On patrol through the ages
By librarian Jo Oliver. Images from the collections of Wollongong City Libraries Local Surf Clubs have been training and performing rescues in the Illawarra for over 100 years. Techniques, gear and costumes have changed but their mission to save...
By librarian Jo Oliver. Images from the collections of Wollongong City Libraries
Local Surf Clubs have been training and performing rescues in the Illawarra for over 100 years.
Techniques, gear and costumes have changed but their mission to save lives and train members young and old has remained the same. As the surf lifesaving season opens for another year, let’s thank our surf clubs and support these local heroes.
Wollongong City Libraries Illawarra Images has some wonderful photos of surf clubs in action.
To see more, go to Illawarra Images, under ‘Explore Our Past’ on the library website.
If anyone has photographs they would be willing to donate or loan for scanning, contact the Local Studies Team at localhistory@wollongong.nsw.gov.au
