Sydney Beaches - 16mm Kodachrome Film - 1955

Documentary showing the beauty of Sydney's beaches in the 1950's. The beaches of Newport, Avalon, Bilgola and Bondi are shown. Intertitles are as follows:- 'The Coastline near Sydney is famous for its picturesque beaches and holiday beaches.' Newport Beach and Avalon Beach - pan of beach and coastline. 'These beaches all within the metropolitan area of Sydney.' People on the beach with their bright umbrellas children playing on the beach and surfers riding the waves on Bilgola Beach. 'In sharp contrast to the small beaches is the ever popular Bondi' 'Surfboard enthusiasts ride Pacific rollers' 'Every summer weekend thousands of Sydney siders flock to the surf for sport and relaxation.' Cataloguers comment : this film has good footage of surfers riding wooden surf boards. https://www.collection.nfsa.gov.au/ti...