Photograph, c1920s

Historical information

The swimmers were seated on the diving board over Jacksons Creek at The Nook, which served as a swimming pool in Sunbury until 1966 when the long-awaited for swimming pool was officially opened in Ligar Street on19th January 1966. For a number of years before the official opening townspeople organised many fund raising events to pay for the new pool.

Significance

The pool at The Nook served as a popular swimming place for many years in Sunbury during the summer weather.

Physical description

A sepia photograph with a white border of a group of eight swimmers sitting on a diving board over a river.

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