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THE 1960’S
Founding President, Laurie Payne stepped down in 1960-61 and Max McCredie became president.
Membership increased to 46 in the 1960-61 seasons. 22 rescues were recorded. Max McCredie was appointed to the Board of Examiners. “Bungala Boys” was filmed at Bungan but the promise of a keg for the members co-operation never eventuated.
Membership increased to 46 in the 1960-61 seasons. 22 rescues were recorded. Max McCredie was appointed to the Board of Examiners. “Bungala Boys” was filmed at Bungan but the promise of a keg for the members co-operation never eventuated.
Clubhouse (1967) – canteen on the left. The Nissan Hut (now cement rendered) with boatshed attached. Public male and female toilets to the right. the large sand hills were then a feature of the beach.
During the 1962-63 season a fundraiser “Bungan on Jazz” was held at the Sydney Town Hall with Ray Price. The club’s first new surfboat “Miss Esso”, was carried down the track and appropriately christened. Members of the first Bronze squad to be examined at Bungan all passed.
Despite problems with membership and patrols in 1963-64 19 rescues were effected. The club set out rebuilding under Bill Anschutz in 1964-65 with an emphasis on regular inter-club competition. The position of Race Secretary and Handicapper was created in 1966-67 as a result.
Despite problems with membership and patrols in 1963-64 19 rescues were effected. The club set out rebuilding under Bill Anschutz in 1964-65 with an emphasis on regular inter-club competition. The position of Race Secretary and Handicapper was created in 1966-67 as a result.
Test swim at Newport Pool (1969) – regardless of the weather , the water was always freezing ! Left to right: (back) Bill Anschutz, R.O’Brien, Alan(?), J.Stroke - (middle) D.Coulton, S.McNeill, D.Sams,S.Hodgkinson,
K. Mountford,A.Hyde,P.Eardley,L.Cleary,R.Hall,E.Ifould: (front) P.Hyde, M.McCredie.
K. Mountford,A.Hyde,P.Eardley,L.Cleary,R.Hall,E.Ifould: (front) P.Hyde, M.McCredie.
Invaluable publicity on the front page of the Sydney Morning Herald was a result of the club’s boat crew competing in the Manly to Whale Beach marathon in 1966-67.The club received $100 when the crew escorted the SS Mariposa down Sydney Harbour.
The 1967-68 season saw a big influx of juniors from St Ives and Strathfield, setting a trend which continued for some years. Bungan Castle was adopted as the club emblem. Bill Johnston donated the “Most Outstanding Active Member” trophy. Two social functions of an artistic nature raised $900 and Max McCredie was awarded life membership.
The 1967-68 season saw a big influx of juniors from St Ives and Strathfield, setting a trend which continued for some years. Bungan Castle was adopted as the club emblem. Bill Johnston donated the “Most Outstanding Active Member” trophy. Two social functions of an artistic nature raised $900 and Max McCredie was awarded life membership.
July 1970 – members attending a “Farewell to the old Clubhouse” social in front of the building, just prior to being demolished.
Plans for a new clubhouse were submitted to Warringah Council in 1968-69. A new council donated surfboat “R H Cornish” was launched with a new crew competing in the Newport to Queenscliff marathon.
Gordon Harmon left Newport for Bungan at the beginning of the 1969-70 season. A move which proved a new facet to the club’s achievements.
Gordon Harmon left Newport for Bungan at the beginning of the 1969-70 season. A move which proved a new facet to the club’s achievements.
July 1970 – members outside the “temporary” club shed which was used as a clubhouse and for gear storage for nearly 2 years.