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St Kilda Historical Society
Document - Annual report, Melbourne Swimming Club 56th Annual Report, 1950
... Melbourne Swimming Club 56th Annual Report...Melbourne Swimming Club...-50 of the Melbourne Swimming Club (established 1893... and Statement of Accounts for 1949-50 of the Melbourne Swimming Club ...The 56th Annual report and Statement of Accounts for 1949-50 of the Melbourne Swimming Club (established 1893). The President was Sir Harold Luxton. The Club was affiliated with the Victorian Amateur Swimming Association and the Victorian Amateur Water Polo Association.Multi-page booklet of white paper (discoloured with age), printed in black and stapled.melbourne swimming club, sir harold luxton -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO, 1956-57
... bendigo east swimming club... of young and younger women from the Bendigo East Swimming Club... BENDIGO Clubs bendigo east swimming club Black & white photograph ...Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a group of young and younger women from the Bendigo East Swimming Club (Possibly), at the back are; Glanda Ashton, /, Mrs. Masters, Mrs. Castles, ?, ?, Mrs. Nelson, and at the front are; Mrs.Ashton, Mrs. Moore, Mrs. Graham,, Mrs. Charles, ?, ?,. They are mentioned on the back as well as 56-57 Graham in red ink.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: SIX SWIMMERS
... bendigo east swimming club... Swimming Club are posing at the side on the lawn, from left... BENDIGO Clubs bendigo east swimming club Black & white photograph ...Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, at the Bendigo East Swimming Pool, six swimmers from the Bendigo East Swimming Club are posing at the side on the lawn, from left to right are:Back; Julie Dole; Cheryl Forbes, ? , ? Carter. And front ? , Cheryl Mc Lelland, as mentioned on the back. There are some people in the background and on the left is a young person.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GRAEME EDWARDS, JOHN PARRY AND ALLAN MASTERS, 56-57
... bendigo east swimming club... for the Bendigo East Swimming Club's presentation, 56-57, as mentioned... BENDIGO Clubs bendigo east swimming club Black & white photograph ...Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, Graeme Edwards standing behind John Parry and Allan Masters with cig in hand and trophies on the table in the background for the Bendigo East Swimming Club's presentation, 56-57, as mentioned on back with 56-57 Graham in red ink. 1/2 Col of man on right Hd & shoulders in circle.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Orlando Henry Beater Christian, 1925
... of the Yarra. Orlando was a founder of the Willsmere Swimming Club.... of the Willsmere Swimming Club. Photograph Orlando Henry Beater Christian ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 4 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of Orlando Henry Beater Christian, the father of the photographer, standing on the banks of the Yarra. Orlando was a founder of the Willsmere Swimming Club."Yarra at Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, orlando henry beater christian -
Ringwood and District Historical Society
Document, Ringwood Swimming Pool (Baths). Brochure c1940's, c. 1940s
... on by the swimming club.... in championship carnivals put on by the swimming club. Brochure shows ...The Ringwood Baths were constructed in 1934 in Ringwood Street and donated by Captain E.T. Miles. Brochure sets out reasons for supporting the pool - free swimming tuition, hot and cold showers, and inclusion in championship carnivals put on by the swimming club.Borough of Ringwood - Ringwood Swimming Pool. Brochure with picture of swimming pool on front. Cream coloured bi-fold with black printing. +Additional Keywords: Miles, E.T., Capt.Brochure shows information of Ringwood Municipal Baths- Opening hours, admission charges, history, etc. -
Greensborough Historical Society
Article, Rosie Bray et al, Interview with Paul Schindler, by Rosie Bray, 2018_
... yarra plenty swimming club... Club and coached the Australian Swimming Team at the Invictus... Plenty Swimming Club and coached the Australian Swimming Team ...Interview with Paul Schindler, by Rosie Bray; with newspaper cutting "Games with positive impact", by Peter Taylor. Paul Schindler has been the coach of the Yarra Plenty Swimming Club and coached the Australian Swimming Team at the Invictus Games in Sydney 2018 5 p. typescript, with colour photos; with newspaper cuttingyarra plenty swimming club, paul schindler -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Orlando Christian, 1924
... boat. Orlando was a founder of the Willsmere Swimming Club. ... of the Willsmere Swimming Club. Photograph Orlando Christian ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 6 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of the Yarra River at Kew. The focus of the view is Orlando Henry Beater Christian in his row boat. Orlando was a founder of the Willsmere Swimming Club. "Yarra Rvr /Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, orlando henry beater christian -
Greensborough Historical Society
Newspaper Clipping, Diamond Valley Leader, Games with positive impact, 28/11/2018
... yarra plenty swimming club... attitude of Yarra Plenty Swimming Club coach Paul Schindler, who.... That's the winning attitude of Yarra Plenty Swimming Club coach ...It isn't about medals - it was completely about each person's journey to get behind the blocks. That's the winning attitude of Yarra Plenty Swimming Club coach Paul Schindler, who took charge of Australia's team in the pool for the Invictus Games in Sydney late last month.News article 1 page, black text and colour image .yarra plenty swimming club, paul schindler, invictus games, swimming, coaching -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Award - VAL CAMPBELL COLLECTION: LIFE MEMBERSHIP AWARD, 1997
... Membership of the Bendigo East Swimming Club presented to Valma... Swimming Club presented to Valma Campbell dated 15 May 1997 ...Gold coloured metal medallion suspended from gold bar with enamelled surface. Bar has the words Life Member in gold on blue background. Medallion is a round shape with a fancy pattern in gold surrounding an enamelled centre with the word Swimming surrounding a picture of a person swimming. On the reverse the following words are engraved 'B.E.S.C. Val Campbell 19.5.97.' Certificate of Life Membership of the Bendigo East Swimming Club presented to Valma Campbell dated 15 May 1997. Certificate is printed on cream coloured card with a gold decorative border and black writing. The words are Bendigo East Swimming Club This is to certify that Valma (Val) Campbell has been elected a Life Member of the above club in appreciation of services rendered Dated at Bendigo East this fifteenth day of May 1997 Hon President (signature) Hon Secretary (signature).recreations, sports, swimming -
Stawell Historical Society Inc
Photograph, Cato Lake looking towards the Stawell Swimming Clubrooms. c1930 - 1940
... Looking across Cato Lake to Stawell Swimming Club Changing... grampians Looking across Cato Lake to Stawell Swimming Club Changing ...Looking across Cato Lake to Stawell Swimming Club Changing Rooms. Black Range in the distance and Gazebo on the right. There are 2 bench seats beside the lake and a person sitting in one on the right hand side. "Cato Park Stawell" is printed on the right lower corner. c 1930-1940Black & white photo of Cato Lake with change rooms in the distance. The view shows one side of the lake with trees along the edge and Gazebo on the right. Cato Park Stawellstawell -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: BENDIGO EAST SWIMMING CLUB, 1958 - 1966
... BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: BENDIGO EAST SWIMMING CLUB...bendigo east swimming club...Documents, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Swimming... BENDIGO Clubs bendigo east swimming club Documents, Bert Graham ...Documents, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Swimming Club, correspondence from City of Bendigo from 4/2/1958 - 9/2/1966, Re: His Worship the Mayor and the Mayoress, Cr. And Mrs.R.A.Rae have very much pleasure in accepting the invitation of the President, Mr. A.L.Nelson and committee to attend the Opening of the New Swimming Pool on Saturday 15th December 1962 at 2.15 p.m.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Yarra River, Kew, c.1924
... . Orlando Christian was a founder of the Willsmere Swimming Club... of the Willsmere Swimming Club and the father of the photographer ...Henry Beater Christian (1886-1962) , was a descendant of one of the earliest settler families in Kew. Employed at the Kew Asylum as a 'public servant', he was a skilled amateur photographer, photographing numerous scenes in Kew and on his travels around Victoria. The majority of his photographs date from 1916 to 1929. His finest photographs are housed in two photograph albums. Digital copy of a photograph from page 6 of the 47-page photograph album containing 261 gelatinous silver images, loaned by Diane Washfold with permission given to digitise and hold a copy in our collection. This is a photograph of Orlando Henry Beater Christian (c.1853-1930) in his row boat on the Yarra River at Kew. Orlando Christian was a founder of the Willsmere Swimming Club and the father of the photographer. "Yarra Rvr / Kew"henry beater christian (1886-1962), landscape photography, kew (vic.) — yarra river, christian-washfold collection, photograph albums, orlando henry beater christian -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, The Surrey Dive, 1910, 1910
... surrey swimming club.... In 1905 the Surrey Swimming Club was formed and carnivals were... quarried for brick-making. In 1905 the Surrey Swimming Club ...The Dive, in Elgar Road Park was formed when water seeped into the hole from which clay had been quarried for brick-making. In 1905 the Surrey Swimming Club was formed and carnivals were held regularly. This was the venue for training Olympic swimmers prior to the Council constructing an Olympic sized pool.Black and white photo with a grassy foreground beyond which the apex of the roof only of the clubhouse is visible. Beyond this the far bank of the Surrey Dive can be seen with fencing along its perimeter.surrey dive, swimming, sports and recreation, quarries, box hill brick works, elgar road park, surrey swimming club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO, 1953-54
... bendigo east swimming club... Swimming Club, are as from left to right; Bev Nelson,Joan Nelson... BENDIGO Clubs bendigo east swimming club Black & white photograph ...Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, a group of women sitting and standing at a picnic with the Bendigo East Swimming Club, are as from left to right; Bev Nelson,Joan Nelson, Lorraine Nelson, Nan Graham, Mrs. Charles, Mrs. Masters, ? , Mrs. Robinson, Mrs. Race.1953-54.Most of the ladies are wearing summer dresses and cardigans. On the back are the names of all, and in red ink Graham.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: BENDIGO EAST SWIMMING CLUB CARNIVAL, 10 February 1968
... BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: BENDIGO EAST SWIMMING CLUB...Document, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Swimming... BENDIGO Clubs bendigo east swimming carnival Document, Bert Graham ...Document, Bert Graham Collection, Bendigo East Swimming Club Carnival, Bendigo East Pool, Eastern Park, Saturday February 10th, 1968. To be opened by His Worship the Mayor of Bendigo (Cr. W. Cambridge) at 3 o'clock. Admission, Adults, 25c, Children 10c. First Event 2.15 p.m. 18 events. Devonshire Afternoon Tea, sold on ground as well as, sweets, ice cream, soft drinks.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming carnival -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Photograph - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: GROUP PHOTO
... bendigo east swimming club..., with twelve members from The Bendigo East Swimming Club, Bert Graham... BENDIGO Clubs bendigo east swimming club Black & white photograph ...Black & white photograph, Bert Graham Collection, with twelve members from The Bendigo East Swimming Club, Bert Graham is standing at the back. On the front is a stapled note reading; No93, 8 1/2 X 6 1/2 $1-10, also 10 X 8 $1-50, 6 1/.2 X 4 3/4 80c, 5 1/2 X 3 1/2 60c.bendigo, clubs, bendigo east swimming club -
Kew Historical Society Inc
Photograph - Deep Rock Swimming Pool and Clubrooms on the Yarra, c.1925
... deep rock swimming club... Swimming Club was established in 1906. This initial club... of the Deep Rock Swimming Pool situated on the Yarra at Collingwood..., Fairfield and Kew. Deep rock swimming pool deep rock swimming club ...The former Deep Rock Swimming Pool was about 500 yards [457 metres] above Dight’s Falls. It was there that the Deep Rock Swimming Club was established in 1906. This initial club was expanded in 1916 to incorporate a life-saving club. In 1918, John Wren, the president of the club offered the club £1000, and undertook to sponsor a patriotic carnival in March 1918, at which swimming champions would take part. The ‘pool’ was to achieve fame as the venue for a world record-breaking ‘swallow dive’ of 205 feet 9 inches [63 metres] by ‘Prince Wickyama’, [aka Alec Wickham], a Solomon Islander. The dive from a special platform on the west side of the Yarra was reputedly viewed by between 50,000-100,000 spectators, with funds going to the State War Council. The Herald, 25 March 1918, claimed that the wide area occupied by spectators made more precise estimates impossible. In the 1980s, the construction of the Eastern Freeway, and the consequent re-routing of the Yarra River led to the site of the Deep Rock Pool being obliterated. A small cairn and plaque on the Fairfield side of the river now marks its former site.Very rare early photograph off the Deep Rock swimming pool. The pool and its built structures are historically and socially important to the people of Collingwood, Fairfield and Kew. Small, faded, Gelatin Silver print positive photograph of the Deep Rock Swimming Pool situated on the Yarra at Collingwood and Fairfield. The famous diving tower is at the right of the photo. The built structures were constructed for the Deep Rock Swimming and Life Saving Club. People are sitting on the terraces above the river. "Bathing Club. Deep Rock on the Yarra. Studley Park Melbourne. Please credit E.J. Thomasson Collection"deep rock swimming pool, deep rock swimming club, deep rock lifesaving club, swimming -- river yarra, river yarra -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - BERT GRAHAM COLLECTION: DOCUMENT DESCRIBING ACHIEVEMENTS AND CONTRIBUTIONS
... Swimming Club, beginning in 1949 until 1982. In 10972, Bendigo City... of the Bendigo East Progress Association and Bendigo East Swimming Club ...Documents describing his achievements and contributions on behalf of the Bendigo East Progress Association and Bendigo East Swimming Club, beginning in 1949 until 1982. In 10972, Bendigo City Council renamed the Bendigo East Pool the Bert Graham Swimming Pool. In 1963 he was made a Life Governor of the Bendigo Base Hospital and Benevolent Home; In 1979 he received a Community Service Award from Develop Victoria Council, and in 1986, the Order Of Australia (O.A.M.)bendigo, clubs, bendigo east progress association -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Ceremonial object - Honour Board, Garden City Swimming and Fidelity Club Past Presidents, 1930
... Honour Board, Garden City Swimming and Fidelity Club Past...garden city swimming and fidelity club...Garden City Swimming and Fidelity Club Past Presidents... societies clubs unions and other organisations. garden city swimming ...Garden City Swimming and Fidelity Club Past Presidents Honour Board 1931-1949 ref no. 2395 for photossocieties clubs unions and other organisations., garden city swimming and fidelity club, j carson, j cleland, t cummings, c losewitz, t porter, t fitzgerald, d law, h evans, j drew, e hildebrand, t guegan, w muir, r wilson, r roy, r brown, g rennie, j thomson, d beadmore -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Clothing - SPEEDO SWIMMING TOGS''BUDGIE SMUGGLERS'', 1950-60's
... and whilst a member of the Hilda Swimming Club. Hilda pool... Swimming Club. Hilda pool was located in Townsend Street, where ...Clothing. Navy blue bri-nylon swimming togs, commonly known as ''budgie smugglers''. White drawstring through casing at hipline. Red dart shaped Speedo logo appliqued above right legline. Double panel of fabric at centre front. Belonged to the donor, Richard Lethlean, late 1950's 1960's, while in his late teens and whilst a member of the Hilda Swimming Club. Hilda pool was located in Townsend Street, where the YWCA is presently situated.costume, male, speedo swimming togs -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatees
... there was also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all... there was also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all ...A black and white photo of a Junior Legacy Cricket team, probably from the 1920s or 1930s. According to a 1928 report on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training classes provided by Legacy for the boys physical welfare there was also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised and coached. This photo was with other photos from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and early camps at Somers. A record of the type of activities that Legacy provided in the early years for the young legatees in their care.Black and white photo of an early Legacy cricket team.Hand written on back 'Junior Legacy Cricket Team' in blue pen. Stamped '2 12' in blue ink.cricket, team, junior legatee -
Clunes Museum
Document - PHOTOGRAPH
... WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN MEALS ON WHEELS, SWIMMING CLUB, YOUTH GROUP... ON WHEELS, SWIMMING CLUB, YOUTH GROUP AND WAS FOUNDING PRESIDENT ...THELMA ANNEAR WAS AN OUTSTANDING MEMBER OF THE CLUNES COMMUNITY FOR MANY YEARS. DURING HER LIFETIME SHE HAD BEEN PRESIDENT OF C.W.A, GOLF CLUB, CLUNES BOWLING CLUB, MOTHERS' CLUB, INDOOR BOWLS, AND A MEMBER OF CLUNES FIRE BRIGADE WOMEN'S AUXILIARY, R.S.L WOMEN'S AUXILIARY, CLUNES SHOW AUXILIARY. SHE WAS ALSO INVOLVED IN MEALS ON WHEELS, SWIMMING CLUB, YOUTH GROUP AND WAS FOUNDING PRESIDENT OF EWING HOUSE FOR DEAF CHILDREN IN BALLARAT..1 COPY OF A COLOURED PHOTOGRAPH OF THE LATE THELMA ANNEAR .2 COPY OF OBITUARY FROM THE BALLARAT COURIER PAGE 6, WEDNESDAY JUNE 19, 1996 FOR THE LATE THELMA ANNEAR .3 COLOUR BROCHURE OF THE HEPBURN SHIRE CELEBRATION WOMEN'S DAY AND HEPBURN SHIRE WOMEN'S HONOR ROLL 7 MARCH 2006 THELMA ANNEAR APPEARS ON THE HEBPURN SHIRE WOMEN'S ROLL local history, photography, photograph -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Photograph - Honour Board, Garden City Swimming and Fidelity Club, Glen Stuart, 17 May 2003
... Honour Board, Garden City Swimming and Fidelity Club...Colour photos of honour board of Garden City Swimming... Swimming and Fidelity Club. Past Presidents 1931 to 1949 Ref ...Colour photos of honour board of Garden City Swimming and Fidelity Club. Past Presidents 1931 to 1949 Ref. no.2102sport, swimming, garden city -
Port Melbourne Historical & Preservation Society
Document - Annual report, Port Melbourne Swimming and Sea Bathing Club, 1929
... Annual report, Port Melbourne Swimming and Sea Bathing Club...Annual report of Port Melbourne Swimming and Sea Bathing... Club 1928/29 Document Annual report, Port Melbourne Swimming ...Annual report of Port Melbourne Swimming and Sea Bathing Club 1928/29sport - swimming -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatees, c1930
... there was also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all... there was also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all ...Two black and white photos of a Junior Legacy Cricket team, probably from the 1920s or 1930s. According to a 1928 report on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training classes provided by Legacy for the boys physical welfare there was also cricket, football, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised and coached. This photo was with other photos from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and early camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934). A record of the type of activities that Legacy provided in the early years for the young legatees in their care.Black and white photo x 2 of early Legacy football teams.Hand written on back 'Junior Legacy Football Team' in blue pen. Stamped '2 14' in blue ink. Stamped 'Printed by Harringtons' in grey ink.team, junior legatee, football -
Melbourne Legacy
Photograph, Junior Legatees, 1934
... cricket, football, tennis, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all..., football, tennis, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised ...A black and white photo of a Roy Gilbert, a junior legatee taken on 11 March 1934. According to a 1928 report on the early days of Legacy (01478) as well as the physical training classes provided by Legacy for the boys physical welfare there was also cricket, football, tennis, Lacrosse and swimming clubs, all supervised and coached. This photo was with a group of photos from around the 1930s from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers (saved as 01915 to 01934).A record of the type of activities that Legacy provided in the early years for the young legatees in their care.Black and white photo of a junior legatee playing tennis.Hand written on back 'Roy Gilbert' in blue pen and '11.3.34' in pencil. Stamped 'E 325' in blue ink. A Kodak print on Velox paper.junior legatee, tennis -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, The Surrey Dive c1909-1912
... surrey hills swimming club...-1912. The Surrey Hills Swimming Club formed in 1906... was taken about 1909-1912. The Surrey Hills Swimming Club formed ...Located in Surrey Park, this photo was taken about 1909-1912. The Surrey Hills Swimming Club formed in 1906 and swimming carnivals were popular from this time. The dive was created from a clay hole formed during brick-making activity at the adjacent brick works. From 1906 Carnivals were popular events. Olympic competitors trained here until Councils built Olympic-sized pools. Photo by William V Hill of Pembroke Street. Donor Mr Bill Dempsey was his nephew.A black and white photograph of a group of 15 young men standing and sitting on diving boards and a platform near some stairs. Most are wearing long trunks covering their thighs and singlets. One person is wearing a boater hat.surrey dive, swimmers, bathing costumes, surrey hills swimming club, box hill brick works, festivals and celebrations, olympics, (mr) william v hill -
Bendigo Historical Society Inc.
Document - CURNOW COLLECTION: COLLECTION OF BENDIGO BUSINESS ENVELOPES, 1920 -1930?
... ; Ellis Nuttall & Co.; Bendigo Swimming Club; Garnet G. Birch... Fire Brigade; Apex; Ellis Nuttall & Co.; Bendigo Swimming Club ...Collection of Bendigo business envelopes (unused) printed generally with address/logo etc for the following: Tatchell, Dunlop, Smalley & Balmer; Luke Murphy & Don; Langley & Plumbe; Bendigo Football League; Ashman's; Wallace & Bramley; The Northern Seed Supply Co.; J. L. Howard; Farmers and Citizens Trustees Company; J.W. & E. M. Davies; Y.M.C.A.;'Country Fire Brigades Demonstration'; Prescott & Dawe; Golden Square Fire Brigade; Apex; Ellis Nuttall & Co.; Bendigo Swimming Club; Garnet G. Birch; Nuttall, Clark & Co.person, individual, curnow collection -
Surrey Hills Historical Society Collection
Photograph, The Surrey Dive, January 1931, 1931
... Council was petitioned by the newly-formed Surrey Park Swimming... Surrey Park Swimming Club to develop the site. Improvements ...The Surrey Dive was formed on the site of a quarry from which clay had been extracted for brick-making. From 1905 Council was petitioned by the newly-formed Surrey Park Swimming Club to develop the site. Improvements including bathing sheds, spring boards and a 10-lane course but it remained a challenging site for inexperienced swimmers because of the sheer cliffs and the drop of 30m. The dive was the site of many swimming carnivals and attracted large spectator crowds. Frank Beaurepaire competed in the first carnival held in 1907 and won the one-mile race in record time. The dive was closed following the drought of 1967-1968 and redeveloped as an ornamental lake.The Surrey Dive was the first Olympic standard pool in Australia. Black and white photo of the Surrey Dive taken in January 1931, probably during a swimming carnival. The dive is in the foreground with 2 buildings on the LHS. One is brick with a chimney and at the water's edge; the other is of timber construction and is on the far LHS on the bank above the water. There is a large group of people in bathing costumes and a crowd which extends up the bank towards the right. There are mature conifer trees in the background. surrey dive, swimming, sports and recreations, ron falconer