1st NSW – Bow: Geoff E May, 2: William J Dixon, 3: Edward R Bromley, 4: Walter E Jordan, 5: Frank J Lester, 6: Tom C Nickson, 7: William (Bill) S Shepherd, Str: Harold (Harry) D Raffen, Cox: Reg J Daly, Emerg: Ossie J Schmitzer, Cch: Ernie E Keary, Mgr: L P Raper, Sole Selector: Bernie S Williams
2nd WA - Bow: J (Beau) Burnett, 2: Charles Hugall, 3: Jack Hugall Jnr., 4: R Johnston, 5: H McKenzie, 6: R Read, 7: A Reay, Str: unknown, Cox: R Lowry, Cch: Charles Wroblewski
3rd QLD – Bow: J H Cox, 2: A Reid, 3: S S Smith, 4: L R Smith, 5: H J St John, 6: R B Scott, 7: Eric P Evers, Str: R C Gregory, Cox: F Longmore, Emerg: C O’Reilly, Cch: Rev M Henderson, Manager: Lou Poulgrain
4th TAS
VIC did not finish – Bow: F P Furlong, 2: J E Callaghan, 3: C W Welch, 4: S E Gugger, 5: Stewart J Elder, 6: L J Thompson, 7: W A Lodding, Str: L W Sullivan, Cox: A G Green, Cch: Martin F Sinnot, Emerg: M F Edmunds, Mgr: H E Butler, Selectors: G S Anderson, M A Sinnott & Ray Todd, Trainer: C Bucknell
SA did not finish

The conditions for this race were described as unsuitable and the degree of unsuitability is gleaned by the time, being the slowest in 50 years. Sir Hubert Nicholls, President of the Tasmanian Rowing Association remarked at the presentation of the King’s Cup to the winning crew:
“On his own account he would like to offer his condolences to Victoria. It was making a magnificent race when three or four unusually large waves got aboard with the usual result.”
The Victorian boat was swamped and damaged beyond repair in training.

NSW raced the event superbly taking a lead in the first mile then rowed as cleanly as possible to avoid being swamped. The NSW crew selection had its problems. Keary wanted to make a change and the selector Williams refused to allow it. Keary resigned and the matter went to the Association who allowed the coach to make such changes. Williams then resigned but was prevailed upon to stay on.

1934 Victorian Eight

1st NSW – Herbert Turner
2nd TAS – Reg Beauchamp
3rd VIC – C F W Peppler
4th QLD – C E Slaughter

The sculling event was conducted in slightly better conditions and allowed an easy win to Turner.

1st NSW – Bow: Esme Riley, 2: Van Williams, 3: May Harvey, Str: Angela Mann, Cox: Alex Eddie, Cch: Chris Kayser, Emerg: N Walcot
2nd QLD – Bow: R Grossmann, 2: P Briggenshaw, 3: Flo Crossett, Str: Audrey Hampson, Cox: Mr W Wertemeyer, Cch: Mr Cecil Roebuck
3rd SA – Bow: Gwen Steed, 2: D Bradley, 3: Rose Dorman, Str: Adele Hill, Cox: Douglas Lower
4th VIC – Bow: Jessie Doolan, 2: Minnie Anderson, 3: Mavis Gyles, Str: Gladys Spiller, Cch: Mr A R Gideon
5th TAS

1934 Victorious NSW Four

The event was raced in superb conditions and the start was competitive with NSW and SA the early leaders. NSW edged ahead and despite a spirited fight back by Queensland, they finish a length in front. SA was a further 1⁄2 length behind and Victoria stopped before the line but still managed fourth place.