The
Kew
Beach Aquatic Association began in 1911
in the Western Division and competed regularly in the
Dominion Regatta until World War I, sporadically afterwards
until at least 1924. It is likely that the building
disappeared around 1930 as part of the development of
the Eastern Beaches Park. The CCA program from 1921
indicates that Kew Beach's club colours were orange
although this has yet to be separately confirmed. The
only other possibility is purple and white from the
ribbon below. The ladies war canoe paddlers were known
as the "Kaybee Girl Paddlers." Twice,
both in 1912 and again in 1950, the club is referred
to as Kew Beach Canoe Club
in national championships programs. There may have been
an "Amateur" used in the club's name to make
K.B.A.A.A. but this is not confirmed.
