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Surf lifesaving originated in Australia in 1907 in response to drownings at local beaches in Sydney. Such groups became necessary following the relaxing of laws prohibiting daylight bathing on Australian beaches.2 Volunteer groups of men were trained in life saving methods and patrolled the beaches as lifesavers looking after public safety.
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