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THE 1980’S
The decade when women were admitted to the Club as active members and
Barker College began its association with the Club.
Barker College began its association with the Club.
The first couple of seasons in this decade were fairly uneventful and saw a lull in interclub competition. On the social front the high standard of New Years Eve parties continued!
The 1981-82 season saw the landmark decision to admit women as Active Members. Lavinia Wood and Carmen Campton (nee de Vlieger) became the first female members of Bungan. They set a benchmark for future members by their involvement in all aspects of the Club.
The 1981-82 season saw the landmark decision to admit women as Active Members. Lavinia Wood and Carmen Campton (nee de Vlieger) became the first female members of Bungan. They set a benchmark for future members by their involvement in all aspects of the Club.
New Years Eve at the Clubhouse 1980-L to R, Ross Bidencope, Scott Waller, Howard Christie, unknown.
Open Boat Crew 1980 – S Scott (sweep), K Trembath, R Trembath and H Christie.
The first female active members – Carmen Campton (left) and Lavinia Wood (right) – April 1982. Their involvement in all facets of the club set the standard for all females that followed.
“Mine’s bigger than hers”. The inimitable Noel “Dasher” Wildash and Carmen Campton compare “assets”.
Life member, Michael Doig (L), makes a presentation to the founding president and life member Laurie Payne, in 1982.
Outstanding Patrol winners 1983 – L to R: D Coulton, A Stewart, B Herbert (presenting trophy) and L Smith.
Also in 1982-82 the Intraclub Patrol Competition in memory of Noel Wildash was established.
Channel 9 welcomed as sponsors of Bungan in 1982-83. A more professional approach in this season was rewarded with an improvement in memberships numbers, increased awards, two boat crews and beach sprint/relay competitors at interclub carnivals etc.
Successes in major surf carnivals in the 1983-84 season were limited to the Open Boat crew winning the Branch Championships, but the following season the crew overcame a number of setbacks and Bungan finally cracked the big ones – winning the State and Australian Championships.
During 1983 and 1984 there was a great deal of work put in by various members to obtain approval for a second storey on the clubhouse. Funds were allocated for the purpose, but unfortunately the DA was declined because of the buildings position in the wave action zone.
Channel 9 welcomed as sponsors of Bungan in 1982-83. A more professional approach in this season was rewarded with an improvement in memberships numbers, increased awards, two boat crews and beach sprint/relay competitors at interclub carnivals etc.
Successes in major surf carnivals in the 1983-84 season were limited to the Open Boat crew winning the Branch Championships, but the following season the crew overcame a number of setbacks and Bungan finally cracked the big ones – winning the State and Australian Championships.
During 1983 and 1984 there was a great deal of work put in by various members to obtain approval for a second storey on the clubhouse. Funds were allocated for the purpose, but unfortunately the DA was declined because of the buildings position in the wave action zone.
Gold at the Aussies! Five very happy rowers celebrate the club’s first Australian Championship win in the Open Boat at Point Leo, VIC 3/3/85. L to R: H Christie, S McNeill, R Jorgenson, S Waller and G Palmer.
A line up of “club” heavies – L to R, Jim Dougan, Michael Doig, Tony “Doc” Hyde, Neil “Bogga” Jones and Peter “Groccy” Hyde – Noel Wildash Trophy donors 1985.
Lunch at the club for 6 junior members. L to R : R Wood, D Rees, D Pettorino, J Sturzaker, C Halling and G Air.
The Open Boat crew repeated their success in the Australian Championships in 1986, were selected in the Australian team against New Zealand the following season, and in 1987 missed out by inches in making it “three in a row”, having to settle for the silver medal.
The social highlights of the 1986-87 season was the “annual” ball held at Manly Golf Club. Tony “the Doctor” Hyde was awarded life membership in recognition of his many years of service, having held most positions in the club.
In 1987-88, Dayne “Choppers” Coulton received a special award for 25 consecutive years of patrolling, while the boat crew finished with a bronze medal in the Australian Championships.
During the 1988-89 season a teacher from Barker College, Rob Richardson, approached the club and succeeded in having surf life saving accepted as a school sport. This laid the foundations for a mutually beneficial association, which ensured the survival of the club. Another feature of the season was the involvement of local residents in club administration.
Membership and awards increased for the 1989-90 season, with the Barker association starting to attract more pupils. Dayne Coulton received life membership, a fitting reward for his work over the previous 18 years.
The social highlights of the 1986-87 season was the “annual” ball held at Manly Golf Club. Tony “the Doctor” Hyde was awarded life membership in recognition of his many years of service, having held most positions in the club.
In 1987-88, Dayne “Choppers” Coulton received a special award for 25 consecutive years of patrolling, while the boat crew finished with a bronze medal in the Australian Championships.
During the 1988-89 season a teacher from Barker College, Rob Richardson, approached the club and succeeded in having surf life saving accepted as a school sport. This laid the foundations for a mutually beneficial association, which ensured the survival of the club. Another feature of the season was the involvement of local residents in club administration.
Membership and awards increased for the 1989-90 season, with the Barker association starting to attract more pupils. Dayne Coulton received life membership, a fitting reward for his work over the previous 18 years.