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The First Australian Skate Shops: Where It All Started
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The First Australian Skate Shops: Where It All Started

Australia's first dedicated skate shops appeared around 1975, carved out of surf shops that had been stocking boards since the early 60s. Most didn't survive the global bust of 1977 to 1978 - but the ones that came back in the early 80s built something that actually lasted. Here's how it unfolded.

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8 days ago7 min read

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