On this page:
- A period of change
- Key events and accomplishments
- Key Personnel
- Photo gallery
A period of change
World War 2 between 1940 and 1944
Key events and accomplishments
- 1.World War II caused minor disruptions with members going off overseas , but it was business as usual on the beach, although no club or state competition was held during this period.
- 1941: Andy Frizzell was elected president of the club, a position he held for 25 years.
- Competition resumed 1944 after the war and the club excelled in competition where they won both Branch and State titles in the March Past.
- 1945-46 season: “Post War” saw a return to full scale operations as members returned from war service.
- 1946-47 saw an increase in home owners in the area which resulted in 20 members leaving and forming Pacific Surf Club.
- 1946: Maurie Webb won the Senior Belt in the State Champs and placed 2nd in the Australian Champs.
- 1947-48 was a very successful season at branch and State Titles.
- Purchased Nissan Hut from Army for storage of gear.
Key Personnel
| Season | President | Club Captain | Life Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940-41 | A. Frizzell | M. Walsh | A. Frizzell |
| 1941-42 | A. Frizzell | M. Walsh | M. Walsh |
| 1942-43 | A. Frizzell | R. Gilmiester (to Dec) A. Crank | C. Tweddle |
| 1943-44 | A. Frizzell | A. Crank | J. Stewart |
| 1944-45 | A. Frizzell | I. Elford | J. McPhee |
| 1945-46 | A. Frizzell | R. Gilmiester | |
| 1946-47 | A. Frizzell | T. Murphy | |
| 1947-48 | A. Frizzell | R. Pascoe | |
| 1948-49 | A. Frizzell | K. Francis | H. Mellor |
| 1949-50 | A. Frizzell | K. Francis | R. Carr |
Photo Gallery
With thanks to Robert McPherson and the late Andy Frizzell for these selection of historic photos. Click on a photo to see it in higher resolution.
