Peter Townend at The Point.
Posted: June 24, 2013 at 3:57 pm
When Peter Townend moved to Cronulla from The Gold Coast around ’73 he left his mark when began surfing The Point. PT soon had the place wired and helped inspire many locals with his tube performances. This shot of PT was taken in ’75 the following year he became Pro Surfing’s first tour champion. Photo Hugh McLeod.
Gerry Manion ’79
Posted: June 18, 2013 at 3:12 pm
Gerry Manion was only slightly built but it did not stand in his way when it came to Cronulla Point. From the crowds to the biggest 2nd reef days Popout was the man to watch. This shot taken by Tim Vanderlaan in May ’79.
Southern Comfort Factory
Posted: June 18, 2013 at 3:03 pm
The Southern Comfort Factory with the showroom and outside view on Taren Point rd around ’78. Photos by Ross Marshall
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Wall Boys ’71
Posted: June 18, 2013 at 2:54 pm
This photo was taken back in the summer of ’71 by Jack Boo a homeless old bloke who snapped pics of all the beach kids down near the Alley most weekends Pictured from left Strohy, Kenny Mac, unknown, unknown and Brett Hamon far right.
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Steve Griffiths and Peter Clarke Surfboards
Posted: June 9, 2013 at 1:20 pm
Early 70s Steve Griffiths was shaping at Peter Clarke Surfboards. This is one of his shapes back then 6ft 9in 19in.
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North Cronulla to Greenhills
Posted: June 2, 2013 at 7:23 pm
Late 70’s photo taken from The Alley at North Cronulla showing how the the beach looked after the original wall was washed away and the sand dunes were more ample and magnificent photo courtesy BTN.
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Popout and Bob Barker
Posted: June 2, 2013 at 7:19 pm
Bob Barker was one of the talented water photographers that was around Cronulla in the late 70’s. Bob seemed to have an extra liking for Shark Island and a fav. subject in Gerry Popout Manion who he captured in the tube below. Photo ’78.
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Christian Surfers House
Posted: May 24, 2013 at 5:29 pm
The Christian Surfers former house across from Northies Pub and the Workers Club on the corner of the Kingsway now Ridges. Thats the Cockroach Castle in the background another Cronulla property that has a long history. Circa 70’s.
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Driving Force by Steve Griffiths
Posted: May 24, 2013 at 5:18 pm
Steve Griffiths custom shapes for G&S went under the Driving Force logo around 1975
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Craig Naylor
Posted: May 16, 2013 at 11:20 am
Craig Naylor and the Fang Tail design made popular by Michael Peterson Circa 70’s.
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