The race was conducted over 3 miles on the Port River, Port Adelaide on 23rd April. The race was very tight with only 6 feet separating the first two crews. The local crew was unable to use the local knowledge to gain an advantage finishing last.
Time: 17 mins 21 secs
Margin: 6 feet
1st Melbourne University - Bow: C B Retallack, 2: E L Nicholson, 3: C S Graham, 4: W B Neale, 5: J Bell, 6: D C Morrison, 7: Harold King, Str: A R Morrison, Cox: E Officer
2nd Sydney University - Bow: W T Coyle, 2: C H Helsham, 3: N F White, 4: H G Bennetts, 5: B Sawyer, 6: E H Scott, 7: W A Comon, Str: R W Thomas, Cox: A R Weigall
3rd Adelaide University - J H Winnall, 3: H A Powell, 4: D L Doolette, 5: C R Penny, 6: A P Cox, 7: H V RRounsevell, Str:L W R Bayly, Cox: E P Little
A Morrison - Stroke Melbourne University