Evolution of an icon : 100 years of surf lifesaving in NSW / Neil Cadigan ... [et al.].
Evolution of an icon : 100 years of surf lifesaving in NSW / Neil Cadigan ... [et al.].
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Author / Creator
Publisher
Sydney : University of New South Wales Press, 2008.
Date
2008.
Call Numbers
Q363.1481/11 (DISC) , NQ363.1481/8 DISC
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MMS ID
Language
English
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Physical Description
Physical content
224 p. : ill. (some col.), ports. ; 29 cm. + 1 computer optical disc (4 3/4 in.)
Publication information
Publisher
Sydney : University of New South Wales Press, 2008.
Place of Publication
New South Wales
Date Published
2008.
Subjects
Subject Keywords
- Emergency services (Australia)
- Surfing
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Scope and Contents
Summary
"A centenary history (2007 is the centenary year) of Surf Lifesaving NSW. It covers rescues, the development of rescue techniques from the early years to the modern era, the competitions, prominent surf lifesavers, nippers and - on an accompanying CD - short histories about each and every club."--Provided by publisher.
Celebrates a centenary of surf lifesaving in NSW. From the establishment of its first clubs, to its growth into one of Australia's most important volunteer movements this book describes the changes that took place at both a practical and administration level....
Alternative Titles
Full title
Evolution of an icon : 100 years of surf lifesaving in NSW / Neil Cadigan ... [et al.].
Other title
Evolution of an icon : one hundred years of surf life saving in NSW.
Evolution of an icon : 100 years of surf life saving in New South Wales.
Authors, Artists and Contributors
Author / Creator
Notes
General note
Includes index.
Identifiers
Primary Identifiers
Call Numbers
Q363.1481/11 (DISC) , NQ363.1481/8 DISC
Record Identifier
74VMjkW4854Z
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VMjkW4854Z
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ISBN
9780868408132 (hbk.)
9780868408057 (pbk.)
DDC
363.148109944
MMS ID
991001194899702626