Groups of young men will always find ways to have fun, and with no group does that seem more true than the Palm Beach Queensland Surf Life Saving Club.
Half frat and half an elite group of lifeguards, members of the Life Saving Club patrol the surf in Queensland, Australia, sporting a spotless record since its founding in the 1930s.
Here are 22 photos of what it looked like to save lives in the 1970s, courtesy of club member John Robert McPherson.
1
An IRB, 1979.
"Inflatable rescue boats began to revolutionize surf rescue in the late 1970s."
2
The Clubhouse
Home base, 1970.
3
The Backyard BBQ, 1977
"A weekend tradition at the Palm Beach Qld SLSC during the 1970s."
4
“Lads on a Balcony”
Horsing around in 1970.
5
Going Surfing
The club in 1972.
6
The Wales Rescue Helicopter
In action over the ocean.
7
The Wales Rescue Helicopter
The helicopter entered service in 1970.
8
Bob Stockwell
A club member surfing in 1970.
9
Toby
In the patrol tower, 1978.
10
Nipper Trophy Presentation
Club awards.
11
Fancy Dress Party
Having fun.
12
Palm Beach Qld Surf Life Saving Club
Sending a team to the Queensland Surf Life Saving Championships at Maroochydore in 1979.
13
Queensland Surf Life Saving Championships
Continued.
14
Championships at Maroochydore
Continued.
15
The A Grade Surf Boat Coming Home
Point Danger Branch Championships, Tallebudgera, 1978.
16
Golf
At Talley Valley golf course, 1977.
17
Beach Patrol
Stacked in the 1970s.
18
Wolfman's Mazda
Chilling in 1978.
19
Surfing at the Clubhouse
Fun in 1976.
20
Clubhouse Front
"Veranda was always a popular location for the checking of surf and weather conditions."
21
Fancy Dress Party
Rick Turner, 1977.
