Dictionary of Sydney

The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.

Kelly, Frederick Septimus

Talented Australian born musician and oarsman who won gold for England rowing in the 1908 Olympics.

Milestone
Born
Sydney
29 May 1881
Died
Beaucourt-sur-Ancre, France
13 Nov 1916
Occupation
Relationship
Child of

Kelly, Frederick

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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.