The Mosman Council opened swimming baths at Balmoral Beach in 1897. The Spit Swimming Club, a family club since 1917, overlooks the pool. Colour photograph of an sea swimming enclosure at Balmoral Beach. The swimming pool is surrounded by a shark net. balmoral swimming enclosure, balmoral swimming pool, balmoral, swimming pool, balmoral baths, spit swimming club

Three skirted ladies in hats and coats on beach looking sideways to figures in the water in a practice rescue operation. A suited man with hat and hands on hips is to the right of photo. Also watching two young children who are playing in the sand in foreground. To left and background is Cowes Jetty and a three-masted schooner moored alongside.The ladies photographing a rescue practice, Cowes front beach.local history, photographs, cowes beach, rescue practice, black & white photograph, mary karney

A black and white photo of Legatee Stanley Savige and four others in swimwear standing on a beach. In the early years, Legacy organised outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring close to the beach. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930. In 1930 Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) also started a camp at a nearby property and the area was renamed Somers. Legacy Somers Camps continued intermittently at Stan's property until it was decided in 1951 to make other arrangements for holidays. Legatee Savige was the key founder of Legacy in 1923. This photo was with other photos from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers.Legatee Savige was an important figure in Legacy's history and his property at Balnarring became very important for Legacy providing outings and camps for junior legatees.Black and white photo of Legatee Savige with 4 others on a beach.Stamped 'Kodak print S 856' on back in grey ink.beach, swimwear, stan savige, legacy somers camp

One of 15 sheets with copies of photographs taken of Phillip Island from the Shirley Jones Collection. Photograph A - Cowes and the Pier Photograph B - Cowes Pier Photograph C - Westernport from Rhyll looking towards French Island Photograph D - Back Beach Phillip Island and The Nobbies Photograph E - Back Beach Phillip Island with Cape Woolamai Photograph F - McCaffey's Reef Phillip Island Photograph G - Wreck of The Speke 1905 Photograph H - The Nobbies Phillip IslandCowes + Pier Cowes Pier Phillip Island Westernport from Thyl looking at French Island in middle distance. Back Beach Phillip Island The Nobbies Back Beach Phillip Island with Cape Woolamai Scene McCaffey's Reef Cowes Wreck of The Speke The Nobbies Cowes cowes pier phillip island, westernport, the nobbies phillip island, back beach phillip island, view cape woolamai, mccaffey's reef phillip island, mchaffies reef cowes, wreck of the speke

The students from Bulla Primary School were taken on ain excursion to Williamstown Beach where they enjoyed a number of activities. One of them was a cricket match.The beach excursion allowed the children to be involved in a number of activities related to t6he seaside,A non-digital coloured photograph of a group of children playing cricket on a beach. In the background there are a number of buildings.school excursions, bulla primary schooil, williamstown beach, beach cricket

One of 15 sheets with photo copies of Post Cards relating to Phillip Island from the Shirley Jones Collection.11 postcards: Cape Woollamai, Coastal Scene, Lovers' Walk Cowes, Shell House fence, Shell House & fence, Shell House fence, Beach Scene, Cowes Coastal Scene, Cowes War Memorial and pier, The Nobbies, Cowes Beach.Cape Wollomai San Remo Victoria, Coast Scene Phillip Island Nobbies in Distance, Lovers Walk Cowes, The Shell House Nobbies Rd. Phillip Island, The Shell Fence Nobbies Road, Phillip Island, The Shell House Nobbies Rd Phillip Island, San Remo Beach from the Sand Hill, Cowes Feb 1935, The Pier & War Memorial Cowes No. 12, The Nobbies Phillip Island, The Beach Cowes.coastal scene phillip island, cowes beach phillip island, lovers walk cowes, the nobbies phillip island, the shell house phillip island, cowes war memorial, shirley jones collection, thelma astbury

The photograph shows VR tram 30 waiting to depart Brighton Beach terminus with saloon windows open and a double storey home left in the background.Yields information about VR 30 and Brighton Beach terminusBlack and white photograph with note on the rear.In ink on the rear "No.30 at Brighton beach terminus Ken Magor Neg No. 891"vr trams, tram 30, brighton beach terminus, saloon windows

Marram grass (1st year) South Beach about 1884 planted to stop the erosion of the sand dunes having been stripped of all the tea tree and native grass cover, the tea tree bark being used for tanning leatherBlack and white Photograph of the dunes above Boarding School Bay sewn with Marram grass Marram grass (1st year) South Beach about 1884marram grass, south beach, agriculture, dunes

Jarrard Reggardo of Lake Tyers Beach on a pony at St Nicholas Fete Lakes Entrance VictoriaBlack and white photograph of Jarrard Reggardo of Lake Tyers Beach on a pony at St Nicholas Fete Lakes Entrance Victoriapeople, churches, public events

A black and white photo of six boys on a beach. The labels identify Jack Suggett and Norm Smith. Likely to be a very early camp for junior legatees at Somers. In the early years, Legacy organised outings to the property of Legacy founder, Legatee Stan Savige, who had a place in Balnarring close to the beach. Permanent camp buildings were built in 1930. In 1930 Lord Somers (Governor of Victoria) also started a camp at a nearby property and the area was renamed Somers. Legacy Somers Camps continued intermittently at Stan's property until it was decided in 1951 to make other arrangements for holidays. Legatee Savige was the key founder of Legacy in 1923. This photo was with other photos from the early days of Legacy, including cricket team, football team, and camps at Balnarring/Somers.Legatee Savige's property at Balnarring became very important for Legacy providing outings and camps for junior legatees.Black and white photo x 2 of boys in swimwear on a beach.Handwritten on group of 6 boys says 'L R. + Jack Suggett + + + Norm Smith' in blue pen. Both have stamped '4 28' on back in grey ink, implying they were printed at the same time. Stamped 'Printed by Harringtons' in purple ink.beach, junior legatee outing, swimwear, norm smith, legacy somers camp

One of the activities the children enjoyed at their Williamstown Beach excursion was a snd castle competition, which they are busy constructing.A non-digital photograph of a group of children at a beach by the water's edge and digging in the sand. A rocky breakwater is across the middle distance.school excursions, bulla primary schooil, williamstown beach, sand castles

Shows the Sorrento Back Beach Hotel with a steam tram parked alongside a cutting. Has a number of people standing alongside the hotel. On the rear is a letter or message from a young girl to her father. Dated 20/2/1907 (a Wednesday) and has a 1d Victorian stamp. Yields information about the Sorrento back beach hotel.Postcard - coloured, titled The Back Beach Hotel Sorrento with a message on the rear.See 2nd image.sorrento, steam trams, postcards, hotels

On Easter Sunday 1965 competitors in the Bells Beach Surfing Contest were greeted with the sight of 15-18 foot waves marching into Bells Beach. Riding 9-10 foot boards with no legropes the bravery of many surfers was challenged on this day. A day when reputations were made.Easter Sunday 1965 went down in Australian surfing history as the day when the largest waves were ridden in a surf contest outside of Hawaii. It was a significant day in establishing the reputation of Bells Beach as a big wave surfing location.Bells Beach - Big Easter Sunday 1965 is a short video which features an interview with Torquay surfer/photographer Barrie Sutherland describing the huge surf at the 1965 Bells Beach Surfing Contest. The video also features a number of photographs by Barrie Sutherland taken on Easter Sunday 1965. Duration: 03.28 Available as an MP4 Video. Surf World Museum logo, Bells Gold logo

This stunning black and white photograph by Jack Eden shows Midget Farrelly doing a cutback on the final wave he rode during the 1964 World Titles at Manly Beach, Sydney, Australia. Rare photograph of the last wave Farrelly rode during the final of the first World Surfing Titles at Manly Beach. Farrelly was declared the winner and surfing's first World Surfing Champion after this photograph was taken.Black and white photograph of 'Midget' Farrelly surfing in 1964 World Titles at Manly Beach, Sydney.jack eden, manly beach, bernard midget farrelly, 1964 world surfing titles

Emma Gray Kristy and Simon Watson Red Bluff Lake Tyers Beach VictoriaColour photograph of three children at the Sandcastle competition Emma Gray Kristy and Simon Watson Red Bluff Lake Tyers Beach Victoriasports, competitions, clubs, surf lifesaving

The photograph shows unidentified VR tram waiting at Brighton Beach terminus for departure with St Kilda Railway displayed on its front destination and Brighton Beach displayed on a board on the side of the drop-centre. The weather blinds a re up and one saloon window is open.Yields information about Brighton Beach terminusBlack and white photograph with note on the rear.In pencil on the rear "5579 St Kilda Railway Station to Brighton Beach Photo at terminus 26-8-50"vr trams, brighton beach terminus, saloon windows, destination, drop-centre

Legacy have many programs to send young junior legatees on activities, camps and outings. The photos shows junior legatees wearing wetsuits on a beach with a kayak and board. It could have been part of a camp. The date is not known, though it is thought to be from early 2000s, and it was stored with other photos of Junior Legatees.A record of a Legacy providing experiences for the junior legatees.Colour photo of two junior legatees preparing to kayak or surf on a beach.Printed on the back 'No.11' which is the image number.junior legatee outing, kayaking

One of the activities the students from Bulla Primary School did during their Williamstown Beach excursion was to walk as a group along the pier. It gave them a chance to see some of the sea-life from above.The beach excursion was part of the students scientific and social studies.A non-digital coloured photograph of some children with a couple of adults walking along a pier at a beach.school excursions, bulla primary schooil, williamstown beach

Red Bluff Board riders Senior Champion Phil McEntee with Jason Thomas Lake Tyers Beach VictoriaColour photograph of Red Bluff Board riders Senior Champion Phil McEntee with Jason Thomas Lake Tyers Beach Victoriasports, surfing, clubs

Black & White photograph of a postcard. Postcard owned by Jan Stewart, Jan & John Stewart operated Bayside Caravan Park, 7 Beach Street, Cowes. This was the site of "Osbourne Park".Black & Whte photograph of a postcard, front and back. Osbourne Park Guest House in Beach Street, Cowes Front: No. 96. "Osbourne Park" - Cowes. Back: Myrtle & Ern Humphries started Osbourne Park as a guest house in 1929. He dies 1937 and she in 1943. She is buried in Phillip Is Cemetery under the name of Dunstan. Ruth Gibson nee Humphries, 69 Victoria Street, Hastings 3915. Ben Humphries Romake, 5/6 Stewart St., Port Macquarie 2444.osbourne park guesthouse phillip island, guesthouses cowes phillip island, myrtle & ern humphries, elaine alexander

On the St Kilda Beach, Melbourne. Purchased 11/02/1926black and white postcard, fair condition, unmounted[printed on front] On the Beach Melbourne; Series M 1780; [handwritten pencil on back] Thurs 11th Febr 1926; In Melbourne

Ran aground on the 90 Mile BeachBlack and white photograph of tugboat Eileen B Ingram aground on ninety mile beach, four men on shore one wearing wetsuit gas pipeline in foreground Gippsland Victoriaoil and gas industry, bass strait, boats and boating

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

The two girls pictured at Mornington Beach are Eula Flocas Collins and Theodora (Beba) Lucas Pappas. Beba's maternal grandparents lived in Mornington and their home was a popular holiday destination for many Ithacans during the summer. A laminated photograph of two girls in bathing togs sitting together on the sand at the beach. Other picnickers are in the background.

Elsie Sterling of Lake Tyers Beach taken outside Food Works Supermarket Myers Street Lakes Entrance VictoriaColour photograph of Elsie Sterling of Lake Tyers Beach taken outside Food Works Supermarket Myers Street Lakes Entrance Victoriacraft group, people, supermarkets

Black and white postcard taken from sand hummocks looking across Cunninghame Arm to township, sandy beach known as Play Point shown left centre of image Lakes Entrance Victoria c1940. Also two other black and white postcards showing similar viewsLakes Entrance from Front Beach Arm and Lakes Entrancee from the South Side waterways, vegetation, township, houses

CEMA Art Collection. Part of "A Community View" 150 years in Portland Screenprint Exhibition. Part of Angela Gee Residency 1983 and 1984. Work used as cover for A Community View Catalogue.Laminated screenprint of Portland Bay focusing on Portland Baths. The image depicts the beach, several piers and the Bath House. The image is predominately red, orange, blue and grey.Front: 3/12 (lower left) Umbrellas at the Beach (lower centre left) Angela Gee '84 (lower left) (pencil) Back: 13