Raymond West Pool

SHEPPARTON’S PAST... The Raymond West Pool around 1965. When it opened in the 50s, it was the largest chlorinated pool in the Southern Hemisphere. Photos were supplied to The Adviser by someone who wished to keep their identity private. If you have locally relevant historical photographs that showcase our region and its people, please contact editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au or call into our office at 38-40 Welsford Street, Shepparton. Photos: Supplied

PUBLIC swimming pools occupy a special place in the Australian consciousness. The Raymond West Pool opened as the largest chlorinated pool in the Southern Hemisphere. Constructed in 1953, it was named after Raymond West, who was born in Shepparton in 1897. Raymond served as the town clerk from 1923 to 1960.

These photos are said to have been taken around 1965.

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POOLS’ PAST… Shepparton’s Raymond West Pool pictured around 1965. When it opened in the 50s, it was the largest chlorinated pool in the Southern Hemisphere, costing about 23,000 pounds at the time. Photos: Supplied.

Photos have been supplied to The Adviser by someone who wished to keep their identity private. If you have locally relevant historical photographs that showcase our region and its people, please contact editorial@sheppartonadviser.com.au or call into our office at 38-40 Welsford Street, Shepparton.

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