The Myths About Daylight Bathing at Manly

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AuthorJohn MorcombeDateFebruary 2025DescriptionTwo of the most enduring myths about the history of Australian beach culture is that William Gocher almost single-handedly paved the way for daylight bathing and that Manly Council subsequently became the first to overturn its ban on daylight bathing.SubjectsManly (N.S.W.)SwimmingKeywordsWilliam Goucher
Sea BathingCopyrightThis item may be used freely for research and study purposes, for all other uses contact Northern Beaches Council Library Local Studies. Please acknowledge that the item is courtesy of John Morcombe.

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The Myths About Daylight Bathing at Manly