70s

1970s Ric Chan media images

In the 1970s former NZ surf photographer Ric Chan lived in Scarborough and was a busy man on Perth’s social scene. When he wasn’t surfing, he worked as a surf photographer, surf journalist, fashion photographer/model, night club DJ and who knows what else! 

These are some of Ric’s media images and surf articles from the 70s. 

1970 Ric’s camera team cruising in a Mini Moke.

1976 Ric Chan pro photographer and surfer advt. in WASRA Surf Program. Ric competed in the Seniors Division.
1971 Novel photo shoot in Perth City by Ric.

1972 Ric’s surf column in Independent Newspaper Perth WA

1971 Fashion photo shoot with model Jane Mews by Ric
1970s Radio personalities Gordon O’Byrne & Barry Martin sharing a beer with Trigg surfer Mick Black at Lancelin. Ric pic.

1975 Photo shoot with model Jenny Rich at Sorrento by Ric

1973 Inside a Dream article by Ric Chan published in Surfing World Magazine
1978 Surf promoter and WASRA official the late Trevor Burslem (centre) at 6PR Mash movie preview in Perth CBD. Ric pic
1971 Ric’s Music column in Sunday Independent Newspaper

1970s Swim wear photo shoot featuring unidentified girls at Scarborough. Ric pic.

1979 Ric featuring in Jeans West advt. at Scarborough.

Ric was a prolific photographer and many of his images survived 20+ years storage in Graham Noakes’ salvage yard at Margaret River.

Thanks for sharing your 70s pics Ric.

Coming soon 1960s and 1980s Ric Chan media images

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