This section features details of the history of Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Lifesaving Club Inc.
In time we will add audio and video clips from some of our older members, telling of the days gone by. Essentially we are immortalising them on this website, and hearing them tell us (in their own words), their personal observations of the highlights of BHMP SLSC's history.
Remember, "A Club that ignores its History, has no Future." Let us recognise and cherish our heritage, and maintain the level of pride in our Club which has infused Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park members for 90 years now.
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WELCOME to Our fourth monthly newsletter (five to go until our 90th Anniversary on the long weekend of 5th October). In this April Issue we study our Fourth Decade (1953-63) which sees Our Club hit the decade running but as the decade wears on, a new breed of War Babies (born 1939-45) and first lot of Baby Boomers (born from 1946-) grow up and enjoy the BHMP way, which was different from 1920s but far different from the 21st Century. Many of that era are still around the Club Today, getting in their descendants’ and successors’ way but they relish the tradition of our great Family Club.
In this Issue we also write of such stalwarts as Brendon Pitman and Kelly O’Halloran, both boaties who can swim as well, and we also write of our BHMP Jupiters Summer Surf Girl of 2011 Renelle Bevan.
Click Here to reads more  90th Anniversary April Newsletter
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 23 April 2013 19:24 |
Newsletter Issue No.3 - MARCH 2013
WELCOME to Our third monthly newsletter (six to go until our 90th Anniversary on the weekend of 5th October). In this March Issue we study our Third Decade (1943-53) which sees Our Club welcome their members back from the tragedy (but We Won!) of World War Two. In this Issue we also write of such stalwarts as Neil and Laura Barker, wise Life Member Dave Roberts and the Solomon couple Darren and Lenore. While we trace Marge Egan back to the very first Surf Girl Quest in 1946-47, we also write of our BHMP Jupiters Summer Surf Girl of 2010 Megan Slattery.
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In this our second monthly issue of 2013, culminating in our Reunion Weekend in October for the Labour Day weekend (Oct 5,6,7) we present in this 12 page Newsletter the amazing history and photos of The Second Decade 1933-43, pen-pic profiles of Reunion Chairman and Surf Club Deputy-President Tony Martin, the President of Old Lifesavers Association Dick Nichols, of former Club Captain Brent Imrie, the well-performed Fleming sisters Naomi and Lisa, and the Queensland Jupiters Summer Surf Girl Runner-Up of 2012 Kellie Heran. Click here to read the latest edition - 90th Anniversary February 2013
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The story below was submitted by John Roehrig. Originally penned in 1998, it tells of the decision to form the Burleigh Beach Club (our supporter's club) and the philosophy behind its development as a Burleigh icon.
The origins of the concept of a licensed Club within the existing clubhouse facilities goes back a number of years. In the early nineties an "offsite" licensed club complete with gaming machines on the old Burleigh Pool site had been considered but unfortunately this arrangement fell through. Alternative sites were looked at but rejected as unsuitable.
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Last Updated on Monday, 25 February 2013 21:05 |
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 A Colourful past for our Club...
This may give an insight into why we proudly call our Club the "Burleigh Heads Mowbray Park Surf Life Saving Club." It also demonstrates that we are strong in our convictions, our beliefs and sense of justice... oh yes, and perhaps a touch of 'larrikinism.'
Research for the information contained in this page was gleaned from numerous sources, personal interviews with old members, and two publications: I'm Telling You Burleigh Heads Will Do, and The Heart of Paradise. Both written by local historian, Robert Longhurst. The latter is a marvellous history book on Burleigh Heads.
A 75 yr history of the BHMP SLSC 1923 to 1998, titled I'm Telling You Burleigh Heads Will Do on this website.
It's funny how some early community concerns are still the topic of conversation at Burleigh today. Looking back we can find it laughable that some restrictive attitudes prevailed, however the significantly more 'prudent' social mores of the time should be considered when reading this document.
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Last Updated on Monday, 25 February 2013 20:54 |
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In Queensland, there are two private lunch clubs which are named after famous racehorses – The Carbine Club and The Bernborough Club. Now the name of another horse is to go down in history in a similar way.
Nev Morgan is a member of the prestigious Carbine Club and he is so taken by his rising star of the racetrack, Rangirangdoo, that he has named the new beach bar at Burleigh Heads Surf Lifesaving Club The Rangirangdoo Bar.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 19:56 |
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 Happy New Year in this our 90th Celebration Year!
In this our first monthly issue of 2013, culminating in our Reunion Weekend in October for the Labour Day weekend (Oct 5, 6, 7)
we present in this 12 page Newsletter the amazing history and photos of the First Decade 1923-33, pen-pic profiles of long-time captain and life member Peter Whitty, long-term members Alice Taylor and Anita Huth, and the Queensland Jupiters Summer Surf Girl of 2003 Toni Bache (nee Bingham-Rolls) and where she is now .. see this months Edition.
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 20:05 |
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I published a story about the Shark Hunt in Tallebudgera Creek some time ago but now Peter Christopherson wants to put the record straight. Cracker didn’t agree with the original version either, wonder what he thinks of this?
SHARK! SHARK! in Tally Creek – Report by Christo
“There is a bloody big shark in Tally Creek”!!!!. That’s the message that came through to the Burleigh Club from the campers sited on the South West side of Tally Bugger Bridge. No houses then, all campers. The date as best as I can remember was Christmas holidays about 1955/56. Camping was a big deal in those days, all over Rudd Park and from the Surf Club north to the old Burleigh Pub; plus Tally Creek foreshores. Why the campers didn’t contact Tally Club to confront this pectoral man-eater beats the hell out of me. Would have saved a lot of bother!
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Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 March 2013 19:58 |
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Jim Curry (Bronze No. 24229 – 23/02/1947)
My Recollections Of The Original Advance Town Adventure And Formation Of The “Advancetown Freshwater Club”.
We Were Having Our Normal Sunday Morning Keg In The Boat Shed At Burleigh. This Was Always A Special Luxury As These Were Hard Times - A Keg Of Beer Was Hard To Come By. As A Younger Member, I Wasn’t Sure Of The Graft And Corruption To Acquire A 5 Gallon Keg. It Had To Be Collected At The Ice Works And I Had An Idea It Was Partyly Due To The Influence Of Tommy Boast. It All Seemed A Bit Hush-Hush. We Tried To Make The Keg Last As Long As Possible With A Few New Jokes From Victor Downey And Maybe A Rendition Of “I Had To Say Goodbye To Mona” From Jimmy Campbell, Whose Wife Was Named Mona But The Song Was Really About A Horse. The Two Or Three Beers You May Have, Always Seemed To Be The Best You Had Ever Tasted And Then Victor Announced That The Keg Was Empty And He “Hadn’t Had One Yet” !
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