Lewitz Back Soon
Publisher
Sydney Morning Herald
Date3 March 1961
Object numberANMS1165[017]
NameNewspaper clipping
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 230 × 80 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Carol and Gordon Billett
DescriptionNewspaper clipping from The Sydney Morning Herald tilted 'Lewitz Back Soon' dated Friday March 3, 1961.
The article describes how Jack Lewitz was recovering from his injuries and getting ready to come back to speedboating.SignificanceThe Lewitz collection illustrates the boom era of power boating. The increasing affordability and widespread use of cars, and comparative affordability and availability of powerboats in the era following WWII made the sport a popular pastime on the flatwater surfaces of rivers and lakes.
10 February 1961
Fairfax Publications, Sydney Morning Herald
September 1948
Fairfax Publications, Sydney Morning Herald
1961
