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Newspaper clippings related to surfing and surf lifesaving
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Newspaper clippings related to surfing and surf lifesaving

Date1930s - 1950s
Object numberANMS0565
NameArchive series
MediumPaper
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Lorna Cavanagh
DescriptionThis archive series numbered [001] - [011] consists of newspaper clippings collected by Melbourne swimmer William Cavanagh relating to surfing and surf lifesaving. Included are articles on regarding the Pacific Aquatic Carnival; Bells Beach in Victoria; the development of the Victorian Surf Life Saving Association; surfing at Lorne; long boards; crew of the Torquay surf boat; Torquay carnival; and beach holidays.HistoryWilliam Cavanagh was a Victorian state title holder and member of the Melbourne swimming club who surfed at Lorne and Torquay in the 1930s. William was a founding member of the Torquay Surf Life Saving Club. As a 16 year old boy William Cavanagh was known as the "Peter Pan" of swimming, he competed against Frank Beaurepaire and won the Victorian 220 yards championship in 1925.