The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.
The Dictionary of Sydney was archived in 2021.
Surf rescue attempt made by William Kember who entered heavy seas without the aid of a life-line, belt or surf boat to rescue a 16 year old boy who had been carried about 400 yards out to sea. Kember supported the boy for 50 minutes and covered a distance of approximately 1,000 yards. Kember became a life member of the Maroubra Surf Club.