Born in Sydney 1884, Sydney (Syd) Albert Middleton first came to the notice of the sporting world as a member of the New South Wales interstate rowing eight.
Sydney Middleton - Rowing and Rugby champion and decorated for his war service
Sydney Middleton - Rowing and Rugby champion and decorated for his war service
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We acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of all the lands on which we are located. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present.
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