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Crawley Baths was a public swimming facility, in Matilda Bay, near Crawley, Western Australia along Mounts Bay Road. The timber structure was opened on 7 February 1914. The opening ceremony was conducted by Premier John Scaddan and included a swimming carnival and
''Sunday Times'' February 1936
(photo of children's swimming classes at Crawley Baths) {{coord, -31.9726, 115.83, display=title, format=dms Sports venues in Perth, Western Australia Swimming venues in Australia History of Perth, Western Australia Swan River (Western Australia) Crawley, Western Australia Bathing in Australia
Crawley Baths was a public swimming facility, in Matilda Bay, near Crawley, Western Australia along Mounts Bay Road. The timber structure was opened on 7 February 1914. The opening ceremony was conducted by Premier John Scaddan and included a swimming carnival and life saving
Lifesaving is the act involving rescue, resuscitation and first aid. It often refers to water safety and aquatic rescue; however, it could include ice rescue, flood and river rescue, swimming pool rescue and other emergency medical services. ...
displays.
The baths were the largest enclosed body of water in the southern hemisphere and were an important recreational facility in Perth for fifty years. They were demolished in 1964 after Beatty Park was built for the 1962 Commonwealth Games
The 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games were held in Perth, Australia, from 22 November to 1 December 1962. Athletic events were held at Perry Lakes Stadium in the suburb of Floreat and swimming events at Beatty Park in North Perth. The ...
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A bronze statue '' Eliza'' commemorates the baths and stands in the river near its former location.
See also
*Perth City Baths
Perth City Baths was a public swimming facility, located on the north shore of Perth Water on the Swan River, in Perth, Western Australia. During his 1881 sojourn in Perth, exhibition impresario, Jules Joubert, had recommended that the City ...
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''Sunday Times'' February 1936
(photo of children's swimming classes at Crawley Baths) {{coord, -31.9726, 115.83, display=title, format=dms Sports venues in Perth, Western Australia Swimming venues in Australia History of Perth, Western Australia Swan River (Western Australia) Crawley, Western Australia Bathing in Australia