1972 Press Photo Ian McWhirter,Australian rower & fiancee Erica Collins

Australian Olympic star given six months to live marries law student in Sydney.: Ian McWhirter, a 26-year-old rower chosen to represent Australia in the Olympic Games in Munich disclosed today that doctors had told him he has only six months to live. Ian, who has a cancerous liver tumor, was married today in Sydney to law student, Miss Erica Collins of Perth. McWhirter who comes from Sydney is No. 6 in the Australian rowing eight. Photo shows Ian MvWhirter and his bride Erica pictured after their wedding in Sydney today.

Photo measures 7.25 x 5.5 inches.

Photo is dated 05-05-1972.

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