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Regatta program for Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales
Regatta program for Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales

Regatta program for Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales

Date1902
Object number00030581
NameProgram
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 155 x 103 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection
DescriptionOfficial program for the 'Athletic Association of the Great Public Schools of New South Wales Ninth Annual Regatta - Under Patronage of the New South Wales Rowing Association', held on the Parramatta River on Saturday 26 April 1902. It includes a list of the regatta officials, the regatta committee, patrons and the various events held throughout the day and has numerous handwritten notes on the back of the program.HistoryRegattas were central to competitive boating in the 19th century where they functioned as a social and sporting event, as well as a marker of official anniversaries in a public aquatic spectacle. Civic leaders, politicians and merchants offered patronage and sponsorship. SignificanceThis program is representative of Great Public School regattas held in New South Wales during the early 20th century.