History of Surf Life Saving

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The Surf Life Saving movement


1907 – 1910  |   1911 – 1920  |   1921 – 1930  |   1931 – 1940  |   1941 – 1950  |   1951 – 1960  |   1961 – 1970  |   1971 – 1980  |   1981 – 1990  |   1991 – 2000  |   2001 – 2010

1971

World Life Saving (WLS) founded

1973

Introduction of Advanced Resuscitation Certificate

1973

National Junior Association of Surf Life Saving formed

1973/74

Introduction of Helicopter Rescue Service in Sydney

1975

Alan Whelpton became SLSA President

1980

Females became eligible to be active patrolling members of SLSAA for the first time

1980

Red and yellow flags became standard Australian water safety symbol according to 'Australian Standard'

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