Newcastle Neptunes
Underwater Club
Incorpated
Newcastle
neptunes started back on the sixteenth day of October 1953, and it is still
the largest spearfishing club in Australia. 
This
followed the orignal formation of the Underwater Spearfishermen's Association
of New South Wales which was based in Sydney in 1948. Yep,
competitions in those days were unresticted and held from dawn till dark
irrespective of weather conditions.
In 1957 the Neptunes received approval to organise the State Spearfishing
Championships, a event only previously conducted by the State Organisation
Because
of the success of this event the Neptunes received Australian Underwater
Federation (then USFA of Australia) approval to organise the First Australian
Pacific Coast Championships at Shoal Bay, Port Stephens.
This
inaugural event was won by George Davies. George was the oringinal Publicity
Officer for the club and was elected to Secretary in 1955, and still retaining
this position for four decades.
The
club has hosted numerous international teams competing in the APCC which
became known as the "Spearfest" series in 1988 when it was a official
event of the National Bicentennial Celebrations. Visiting teams included
those from New Zealand, Tahiti, New Caledonia and Japan.
The
club is extremely proud of its long lists of both State and National Championship
divers, a number of whom have represented Australia in the World
and other International competitions.
The
Neptunes is a incorporated organisation and is truly proud of its historical
achivements both competitively and otherwise and membership is invited
to any diver with a interest in responsible spearfishing or social activities.
Please address all communications to Hon. Secretary
GEORGE DAVIES
3 Victoria Street,
New Lambton. 2305 N.S.W.
AUSTRALIA
Phone 02 4957 4571
Please come back soon and visit us.
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