Sand Dunes Now and Then

Posted: November 12, 2019 at 12:17 pm

1980 The Hooker sand mining factory in full swing. For decades the dredgers pumped the sand to the factory for processing. More recently the land has been filled with the excavated material of Sydney’s building boom, to create a new mountain on which 500 Mac mansions are now built. Tim Vanderlaan photo.

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Southside Malibu Club

Posted: November 12, 2019 at 12:14 pm

2015 Wanda Beach. Occasionally the “Southside Malibu” monthly club round scores some nice waves. Contestant Rod Dale in perfect trim. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

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Rupolph Feinbeer

Posted: November 12, 2019 at 12:10 pm

Mid 80’s. Rupolph Feinbeer in the slot at Shark Island. No wonder sons Warren and Steve had the place wired. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

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Grant Grub Coulter

Posted: November 12, 2019 at 12:00 pm

Mid 80’s. Shark Island. Grant ‘Grub’ Coulter casual on a pitching island slab. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

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Cookie / Wally Carle Surfboard

Posted: October 19, 2019 at 1:12 pm

Matty Cook test drives a 60s Wally Carle Shape complete with skeg fin.

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Terry Tumeth RIP

Posted: October 13, 2019 at 4:02 pm

Cronulla Point early 60s

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Terry Tossle Tumeth

Posted: October 13, 2019 at 3:55 pm

Cronulla 60s well known surfing identity Terry Tossle Tumeth passed away recently and on the 13/10/19 many of his friends gathered at Sandshoes to celebrate his life. Photos Chris Stroh

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Gary Birdsall

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Terry Brown

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The paddle out

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The boys

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Big turnout to farewell Tossle

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Fred Farmer

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Veage with Tossles surfboard

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Graham Ferris, Dave Coppleson and Dave Wilson right.

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1980 Dave Lonsdale.

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:44 am

Cronulla Point.  Some surfers have a short surfing life, others like Dave Lonsdale still surf and are as keen 40 years later, as they were when they were grommets.  Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

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Cronulla Point ’84

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:40 am

Cronulla Point surfer unkown 1984 photo Graeme Hutchinson

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Jack Eden ’94

Posted: October 6, 2019 at 10:37 am

1994 Jack Eden and friends. Crescent Head. Tim Vanderlaan Photo.

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