ROWING DISPUTE.
CIVIL STATUS OF COAIPETITORS. By Telegraph—Press Association—Copyright Australian and N.Z. ([‘able Association. LONDON. May 17. Newspapers quote an Australian House official who insists that manual workers in Australia are regarded socially as equal with anyone, and points out that they compete on equal terms at Henley-on-A arra, which is patronised bv all elapses. The official adds: “ If the people who are the backbone of Australia are debarred bv social reasons from competing here the effect on Australian public opinion would be bad. Rowing authorities emphasise the point- that the rule against mechanics and artisans is not based on snobbishness hut simply upon the advantage the manual worker has over the sedentary worker. The feeling among racing clubs is that a relaxation of the rule in favour of the Australians would Ive the thin edge of the wedge, resulting in Henley and other meetings losing their present status.
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Star (Christchurch), Issue 16737, 19 May 1922, Page 4
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149ROWING DISPUTE. Star (Christchurch), Issue 16737, 19 May 1922, Page 4
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