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Variant titleA Waverley Library Local History FactsheetAuthor/CreatorWaverley LibraryContentsIn 1929, Wall Street's stock exchange crash triggered the Great Depression, reaching Australia with devastating consequences. Unemployment soared to 32%, families struggled with rent and mortgages, and makeshift homes emerged. In response, initiatives like the Vegetable Fund and self-sufficiency efforts emerged, with Waverley Council supporting relief work and community aid. Bondi Beach became a haven for the struggling, offering solace during tough times with beachobatics, miniature gold courses, and Bondi Icebergs providing entertainment. TypeFactsheetCollectionLocal History Factsheets
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Subject - Topical NameThe Great DepressionSubject - Geographical NameBondi BeachTaxonomySpecial Collections | Factsheets | Waverley Moments
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The Great Depression, 1930s. Waverley Council Library, accessed 17/02/2026, https://celebrating.waverley.nsw.gov.au/nodes/view/40565