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.
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Classic shots. Have a great Easter Jo.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful views. I'm on the same track today at Elouera.
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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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