Sunday, 24 October 2010

Oatley, baths

This view of the Oatley Park Baths and the Georges River is from Sandy Beach on Oatley Bay. The baths were originally constructed in 1909 and are still utilised by the Oatley Amateur Swimming Club which was established in 1927. The pontoon is an ideal resting spot in the middle of the netted area. In the distance, a train crosses the Como Bridge linking the southern suburbs of Oatley and Como.
 Linked to: Sunday Bridges, Scenic Sunday.
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30 comments:

  1. AlSunday, 24 October 2010 at 02:46:00 GMT+11

    That looks like a beautiful spot, I'd enjoy swimming there.

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  2. ShirleySunday, 24 October 2010 at 02:52:00 GMT+11

    Jim, great photo! Looks like a great area to go boating!

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  3. AnonymousSunday, 24 October 2010 at 05:06:00 GMT+11

    Looks peaceful.

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  4. giorno26 ¸¸.•*¨*•.Sunday, 24 October 2010 at 05:54:00 GMT+11

    Un tuffo ?
    Bye :)
    Myriam

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  5. CloudiaSunday, 24 October 2010 at 10:27:00 GMT+11

    Aloha from Hawaii

    Comfort Spiral

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  6. JimSunday, 24 October 2010 at 10:31:00 GMT+11

    Rosadimaggion63, it was a bit cold to take the plunge on that day, as you can see there were no swimmers. It's much warmer now, so people would take a dip.

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  7. AnonymousSunday, 24 October 2010 at 11:12:00 GMT+11

    Time seems indeed to pass by with calm and peace.

    Please have a good Sunday.

    daily athens

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  8. Tammie LeeSunday, 24 October 2010 at 11:26:00 GMT+11

    looks like a wonderful place to bath.

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  9. genieSunday, 24 October 2010 at 12:03:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful spot to do for a dip....so quiet and serene. The bridge in the background is so pretty. Nice shot.

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  10. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahSunday, 24 October 2010 at 12:50:00 GMT+11

    A beautiful spot. Well observed !
    Happy Sunday to you!
    Wong

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  11. AnnSunday, 24 October 2010 at 13:14:00 GMT+11

    Don't know that I'd like to swim there but its a beautiful place.

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  12. Ann, Chen Jie Xue 陈洁雪Sunday, 24 October 2010 at 15:22:00 GMT+11

    I learned to swim in a river too. Not from the Pontoon but my grand dad's private jetties.

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  13. FranciscaSunday, 24 October 2010 at 16:40:00 GMT+11

    That is a nice spot, Jim. I'll swim just about anywhere, although I get chicken when the water is cold. Would this be salt water or not?

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  14. UnknownSunday, 24 October 2010 at 17:18:00 GMT+11

    a tranquil scene. looks like a beautiful spot to take a swim.

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  15. ZyzzyzSunday, 24 October 2010 at 17:51:00 GMT+11

    It seems very peaceful here.

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  16. Cezar and LéiaSunday, 24 October 2010 at 18:24:00 GMT+11

    A different concept of bridge! Wonderful picture!
    Léia

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  17. cieldequimperSunday, 24 October 2010 at 18:58:00 GMT+11

    What a lovely place!

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  18. jooSunday, 24 October 2010 at 19:07:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful place!

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  19. Flotsam FriendsSunday, 24 October 2010 at 19:07:00 GMT+11

    So serene. And to think how close to the madness it is. Great shot. Pruxxx

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  20. Elaine coolowlSunday, 24 October 2010 at 20:29:00 GMT+11

    Countless times I have crossed that bridge in the train, little realising that Oatley, a suburb an aunt lived in, was nextdoor! I've learned a lot about Sydney from you Jim, more than I knew when I lived there! Great photography :-)

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  21. catSunday, 24 October 2010 at 20:41:00 GMT+11

    Looks like a wonderful place to go for a swim :)

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  22. Small City ScenesSunday, 24 October 2010 at 21:44:00 GMT+11

    excellent view. MB

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  23. Red Nomad OZSunday, 24 October 2010 at 21:50:00 GMT+11

    From what does the netting protect the swimmers??

    Happy travels!!

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  24. JimSunday, 24 October 2010 at 22:17:00 GMT+11

    Francisca, the Georges River is salt water in this area.

    Red Nomad OZ, I assume it is shark netting but I don't think they usually travel this far up the river. Better to be safe than sorry.

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  25. JackMonday, 25 October 2010 at 02:38:00 GMT+11

    With all the color and activity and drama elsewhere in Sydney, this composition give us a place to rest peacefully. Thanks.

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  26. VioletSkyMonday, 25 October 2010 at 03:09:00 GMT+11

    barely looks like the Sydney I have seen! beautiful location

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  27. Coffeeveggie addict.Monday, 25 October 2010 at 03:22:00 GMT+11

    beautiful bridge...very unusual....great view though...

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  28. KaoriMonday, 25 October 2010 at 03:35:00 GMT+11

    The trains must have a great view of the water :-D

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  29. UnknownMonday, 25 October 2010 at 07:24:00 GMT+11

    Transportation and recreation represented in one shot. Well done.

    Peace,
    Gina

    My Entry

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  30. paulMonday, 25 October 2010 at 08:15:00 GMT+11

    Beautiful scenery, great shot!

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