Life saving in the 40s

Arthur Young was a well known photographer on the Peninsula in the 1940s.

Arthur was on hand for all our sporting functions and family needs.

Here he has photographed members of the Ocean Beach Surf Life Saving Club inn 1947.

The original surf club is in the background showing weatherboards, fibro and iron roof.

Those pictured include Bill Thompson from St Hubert's Island, Tim Dowling from a large family living in Ettalong; and the five boys - Frank and Dick (twins), Alf, the late Tom and Bruce Richards, who all played active roles in the surf club and Woy Woy League teams.

Others were Cec Paul, a retail shop owner in Woy Woy and Ettalong, and Don Leggett, ex-Mayor of Gosford and tireless charity worker throughout the Peninsula.

At this time, there was no sewerage or town water.

When the electric pump came in, one was installed so you could shower after swimming.

Bruce Richards, Woy Woy