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Percy Hansen: Valour Personified

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The College Oarsmen who Helped Save the Sterling

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R.C. Sherriff: Soldier, Writer and Oarsman – Part II

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Henley 1945: More Rejoicing

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May Time II

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For Valour

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Richard Hillary: Oarsman, Spitfire Pilot, Writer and Guinea Pig

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All Creatures Great and Small

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Up Suzhou Creek – A Brief History of The Shanghai Rowing Club – III

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Up Suzhou Creek – A Brief History of The Shanghai Rowing Club – II

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