![On patrol at Palm Beach](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/On_patrol_at_Palm_Beach_1940s_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-300x178.jpg)
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.
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/On_patrol_at_Palm_Beach_1940s_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-300x178.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Rescue_and_Resuscitation_Junior_squad_1949-50_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-300x191.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Rescue_and_Resuscitation_Senior_squad_1949-50_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-300x212.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Rescue_and_Resuscitation_team_at_Kirra_March_3_1946_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-300x177.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Surf_boat_on_the_beach_1940s_-_Photo_Robert_McPherson-1024x716.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Surf_ski_on_the_beach_in_front_of_the_clubhouse_1948-49_-_Photo_Robert_McPherson-689x1024.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Surf_skis_on_the_beach_in_front_of_the_clubhouse_1948-49_-_Photo_Robert_McPherson-1024x739.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Back_stairs_of_the_clubhouse_late_1940s_-_Photo_Robert_McPherson-1024x739.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Beach_and_break_in_front_of_the_clubhouse_late_1940s_-_Photo_Robert_McPherson_IMG_0033-1024x711.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Beach_cricket_in_front_of_the_clubhouse_late_1940s_-_Photo_Robert_McPherson_IMG_0003-300x199.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Entertainer_at_a_surf_carnival_1940s_-_Photo_Robert_McPherson_IMG_0034-205x300.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/First-place_in_the_Queensland_belt_swim_championships_1948_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-221x300.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/in_front_of_the_clubhouse_1940s_-_Photo_Robert_McPherson_IMG_0020_3_-_Copy-209x300.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/John_Stewart_Andy_Frizzell_and_C_Twist_1940s_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-300x195.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/March_Past_1949-50_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell_01-1024x767.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/March_Past_team_1940s_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-1-1024x729.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/May_Day_Dinner_1940s_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-1024x755.jpg)
![](https://www.palmbeachsurfclub.com.au/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/07/Members_1948_-_Photo_Andy_Frizzell-300x225.jpg)