Jack Lewitz' Courage Aids Power Boating
Publisher
Sydney Morning Herald
Date17 May 1968
Object numberANMS1165[041]
NameNewspaper clipping
MediumInk on paper
DimensionsOverall: 325 × 215 mm
ClassificationsEphemera
Credit LineANMM Collection Gift from Carol and Gordon Billett
DescriptionClipping from The Sydney Morning Herald newspaper titled 'Jack Lewitz' Courage Aids Power Boating' dated Friday 17 May, 1968 and featuring a black and white photograph of Jack Lewitz.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.