On Saturday, 4 September 1878,  The Intercolonial Boat Race between Charles Messenger and Elias Laycock.("Championship of the World"). Messenger was disadvantaged by waves from a paddle steamer filled with spectators.
Collerenger (illustrator - partly indecipherable)
Sydney News and New South Wales Agriculturalist and Grazier (NSW : 1872 - 1881)  Sat 5 Oct 1878