How The Bikini Conquered Bondi Beach

<p>Once upon a time not too long ago, wearing a bikini on Australia’s most famous stretch of sand meant you risked the wrath of veteran Bondi Beach inspector Aub Laidlaw. Show too much skin and he’d kick you off – and even threaten you with arrest. But Aub’s enforcement of prudish regulations caused a massive backlash in 1961 when young Joan Barry donned a gold bikini, pushed back against beach bullying and refused to be silenced by the cops and the court. </p><br><p>Support Forgotten Australia:</p><p>Apple -&nbsp;http://apple.co/forgottenaustralia</p><p>Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/ForgottenAustralia</p><br><p>To send me a question for the David Hunt Book Club episode:</p><p>forgottenaustraliapodcast@gmail.com</p><p>or </p><p>https://www.speakpipe.com/forgottenaustralia</p><br><p>Check out my books as possible Christmas presents for yourself or a loved one:</p><br><p>The Murder Squad</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/the-murder-squad-michael-adams/book/9781922863836.html</p><p>Hanging Ned Kelly</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/hanging-ned-kelly-michael-adams/book/9781922992185.html</p><p>Australia’s Sweetheart</p><p>https://www.booktopia.com.au/australia-s-sweetheart-michael-adams/book/9780733640292.html</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>