1889 Rowing Victoria State Championships

Following the introduction of the Champion Scull and Four in 1888, Eight Oared Championships were introduced in 1889.

Mid 1880s view of the city and back of boat sheds

Index to Results:

Champion Men's Scull
Champion Men's Four
Champion Men's Eight

Champion Men's Scull

(3 miles)

Time: 22:05

1^st J H Kerr, Yarra Yarra

2^nd P Bradley, Melbourne City

3^rd Edward R Ainley, Yarra Yarra

4^th F Foster, Union (NZL)

5^th Stephen Fairbairn, Melbourne

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Champion Men's Four

(Distance - Not recorded)

Time: 19:15

1^st Melbourne City – Bow: H Bradley, 2: W McQueen, 3: J Yeomans, Str: P Bradley, Cox: W H Mackay

2^nd Melbourne

3^rd Commercial (Brisbane)

4^th Albert Park

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Champion Men's Eight

(2 3/4 miles)

Time: 15:20

1^st Albert Park – Bow: A Binnie, 2: A Thomas, 3: Harry Oxlade, 4: E Powell, 5: W Chute, 6: W Watson, 7: Alex Chamley, Str: S H Gowdie, Cox: E Hobson

2^nd Melbourne

3^rd Melbourne City

Sources

The Victorian Oarsman with a Rowing Register, by John Lang, published by A H Massina and Company 1919.

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