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On this page:
- Key developments
- Key events and accomplishments
- Key Personnel
- Photo gallery
Key developments
- Erosion plays a role.
- Sand pumping program started.
- Club purchased additional land, expanding the footprint of Palm Beach Surf Club
- Nippers continued to grow under Andy Frizzell’s leadership. Andy Frizzell Park established.
- First international tour.
Key events and accomplishments
- 1970/71: success competitively was at an all time low owing to lack of members due to a number of reasons.
The Nippers were excelling in competition at all levels. - 1971/72: Passing away of our Patron of many years.
- 1971/72: Andy Frizzell takes over role of Nippers State President.
Erosion problems resulted in the branch supplying the club with a mobile beach vehicle to patrol from Currumbin Creek to 11th avenue. - 1972/73: Andy Frizzell became the National Superintendent of Nippers and our Nippers were going from strength to strength.
- 1973/74: Sand pumping program started.
- 1974/75: BINGO started at the Palm Beach Hotel
- 1975/76: Andy Frizzell awarded an OBE.
A grant was received to purchase a land cruiser.
Cadet Peter Ridley wins both Qld & Aust Surf Ski Titles . - 1976/77: Our first motorised Surf Craft received.
Purchase of property 84 Jefferson Lane for storage purposes. - 1977/78: “Goodwill” Tour to Bali.
Land South of club refurbished by council and named “Andy Frizzell Park”
Extensions to clubhouse to incorporate the “Smooth Room” and accommodation for cook. - 1978/79: Club purchased a block of land on north side of clubhouse after the sale of 84 Jefferson Lane property.
Celebration of our 50th Anniversary held.
Key Personnel
Season | President | Club Captain | Life Members |
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1970-71 | G. Graham | A. Sweeney | B. Jukes |
1971-72 | G. Graham | T. Bone | R. McPherson |
1972-73 | G. Graham | T. Bone | H. Aldridge |
1973-74 | G. Graham | J. Batchelor | F. Aldridge |
1974-75 | G. Graham | J. Batchelor | |
1975-76 | G. Graham | L. Kenny | G. Marshall |
1976-77 | G. Graham | L. Kenny | |
1977-78 | G. Graham | L. Kenny | |
1978-79 | G. Graham | R. Howes | B. Howes |
1979-80 | G. Graham | R. Howes | K. Bagnall |
Photo Gallery
With thanks to Robert McPherson 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.
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