Joseph Edward Smith (Joe) tells the story of the evolution of several infrastructural improvements in Wollongong, such as the Beaton Park Sports Complex and Bellambi Boat harbour. He was involved in the establishment of the Illawarra Sports Council. Joe passed away in November 2016.

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Joe’s Photo Album

May Day Committee South coast 1956

Robert Ziems Oval Corrimal – aerial view of pool Date? (taken pre community centre which opened in 1997)

Keywords

Corrimal Swimming Pool – Industrial Dispute – Davey Anderson – Merv Nickson – Trades and Labour Council – Beaton Park Sports Complex – Illawarra Sports Council – Bellambi Boat Harbour – Phil Judd – Frank Arkell – Ernie Ford

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