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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”

The new Ballarat Rowing Association (previously the Ballarat Regatta Association) was formed and its rules adopted. At the annual meeting it was decided unanimously to join the association. The club’s first delegates to the BRA were Dr.Champion, Mr. I. Coulter and   Mr. A. A. O’Dea. The annual Meeting was held at Newton’s Hotel in SturtContinue reading “1897”

By this season despite regular maintenance by members the fleet of boats was in need of a good overhaul. They were overhauled by Mr. Fawcett of Melbourne at a cost of 26 pounds and 10 shillings. A lot of work was carried out on the building and it was painted and generally tidied up. SeveralContinue reading “1896”

By far the heaviest loss incurred this season and possibly the greatest loss for the club to date, was the death of that pioneer and club stalwart Mr Daniel Brophy, J.P. (his biography is in the 1871 post.) Daniel had been the treasurer of the infant club and as was stated then “his cheque wasContinue reading “1895”

Premiers! Ballarat City was the premier club in Ballarat and in the Colony of Victoria this year. We won more races than any other club including the much bigger metropolitan clubs. Although this was a year before the Victorian Rowing Association introduced official premierships, it was a highly significant achievement. We were only one yearContinue reading “1894”

Lake Wendouree was full to the brim this season, so full in fact, that on windy days the wave action was actually causing damage to the foreshore. The Annual report stated:  “We feel sure that the City Council in its regard for our beautiful watering place will cause the required improvements and renovations to beContinue reading “1893”