Photos: 1960s beach culture on Australia’s Gold Coast

The Gold Coast in Queensland, Australia, has been known for its golden sands and beach bums for decades. But it’s also home to Australia’s meter maids, bronzed bods and glitzy nightlife — a trait that some consider to be a rip-off of the Miami scene.

During the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s, events such as the Sun Girl Quest and the beer belly competition drew both locals and tourists. As the Gold Coast began to boom, photographer Graham Burstow captured the crowd and a different time in Australia’s image. He is now considered one of the area’s most renowned snappers.

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Source:: Mashable