24/03/1907 | First appearance of a surf belt and reel on Sydney beaches. |
18/10/1907 | The Surf Bathing Association of NSW (SBANSW) was founded – with 9 clubs and affiliated associations. This body later became SLSA |
2/1/1910 | 5 members from Bondi, North Bondi and Coogee clubs received Bronze Medallions becoming the first surf lifesavers to ever to receive this award |
3/4/1910 | 20 North Steyne SLSC members became the first team to pass the Bronze medallion |