"It is without a doubt the most popular aquatic event of the season..The banks of the river for the whole three miles were lined with groups of interested spectators, and over the last two miles hundreds of motor-cars followed the race" The Australasian, 8 March 1930 [REF].
"The race was followed with great attention by many spectators, and the contests were keen", The Bathurst Times, Jan 29, 1913 [REF].