Swan River Rowing Club

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Swan River Rowing Club

The Swan River Rowing Club is a rowing club that was founded in 1887 in Perth, Western Australia. It has had rowing sheds at different locations on the Swan River.[1]

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The club's Barrack Street shed in about 1910, with Perth City Baths in the background.

The Canning River was a location of regattas and social events for the club.[2] In early years regattas were held to increase interest and membership.[3] Social activities were an important part of the annual events.[4]

Rivalry and differences with the West Australian Rowing Club were evident in early years of operation.[5]

In 1943 the American Red Cross took over the clubhouse (at the bottom of Barrack Street) and converted it for use as an entertainment venue for Allied troops.[6] New flooring was installed, and a reading room, library, and lounge created. The cost for the renovations was £2,000,[7] equivalent to A$160,300 in 2022, and the club was officially opened by Governor Mitchell;[8] it was called the American Red Cross Service Club.[9]

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