Arthur Begelhole
Yarra Yarra Rowing Club (VIC)
Arthur was a rower, administrator and clearly a great clubman of Yarra Yarra Rowing Club.
Whilst not a champion oarsman, he enjoyed his rowing over a long period of time and is recorded as a winner in:
- 1919/20 - Nagambie regatta, maiden pair.
- 1951/52 - Colac regatta, wins in the Maiden, Junior, & Senior sculls.
- 1935/36, 1937/38 and 1960/60 - club pairs races
Arthur was also part of a Christmas day eight composed of older members.
In 1945/46, he introduced the club race the “Arthur Begelhole pairs”.
On the club administration side he served as:
- Committee 1944/45 to 1949/50
- Vice President 1951/52 to 1958/59
In recognition of his service to the club, he was elected a Life member in the 1959/60 season.
His son Peter also became a member of Yarra Yarra Rowing Club and also enjoyed his rowing.
Of interest is that in the 1961/62 season, Arthur donated a second hand single scull to the club to be raffled. This scull originally owned by Cecil Pearce, noted Australian sculler.
Arthur passed away in the 1970/71 season.
From the 1970/71 annual report:-
“Arthur (Silver) died after a long illness and Yarra Yarra is much poorer for his passing. Arthur always set a fine example to younger members to his continued sporting the club colours over many years, whether sculling or in crews, and his unpublicised efforts for the club.”
Jim Skidmore
June 2024