Photograph of Horsham Pre-Olympic Swimming holeswimming pool, sport, swimming, pre olympic, horsham, river

Mack Jost Bequest, 2001

Polish-born designer David Waters first began producing swimwear in 1952. His mother Halina had recently opened a stall at Melbourne Queen Victoria Markets and was looking for swimsuits to sell; unable to find any she liked, she asked David to design something. He began making swimming costumes using his mother's sewing machine, in between his shifts working at a knitting factory. He had soon set up a small business in his parents' home, cutting patterns in one room while a machinist sewed them together in the next. His company, which he named Watersun, would become an iconic Australian swimwear label. During the early 1960s, Watersun developed its "Unquestionable Bra", an inbuilt moulded bra which was marketed as giving wearers a more natural bustline than other labels. The company was also known for its matching swimwear and beachwear, producing dresses, kaftans, tops and skirts in identical colours and prints to those used for many of its swimsuits. By 1967, the company was reportedly one of Australia's two biggest swimwear manufacturers, with over one hundred employees. Watersun was sold to Ada Productions in 1984 and was later acquired by Trackerjack Australasia. This swimsuit is believed to be one of a large quantity of samples, seconds and unsold Ada Productions stock donated to Brighton Historical Society in late 1990 by Brian Samuel, who worked at the company between 1979 and 1990.Gold lurex one-piece swimsuit (.1) with v-neck and built-in bra. Matching floor-length gold cape (.2) with high collar and yellow lining. Fastens at collar with hook.Label, blue text on white: “Watersun / SIZE 10 / BUST 32 / Made in Australia”swimwear, watersun, david waters, ada productions, melbourne designers, 1970s

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A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph, swimming pool

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Marysville House. Marysville House was built in the late 1920s by Arthur Dickinson.marysville, victoria, australia, marysville house, arthur james dickinson, grace dickinson, arnold spooner, eileen marie spooner, eileen marie dickinson, grace sweetland, eric dowdle, elsie may denton, elsie may dickinson, peter dickinson, linda dickinson, 2009 black saturday bushfires, photograph, swimming pool

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt. kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, photograph, swimming pool

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt. kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, photograph, swimming pool

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt. kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, photograph, swimming pool

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt. kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, photograph, swimming pool

A digital copy of a colour photograph of the swimming pool at Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was taken in 1971.A digital copy of a colour photograph of the swimming pool at Mountain Lodge in Marysville that was taken in 1971.marysville, victoria, australia, mountain lodge, accommodation, swimming pool, photograph

A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.A digital copy of a black and white photograph of the swimming pool at Mount Kitchener House in Marysville.marysville, victoria, australia, mount kitchener house, mt. kitchener house, kitchener house, accommodation, photograph, swimming pool

As part of the school curriculum, Bulla Primary School included swimming lessons for the students. The classes took place in a private indoor swimming pool.The Bulla Primary School included a variety of extra curricular activities into the curriculum including swimming lessons.A non-digital coloured photograph of children swimming with the aid of noodles in an indoor pool.swimming classes, bulla primary schooil

The sea water baths were built in 1876 on the line of the railway track and were moved to the Gilles Street site with the advent of the railway. Salt water was drawn from the sea by a windmill and later by steam pump. The main pool was 100 feet by 50 feet. The present site of Heritage Works, the offices of the Warrnambool & District Society Inc. and Warrnambool Family History Group, is on the area of the Town of Warrnambool's Swimming Baths of 1890s. The Warrnambool seabaths have social and historical significance to the local area.Two sepia photographs depicting the baths. The top photo shows people in the pool with a large number of mainly men around the edge of the pool. The bottom photo depicts an empty pool. Mounted on dark cream card. Text between photos states, “ Swimming match Warrnambool Baths 1890.sea water baths warrnambool, sea water baths warrnambool photos, warrnambool history

A group of widows at exercise classes in a pool at Melbourne City Baths. Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows for many years and the swim classes were very popular. It is assumed to be 2004 as it was with a bunch of photos with the label, "Activities at Legacy House 2004". Names unknown. A record of the types of activities Legacy provided as a physical and social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 3 of ladies in a swimming pool.Printed on back widows, exercise classes, swimming, activities

A group of widows at exercise classes in a pool at Melbourne City Baths. Melbourne Legacy ran an excellent exercise program for its widows for many years and the swim classes were very popular. It is assumed to be 2004 as it was with a bunch of photos with the label, "Activities at Legacy House 2004". Names unknown. A record of the types of activities Legacy provided as a physical and social outlet for widows. Colour photo x 3 of ladies in a swimming pool.Printed on back widows, exercise classes, swimming, activities

The construction of the outdoor swimming pool at Orbost was a community driven project.The opening of the Orbost Swimming Pool was a significant event in Orbost's development. The construction of the pool was community driven and the swimming club played a crucial role in helping young people learn about water safety away from rivers.Twenty-four black / white photographs, with white borders, showing construction work of an outdoor swimming pool in a town area.orbost-swimming-pool

CLUNES SWIMMING POOL WAS BUILT AFTER WORLD WAR TWO IN MEMORY OF THOSE WHO WENT TO WAR.BLACK AND WHITE PHOTOGRAPH TAKEN AT WORKING BEE AT CLUNES SWIMMING POOL. MEN ON TRACTORS PREPARING SITE.photographs, swimming, working bee, clunes swimming pool

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGH GUEST HOUSEmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown group of people at the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown pair of children in the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown pair of children in the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.ROSLEIGHmarysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

A black and white photograph of an unknown woman and child in the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.A black and white photograph of an unknown woman and child in the swimming pool at Roseleigh in Marysville. The photograph was taken in 1954.marysville, victoria, australia, roseleigh guest house, grieve family, thomas charles grieve, john arthur grieve, rose grieve, ackerman family, mary moyne, elise ackerman, ken mcleod, george peters, rose emily pullum, beltana, rose lillian smith, ivy may grieve, alexander james ficinus, raymond charles smith, accommodation, photograph

Black and white photograph of people swimming in pool with building in background. 2 copies- 1 large, 1 small.Typed below large photograph, "A day at the Old Ringwood Baths, Ringwood Street". Written on back of smaller copy, "The Mayor, Cr. J.K. McCaskill, JP, inspecting swimming pool".