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 81 years now.
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Burleigh lifesavers, Beach Club members and the like, we need your patronage for our NEW BEACH CLUB BAR, to build a financial platform to finance our proposed NEW CLUBHOUSE. Some pieces of history have come down or been renovated to make way. Firstly, 100 club photos have been put in storage, 3 photos are on loan to the Brisbane Museum, if you are in Bris visitb the display at City Hall. Secondly down came Terry’s Tower which was formally named the Paul Gamin Tower in honour of Burleigh’s popular councillor and was officially opened by Mayor Lex Bell in 1988. The next attack was on the old secretary's, captain's and committee's meeting rooms of the 1930’s clubhouse. With the removal of the internal old brick walls and the insertion of some large glass windows and doors, it is a different place. The framework of the new BAR is in place so fit yourself into the picture and you can not wait to be part of it. Cheers,
Russell Whitmore,
Club History Officer. |
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Last Updated on Thursday, 10 July 2008 23:29 |
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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, and it is available from the Gold Coast City Council Library for a modest $11.00 (includes GST). 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 Thursday, 10 July 2008 23:03 |
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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 Thursday, 10 July 2008 23:16 |
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