ProvenanceSignificancePort Adelaide's first rowing 'regatta' took place in September 1838 between Captain Hart of the Porcher and Cook of the Eden for the amusement of their shore-going friends. There was a sailing race and two rowing races. Regattas and rowing races were part of sporting life on the Port River from the earliest days of European settlement.DescriptionOfficial programme for the Port Adelaide Regatta held on Monday 2 January 1888. Price threepence. Patron Sir WFC Robinson KCMG, President D Bower JP, BH Laker Hon Secretary. The event included races between yachts, fishing vessels and coastal vessels and novelty games such as the Greasy Pole and Duck Hunt.Creator (person)Creator (organisation)AcknowledgementKeywordsSportAFLDate of Creation1888Date of Usage2 January 1888MaterialCard Accession NumberHT 1991.0307
