Jim Banks ’78

Just starting to make an impact on the surfing World outside of Cronulla, Banksy back in  ’78.

Chris Iredale ’89

Wanda lifeguard Chris Iredale earned a name for himself in the 80’s and 90’s for charging Shark Island on the biggest days. Chris approach saw him take the drop and line up the barrels with the  cleanest lines and then pray. Photo Chris Stroh.

Ken “Major” Williams

Ken “Major” Williams on the inside at The Point one of the all time classic shots of the Southside in the 60’s photo courtesy Nathan Williams.

Looking North to Wanda ’64

Shot taken at The Alley looking North towards Wanda and the Sand dunes.

Pillow Fighting ’64

In the 60’s some of the practices the Surf Clubs participated in at Carnivals were often viewed as old fashioned by the young surfers who were starting to break away from the Club scene. In particular the art of Pillow fighting shown here at North Cronulla in 1964.

Jens “Yance” Moller

Yance pig dogging backside at The Point circa 60’s.

Australia Made Concert with INX’s

January 1987 The Australia Made Concert was held at Endeavor Footy oval at Shark Park. Bands included Inx’s, Barnsey, Divinyls, Models, The Saints, Triffids and many more. Huge crowd.

G&S Stringerless Tracker Design

8ft 2in Gordon and Smith stringerless Tracker design Circa 60’s

 

Northies Hotel 1960

Denny and Barry

Circa 70’s Denny Childs and Barry Robards checking the surf at North Cronulla image courtesy Wayne Roach.