Johnston Brothers Tribute.

Wayne (Zombie) Johnston’s five surfing sons have found an unique way to celebrate their late fathers memory. They commissioned Jacko’s to produce 5 individual retro single fins complete with vintage logos for each brother shaped by Laurie Froggy Byrne. The blue colour was Wayne’s favorite Well done to everyone involved.

Jim and Dave 40 years with Jackson Surfboards.

Jackson Surfboards co-owners Jim Parkinson and Dave Mattison celebrate 40 years of building fine surfcraft down at Jacko’s this year. Jim who is a multi talented shaper, experience is second to none on The Southside. While Dave’s restorations are in full demand as well. The boys are producing some great product and show no signs of slowing down. The factory is like a shrine to Cronulla Surfing history and well worth a look. Jim and Dave photos by Chris Stroh

 

Jim Parkinson

Dave Mattison

 

Shark Attack ’56

In the year 1956 on the date reported as Mar-56 – Ian Nolan, a male aged 13 was Bathing near Cronulla near Sydney. An unknown shark was reported to have attacked Ian Nolan. The attack was non-fatal (Right thigh gashed swim fin torn).

Cronulla Beach

Some know it as South Cronulla these days, but the old crew refuse to call it that. Photo takes 1920/30.

 

Peter Glasson

Shaper/surfer Peter Glasson with one of his classic “Colour of Thought”  70’s tube shooters found tucked away in his mums garage.

North Cronulla

Photo taken around 1940/50s looking from The Alley at North Cronulla towards The Wall

Bobby Brown Memorabillia

Gary Hughes and Friends

3 legends Gary Hughes, Michael Peterson and Angry Anderson of Rose Tattoo.

Gary Birdsall Art

Cronulla Point surfing pioneer Gary Birdsall is also a well respected artist, below one of Birdshits work, The Point.

Mad Max Plane