On this page:
- Key developments
- Key events and accomplishments
- Key Personnel
- Photo gallery
Key developments
- Expired Air Resuscitation(EAR) , Chest Pressure Resuscitation(CPR) is adopted in the Surf Movement.
- The birth of the Ironman & Taplin Relay races.
Key events and accomplishments
- Early 60s the club wins the BP shield for overall points score in the Queensland Titles .
- In 1962 won a Caltex rescue ski for aggregate points in a carnival at Kurrawa.
- 1963 the Old Boys Association was formed.
- 1963 Royal Tour Surf Carnival at Coolangatta.
- 1964 tragic loss of member in a car accident.
- 1965/66 minor extensions to club house.
- 1965/66 motorised surf rescue boat explodes.
- 1966/67 first appearance of the Nippers.
- 1969/70 Andy Frizzell steps down after 26 years as President.
- This Decade was a very successful one as a Club, and in the competition arena.
Key Personnel
| Season | President | Club Captain | Life Members |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1960-61 | A. Frizzell | C. Muller | K. Forsyth |
| 1961-62 | A. Frizzell | B. Jukes | R. Coffey |
| 1962-63 | A. Frizzell | C. Muller | |
| 1963-64 | J. Spencer | C. Muller | |
| 1964-65 | M. Webb | P. Ward | |
| 1965-66 | A. Frizzell | P. Ward | |
| 1966-67 | A. Frizzell | I. Gunn | |
| 1967-68 | A. Frizzell | I. Gunn (to Dec) B. Howes | R. Allen-Waters |
| 1968-69 | A. Frizzell | B. Howes (to Dec) B. Hayward | G. Graham |
| 1969-70 | G. Graham | B. Hayward |
Photo Gallery
With thanks to Robert McPherson, the late Andy Frizzell and Barry Hayward for this selection of historic photos. Click on a photo to see it in higher resolution.
More photos can be found at https://commons.wikimedia.org/ and by searching for Palm Beach Qld Surf Life Saving Club.
