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Richard J Mathews

Yarra Yarra Rowing Club (VIC)

Member 1944/45 - 1974/75

Committee 1954/55, 1974/75

Social secretary 1971/72 - 1973/74

Recorded wins:-

1948 - Sale regatta, maiden eight (5)

1950 - Ballarat regatta, maiden four (3)

1950 - Nagambie regatta, maiden four (3)

1951 - Ballarat regatta, maiden pair (stroke)

1951 - Barwon regatta, maiden pair (stroke)

1951 - V.R.A. regatta, junior eight (3)

1952 - Upper Yarra regatta, junior four (2)

1953 - Ballarat regatta, junior four (2)

1954 - Nagambie regatta, junior four (2)

1955 - Colac regatta, junior four (2)

1955 - Camperdown regatta, junior four (2)

1971 a tub pair was named in his honour.

From the 1974/75 Yarra Yarra Rowing Club annual report:-

As regards Dick Mathews, it can only be said that he was one of our staunchest members for over 30 years and was tragic to see him fading away, even though, as was typical of Dick, he put up a grand fight. To Betty, Sandra, Ken and Ron we extend our deepest sympathy and the thoughts of all rowing members who attended Dick’s funeral and expressed their condolences go with it.

1949 Sale regatta maiden eight Dick in 3 seat

1950 Ballarat & Nagambie regattas, Dick in maiden four (3)

Jim Skidmore
June 2024

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