Thursday 5 April 2012

Bondi





Bondi Icebergs
The Swimming Club's origin dates back to 1929 and owes its origins to the desire of a band of dedicated local lifesavers who wished to maintain their fitness during the winter months. They formed the Bondi Icebergs Winter Swimming Club and drew up a constitution and elected office bearers. Included in the constitution was a rule that to maintain membership it was mandatory that swimmers compete on three Sundays out of four for a period of five years.
The Icebergs became licensed in 1960 and the members moved from a tin shed into comfortable premises with Bar and Poker Machines. A further update took place in the 1970s enabling the Club to operate on two floors. In 1994, female members were admitted and in 2002 the Club opened their new premises.




Looking across the bay towards Bondi Icebergs.



Note: Photos from old stock.

3 comments:

  1. Classic shots. Have a great Easter Jo.

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  2. Beautiful views. I'm on the same track today at Elouera.
    Sydney - City and Suburbs

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  3. Love these shots Jo, brings back happy memories of doing the Bronte to Bondi walk with my son Dave who lives in Sydney now.

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