Sirens of the Surf – Woolies, Maryborough Mystics team (1960), part of the Robert Farthing collection in Picture Bundaberg, BRN 207840.
Siren of the Surf was a competition where groups of women would march in the same style as the lifesavers in teams along the beach.
The first competition was held in 1944 after which it became the main event of the Railway Picnics from 1946 to 1972.
Originally for Railway employees and their families, these picnics were gradually opened to the general public.
This selection of images shows Siren of the Surf competitions held in Bargara and Woodgate with more available to view at Picture Bundaberg.
Siren of the Surf novelty team at Nielson Beach, Bargara (BRN 207840)
Frank Eastaughffe presents sashes at Siren of the Surf competition,
Woodgate Beach, 1960 (BRN 190344)
Siren of the Surf team, Adelle Wood Collection (BRN 395598)
Mayor Fred Buss presents first Siren Colleen Corrigan (nee Cavanagh) with her trophy, Bargara, 1952 (BRN 207825)
Siren of the Surf novelty team, Dolls team, at Nielson Beach, Bargara, 1957 (BRN 207837).
Siren of the Surf team from Wyper Brothers, Bargara, 1950 (BRN 207802)
Siren of the Surf event at Bargara, 1998 (BRN 402829)
Siren of the Surf, Woolies Maryborough Mystics team, Bargara, 1960 (BRN 207829)
Siren of the Surf competition at Woodgate beach, 1960 (BRN 190340)
Siren of the Surf march, Bargara, 1950 (BRN 190794)
Siren of the Surf, Miss J. Childs team, Bargara, 1949 (BRN 207812)
Siren of the Surf team, Bargara (BRN 179453)
