Talented Australian born musician and oarsman who won gold for England rowing in the 1908 Olympics.
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Born
Sydney
29 May 1881
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Died
Beaucourt-sur-Ancre, France
13 Nov 1916
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Born in Sydney, Frederick Kelly lived almost all his life in Britain and even won a gold medal for rowing in the London Olympic Games. His acclaim in Sydney however arose from his solitary 1911 visit as composer and pianist.