Howard Parkyn and friends with his record breaking grouper caught in the Noosa River, Tewantin, 1935

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TitleHoward Parkyn and friends with his record breaking grouper caught in the Noosa River, Tewantin, 1935 Additional InformationHoward, assisted by his friend Alex Gibson, landed the 454lbs (206 kilograms) grouper. The catch established a Queensland record for this type of fish at the time. It was caught in the vicinity of the old salt water swimming baths, adjacent to the present site of Noosa Marina (Harbour Town).

Howard at 21 years age, with record breaking Grouper caught in the Noosa River. (Source: notation under image in original photo album)Date1935Image NoM839189

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Subject (Keywords)Fishing

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LocalityTewantinPlaceNoosa RiverPersonHoward ParkynFamilyParkyn Family

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Howard Parkyn and friends with his record breaking grouper caught in the Noosa River, Tewantin, 1935

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Howard Parkyn and friends with his record breaking grouper caught in the Noosa River, Tewantin, 1935