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
(3 miles)
Time: 22:05
1st J H Kerr, Yarra Yarra
2nd P Bradley, Melbourne City
3rd Edward R Ainley, Yarra Yarra
4th F Foster, Union (NZL)
5th Stephen Fairbairn, Melbourne
Champion Men's Four
(Distance - Not recorded)
Time: 19:15
1st Melbourne City – Bow: H Bradley, 2: W McQueen, 3: J Yeomans, Str: P Bradley, Cox: W H Mackay
2nd Melbourne
3rd Commercial (Brisbane)
4th Albert Park
Champion Men's Eight
(2 3/4 miles)
Time: 15:20
1st 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
2nd Melbourne
3rd Melbourne City
Sources
The Victorian Oarsman with a Rowing Register, by John Lang, published by A H Massina and Company 1919.