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Variant titleA Waverley Library Local History FactsheetAuthor/CreatorWaverley LibraryContentsOn February 7, 1931, Bronte Surf Life Saving Club hosted its first open surf carnival, marked by the laying of a foundation stone for a new clubhouse.
The day soon took a perilous turn as large waves and treacherous currents endangered swimmers. Rescuers battled the surf, eventually ensuring the safety of all competitors.TypeFactsheetCollectionLocal History Factsheets
The day soon took a perilous turn as large waves and treacherous currents endangered swimmers. Rescuers battled the surf, eventually ensuring the safety of all competitors.TypeFactsheetCollectionLocal History Factsheets
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OrganisationBronte Surf Life Saving ClubRelated placeBronte BeachSubject - Corporate NameBronte Surf Life Saving ClubSubject - Topical NameSurf carnivalsSurf LifesavingSurf Lifesaving ClubsSubject - Geographical NameBronte BeachTaxonomySpecial Collections | Factsheets | Waverley Moments
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Bronte's First Surf Carnival, 1931. Waverley Council Library, accessed 15/02/2026, https://celebrating.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/40560