Located on the traditional lands of the Eora nation, the landscape of Waverley has been recognised throughout history by the traditional owners, residents and visitors alike as one of outstanding natural beauty. Explore the stories, histories and people that help make Waverley great.

Lifeguard History Project

Interview with Jim Spencer [Tape 2, Side A]

“I’d been always advocating for walking up and...

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Interview with Aubrey Laidlaw [Tape 4, Side A]

Aub Laidlaw was one of the most famous...

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Interview with Brian Collins [Tape 1, Side A]

Brian Collins, born in 1922, was a Bondi boy...

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Interview with Alex Menzies [Tape 1, Side A]

Alex Menzies was born in August, 1937, and has...

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Interview with Ken East and Charlie Christensen [Tape 1, Side A]

“You need to love the surf, and be a good...

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Interview with Frank Norton [Tape 1, Side A]

“I was an honorary beach inspector, had a...

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Interview with Aubrey Laidlaw [Tape 2, Side B]

Aub Laidlaw was one of the most famous...

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Interview with Aubrey Laidlaw [Tape 1, Side B]

Aub Laidlaw was one of the most famous...

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Interview with Ken East and Charlie Christensen [Tape 1, Side B]

“You need to love the surf, and be a good...

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Interview with Warren Riley [Tape 1, Side B]

Warren Riley was born in 1936 in Bronte, where...

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Interview with Aubrey Laidlaw [Tape 3, Side A]

Aub Laidlaw was one of the most famous...

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Interview with Jim Spencer [Tape 1, Side A]

“I’d been always advocating for walking up and...

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Interview with Aubrey Laidlaw [Tape 1, Side A]

Aub Laidlaw was one of the most famous...

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Interview with the Pellicciari Family [Tape 1, Side A]

“But then whoever was on duty on Christmas...

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Interview with Frank Norton [Tape 1, Side B]

“I was an honorary beach inspector, had a...

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Interview with the Pellicciari Family [Tape 2, Side A]

“But then whoever was on duty on Christmas...

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Interview with Jim Spencer [Tape 1, Side B]

“I’d been always advocating for walking up and...

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Interview with Ken Hawthorne [Tape 1, Side A]

Ken Hawthorne, born in February of 1920, first...

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Interview with the Pellicciari Family [Tape 2, Side B]

“But then whoever was on duty on Christmas...

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Interview with Warren Riley [Tape 1, Side A]

Warren Riley was born in 1936 in Bronte, where...

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Interview with Aubrey Laidlaw [Tape 2, Side A]

Aub Laidlaw was one of the most famous...

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Interview with the Pellicciari Family [Tape 1, Side B]

“But then whoever was on duty on Christmas...

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Interview with Aubrey Laidlaw [Tape 3, Side B]

Aub Laidlaw was one of the most famous...

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Interview with Brian Collins [Tape 1, Side B]

Brian Collins, born in 1922, was a Bondi boy...

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Interview with Alex Menzies [Tape 1, Side B]

Alex Menzies was born in August, 1937, and has...

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Interview with Ken Hawthorne [Tape 1, Side B]

Ken Hawthorne, born in February of 1920, first...

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