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1907 THE VALUE OF MEMBERSHIP ‘Throughout the season perfect discipline and harmony has been a prominent feature and our work (that of the committee) has been of a very pleasing nature. Finally we urge upon all the necessity of paying strict attention to training and we feel that the incoming year will be a prosperousContinue reading “1907”

The 37th Annual Meeting of the club was held at the Unicorn Hotel on September 4th 1906. The president Dr. Champion was unable to attend so Mr Graham Coulter, the club Captain, was elected to the chair. The season got off to a slow start with Wendouree and Ballarat both sending crews to Henley RegattaContinue reading “1906”

The Annual meeting of 1905 was held at Carlyon’s Hotel with the president Mr. M. Honan in the chair. In the previous seasons the club had been less successful than it would like in terms of regatta wins. The committee realised that to improve the club was in urgent need of a capable coach. ToContinue reading “1905”

During the early 1900’s both the older rowing clubs of Ballarat went through a downturn of memberships and regatta wins. Wendouree Rowing Club however, was only 20 years old in 1904 having been formed in 1884. The younger rowing club was enjoying far more on water success. All three clubs were also finding it difficultContinue reading “1904”

The 35th Annual meeting of the club at the Unicorn Hotel had a large attendance of members. Mr. E. Shew the president occupied the chair. It was reported that the season had been one of strenuous effort. The club was represented at four regattas but had been unable to bring home a regatta cup. WeContinue reading “1903”

Mr. L. Phillips and former club captain Mr. R. A. Petrie were added to the roll of life-members in recognition of their services to the club. It the interests of putting the club in a more sound financial position and to address the problem of the non-payment of subscriptions, the committee decide to forgo attendingContinue reading “1902”

Dr. E. Champion was the president this season with C. H. Bunce the secretary and recorded on the committee for the first time. W. Hawthorne was treasurer and R. A. Petrie the captain. Ballarat Regatta on the 22nd of February 1901 was hailed as one of the most successful ever held, with the prize moneyContinue reading “1901”

The City Club was a youngster no longer. It was 30 years old and entering the new century with high hopes but all the problems that middle age can bring. While vibrancy and youth marked the first twenty years, a staid, rather conservative progress, tended to mark this next decade. While recruiting new members wasContinue reading “1900”

The lake level was maintained splendidly this season through the flow of water from the Gong Reservoir. The Water Commission were able to successfully use the 18-inch main to full capacity and restore the now famous clear sheet of water to perfect condition. As such rowing affairs could carry on expeditiously. This season committee memberContinue reading “1899”

I am dedicating this post to my dear Mum, Maree Corbett who passed away on July 18th at 6pm. Mum was never a member of Ballarat City Rowing Club but she was such a staunch supporter and contributor over 46 years. She also holds the record of having the greatest number of family members involvedContinue reading “1898 Vale Maree Corbett 2020”