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Christening of the Racing Eight at the Clubhouse

 

 

The Balmain Rowing Club’s racing eight was christened “S.J.Porter”, in honour of the club’s “Grand Old Man.”  Dr Stopford, M.L.A., vice-president of the club, welcomed a large gathering of past and present oarsmen, and introduced Mr J B Sharp, president of the club, who performed the christening ceremony.

 

 

 

Sydney Morning Herald - 28 April 1925

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