Gary Birdsall

Around 1962 Gary Birdsall was one of Cronulla’s first and finest surfers and photographer Bob Weekes snapped a shot of Gary charging on a sizeable day at  Cronulla Point. The image ended up on the cover of the 60’s surf band The Atlantics record album called Bombora. Below is the shot and cover now a collectors item signed by Birdsall.

G&S Malibu ’68

Circa 1968 Gordon and Smith V Bottom 7ft by 7in. Images courtesy of Pods for Primates.

Bobby Brown Board

Gordon and Smith 1966 Bobby Brown board shaped by Floyd Smith courtesy Pods for Primates.

Bobby Brown ’65.

Here’s some more of Jacks classic pics featuring Bobby Brown found in a Intl. Surfing Magazine article in ’65 on the hot new generation of riders. Photos by Jack Eden.

John Coleman

Another of the talented riders who flourished at Cronulla in the 60’s. This shot was found in an old USA Surfing Magazine from 1965 featuring John at Belambi Point . Photo by Jack Eden.

Brian Jackson

Jacko drops into The Point on a good sized day back in the 60’s. Photo byJack Eden.

Bobby Brown Quasimodo.

Another epic photo by Jack Eden capturing state of the art surfing in the 60’s. The talented Bobby Brown pulls a Quasimodo move as a loose board lurks in his path.

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Bobby Brown Trophy

The first Bobby Brown Memorial event was held in 1968 and was won by Midget. The following year Frank Latta the local hero took top honors. Then  it was Qld hot rat Andrew McKinnon who stole the show when he beat Frank, Paul Neilsen and Baddy Treloar in small beachies at Wanda the following year. Heres the much desired first place trophy Andy walked away with. Pic by Pegus as seen in Deep.

Kurranulla Wahines

The all girl club called the Kurranulla Wahines formed in the 60’s. Its aim at the time was to enable girl riders to achieve a higher level. Whilst also to keep their femininity and be recognised as girl surfers and not impose an aggressive boys style. This article appeared in Surfabout Magazine and at the time of writing the club had 25 members and was the only female club on the southside of the harbour. It lasted a few years. Info courtesy of Rhys and Denise Faunce.