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australian rowers profiles and history

F J Taylor

Yarra Yarra Rowing Club (VIC)

A prominent rower in the early history of the sport in Victoria. He rowed bow in the winning crew at the first event conducted by the newly formed Victorian Rowing Association on 25th November 1876, a scratch eights race.

Known rowing record.

1879 - Melbourne Regatta, Maiden Four, bow - First

1979 - Geelong and Barwon Regatta, Maiden Four, bow - First

1881 - Melbourne Regatta, Maiden Pair, bow - First

1881 - Melbourne Regatta, Junior Four, two seat - First

1881 - Geelong and Barwon Regatta, Junior Four, two seat - First

1882 - Melbourne Regatta, Senior Eight, six seat - First

1882 - Melbourne Regatta, Junior Eights, six seat - First

1884 - Intercolonial Championship Men's Eight, bow - First

1885 - Intercolonial Championship Men's Eight, two seat - First

1886 - Intercolonial Championship Men's Eight, two seat - First

1887 - Intercolonial Championship Men's Eight, two seat - First

1887 - Richmond and South Yarra Regatta, Maien Scull - First

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January 2023

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