swimming

Swimming enclosures built into the river were a simpler and cheaper option to these expensive floating and land-based pools but it was not until the early 20th century that they proliferated. They were scattered along the river – Sherwood, Dutton Park, Davies Park, Mowbray Park, Balmoral and some private schools built their own. The remains of one could be seen in the river at the foot of Lourdes Hill College into the 1970s. The pools at Dutton Park, Davies Park and Mowbray Park were all provided by the South Brisbane City Council, which existed between 1888 and 1925. This was their attempt to provide free, universal access to bathing facilities for their constituents, possibly in an attempt to establish their dominance over their north Brisbane rivals. This was also the period during which the Surf Life Saving movement began. Over many years Gold Coast and Sunshine Coast clubs had Brisbane-based training facilities. In fact, the surf life-saving club at Burleigh Heads still retains the title ‘Mowbray Park – Burleigh Heads SLSC’, having been founded at Mowbray Park in the 1920s. Source: www.secretbrisbane.com.au/home/2017/6/29/brisbanes-love-a...

Normanton is full of old-world charm and started life as a port for the Gulf of Carpentaria’s cattle industry and also became of importance after the discovery of gold at Croydon in 1885. You can’t pass through Normanton without having your photo taken with Krys – The Savannah King. This croc is unique as it is said that this is an exact replica of the huge croc, 8.63 meters. It was shot by professional crocodile hunter, Krystyna Pawlowski in July 1957 on the MacArthur Bank, in the Norman River downstream from Normanton. The crocodile was shot on the MacArthur Bank, Norman River, downstream from Normanton in July 1957. The woman who shot it was a professional crocodile hunter. Normanton Tourist Park boasts to have the largest resort pool in the North West of Queensland. Source: www.aussiecaravanninglifestyle.com/normanton-queensland/

MANLY SWIMMING POOL Special Preparations During Heat Wave WYNNUM. January 16. During the heatwave, the lessee of the Manly Swimming Pool is making special plans to provide his patrons with a good clean swim for the pool is being emptied every night and refilled with clean water. In addition, the pool is being kept open until 10 p.m. nightly, The Telegraph; 16 Jan 1939 trove.nla.gov.au/newspaper/article/184550983