Barwon Bluff Marine Sanctuary

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Bluff Profiles and Rockpools

Bluff and River Views

Aerial Photos 1947-1990

Street, School, Ferry

People on Bluff and River

Hotel, Beach, Riverbank

Jetty, Camping, Orungal

Early Fishing

Boats

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Prepared and compiled by Martin Klabbers
(left) A 1926 photograph, showing a large cave in the face of the Bluff. As yet, the exact location has not been established but to date there is no evidence of its existence.
(right) Another 1926 photo, showing the extent of the basalt rock platform on which the Bluff rests.
(left) Some local residents enjoying the river bank in 1926, the frame work in the back ground is a pile-driver that was used to construct the bridge.
(right) The Fisherman's Jetty in 1920. In the foreground are two life savers at attention as they wait for an award.

(left) Early residents practising their skills on a surfboard before braving the river.