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Photograph of an Eight during a training row
Image Not Available for Photograph of an Eight during a training row

Photograph of an Eight during a training row

Date1950s - 1960s
Object numberANMS1288[024]
NamePhotograph
MediumSilver gelatin print
ClassificationsPhotographs
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Christine Stewart
DescriptionThis black and white photograph portrays a rowing Eight during training.HistorySydney Rowing Club is the oldest Rowing Club in New South Wales and was founded in 1870. It was originally situated at East Circular Quay but heavy water traffic necessitated a move to Woolloomooloo in 1889 and then to Abbotsford on the Parramatta River. SignificanceThis photograph is associated with other rowing memorabilia that documents the history of Sydney Rowing Club from the late ninteenth century to the mid twentieth century as well as the club's role in sending the Australian Eights crew to participate at the Olympic Games in Stockholm and the Royal Henley Regatta in 1912.