Bondi Patrol Podcast

GUEST: Lawrie Williams (Loz); Bondi SBLSC Long Service Member and Bondi Historian

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In this episode, I’m delighted to welcome Lawrie Williams to the podcast – Lawrie – or Loz to his friends – is a club veteran and Bondi historian. He is a proud member of Bondi SBLSC and North Bondi LSC. Loz’s proud of our club’s history and believes that sharing stories helps current and future generations to appreciate what previous clubbies went through.

Correction to audio: Lawrie is a Long Service member of Bondi SBLSC and a Life Member of the Australian Pool & Ocean Lifeguards Association

Why is our club called a “surf bathers” club?

Why do we have patrols named after famous members when every other club has “Patrol 1” or “Patrol 2”

Was there a boxing ring in the great hall at the club?

What was the “belt and reel” really like as a life saving tool?

What was it like in the old days? (post war, 60s, 70s, 80s – stories of club members helping others rougher times, no OH&S, no female members)

Impact of new equipment over the years

The history of Bondi since WW2 – and impact on the club

For non-surfers; what are the rules of surfing at Bondi??

Did they really allow raw sewage to flow into the water at Bondi?

The importance of club veterans, older members

Who created the hit TV show Bondi Rescue?