Cronulla, Sydney, N.S.W.

The southern Sydney seaside suburb of Cronulla is famous for its beautiful stretches of sand and surf beaches.

Errata
Robert Dixon used the name ‘Cronulla’. The use of Kurranulla’ or ‘Karranulla’ appeared at various times later on.
Common suggested Aboriginal meanings of place names is uncertain and indecisive.
‘Hospital Wharf’, still known by that name is not the main one at Gunnamatta Bay. There are various thoughts as to the origin of the wharf's name.
Cronulla Surf Club was formed in 1908 not 1907.
Maroubra was the first national surfing reserve, not Cronulla.


Sources -
Sutherland Shire Historical Society Bulletins
St George and Sutherland Shire Leader
'Pictorial History of Sutherland Shire', P.Curby
'The Shire', B.Watt
Sutherland Shire Libraries
Cronulla Surf Museum
Tim Vanderlaan Photos
State Library of N.S.W.
Wikipedia
Google maps