Judge Alexander W Thomson
Thompson, Alexander W (died 1942) - NSW
1912 Olympic Team - Alex Thomson is seated in the front fourth from the right
1909 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship manager
1910 – Interstate Men’s Eight Championship manager
1912 - Olympic Games – selector and manager
1912 – Henley Royal Regatta – Grand Challenge Cup manager
1929 - Inaugural President of the NSW Legion of Old Oarsmen
1939 - Elected President of NSW Rowing Association
Alex Thomson was an active administrator in NSW being Hon Secretary of the NSWRA for an extremely long period, at least 27 years, and later President. He held the role of President until his death in 1942.
He was a noted barrister in Sydney, being a King's Counsel, before being elevated to the bench.
Andrew Guerin
April 2020