by melb | Jun 10, 2015 | History
Spear Fishing 1940 13 May Spear Fishing is rapidly becoming a leading sport amongst the youth of Innisfail. The spear employed, unlike the four-pointed spear used by the aborigines, consists of a length of iron with a sharp barb at one end. The swimmers, who...
by melb | Jun 10, 2015 | History
Angles on Angling 1947 9th May 24 years old Alf Rowen, who conducts a bootmaking establishment in Crown Street Wollongong, has a natty fish catching device. None of this old-fashioned sinker and line business for Alf – he has a “sear-gun” that fires a 4ft. 6in....
by melb | May 27, 2015 | History
SUNDAY 21 ST NOVEMBER, 1948 To be held at Malabar Beach. Events for the day Starting at 11.a.m. No. 1 First Fish. No. 2 Breath Holding Contest No. 3 Underwater Target Shoot. Lunch Adjournment No. 4 Two hour Fishing Contest, for the greatest weight of Fish (other than...
by melb | Apr 7, 2015 | History
1948 9th October Yesterday’s piece about the feud between Manly’s rod fishermen and fish – spearers reveals much more than a mere ruffle on the angling waters. The feud shows signs of developing into a major marine disturbance. The Amateur Fishermen’s Association has...
by melb | Apr 7, 2015 | History
1946 1st JulySPEARING FISH IS WINTER SPORT FOR SURF MENFish – spearing is the latest craze among Coogee Surf Club members.Even these cold mornings young Don Millar is in and under the water at daybreak, spearing fish for breakfast.Millar yesterday was proclaimed...
