Item title reads: "At Australia's World Famous Bathing Resort. Thousands flock to see the famous 'life savers' saviours of hundreds of bathers every year- display at Manly Beach."
Sydney, Australia
Intertitle reads: "Surf relay race. 'Boy' Charlton appears after long absence and helps...
Item title reads: "At Australia's World Famous Bathing Resort. Thousands flock to see the famous 'life savers' saviours of hundreds of bathers every year- display at Manly Beach."
Sydney, Australia
Intertitle reads: "Surf relay race. 'Boy' Charlton appears after long absence and helps Manly to win." C/U of bronzed laughing face and a friend close behind him - posing, smiling and joking for the camera. L/S of the beach with some surf and waves, and some crowds on the beach.
Note: Great shot of the 1920's Australian male. The item title above is taken from the documentation. The transferred item indicates 'Australasian Gazette' Item title : "Surf Relay Race." Not clear from the shots if it's the same item - life savers or surfers.
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