This was the return match from the contest in 1870 and was conducted on 23rd December 1871. Melbourne won again but by only 3 lengths this time.
The race was rowed over the Championship course on the Parramatta River over 3 1/2 miles.
The Parramatta course
Men's Four Oared String Test Gigs
Time: 27 mins 55 secs
Margin: 3 lengths
1st Melbourne University - Bow: J Johnstone, 2: P L Carter, 3: J Barker, Str:Thomas Colles
2nd Sydney University - Bow: E A Iceton, 2: R Teece, 3: A Yeomans, Str: G H Fitzhardinge
(later Judge Fitzhardinge)
Thomas Colles - Stroke of the Melbourne Crew
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A photo compilation of the Sydney University Crew