In February 1984 journalist Doug Young of The West Australian newspaper, wrote an interesting article on WA surfing/surf industry legend Murray Smith.
Now retired, the octogenarian is a Life Member of Surfing WA and spends his summers in the South-West and winters in the North-West.
Murry’s media article follows:
1984 Murray Smith article by West Australian journalist Doug Young.
Early 1980s Murray Smith advertisement in West Coast Surfer Magazine.
1985 Murray Smith in Hotbrewz showroom/factory 5 Flynn St Churchlands. Photo courtesy Murray Smith.
Late 1980s surfer/shapers Dave Mac and Col Ladhams talking board design. Photo John Nat Neeson pic.
2021 Champion surfers Bronte Macaulay & dad Dave Mac signing Celebrity Surfboard at WA Surf Gallery. Photo Mick Marlin.
2022 Vintage Surfboards event Floreat. Murray Smith and Dave Macaulay recreating1984 image (above). Photo Mick Marlin.
Murry’s son Ben & wife Connie run Murray Smith Surf Warehouse in Osborne Park.
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In February 1984 journalist Doug Young of The West Australian newspaper, wrote an interesting article on WA surfing/surf industry legend Murray Smith.
Now retired, the octogenarian is a Life Member of Surfing WA and spends his summers in the South-West and winters in the North-West.
Murry’s media article follows:
1984 Murray Smith article by West Australian journalist Doug Young.
Early 1980s Murray Smith advertisement in West Coast Surfer Magazine.
1985 Murray Smith in Hotbrewz showroom/factory 5 Flynn St Churchlands. Photo courtesy Murray Smith.
Late 1980s surfer/shapers Dave Mac and Col Ladhams talking board design. Photo John Nat Neeson pic.
2021 Champion surfers Bronte Macaulay & dad Dave Mac signing Celebrity Surfboard at WA Surf Gallery. Photo Mick Marlin.
2022 Vintage Surfboards event Floreat. Murray Smith and Dave Macaulay recreating1984 image (above). Photo Mick Marlin.
Murry’s son Ben & wife Connie run Murray Smith Surf Warehouse in Osborne Park.
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