Inspector J. Smith, - Cottesloe , Western Australia
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S 31° 59.730 E 115° 45.106
50J E 382088 N 6459382
A monument to the founder of the Life Saving Associations in W.A
Waymark Code: WMPBJE
Location: Western Australia, Australia
Date Posted: 08/04/2015
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In 1909, Sargeant J. Smith, later Inspector, in the Western Australian Police Force, convened a meeting of swimming enthusiasts to form what is known today as the life-saving movement. He was the first honorary instructor to the West Australian Surf Life-Saving Association .The monument was unveiled on Sunday 5th April, 1931
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Location: Cottesloe Beach
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