Sawtell Surf Club Reports Strong Year and Building Hopes
Sawtell Surf Club president T Burt praised loyal members and local business support over the past year with no drownings reported on Sawtell Beach due to vigilant patrols. The annual New Year carnival drew praise, plans for a clubhouse progressed despite obstacles, cement bricks are ready, and a casual reef of volunteers secured equipment including a second hand boat and a new reel. Cyclone damage prompted a rally to help restore the beach toward its 1949 season condition. Community officers Vic Welland and J C Br idge led administrative efforts while the club trains younger members to carry forward the surf tradition.