Scotch College won this race comfortably from Wesley on 23rd June.
There was great controversy with Scotch College and Wesley refusing to race Melbourne Grammar claiming that J.G. Burton, their three man was not a bona fide pupil.
Melbourne Grammar were therefore forced to retire from the race.
Wesley were the favourites showing good form in training but deteriorated in the race. Their steering also left a lot to be desired and contributed to their loss.
Edwards boatshed circa 1860 on south bank of Yarra River. The Old Prince's Bridge is to the right.
Officials
Starter: Prof Martin Howy Irving
Umpire: Mr H A William
Judge: Mr A F Ross
Head of the River
Time: NTT
Margin: 3 lengths
1st Scotch College - Bow: Norman A Rattray, 2: James A McKellar, 3: Robert J Thompson, Str: Adam Winter, Cox: Sydney A Edwards, Cch: John C Johnstone
2nd Wesley College - Bow: E G Ochiltree, 2: Kent, 3: H Rowe, Str: J H Dennis, Cox: W Lang, Cch: Prof Martin Howy Irving