| WHILST WE SHIVER ...Australian beach life guards compete in surf carnival in Syd | ||
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| This clip is not available for streaming at this time. Please contact WPA. | Tape Master: | 5483 |
| Catalog #: | 97550 | |
| Clip Number: | 97550-1 | |
| Orginal Film: | 33/16 | |
| Timecode: | 01:12:18 - 01:13:53 | |
| Location: | Sydney, Australia. | |
| Year Shot: | 1933 (Actual Year) | |
| Audio: | Yes | |
| Color: | No | |
| Headings: | FASHION: Beach/Swimwear FLAGS AND EMBLEMS: Trade-Related LOCATIONS/AUSTRALIA: New South Wales, Sydney PARADES AND PROCESSIONS: Organizations SPORTS/WATER: Lifeguard / Life Saving SPORTS/WATER: Races SPORTS/WATER: Swimming | |
| Description: | GAZETTE "Australia. Whilst we shiver ... Sydney revels in first gay surf carnival of the Season.” Sydney, Australia. Shots of procession of teams of beach life guards from various parts of Australia. The teams march about carrying flags and wearing fairly old fashioned beach wear (fashion, swimwear, bathing suits), especially the horizontally-striped ones. Shots of beach rescue competition. The life guards run out down the beach. Good shots of life guards paying out rope over their heads. Shots of life guards rowing small boats out through waves. They then speed back in to shore. Swimmers race down beach and dive into the surf to start sea swimming contest. The winner comes in and runs up the beach. | |


