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Rowers in the Kings Cup on River Murray at Murray Bridge
State Government Photographer
History Trust of South Australia
Adelaide, Australia
Identified as the Kings Cup on the River Murray at Murray Bridge.
In 1949, the Australian Interstate Rowing Championships, including the King's Cup (Men's Eights), were held at Murray Bridge. New South Wales won the championship from Western Australia, Victoria, Tasmania, South Australia, and Queensland. The date of this photo is unknown but based on the original catalogue listing believed to be the 1949 race.
The Murray Bridge Rowing Club won several Kings Cup races in the 1920s and in 1924 represented Australia in Paris.
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Details
- Title: Rowers in the Kings Cup on River Murray at Murray Bridge
- Creator: State Government Photographer
- Location: Murray River, Murray Bridge, South Australia
- Subject Keywords: Sport, rowing
- Rights: Public Domain
- Medium: Glass Negative
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