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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

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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
SHOOTING ON SHARKS
Novelties For the Surf
The rather unusual spectacle of a
man riding on the back of a sea mon
ster, shooting tho breakers at New
castle beach this morning, apparent
ly with no apprehension, did not give
rise to startled cries of 'Shark!
Shark!' '
.The spectators, morely looked on
and grinned.
Tho 'shark' was made of rubber
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-board
Makes 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 surf board 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 surf board 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


Surf boards 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

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