World surfing champion Kelly Slater won a record 4th Bells Beach Surfing Contest in April 2010. He promptly donated his Bell trophy to the Aboriginal people of Geelong and the Surf Coast in appreciation of their support over the years.National and international significance from a sporting and cultural reconciliation perspective. Only two surfers have won 4 Bells contests. Slater's donation of his 4th Bell to the local Indigenous community is a rare act of reconciliation and personal generosity.Feature newspaper article by Kyle Pollard in the Geeelong Advertiser on 6th May 2010. Includes colour photograph of Kelly Slater being 'painted up' by Aboriginal dancer at Bells Beach.bells beach, kelly slater, reconciliation, 2010 rip curl pro, wathaurong aboriginal cooperative, bells trophy

The most concise encyclopedia of surfing produced to 2004 featuring over 1500 entries from the world of surfing including places, people, events, gear, culture and terminology. Illustrated with over 300 photographs plus a comprehensive surfing bibiography, discography and filmography.One of the most significant surfing books ever produced. Broad and concise coverage of surfing and surf culture by Matt Warshaw, former editor of SURFER magazineColour photograph on the cover featuring backlit surfer riding a longboard.Book title and author's nameencyclopedia of surfing, matt warshaw

The Australian Surfers Journal was based on The Surfers Journal (USA) and ran for 2 years. This issue contains feature articles on world surfing champion Nat Young, iconic surf destination Tahiti, Kneeboarders and Victorian based surfing artist/musician Jeff Raglus.The Australian Surfers Journal is an iconic Australian surfing magazine which enjoyed a positive reponse from the Australian surfing community during the 1990's. It's feature articles, photographs and editorials were of a high literary standard by world standards.Australian Surfers Journal (Volume One, Number Four, Spring 1998), A4 full colour gloss magazine with cover headings about articles on Nat Young, Tahiti, Kneeboarders and Jeff Raglus. Close up of surfer (Patterson) on backlit aqua wave.Gold cover art featuring Colour photograph (Paul Paterson in Western Australia. Image by Jon Franknat young, australian surfers journal, tahiti, kneeboarders, jeff raglus, drew kampion, gerry lopez, makaha, albert falzon, steven valiere, jason foster

Black and white photograph of Wayne 'Rabbit' Bartholomew free surfing at the 1977 Stubbies Contest held at Burleigh Heads on the Gold Coast.

Black and white photograph of a unknown surfer in surf competion Lakes Entrance Secondary College at Bluff Lake Tyers Beach Victoriaschools, sports

Date made August 2008Colour photograph of the Surfside Cafe which is part of the Surf Life Saving Club, with the kiosk on the lower level, at Lakes Entrance, Victoria.restaurant, buildings

Colour photograph of the completed new building Surf Life Saving Club, rooms and cafe at Main Beach. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering, buildings

1948 photograph of Dot Callahan, Graham and Joan Wheal, resting on the beach wall at the early Lorne Surf Life Saving Club shed. dot callanahan., graham wheal, joan wheal, lorne life saving club 1948, beach

see page 12 Lakes Post Newspaper 15 May 2002Colour photograph of Danielle Stott and three others members of Surf Life Saving Club, at Pie Night for sponsors. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering

see Lakes Post Newspaper 15 May 2002Colour photograph Julie Simons and Jo Lewis at Pie Night at Surf Life Saving Club, held for sponsors. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering

This badge would perhaps be attached to the uniform or blazer of a member of the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club. This club was established in 1930 with Fletcher Jones (President) and Bon Nutt being notable early members. A ladies’ club was also formed in 1930. As Warrnambool has a bathing and surf beach and is situated on a coastline with many popular surf beaches the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club is an important group with a proud history of service to the community. The current clubhouse, built by members and other volunteers in the 1950s, includes a public restaurant today. This badge is interesting as a memento of the Warrnambool Surf Life Saving Club, an important club in Warrnambool’s community. This is a diamond-shaped cloth badge. It is made of brown cloth with white cotton stitching and an image of a rescue reel and rope. ‘Warrnambool, S.L.S.C.’warrnambool surf life saving club, warrnambool

1/05/1981 12:00:00 AMColour photograph of an aluminium dinghy swept by surf breakers onto the beach while operating rescue of fishing vessel Dageraad Lakes Entrance Victoria fishing industry, shipwrecks, ocean rescue

Black and white photograph of the entrance, shows entrance channel east and west piers, ocean surf breaking on sandy beach. Lakes Entrance Victoriapiers, ocean

see page 12 Lakes Post Newspaper 15 May 2002Colour photograph Sally Chatfield and another lady with microphones, singing, at Pie Night for sponsors, Surf Life Saving Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering

Colour photograph Sally Chatfield and Danielle Stott, with microphones, singing, at Pie Night for sponsors Surf Life Saving Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering, fundraising

Second colour photograph similar view number 03836.1 size 10x15 cmColour photograph taken after Lake Tyers has broken through the dunes to the sea showing surf breaking on the entrance Lake Tyers Victoria tourism, waterways, beaches

Blue singlet style men's bathersLincoln Mills The best Australia produces, All wool, 42. On the logo of a surf life saver on the front of the bathers is the word ' Lifeguard'

Surfboats have played an important role in saving lives on Australian beaches since the early 1900's. This boat at the famous Bondi Beach can be seen riding a wave to the beach with the standard five man crew. Many early Australian surfers were members of Surf Life Saving Clubs regularly riding the waves in surfboats, surf ski's and other surf rescue craft.Rare image of an Australian surfboat riding a wave at one of Australia's most iconic surf beaches in Sydney during the 1920's.Black and white photograph'Donated by John Pettigrove' on the backsydney, bondi beach, surfboat, surf life saving clubs

Image appeared in Lakes Post 19 May 1999|Also two other photographs similarColour photograph of repairs to the Cunninghame Arm Footbridge, shows Burys Slipway barge and workmen. Surf Lifesaving Clubroom on dunes in distance. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways, topography

Colour photograph of Ocean Rescue vessel, MS Tyrell, moored at jetty, Cunningham Arm and Lakes Entrance Surf Club in background. Lakes Entrance Victoriacommunity services, emergency services, boats

see page 3 Lakes Post 18 October 2000Colour photograph John Clegg of Youth Centre Parents Committee presenting cheque to George Simons of Surf Life Saving Club. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering, clubs

Colour photograph Surf Life Saving Club members, two inflatable rescue boats, during training on beach, preparing for season. Lakes Entrance Victoriasurf lifesaving, volunteering

Colour postcard of crowd of people many in bathing costumes or sheltered under sun umbrella enjoying sand and surf at Main Beach Lakes Entrance VictoriaGreetings from Lakes Entrance Vic.tourism, waterways, beaches

Black and white photograph of Australian surfer Nat Young with Hawaiian surfing legend Duke Kahanamoku at Bondi Beach. The Duke was guest of honour at the 1963 Australian Surfing Championships which were run from 22-23rd November.A rare photographs of two surfing legends together. Young was three years away from winning his World Title in San Diego while the Duke played a key role as an Elder to the surfing community world wide during the twilight years of his life.Black and white photograh of Nat Young and Duke Kahanamoku in 1963 at Bondi Beach, Sydney, AustraliaBlack and white photographnat young, duke kananamoku, 1963 australian surfing championships, bondi beach

For three years during the 1970's, 'MP' was the best surfer in the world, winning every surfing contest he entered. MP was an enigmatic competitor and master surfboard shaper during this significant period of growth and opportunity in Australian surfing.This biography tells the story of one of the most dynamic surfer/shapers in Australia during the 1970's. His contribution to world surfing is significant in both the contest arena and the shaping bay. Soft cover book featuring a photograph by Marty Tullemans of Michael Peterson with one of his surfboards under his arm. Quote from Kelly Slater. 342 pages.ISBN - 978 0 7322 8588 3michael peterson, bells beach, peter drouyn, mark richards, sean doherty, rabbit bartholomew, coolangatta, kirra point

The Moffateers were a surfing club established by Ma and Pa Bendall at Moffats beach on the sunshine coast of Queensland. The 12 Plus badges were presented to members that were deemed to have surfed waves over 12 feet with confidence and control.Green felt pennant and Green felt patch with cream screen printed details Printed in cream "Moffateers 12 Plus"surfing, big surf, caloundra, ma bendall, pa bendall, surfing pennant, moffats beach

Colour photograph of the Cunninghame Arm Footbridge, showing the excavation of sand after removal of Kiosk, prior to construction of new Surf Lifesaving Clubrooms. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways, construction

Colour photograph of the Cunninghame Arm Footbridge, showing the excavation of sand after removal of Kiosk, prior to construction of new Surf Lifesaving Clubrooms. Lakes Entrance Victoriabridges, waterways, construction