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F John Scrivener

Yarra Yarra Rowing Club (VIC)

F J (John) Scrivenor

Member 1982/83 - 2000/01

Committee 1998/99, 1999/2000

A social member who did not compete for the club

From the YYRC newsletter 'Yarra Yabbie' issue 94, 2006-7-20

Vale John Scrivenor

John passed away in August 2005 after a long battle with cancer.

John joined Yarra Yarra in 1982 as a veteran rower and served on the club’s committee during the mid-1980’s. He was also a sponsor of our annual regatta.

John was an enthusiastic Yachtsman. At the outbreak of World War 2 John joined the RAAF. The RAAF noting John’s yachting experience commissioned John to serve in their Maritime Transport Division.

John is survived by a son and daughter. Our sincere condolences go out to his family.

1985 Nagambie masters regatta John in 3 seat

Jim Skidmore
June 2024

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