W. B. Carr

Whitmore Blake Carr (12 October 1861 – 26 August 1943), was a journalist, sportsman in South Australia and longtime chairman of the Adelaide Stock Exchange. He has been referred to as "Doc" Carr.

History Carr was born in Dungog, New South Wales the son of Anglican Rev. Whitmore Carr (c. 1820 – 18 May 1903), who left New South Wales for South Australia around 1864 to take charge of St. Bartholmew's Church in Norwood.

He was educated at Adelaide Educational Institution, then at age 14 joined the staff of the South Australian Register. He was elected vice-president in 1902, and served as president in 1904, serving in that position for 25 years, a British Empire record.

He was elected to the Adelaide Racing Club committee, and succeeded James R. Anderson as chairman, serving from 1909 to 1919, when he resigned to join the committee of the South Australian Jockey Club. He was elected S.A.J.C. chairman in 1924,

Other interests He was a director of Advertiser Newspapers Ltd. for over 12 years Millicent Myrtle Leitch on 15 February 1936 He was survived by his widow, a stepson and two stepdaughters, His home was at Partridge Street, Glenelg.