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LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.

PSEUDO SURF-BOARDERS.

Sir,-If it were not for the fact that
they are a source of danger, the grown-
up babies (male and female) who go
into the surf
              to play with their mother's
ironing boards
              would be ludicrous. Of
course, we know that it is from the pri-

mitive methods of these seaside imbiciles,
the Hawaiian natives developed their
graceful art of surf boarding, and from
that point of view they ought to be
idolised as are other pioneers . But the
game of rounders played by British chil-

dren, was the origin of the Yankee game
of baseball, and no one would, for a
moment, tolerate a group of children going
into the midst of, say, a cricket match to
play rounders. Again ping pong was
evolved from the childs game of battle
dore and shuttlecock, yet it would be
absurd to imagine children breaking into
the middle of a football match to play
it. Surfing,
              pure and simple, is a
healthy game played and enjoyed by thou-
sands of people, then why should these
people be expected to tolerate the in-
trusión of a lot of grownup children,
who want to play a difterent game entire-
ly. I have known of several accidents
from this cause. and I trust that the
local authorities who control our beaches
will immediately take steps to restict
the ironing board
              fiends to their own

playgrounds.

-I am, sir, &c,

"FAIR PLAY."

December 28.
1927 'LETTERS TO THE EDITOR.', The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 1 January, p. 7. , viewed 12 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21116267

Holiday Crowds atJ

Coolangatta.

Despite unfavourable weather
                      conditions
there was a particularly larga
                      crowd on
the beach and in the surf
                      at Kirra jes
terday morning, the number show
                      rag little
01?" no diminution as compared w
                      ith last
Sundaj Splendid surf
                      was running the
big rolls being the best
                      experienced since
the commencement of the holiday
                      period
Tho beach crowd followed with
                      interest
the surf shooting display given
                      by mern
bers of the Kirra and Tweed Heads
                      and
Coolangatta Surf
                      Clubs both with and
without hoards, the big ' Duke ' surf
boards creating most interest
                      The ef
forts of a number of amateur sjirf
shooters to " take ' the big
                      breakers, and
tho resultant dumping" to which
                      they
were subjected, provided an
                      amusing in
terlude There was a big exodus of
Christmas visitors on Friday and
                      Saturday

a special train to Ipswich on
                      Saturday
morning being crowded, but tho
                      troins
arriving from the metropolis on
                      Saturday
brought a big influx of ïresh
                      visitois and
most of the furnished houses and
                      apvrt
mente are filled to capacity
                      Propuctors
of flats and apartments and the
                      various
house agente report an untisuall)
                      busk de
mand, and it is anticipated that
                      the period
between New Year and taster will
                      prove
a record one for tho Twin Town3
                      The
various tourist trips are being
                      largely
patronised daily both by car and
                      boat
the former taking visitors to
                      point« as
far distant as Bj ron Baj The sun
howcvei remains the chief
                      vttrvction and
at no time in tho history of the
                      tow n hav e
there been laiger crowds on the
                      Coolan
g-ttta beaches than is the eise at
                      present
noi have bathing and surfing
                      conditions

ever been better

1927 'Holiday Crowds at Coolangatta.', The Brisbane Courier (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 10 January, p. 10. , viewed 12 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21119644

onolulu, the capital of HaAvaii, is

famous mostly for the Waikiki Beach.

At the time of tho doctor's visit, Avinter

in those latitudes, very little surfing was

being done, though a considerable num-

I ber of surf boards Avere in use by the

I surfers. The beach is protected by a

coral reef, and is accordingly not- so

rough as most of our beaches. Dr.

Maffey thinks that Waikiki cannot com

pare Avith Manly. He Avas surprised .

at tho Avay the' foreshores thero are

privately built on. -At the hotel whero

he stayed,' the entrance at one side

opened straight on the beach.
1927 'BACK FROM HONOLULU', Singleton Argus (NSW : 1880 - 1954) , 3 February, p. 2. , viewed 12 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article81088210

SURF BOARD* RACE. — E. Rostron (North !

Bondi), 1 ; T. Gallagher (North Narrabeen),

2; E. Ellison (North Steyne), 3.

1927 'NORTH BONDI'S SURE CARNIVAL PROVIDED SOME FINE CONTESTS', Sunday Times (Sydney, NSW : 1895 - 1930), 6 February, p. 11. , viewed 12 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article128518791

SURF BOARDS

TAKE

TOLL AT MANLY

BATHERS INJURED

BELTMAN A VICTIM

^EVERAL balhan wara attanda^ to
?t North Sterna jrailar4ar rnlln
noon lor ouU and braliu
Ihrouifa balni itruck far iurf
boardi, tni tlirou|h balng
'dumpod' In tko braakar..
('EOKF 'BLAND, one ot the club't
^ r.hamplon btltmtn. u-aa on« of
ml to Cor a damaged none &a
                      th« re
null of being mruck with a board
Later ha had to roctlvt attention
                      for
rum After a fall on th» rooka.
^oaril hud to receive attention
                      from
X)r. ttotebery for a deep cut on
                      the

1927 'SURF BOARDS TAKE TOLL AT MANLY', Evening News (Sydney, NSW : 1869 - 1931), 7 February, p. 11. , viewed 12 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article117693917

The Newcastle Sun
7 February 1927, page 8.

SURF CARNIVAL

Saturday's Big Programme

                                  The annual surf carnival conducted by
                                  Newcastle Surf Club has for some time
                                  been regarded as one .of the leading
                                  aquatic attractions in Australia.
 
 
 
The
                                  carnival, which will take place on the
                                  Newcastle beach on Saturday next,
                                  promises to be a record in many ways.
 
 
Upwards
                                  of 1000 entries have been received
                                  from 20 clubs, comprising 400
                                  competitors. 
 
Fifteen
                                  Sydney clubs will take part Manly,
                                  North Steyne, North Bondi, Coogee,
                                  Cronulla, Queenscllff, Clovelly,
                                  Maroubra, North Cronulla, Freshwater,
                                  Palm Beach, Newport, Dee Why; North
                                  Narrabeen, and Collaroy will be
                                  represented.
 
 
 
 

A feature will be the. surf boat race of three heats, in which 12 crews (eight from Sydney clubs) have entered.

There will be exhibitions by the leading Sydney surf-board riders, canoes, and Miss Phyllis Stroud, winner of the Surf Queen competition, promoted by the 'Sydney Sun,' which aroused great interest in Sydney some weeks ago.

The spectators last year were stated to number 14,000, which record should be passed on Saturday.

[Pictured]

STEVE DOWLING.

The Manly surf-board rider and coxswain of the Sawfish (Manly surf-boat),
will compete at the big Surf Carnival on Newcastle Beach on Saturday.

Trove
1927 'SURF CARNIVAL', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 7 February, p. 8. , viewed 04 May 2016,
http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163406508

12. Bostron, ivho won the surf

board event at North Bondl on Sat

urday last, is already in Newcastlo,

and during the week practised on his

surf board, giving indication of thoclass of display which Is assurrsd

from tho eight riders it the surf is

suitable.

1927 'SURF CARNIVAL', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918 - 1954), 11 February, p. 8. , viewed 12 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163403816

notheie attractive itemn was the

surf-board, competitioil uThe competitors

were awardedpoint-.for skill anid neatness,

aid the liuge'crowid swis thrilled oi many

occasions by :tlie daring of the coimpeti

tors., -S'ime -of 'the contestants displuyoed

their.'uemarklcbale eontiol over thenr boards

bystaiding on theiu lucads on their risaisg

nuounts 'whens catching a, siiitable breake

., fottini. G. Da, 'i , Gireeniood) 9

';: Titnior.': ,'talruit? Ree ol.H eat-winomdis :

Ioretit'. iBonfdi, ,'?North" ; S te' nio'?,', Io bli.ss:

F~iiial:-3'i-ith, stey-iie (0 Rl~ai: -W('T ,ndii .

snFhi Oforguin , Corte, 1) Richard

1927 'SURF CARNIVAL.', Newcastle Morning Herald and Miners' Advocate (NSW : 1876 - 1954) , 14 February, p. 4. , viewed 12 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article137647863

Surf Board Display-O J Mcalister (Manly), 1;

E U. Ellison (North Steyne), 2.

1927 'SURF LIFE-SAVING.', The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954), 28 February, p. 15. , viewed 12 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article16357974

Surf boards are becoming very popu

lar. While the use of boards is under

proper control, no harm can come of

this sport, but some of the larger ones

weigh half a hundredweight. One may

easily imagine the blow an innocent

surf bather would receive if a collision

occurred. One young lady received a

knock with one of the small boards on

Sunday, and was rendered unconscious

by the knock. Let the Council not

wait for another fatality before they

take notice of the warning to safe

guard the public interest here in a

similar manner as Councils on other

surfing beaches do. — G. Reeves, Public

ity Officer.

1927 'Woy Woy Surf Club', The Gosford Times and Wyong District Advocate (NSW : 1906 - 1954), 28 April, p. 5. , viewed 12 Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article161286439

The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser
Saturday 19 March 1927, page 2.

KIAMA COUNCIL

...
SURF BOARDS.
AId. Walker said Council should take action with regard to the practice of some people using surf-boards on the surfing beach.
The other day a lady had to be carried out of the surf, having been bumped above the eye by a surf board used by anlother lady.
He moved that notice boards prohibiting thile use of surf boards be erected on the beach.
Seconded by Ald. King and carried.

Trove
1927 'KIAMA COUNCIL.', The Kiama Independent, and Shoalhaven Advertiser (NSW : 1863 - 1947), 19 March, p. 2, viewed 15 August, 2013, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article104785866

and with 'seals' and 'swans' also
made of rubber, they are the latest
American surf
            novelty.
The Barnet Glass Rubber Company,
the sole manufacturers of these 'ani-
mals,' gave a demonstration to-day.
Messrs. Harris and Brown, of New
castlo and Cook's Hill Surf Life-saving
Clubs, wcro tho 'riders.'
'There is no. doubt,' said Mr. Eus
ton, the Newcastle representative of
Barnet Glass, 'that this sport, which
has become so popular In America,
will replace the surf board. 09 the
Burf beaches of Australia.' .
'They are infinitely less dangerous,'
he said.

            1927 'SHOOTING ON SHARKS', The Newcastle Sun (NSW : 1918
              - 1954), 28 April, p. 6. , viewed 12 Apr 2016,
            http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article163406779 


OFFICIAL LAUNCHING.
The customary bottle was broken "on
the bow by Mrs. Winders, mid it was
officially launched under the
                  direction of
the president, who. stated that the
                  boat
entered tho water free of debt, and in
addition the cost,of a shed had been
raised. A crew in charge of Instructor
Gordon subsequently gave a demonstra-
tion of surf
                  shooting in the boat, the
display being augmented by an
                  exhibition
on a big Duke surf board by Mr. Syd.
Chapman.


                  1927 'STATE SCHOOL MATCHES.', The Brisbane Courier
                    (Qld. : 1864 - 1933), 30 May, p. 9. , viewed 12
                  Apr 2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article21838458


                  Air Chamber in Surf-boardMakes it Unsinkable.
A surf-board
                          that cannot be sunk, because
its upper and lower decks
                          enclose an air
chamber, offers new thrills
                          for swimmers.
As the boat will support 150
                          pounds when
at rest, and considerably more
                          when under
way, even an ordinary
                          outboard-motor boat
is sufficient to tow it with a
                          rider. The
upper deck is concave, and the
                          lower one
convex. A brass drain valve is
                          provided to
keep the air chamber dry.
                          Although nearly
seven feet long and over two
                          feet wide, the
board does not weigh more
                          than 40 pounds.


            1927 'Air Chamber in Surf-board Makes it Unsinkable.', The

              World's News (Sydney, NSW : 1901 - 1955), 6 August, p.
            21. , viewed 12 Apr 2016,
            http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article130604275


            A SAIL.-.A GIRL AND A-BUBF BOAED : . EMilyn-i -Gm.re,
            umvers.il ie^.i-d player,
            toote'aifest cUp inVthe Pacific beforo
                jeavlug Universal City for Atlanta. TJ.S.A." wbcre
abc jisslBtejt iiii «ie. dedication of
                UnivcfBar s newest tlieatie. tho. Capital. She is posea
?.^^i;'Hr -*$n'Jiet!:snrf board toy which a
                  sail has been attached.

            1927 'No title', Western Mail (Perth, WA : 1885 - 1954),
            20 October, p. 11. , viewed 12 Apr 2016,
            http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article37668596


            A.B.M. — For making a surfboard tho best
            timber to use is either cedar or
                redwood,
well seasoned, but it must bo of certain
size. Got in touch with the secretary,
                North
Steyne Life-Saving Club, who will give
every assistance.

            1927 'QUESTIONS? [?]ANSWERED', The Sun (Sydney, NSW :
              1910 - 1954), 4 December, p. 43. , viewed 12 Apr 2016,
            http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222741331


            Watching tho surfboard men at
            their sport on Saturday, ono 'was
struck by the remarkable progress they
have made. Surely the HawallanH
cannot have much on them. Tho surf
boat races were thrilling, but for sheer
grace and cleverness, tho bonrd men
stood alone. N. Loughlln, of Bondi,
won the display, but others were llttlo
inferior. . 1
. . . .

            1927 'ON THE - WAVES', The Sun (Sydney, NSW : 1910 -
              1954), 6 December, p. 9. (FINAL EXTRA), viewed 12 Apr
            2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article222732185

Surfboards were
            much In evidence. Members of .the
Klrra Surf
                Club gave an exhibition of
surf
                shooting without -boards
                from a
 

            considerable -distance out. -


            1927 'Crowds at Coolangatta', The Telegraph (Brisbane,
              Qld. : 1872 - 1947), 27 December, p. 9. (5 O'CLOCK
            CITY EDITION), viewed 12 Apr 2016,
            http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article180785771 


            The (.association
            has made a good move \in regard'-to -•
                those
who . indulge .\ in the practic-e of:
                shooting
the breakers on. surf boards. These bath-1
ers or. swimmers are something of an
                  in-1
convenience to other surfers. However,
(lie areas' open to ;the . ' "snooting
                  -tlie |
breakers" swimmers will be clearly'
                  defined
by notice; boards, and
                  the-general, body'
nt bathers will be requestedvto keep
                  clear
of such areas; Surf boardmsers encroach
ing on the| general-bathing area" are
                  liable,
to have their boards-confiscated,'in
                  accord
ance with the. bathing ^ordinances.
                  There
are foolhardy swimmers ?'wlio'.indulge
                  in
the /pastime known as "shark
                  baiting,''
by getting, away from the regular
                  bathing
area.' People so inclined are,asked to
                  at
least consider the safety of tlie"
                  voluntary
life sav«'s>i who would have to go
                  oUt. to
 

            their- assistance in cases '.of emergenc


            1927 'THE CALL OF THE SURF', Northern Star (Lismore, NSW
              : 1876 - 1954), 31 December, p. 4. , viewed 12 Apr
            2016, http://nla.gov.au/nla.news-article93655641