Otto Albert Herborn (1857-1934)

Obituary
G.P.S. REGATTA.

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Death of One of Originators.

GRAFTON, Thursday.

The death has occurred in Grafton Hospital of Mr. Otto Albert Herborn, 77, of Kangaroo Creek, who was one of the originators of the Great Public Schools' annual regatta in Sydney. A native of the Macleay River, Mr. Herborn was educated at Sydney Grammar School. Another student named Bowman and he conceived the idea of an annual regatta for the Great Public Schools of Sydney. They succeeded in organising the regatta, and were members of the first crew to represent their school in the first race. Deceased was aiso the champion rifle shot of the school, and was successful In a State-wide rifle contest. He practised as a licensed surveyor in Mudgee, Wagga, and Glen Innes districts.

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