Opinion

MELANIE WHELAN: Battle still exists since Ballarat girls given 'go' to row

Updated February 21 2020 - 5:30pm, first published 5:00pm
HISTORY: Ballarat Grammar girls' firsts win the first Girls' Head of the Lake in 1980, setting a course for other young women to follow. Picture: courtesy of Ballarat Grammar archives
HISTORY: Ballarat Grammar girls' firsts win the first Girls' Head of the Lake in 1980, setting a course for other young women to follow. Picture: courtesy of Ballarat Grammar archives

TO SAY Boat Race is a big deal is an understatement. But there can be no doubt when the girls firsts hit the water on Sunday they will not be taking their place on Lake Wendouree for granted for arguably one of the biggest days on the Ballarat sporting calendar.

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