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Gisborne Rowing Club is turning 150: Appeal for any and all memorabilia to show at event

May 06 2024 Updated May 6, 2024

Wynsley Wrigley

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Inspecting some of the club’s new equipment during Gisborne Rowing Club’s centenary celebrations are former rowers T. Kane, an unidentified observer, C.R. McLernon, R. Hanna, K. Woodward, W. H. Swinnerton, F. and J. Roddick, C. Home, L. Albrecht, D. Barker and M. Whaitiri. Photo / Photo News

Calling Gisborne rowers past and present.

Gisborne Rowing Club is celebrating its sesquicentennial, or 150 years of operation, at Midway Surf Rescue Community Hub on May 24.

The club wants a good attendance for the momentous occasion and is asking if anyone has any club-related memorabilia that could be displayed at the anniversary.

The club, which was formed in 1874 and combined with Poverty B...