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Molly is a 1983 Australian film aimed at the teenage market, about a singing dog which marked the acting debut of Claudia Karvan. It was directed by Ned Lander. Shot largely in Coogee, it gives a view of the suburb way back when it was still rough at the edges. READ MORE

On Saturday 28th January 1911, dangerous surf at Coogee swept a crowd of swimmers out to sea, all in danger of drowning. Two volunteer lifesavers on the beach, Harold Baker and Jim Clarken, bravely entered the surf to save as many as they could. Tragically, they could not reach everyone and five young surfers lost their lives. READ MORE

The Coogee to Maroubra Coastal Walk is a world-class trek with magnificent coastal scenery and is jam-packed with historical sites. It stretches for 4.9 kilometres and can be added onto swimmer the Bondi to Coogee or the Malabar Headland walks for an extended hike. READ MORE

On the night of 16th August, 1918 flames engulfed the Carlton Cafe at Arden and Alfreda Streets, Coogee. Following the police investigation, the remorseful cafe owner, Hugh Gilmartin, took his own life leaving behind unanswered questions and much suspicion about its cause. READ MORE

Cliffbrook in Beach Street, Coogee - an impressive early 20th mansion sits behind a long sandstone wall. Once headquarters to the Australian Atomic Energy Commission, it is now part of the University of New South Wales. READ MORE

Wedding Cake Island sits about one kilometre off Coogee Beach. We explore the origin of its name and we also sent one of our reporters out the island on a surf board to investigate. READ MORE

More Coogee Sharks!. Young Frederick Wort went for an after work swim in February 1912. Attacked by a large shark swimming acoss Coogee Bay and seriously injured, he got himself out of the surf, and lived to tell the tale. READ MORE

There is a pedestrian stairway at the south end of Coogee that gives such as rigorous and exhausting workout, that people call them Killer Stairs or even Death Stairs. READ MORE

We explore the history of Coogee Bay Road Shopping Centre from the 1960s to the 1990s and beyond. Many readers have requested a memory walk back in time to the street's vibrant history and some of the stories of its people. READ MORE

A spate of shark attacks at Coogee Beach in early 1921 saw the tragic deaths of two young men. People stayed out of the water, but thousands flocked to Coogee vantage points in the hope of seeing the shark captured. READ MORE

Endeavour Migrant Hostel, South Coogee opened in 1970. It was a huge complex that could house a 1000 people and more - a small town. Closed in the 1990s, it now largely forgotten. READ MORE

Walder's Corner is a prominent building on the corner of Clovelly Road and Arden Street, completed in 1917. Read More about its history and the Walder family who were responsible for building it.

Another Shark Attack at Coogee! In March 1925, young Jack Dagworthy was vicisiouly attacked by a shark at Coogee Beach. Herioc efforts of beach inspector Tom Irwin saved his life, but lost a leg with his terrible injuries. READ MORE

Vicar Street in downtown Coogee, near the beach was created and named in about 1907. Since then it has been the home to many fascinating characters and interesting events. READ MORE

Coogee Bay Hotel is an iconic watering hole. From the 19th century, people have come to bask in sun and down a beer enjoying Coogee's laid-back lifestyle. Selina's nightclub hosted some of Australia's and the world's great entertainers. READ MORE

Hobson Family & the Shark Arm Murder Case The Hobson family owned the Coogee Palace Aquarium and dominated the Coogee social scene, and became involved in the "Shark Arm Murder" case. What became of them? READ MORE

Few remember that one of the first major organised protests against racially selected, whites-only sporting teams competing in Australia occurred at Coogee Beach on March 27, 1971. READ MORE

Randwick General Cemetery (RGC) is located at the junction of Arden Street & Malabar Road, Coogee. Many famous and interesting figures associated with Coogee are buried there. READ MORE

Stones' Milk Bar & Cafe in Dolphin Street, Coogee was one of Sydney's "must go to" dining and entertaiment venues from the 1920s to the 1960s, renowned for its milk shakes and muscial performances! READ MORE

Thousands of people pass the Robertson Memorial Fountain in Goldstein Reseve, each day. What is its history? READ MORE

Jacob's Ladder, Coogee On Coogee's northern headland at Gordons Bay is a set of rocky steps adapted by surfers to reach the Bombora. In use for over 100 years, a number of poeple have died falling from it. READ MORE

Oceanic : Coogee's Grand Hotel - From its opening in 1927 when the manager declared that drinks were free on the bar until demolished for a new hotel in 1987, the Oceanic dominated Coogee as an entertainment and hospitality venue. READ MORE

Ivo Rowe Pool, South Coogee At the end of Bunya Parade, a set of stairs lead down to beautiful rock bathing Ivo Rowe Pool. How did it come to be there? READ MORE

Jack Horner & Son: Tragic 1860 Drowning - Celebrations for the 26 January, 1860 Anniversary Day were in full swing at Coogee until this tragedy occurred READ MORE

Teenagers Go Wild! In May 1965, the youth of Coogee celebrated the staid Commonwealth Youth Day by "rioting" at Coogee Oval to hear the latest pop sensation Ray Brown and the Whispers. READ MORE

Mystery: Gerald Lewers' Coogee Sculpture: On the side of the Coogee branch of the Commonwealth Bank is a sandstone relief carving. Some think it was by noted Sydney Modernist artist Gerald Lewers. READ MORE

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