In the early 1900s a day at the beach was all about staying covered and not showing too much flesh. In the 1920s, daring souls commenced wearing neck-to-knee knitted swimsuits. However, that was strictly for bathing, with day clothes quickly donned once out of the water.
Source: LHHC. Image: New Years Day 1932, LHHC F1:W1.
Lennox Head Heritage 
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