regatta, senior four (2)
From the 1967/68 Yarra Yarra Rowing Club Annual report:
It is with a deep sense of loss and regret we report the tragic death of Russell Mason.
Russell, who joined the club with his brother Stephen, was killed in a road accident.
To the family of this fine clubman we extend our sincere condolences.
From the 1965/66 Annual report
As part of the captains report
During the year the club purchased a racing VIII and as a consequence thereof I wrote letters to each member requesting a small donation. The response was generous and I take this opportunity to thank each member who forwarded a donation. Once again it is impossible to mention every member who donated.
1965 junior eight Nagambie, Yarrawonga, Rutherglen Russell in three seat.
1966 Royal Hobart regatta YYRC junior eight race
Jim Skidmore
June 2024