We have recently received a disc of photos from the family of the late Ken C Foster, including this fine photograph of the old Manly Baths in Manly Cove. The photo, taken in the late 1920s, shows contestants perched ready for the start of a race. It’s standing room only, with every vantage point taken, and even a few spectators in the water. The race starter is issuing last minute instructions through his megaphone, and all Manly is agog.
Ken ‘Ludy’ Foster, who died in 1998 aged 90, was a talented surf swimmer and life saver, who was President of the Manly Surf Club from 1955-67, and a life member of the club. He was one of the first, along with Snowy McAlister to surf Fairy Bower on a surfboard. He served in the 2nd AIF in WWII.
Manly Baths opened in October 1926, and many world champions swam there, including Manly’s own Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton. They closed in April 1976, following severe storm damage.
Ken ‘Ludy’ Foster, who died in 1998 aged 90, was a talented surf swimmer and life saver, who was President of the Manly Surf Club from 1955-67, and a life member of the club. He was one of the first, along with Snowy McAlister to surf Fairy Bower on a surfboard. He served in the 2nd AIF in WWII.
Manly Baths opened in October 1926, and many world champions swam there, including Manly’s own Andrew ‘Boy’ Charlton. They closed in April 1976, following severe storm damage.
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