HENLEY REGATTA.
EFFORT TO EAR THE WORKER. (Received May 18, 9.30 p.m.) LONDON, May 17. Newspapers quote the Australian House official, who insists that manual workers in Australia, are regarded as socially equal with anyone; and who points (»ut that they can compete on equal terms with the Henley Regatta on the \arra, which is patronised by all The official adds; “]f the people who are the backbone of Australia are der barred by social reasons from competing here, the effect on Australian public opinion will be bud.” Rowing authorities emphasise that the rule against mechanics and artisans is not based on snobbishness, but simply upon the advantage the. manual worker has over the sedentary worker. The feeling among racing clubs is that relaxation of the rule in favour of the Australians would be the thiu edge of a wedge, resulting in Henley and other meetings losing their present status.
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Grey River Argus, 19 May 1922, Page 4
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